[RCSE] Cycling NiMH

2004-03-14 Thread Steve Gibson
Do NiMH batteries need to be cycled? Can I use my Ace Abacus to cycle the NMH's or do I need a special cycler? Thanks, Steve G RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Programming Help

2004-03-14 Thread Pat McCleave
Hi Guys, I am in the process of setting up a Pulsar 2000 with a JR8103 radio and need some help. This is my first electric so I am in need of some help in how to set up the motor control. I have the plane programmed in so that all of the control surfaces are working, i.e. ailerons, flap and

[RCSE] SWSA Contest Results

2004-03-14 Thread Dan Borer
Today was a gorgeous day in southern California once the fog burned off. What made this day even better is the fact that the second Sunday of each month is the SWSA monthly contest. While we waited for the skies to clear, I passed out sheets of paper to all present. At the end of the

Re: [RCSE] Cycling NiMH

2004-03-14 Thread Tom Watson
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm Tom - Original Message - From: Steve Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rc Soaring Exchange [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:25 PM Subject: [RCSE] Cycling NiMH Do NiMH batteries need to be cycled? RCSE-List facilities provided by

Re: [RCSE] Programming Help

2004-03-14 Thread Dave Sue Moore
Pat, When you find out, let us all know. I have the same issue on one of my electric sailplanes using the 8103 Dave Moore - Original Message - From: Pat McCleave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:29 PM Subject: [RCSE] Programming Help Hi

Re: [RCSE] Nicads not charging to capacity

2004-03-14 Thread Bill Conkling
I have an old Accucycle, and it will only charge for a certain time, MAX. I was having the same problem and was getting diminishing capacity, but found that the higher capacity batteries were not getting charged fully before the charger quit. .bc([EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] Nicads not charging to capacity

2004-03-14 Thread JMiller
Has anyone ever thought of unplugging the charger after it quits charging, then re-plugging it in to top the pack off?? Jerry Miller SOSS-Medford, OR -Original Message- From: Bill Conkling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:04 AM To: Martin Usher Cc: RCSE