snowmansmartie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hi guys, I purchased my very 1st RC truck this year....I LOVE IT!!! Charging my LiPO is not too much of a problem, then charger I have basically does it for me, and the instructions that came with the battery helped me out. I've purchased a 2nd car for my son for Christmas running on NiMH batteries, however I cannot figure out the correct settings I need and dont want to fry the battery packs before Christmas morning !! So I need some help to make sure I get this right 1st time. I have the following kit: an Overlander RS6-VSP charger 1800 NiMH 7.2Volt - Voltz pack 3300 NiMH - Overlander Tornado pack If anyone could provide "an idiots" guide on what I need to set to get this right, I'd be grateful. I'm not up with the terminology of battery charging and everything electrical ! This is something I need to learn, so if anyone can help before Thursday I'd be grateful. Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Should be a nimh setting on the charger, 1800 to 1.8a and 3300 to 3.3a. Personally id run 1.5a and 3a respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmansmartie Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks for the quick reply. Quick question why would you drop it down to 1.5a & 3a? Also what about a Chrg/Dischrg cycle, or just allow them to discharge naturally through use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Naturally through use or if runtimes start to dip. I like charging nimh's at a slightly lower rating incase it triggers a false full charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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