One of the things that caught my attention with Michael's pictures was
that it might be possible to charge the small individual cells
separately, rather than as a single series of cells.
It looked like there was enough room for plenty of wiring. It might be
possible to install multiple contacts providing electrical contact to
each cell. It would be slower to charge but the battery pack would
probably last a lot longer.
-jeff
(thanks again for the pictures Michael)
On 12/22/06, John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I suggest testing each individual cell for volts before soldering.
> After I've soldered 6 cells together for one side of the cluster, I
> measure again with the voltmeter. Results should be around 7V or so.
> I may get my test NiMH cluster done this week. BTW, NiMH batteries can
> be damaged if left charging too long with a charger intended for nicads.
> Unfortunately, you cannot leave them charging overnight as you could
> with the nicad cells. Charger should be put on a timer.
>
> ___________________________________
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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