Is it enough?

[ohmygahitscoby]

Hey guys,

I'm currently bidding on 2 6-cell SMC packs NiMH packs. Each pack is rated at 1.169V each, so that'll only like me about 7.014V a pack. Would this be sufficient enough to run? Should I go for a pack with at least about 1.2 volts? Please help me. Thanks!

-Coby

 

[jimbo33000]

ya, i wouldnt do it, i would get some elite 1.2v 5000mah nimh cells and make my own pack, only 5 bucks a cell will make the best battery you can get for 30 bucks go for that.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

I agree. Making batteries isn't to hard. Be patient, get a jig and a 60watt iron. If your afraid of messin' up, research the net and try to find a video of a pro doing it. Sometimes hobby shops will help ya too. Offer to sweep the sidewalks or some type of trade off for them to show you.

 

[jimbo33000]

matt is totally right, plus if your really not sure allign the cells like this --- next to eachother so u only have to solder one bar and the connector plug ---

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

It's not making the pack that's hard for me, it's the right amount of voltage in each cell. I know not everything is perfect, but is 1.169V too little? It's only .031 volts under 1.2 =/.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

I really couldn't be sure. I just got an 8 cell 4600. It shipped charged, and after sitting for another day, it was reading 11.5 volts. I've noticed all my packs have read close to 2 volts over there rating at full charge.

 

[jimbo33000]

well you could buy it and look at my nimh revival thread and get it back to full voltage (general electric forum, first page