difference in batteries - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

drfunk · 2005-01-29, 09:05 PM

what is the difference in nicd, and nimh battery packs? does one have more of a kick? the reason i ask is im borrowing a 1500 mah nicd battery pack for my r/c car with a 10 turn motor. i heard that this is a minimum amount for this kind of motor. and that the max potential would be a 3600 mah batter pack. i got a 3000 mah nimh pack and the 1500 mah nicd pack seemed faster. could it just be that the brand i bought sucks? or is there further explanation.

Dean · 2005-01-29, 09:21 PM

For the most part, NiMh batteries are not designed for high discharge rates, and Ni-Cds are.

Almost every cordless tool, and high drain toy still uses Ni-Cds.

2005-01-29, 09:05 PM	#1
drfunk EJ22 Real Name: Sean Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ammon,ID Posts: 182 Car: 2003 subi 25rs turbo	difference in batteries what is the difference in nicd, and nimh battery packs? does one have more of a kick? the reason i ask is im borrowing a 1500 mah nicd battery pack for my r/c car with a 10 turn motor. i heard that this is a minimum amount for this kind of motor. and that the max potential would be a 3600 mah batter pack. i got a 3000 mah nimh pack and the 1500 mah nicd pack seemed faster. could it just be that the brand i bought sucks? or is there further explanation. __________________ the beauty of RS-T

2005-01-29, 09:21 PM	#2
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