cycleing batterys

[red91awdtalon]

hey, what is the PROPER way to cycle a battery pack? thanks

Joe

[nitrofun]

We need more info, what type of batteries (NiMH or NiCD) wht capacity and most importantly what equiptment do you have?

[mafiaracer]

Both types of batteries are cycled the same. Charge at 5 amps, discharge at 20 amps for stock, 30 amps for mod. Let them cool after each charge and discharge. A good cycle process will take a minimum of 3 cycles.

[red91awdtalon]

it is an 1100 nimh for my mini-t. didnt know about the cycleing and charged and ran and it died in like 2 minutes. i have only charged it 3 times any suggestions? doesnt seem to be lasting at all. im charging with the MRC superbrain 959. thanks

Joe

[mafiaracer]

Those battereis require a special charging technique. What amperage are you charging them at?

[red91awdtalon]

1Amp

joe

[mafiaracer]

That sounds right. Are they the new Mini-T batteries from losi?...or the original ones? If they are the new ones, they should come with a charger. If they are the original ones....I don't know what to say but get the new ones.