How Do You Charge Nimh Batteries In An RC Car?
NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) batteries can be commonly found in RC cars used by RC enthusiasts. Unlike other RC batteries, NiMH batteries can always be charged to maximum capacity, giving you peak long-lasting performance every time. Care must be taken when charging your NiMH batteries though, as failure to follow the proper charging procedures can lead to battery damage, ruining an entire battery pack if just a single cell is overcharged or if you use too high of an amperage. Step 1 Discharge the battery pack by running the batteries out using your car. Drive the car around until it runs out of charge and stops, or place the car on a mount with the wheels raised and run the batteries out by pressing the throttle until the wheels stop rotating. Step 2 Remove the battery pack from your RC car by unplugging the battery cable from the car’s electric system and then unstrapping it from the car body. Step 3 Attach the battery pack to a NiMH peak-detection battery charger. Connect the battery
