Re: [NTLK] Using AAA batteries in a MP2100

From: Adam Ladds (aladds_at_gmail.com)
Date: Thu Mar 24 2005 - 15:28:03 PST


On Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 11:20 PM, Adriano wrote:

> First thanks for leaving your opinions.
>
> The Avi's background battery utility display a battery temperature of
> 64C....

This is because the resistor is replacing the thermister that should
tell the MP what the temperature the batteries are, the resistor you
are using just happens to give the same output the normal thermister
would when it's at 64C.

> This data appeared as soon as i soldered the resistor, and remained
> stably at 64C with or without the AC connected during all these hours i
> am having the MP turned on. So from when to when i turned off the Mp
> and tasted the batteries just to feel that "64C" with my hand, insetad
> the batteries temperature was not different from when i installed them
> in the tray the first time, in a few word the AAA were cold.
>
> What do you think about it?

This is because their temperature is not being monitored, see above
answer.

cheers

Adam

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