[NTLK] Making a rechargeable battery pack from a standard?

From: Dan Jones (dan_at_jonesonline.us)
Date: Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:45:54 PDT


With the great 2100+ mah Ni-MH batteries available, has anyone investigated the conversion of a regular battery tray to a rechargeable?
I've used 1600 mah rechargeable cells with ok results. It saves on alkalines but they don't give that snappy response you get from a fresh set alkalines and they die quickly. 2 sets is a must.

Now I'm using either 2100 cells which seem much better. Getting them to recharge whenever I can plug in would be great. I'm just not interested in spending $45 for Apple's mediocre pack or over $115 for the new cell versions. Hopefully, $8 of top quality rechargeables and a little soldering will get things done.

Thanks!
Dan

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