Anyone using a NiMH battery?

[mnm99]

It's a little involved why, but I'm thinking of getting a couple of these also. I know the pros and cons, but how will they run in the Sonicwake? Thanks

https://www.horizonhobby.com/cars-and-trucks/batteries-15134--1/speedpack-5100mah-ni-mh-7-cell-hump-with-ec3-conn-dyn1091ec

[NativePaul]

I do, in one of my transmitters.

[Capt'n Crash]

You can try them but I think your Sonicwake would be very slow maybe not even fast enough to get on plane because you would be running 16.8 volts instead of 22.2 volts from say a 6s Lipo. If you do use NiMH batteries make sure you set the switch on the ESC for that type of battery chemistry. Also this is a 36" boat that draws a lot of amps. I just don't think NiMH batteries would be up to the task.

[mnm99]

You can try them but I think your Sonicwake would be very slow maybe not even fast enough to get on plane because you would be running 16.8 volts instead of 22.2 volts from say a 6s Lipo. If you do use NiMH batteries make sure you set the switch on the ESC for that type of battery chemistry. Also this is a 36" boat that draws a lot of amps. I just don't think NiMH batteries would be up to the task.

Thanks. I spoke with venom. I'm going to stick with lipos. Thanks for your input.

[RCBoaterGuy]

I do, in one of my transmitters.

I do, in all my transmitters - run all summer long.

Charge them at 160ma, take's overnight - fast charging kills NiMH batts - those, 7.2v flat or 8.4v hump packs for RC models.

Oh yeah, still have a bunch of 8.4v hump packs - not really sure what to do with them...

[larryrose11]

RCBoaterGuy,
I use those same AA all over my house. I have gotten a decade of uses out of them. I also like the Sanyo Eneloop. They are built like a tank.
They all need to go through the refresh cycle every year if they don't get used often.
So, make sure your charger has a refresh cycle in them to bring the capacity back up.