Re: [RCSE] New to electrics with Zagi-400

[Ralph Weaver <rmw00@xxxxxxxxx>]

At 05:17 AM 5/17/00 -0700, you wrote:
> Ok.  Everything works in my Zagi-400, but I am wanting
> to learn the specifics of the battery.
>
> I charged it last night at my meter said that it had
> 11.02 volts across it.  I ran it at about half
> throttle.  The motor died after about 3 minutes.
>
> Does that sound about right?  I charged it with a slow
> charger (50 ma) for about 8 hours.
>
> What should be about the max voltage after a good
> charger?
>
> I am in the dark about this electric stuff, so any
> input would be beneficial!

You have to use a good peak detect charger to get good flight times.  What 
type of charger are you using?

Ralph Weaver     "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years
Fishers, IN        ago, the second best time is now."
USA

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