One more question FenderBender, would the 14500s have enough of a discharge rate for an illuminated switch along with the FoC?
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Most newer 14500s have a 2A discharge rate. This will handle the board which takes about 300ma, the switch at 50ma, and your LED and FoC (if that's what you're doing).
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Old thread, I know, but it seemed relevant.
I can't get my hands on the Trustfire 18650s. TCSS has been out for longer than I've been a member and the external site I used still hasn't seen fit to ship them. At this point I have to start thinking about an alternate power source. Nimh bad, I know, but they're readily available and decently cheap.
If I were to go with a 4-AA pack of Nimhs, would the board be damaged in any way by it? I know people have used them before; just wondering if there were any methods or secrets needed. The voltage isn't an issue at 6v out of the board's maximum 9v; just worried about current.
I can't go any further with this hobby until I have a power source.
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I don't recall any serious reasons for avoiding NiMH, other than the space they take up. Cram-fu is a big issue in most builds, but if you have plenty of room for a NiMH pack, then you shouldn't run into any trouble.
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It's only CF you shouldn't use NiMH with, for PC you should be fine.
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Is there any way I could get away with a larger pack? The PCU says maximum input is 9v. If there were a resistor to take 8 NiMHs down to 9v, would it be "just as good"? May I also assume that the NiMHs will work when wired as a pack? I assume I'd need protection circuitry and a NiMH charger if I went that route.
For the record, I don't want to use NiMH at all. I just don't see any evidence that I'll ever get my hands on those 18650s and want to practice the knowledge I've gained before it fades away. I know, I know, the Jedi must learn patience. However we're past weeks and getting close to a month, waiting for the batteries to restock. It may have been longer than that; I don't know, since I've only recently joined the forum.
I just want to get busy. TCSS is moving great product and for a good cause. These replicas are the real deal. I want to get started.
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