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Everything you wanted to know about Ni-Cds used in R/C modeling, but were afraid to ask.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1990 (v.16#1) pg. 158

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 1. Battery and charger basics for Nicad batteries used in radio control.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 36
Correction MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 159

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 2. A fast charger.
MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 34

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 3. Quick chargers.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 40

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 4. Trickle chargers.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1990 (v.16#7) pg. 38

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 5. Questions and answers.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1990 (v.16#8) pg. 36

Caring for Nicad batteries. Part 6. Peculiarities of Ni-Cds.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 34

Schematic for a fast field charger to keep your receiver batteries at a peak charge. Works off a 12-volt battery. Est. cost: $10.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1992 (v.18#1) pg. 38
Correction MODEL AVIATION Apr 1992 (v.18#4) pg. 66

Charge cord. Fabricate a special cord to charge an R/C radio receiver battery using the leftover current in the battery packs used to power electric aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1993 (v.19#6) pg. 91
Correction MODEL AVIATION Aug 1993 (v.19#8) pg. 70
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Oct 1993 (v.19#10) pg. 61
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Jan 1994 (v.20#1) pg. 85

Understanding and caring for Ni-Cd batteries used in R/C systems. Some tips.
MODEL AVIATION May 1994 (v.20#5) pg. 87

Battery management techniques for radio-control models.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1994 (v.20#12) pg. 117

Mounting the radio on/off switch inside an R/C aircraft where it will be protected from damage.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1995 (v.21#4) pg. 53
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Aug 1995 (v.21#8) pg. 6

How to set up a digital voltmeter to thoroughly check your radio-control batteries under a load.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1999 (v.25#6) pg. 95

Electronic alarm system to switch on small lamps when R/C batteries are failing.
MODEL BOATS #520 Jun 1994 (v.44) pg. 18
Correction MODEL BOATS #523 Sep 1994 (v.44) pg. 5

Information on nickel-cadmium cells and dry cell batteries used in radio-control power supplies.
MODEL BOATS #520 Jun 1994 (v.44) pg. 22

Simple circuit lets you know when your radio-control receiver battery (or another battery) falls below a particular voltage. The alarm voltage can be preset in the range 4.3- to 10.7-volts.
MODEL BOATS #535 Sep 1995 (v.45) pg. 34

Tip on preventing voltage drop along electrical leads which feed R/C servos.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1990 (v.33#10) pg. 880

Tips on checking the status of each individual nicad in a R/C power supply pack to determine their condition and charge. Also, tips on charging, wiring, etc. which can affect the power available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1990 (v.33#12) pg. 1075

Tip on adding battery redundancy into the R/C system of large models to help prevent accidents caused by low power.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1991 (v.34#9) pg. 684

Improved method for hooking up the lever which controls the R/C power switch inside a model airplane.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1992 (v.35#7) pg. 74

Nicad health indicator. A ten-LED readout shows you the voltage generated by your radio-control battery pack and the "fitness" of the nicad cells.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1995 (v.38#1) pg. 36

Receiver battery pack mounting tips.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 19

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