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Unread 20-01-2011, 12:05
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Re: Tetrx Minibot Battery Charge Cycle during Regional Play

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Originally Posted by johnr View Post
Or am i just showing my age and not keeping up with these new fangled batteries?
Not to be the pot calling the kettle...
That should not be a problem. You are referring to a NiCd principal that was the norm at one time. Manufacturers figured out the "memory effect" and have ways to prevent it. The FTC battery is a NiMH battery.
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