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21-01-2017, 00:39

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Re: Robot Battery Placement

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

The only time orientation matters is charging. You shouldn't charge the batteries upside down, as overcharging can generate hydrogen, and the vents at the top of the battery need to release said hydrogen.

Huh. I've never heard that. Is charging batteries on their side still ok? Is the hydrogen still able to vent in that orientation?

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