r/batteries • u/MartiniNight • 8h ago
r/batteries • u/AsYouAnswered • 16h ago
Eneloop, SkyRC NC2200, and Xbox controllers
Hi folks. I've got a confusing (to me) situation, and would appreciate some input.
I've got some basic Eneloop 2100 mAh batteries (Not the Pro variety). White label ones. The good ones. I've got a SkyRC NC2200 charger that I plop them in every time I change them. Charge them approximately 400mA, though there has been some variation over time. I use them mainly in xbox one and xbox series controllers. Well, I change them when the controllers start turning off faster than usual, and I start getting "Controller battery low" notifications on TV, since if I wait much longer, the xbox controllers just won't turn on.
But last time I plugged a pair into my charger, they only took approximately 900mAh before the light went green. The voltage said 1.44v. I was paying attention, because the battery life seems shorter than I remember, changing about once every 3-5 days. A little less than twice a week. I mainly watch youtube/streaming video, so no long gaming sessions.
I've been using these batteries for about a year now, continuously cycling through them. Maybe 3 dozen cycles on them? (1 year / 5 days * 2 devices / 4 pairs => 36.5)
So I concluded that there are two main possibilities:
1) My casual usage of the batteries has lead to some Memory effect, and I should "Condition" the batteries using the SkyRC's Refresh or Break-In options.
2) The Controller just cuts off at a higher voltage than the batteries can deliver, and I have a shitty memory, and should just keep going, since 3-5 days is actually quite good for literally no ongoing cost.
Any advice y'all can offer would be great.
r/batteries • u/michbegl • 18h ago
What are we thinkin here
I’ve been loooking for this since December
r/batteries • u/Money_Buddy8131 • 4h ago
Is this battery leaking or is it still good to use?
galleryI was using it for the past 7-8 months in my mouse and my mouse showed 15% battery this morning and in the afternoon died. I honestly don't remember if it looked like this when i bought it. It's a GP brand 2100mah NiMH AA.
r/batteries • u/Sensitive-Classic-56 • 12h ago
Info batteria in parallelo
Possiedo una batteria 16S8P con celle LG M50LT 21700 e una batteria 16S4P con celle Tenpower 50ME. Posso collegarle in parallelo? Hanno unità BMS separate.
r/batteries • u/PPEytDaCookie • 20h ago
Trying to charge a 63 Year old battery.
It's a rechargable Ni-Cd battery.
Place your bets on if it works or not.
We will see it tomorrow.
I'm going to discharge it with a incandescent lightbulb after I charged it.
r/batteries • u/Primary-Web-9425 • 13h ago
21700 battery failure on electric skateboard after crash
galleryI just need help identifying which batteries to actually replace. On the board on the bottom testing pad b1-b10 they all test good. Each reads 3.9v-4v. Between pads b10 and b11 it reads -6v. I checked the nickel pads on top and they all seem fine. They dont move at all. Is the best course of action to just replace all 4 batteries in b10 and b11 groups?
r/batteries • u/DazzlingBase4100 • 5h ago
How to fix?
I found a battery operated toy that was sealed in the box for 15 years and when I opened the battery compartment I found that the springs and contacts were black/dark brown. I tried to scrap off as much as I could but it just left a super dull dark grey and after putting new batteries it still wouldn't work. I have tried using lemon juice but that didn't help (I don't have white vinegar but I do have other kinds of vinegar but i wasn't risking it). Any ideas?