Why does the manual for theK200d say not to useAA Ni-MN batteries when other people are using them?
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This link talks about it: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/50926-k200d-battery-compatibility.html
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The best batteries are always going to be Li-Ion, it holds its charge well, it has high current draw rates and Pentax cameras that use AA batteries are not very demanding on both of these. Most Ni-MH have issues with these areas also, other than Eneloops, I have not seen others that work really well (in particular with the K200D). Eneloops hold their charge well, but with heavy use, even they tend to drop below the min voltage and the K200D will report battery low for 5 or 10 min before the batteries recover. Other brands are even worse (maybe PowerEX work well also).
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The use of Ni-Mn batteries is not recommended as the batteries' voltage characteristics may cause a malfunction.
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I think it's a typo, this model which I own takes two (2) ordinary D batteries.There are lots of items listed on amazon that have glaring inconsistencies in their listed descriptions.
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There is a metal stop that is designed to prohibit use of 1.5 amp batteries. I believe all 3.0 amp Makita cordless tools have this feature.
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It is to power the cordless, I didn't realize this until you asked the question and I checked. I thought the batteries were just in case you havepower interruption, that's not the case. I guess that would be another strike against it.
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I disassembled an old unit that failed to charge after a year or so and removed the batteries. They would not charge with a "hobby" charger designed for electric RC cars and such. I then discovered that storing the unit in the charger when it is plugged in was overcharging the batteries. I have another unit about 4-5 years old that is still going strong. I charge the batteries overnight when they will no longer last a full brushing cycle. NiCad and NiMH batteries have a very limited life when charged to 100% capacity repeatedly.
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No, Yamaha recommends that you not use rechargeable batteries with their keyboards.
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No. I've seen non Oem batteries do exactly this. No true interactions with the equipment, I.e. no real battery levels indication, freezing, etc
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I heard the later firmware versions prevent one from using third party batteries, but not sure.
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I no longer have my unit, but if I remember correctly, the battery is NOT user-serviceable. At least that is what the instruction manual stated.
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Reply to Alle Cryer: Thanks for the info , I haven't yet looked at the link but, if I recall correctly, it also applies to camera batteries!! It seems more a size problem than a technology problem.
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You could try that, but leaving batteries in the light pucks could have problems with batteries leaking (an example is a flashlight which isn't used much either). If you aren't using much, except when your at your secondary home, then all batteries should be removed from the remote and light pucks before you leave your loft. I haven't had huge issues at our secondary place, but I do expect the battery life to be limited on anything, even when there are long periods of unused time.
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As always it is recommended to stay within the limits set by the manufacturer. This is a brushless speed controller and is best served by lipo batteries. Today's power systems are simply too much for NiMh packs.
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Not sure but we've been using regular Duracell D batteries with no problems. It's a great little radio.
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It seems to me that some of the batteries are "juicier" than others. If anyone knows a trick to bolster the voltage, please be sure to share with me. It's hawks that would benefit in my neighborhood.
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If I were to guess I would say you put it back in the charger after each use. That destroys ni-cad batteries. If you cannot replace the batteries (and then only put them back in the charger when the unit is dead or almost dead) do so, otherwise, you have just been educated on what they call ni-cad memory and why you should get lithium batteries if possible. I have had mine for about six months and I have not yet needed to recharge it and I use it almost daily.
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I honestly do not know. The most I have used it cosistently was for two hours with know issues. It uses AA batteries so I would image the brand of battery would be the deciding factor.
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It doesn't matter that much, lithium ion batteries always have a controller, anything else would be dangerous, it shouldn't be more than an hour or a few more, in any case theres no risk of damaging it from "overcharging".