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| Thread ID: 122496 | 2011-12-24 19:45:00 | Presents | pctek (84) | PC World Chat |
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| 1250639 | 2011-12-26 08:06:00 | Except just as the rechargeable cells are only 1.2v, a rechargeable 9v battery is actually only 7.2v. I would go for a mains-based charging solution... surprised it doesn't have one already. The Lithium battery for the chopper is chargeable via USB on a PC or through the USB on the remote control. As I always charge the chopper battery through my PC I might try rechargeables in the remote control unit and see if it still works. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1250640 | 2011-12-26 08:21:00 | I got a magnificent piece of technolgy for Xmas - a four slice toaster that actually cooks the toast evenly. Also has an impressive array of buttons and dials on it, but regretably doesn't connect to the internet so that I can start the toast off remotely. Just what i need!! What brand is it ? |
rodnbel (14097) | ||
| 1250641 | 2011-12-26 10:00:00 | I got enough chocolate to last a lifetime (ok, maybe a week :D) plus a few other bits and bobs. Bought myself a new laptop (www.pbtech.co.nz) too :) | jwil1 (65) | ||
| 1250642 | 2011-12-26 19:12:00 | The Lithium battery for the chopper is chargeable via USB on a PC or through the USB on the remote control. As I always charge the chopper battery through my PC I might try rechargeables in the remote control unit and see if it still works. Duh - never thought of that. What an excellent idea. BTW, went to Pt Chev beach yesterday.....not my idea - I voted for Murawai. Anyway, after entertaining granddaughter on the playground, some swimming and getting covered in sand, we went to leave only to find 5 other cars parked across the middle of the car park, blocking us and several other people. Rang council for a tow truck, a nice helpful young guy wandered off to see if he could find who owned them - and there was a huge crowd - he must have succeeded because before the tow truck arrived, an abusive guy turned up and ranted and raved at me. We had a small abuse match and finally got to leave.... Plenty of parking further up the street too.... |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1250643 | 2011-12-26 21:31:00 | BTW, went to Pt Chev beach yesterday.....not my idea - I voted for Murawai. Anyway, after entertaining granddaughter on the playground, some swimming and getting covered in sand, we went to leave only to find 5 other cars parked across the middle of the car park, blocking us and several other people. Rang council for a tow truck, a nice helpful young guy wandered off to see if he could find who owned them - and there was a huge crowd - he must have succeeded because before the tow truck arrived, an abusive guy turned up and ranted and raved at me. We had a small abuse match and finally got to leave.... Plenty of parking further up the street too.... Selfish prats like that really get up my nose. It spoils the whole Xmas thing when you strike someone abusive like that especially when they have been the dick head. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1250644 | 2011-12-27 05:27:00 | My best Christmas present? My son (who never, ever goes anywhere) spent three days over in the Naki with me and other family! We had a great time, it was just so nice. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1250645 | 2011-12-27 06:07:00 | Get 1.5 volt alkaline rechargeables PCT, NiCads and NimH give you low voltage (1.2 volts per cell). I think Eneloop are alkaline rechargeables and by all accounts they are very good. Mrs T. bought me a helicopter as well, but it has a separate charger and the transmitter uses 4 standard AAs. Having a bit of fun trying to ge the hang of it, the first thing I found out is that low battery power in the 'copter makes it do funny things, but it will drift back to earth fairly gracefully if they get too low. The transmitter initially didn't work either, but I took that apart and repaired it myself so that I could get flying. I have now achieved controlled hover and a controlled landing (both on the same attempt) so next I'll try directional control. :D Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1250646 | 2011-12-27 07:44:00 | Having a bit of fun trying to ge the hang of it, the first thing I found out is that low battery power in the 'copter makes it do funny things, but it will drift back to earth fairly gracefully if they get too low. If yours is like mine I found that sitting it on a smooth indoor surface and setting the throttle so it was just about to hover was the easiest way to fine tune the different controls. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1250647 | 2011-12-27 18:25:00 | Where in the Naki LL? And we had some excellent weather the last two weeks. sarel |
sarel (2490) | ||
| 1250648 | 2011-12-27 18:44:00 | Where in the Naki LL? And we had some excellent weather the last two weeks. sarel Yeah lets us know next time and we could have a naki pf1 meet up |
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