Re: [Gumstix-users] 3x or 4x NiMH AAs?

[Alec W. <ale...@da...>]

Hi Dave, Brad,

> are you using the tweener to watch the console? I couldn't use the
> tweener board at all using my wimpy lipo battery. I figured it had to do
> with driving the serial port voltages.

I've got a STUART board attached. I'll try it with it detached.

> Well it's 4.7v with no load. You'll probably find that the voltage is
> dropping quite a bit under load. 4 x freshly charged NiMH's should be
> around 5.5v - 6v. Measure the cells individually, and see if one of
> them is significantly lower than the others.

Will do. They were fully charged (for the first time) about a week ago I 
guess.

many thanks,
alec
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