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Title: Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: mgleason007 on March 07, 2004, 01:22:38 AM

http://www.batteryspace.com/product.asp?3=375

Are those pretty much the same as the ones listed on the DIY UA-5 batt page?  Obviously higher capacity, but will the directions be exactly the same, or will the parts needed be different?

How long should I expect these to last?

Thanks for any replies :)

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on March 07, 2004, 01:37:33 AM

Quote from: mgleason007 on March 07, 2004, 01:22:38 AM

http://www.batteryspace.com/product.asp?3=375

Are those pretty much the same as the ones listed on the DIY UA-5 batt page?  Obviously higher capacity, but will the directions be exactly the same, or will the parts needed be different?

How long should I expect these to last?

Thanks for any replies :)

Yes, same, ~5 hrs each (3000mAH capacity / 450mA current draw = 6.6, but you'll never get 100% efficiency, so...~5 hrs is a reasonable estimate).

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: mgleason007 on March 07, 2004, 02:05:10 AM

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on March 07, 2004, 01:37:33 AM

Yes, same, ~5 hrs each (3000mAH capacity / 450mA current draw = 6.6, but you'll never get 100% efficiency, so...~5 hrs is a reasonable estimate).

Thanks so much for your patience with me and my stupid questions and quick and helpful replies :)

Now go to bed ;)

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: BJ on March 07, 2004, 05:52:37 PM

gr8!..I was looking at this exact same package last night for my ua-5.  But wasn't 100% sure...thanx for getting this cleared up!  I hope to have these very soon!  Now to get my laptop figured out...

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: caymanreview on March 07, 2004, 09:16:33 PM

i also run these with my mini me (rev c so it takes 6-12v) and absolutly love them

do yourself a favor and get that 30$ smart charger, it will be worth it trust me.

i have 3 and i can charge each one in ~1.5 hrs instead of the standard charger that charges at 200mah, the smart charger goes at 2000mah

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: caymanreview on March 07, 2004, 09:18:12 PM

and that is the smart charger there in that package deal, i should have looked before i spoke

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: mgleason007 on March 08, 2004, 02:10:52 AM

Quote from: caymanreview on March 07, 2004, 09:16:33 PM

i also run these with my mini me (rev c so it takes 6-12v) and absolutly love them

do yourself a favor and get that 30$ smart charger, it will be worth it trust me.

i have 3 and i can charge each one in ~1.5 hrs instead of the standard charger that charges at 200mah, the smart charger goes at 2000mah

Yeah I'm thinking these should go the distance for me at 'roo :)

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: BobW on March 15, 2004, 07:00:39 PM

Just be sure to read the top of the UA-5.
It's positive ring  negative tip.
Totally European.

Title: Re:Would these be good for my UA-5?
Post by: fozzy on March 15, 2004, 10:59:18 PM

Tip and ring still messes me up to this day.  Just get your multi-meter and set it to DC and take your working power supply, check the voltage and then make sure your pack spitts out almost the same voltage.  It will either be close or go into the negative.  If it is negative just flip the wires.  

Not much too it.  Go spend the $15 on a multi-meter it is worth every cent.