[NTLK] Messagepad 2100 Rechargeable Batteries

[Sonny Hung]

Definitely, it would be [1] best to use Nick's Soft Charge so the battery
percentages are more accurate when using NiMH AA cells in the battery tray.
Bear in mind that the [2] larger capacity AA NiMH (as others have noted)
has a larger diameter as the capacity rises.

 As I've mentioned before my Modified Battery Tray. Wish someone could make
them at a reasonable price.
Version 1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyhung/albums/72057594074185913
Version 2
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyhung/albums/72057594079049821

This modified tray included all the needed parts from a rechargeable pack
added to the MP2000/2100 Battery Tray.
* Some of you here can make these modified battery trays yourself.
Wish we could print them up somehow.

I believe Frank had concerns because I was in the planning stages of making
a third revision with a switch to differentiate that you were using
Alkaline or NiMH AA cells.
I never had the time in the end nor was I able to find an appropriate
switch small enough to fit the space requirements.
I'm not a real electronics designer and only a hack DIY creator.

God bless,

Sonny Hung
the Hung Family


On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 3:59 PM Dan <dan at dbdigitalweb.com> wrote:

> As I said in the previous thread, Enloop is about the best.  If you do a
> search in the archives you will find that general recommendation.  I have
> also had good luck with Energizer and Duracell.  One trick though, get
> "Nick's Soft Charge" and install it on your 2100.
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