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> This is directed at how to properly treat NiCads to avoid having to
> dispose early.  I'm new with RC.  I know enough about NiCads to know
> they should not be "light" cycled which will result in a burned in
> light cycle memory.
> 

Then you know too little about NiCds.  Nicad "memory" is a myth, one which
has been somewhat encouraged to flourish by the fact that these cells will
show a distinct voltage depression following a severe *overcharge*, regardless
of the depth of the previous discharge.  (Actually, there has been a
"memory" effect demonstrated, but it can only occur under VERY special
conditions, and to date I am aware of no true "memory" problem showing
up in a comsumer application.  The one "true" memory incident involved
computer-controlled charging on board a satellite, which resulted in a
very unique and repeatable charge/discharge cycle.)

Intentionally discharging nicads to avoid "memory" is a waste of both time
and cells.


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