I've gone to mostly rechargeable 18650s and some 123s. I've got a nitecore intellicharger that is working great. Has anyone figured out a way or found a product whereby one could solar charge these batteries? Array to a usb pack to the charger? Any help would be appreciated.
Solar array for 18650s/CR123s?
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What are you using the rechargeable 123s in? I thought those are usually junk?
I heard the 123s can surge and stuff.
Hey...I'm new here but not new to electronics.... Its risky using rechargeable batteries on sensitive night vision products. You got to be careful because newly charged batteries have a tendency to surge or spike causing harm to your optic, if not on the short term definitely on the long term. Some optics have circuits that are hardened to that sort of thing, but why take the risk?, if your optic is already costing you in the thousands. No Point in creating an expensive paperweight. Should only be considered if you have no other option...like a scenario where no more cr123's exist.
Yeah I think I remember a thread on this before..Pretty sure armasight won't warranty it if you use rechargeable 123s with exception for the pro line.
How are you putting 18650s in a Zeus? Are you using an external battery pack that has some kind of power regulator?
lol ok that makes more sense. Sorry about that!
Battery Packs usually come with some sort of circuit that helps regulate the voltage. Some dealers get lazy and don't do so. I would do my due diligence and ask them directly.
Flashlights using CREE LED's and such, are more hardened to variations in current. I would have no qualms using rechargeable 123's in them. In matter of fact TASER uses a rechargeable for their taser flashlight.
Just not for expensive Night vision and thermals....
Flashlights using CREE LED's and such, are more hardened to variations in current. I would have no qualms using rechargeable 123's in them. In matter of fact TASER uses a rechargeable for their taser flashlight.
Just not for expensive Night vision and thermals....
I'd have to say that if my armasight external battery pack frys my $6000 armasight scope then armasight is gonna send me another $6000 scope. I hope they have thought this through. The fact that it ships with 2 rechargeable batts would seem to be a clear indication that they condone the practice.
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my external battery pack had crappy wiring. quirkie dave fixed it up. but yea... if it fries my scope i'm going to tell him he owes me a new scope, monocular, rifle, ammo and some guided hunting trips.
The way you shoot I'd say your scope s fried already.
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i wish you had pm'ed me that. i could have used it for another excuse!!!