pushing the MD performance to the top

[AdamZuf]

what i meen is that it is possible to use it without NiMH, just with the AA with no problem, right?
i'll be in a place i can't charge..
(and sorry for not knowing **** about MD's

 

[Tina]

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Originally posted by AdamZuf what i meen is that it is possible to use it without NiMH, just with the AA with no problem, right? i'll be in a place i can't charge..

i think so. i've used my mt831 with the aa extended battery pack only, sans the li-ion inside. it works fine but eats the cell after three or four discs. they have the same power specs so i think battery consumption is same. anyway, it's harmless to the unit.

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Originally posted by AdamZuf (and sorry for not knowing **** about MD's

hey...don't worry. everybody's been there before.

 

[myself, aka me]

It'll work with AA's using the AA pack, stand alone, but not IN the unit.. The battery pack screws on the end of the unit.

 

[AdamZuf]

did you think i'm asking if i can stuff 2 AA's into the NiMH hole?

))

 

[Mystyler]

Don't forget that the AA clip on for the new MT1X0/200 series units must be bought seperately...
Usually, it is recommended NOT to use the single AA without the NiMH inside.

 

[AdamZuf]

why is that?

 

[Tina]

the mt831 manual specifically speaks the use of the li-ion inside while using the extended pack. but the stubborn tina likes to rebel and experiment, plus for weight purposes, and it's actually ok. i asked leon about it last time and he said it "may" be fine. anyway, my unit's doing a-okay still

. i think it would be best to just leave the gumstick in there (charged or uncharged) while using the aa. but if you're like me, good luck

.

mystyler, any technical explaination on how it may harm the unit?

 

[myself, aka me]

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Originally posted by AdamZuf did you think i'm asking if i can stuff 2 AA's into the NiMH hole? ))

No. In fact, I don't remember why I capitalised the "IN"

Re-reading, I think the grammar of that post sucked! I'm an idiot

Anyhow, I use the AA pack without a gumstick every now and then. The AA charges the gumstick a little, which may not be good for it. I don't know. I would assume you can use the AA pack standalone as you always get a quote from the manufacturer about battery life: Gumstick: XX hour. AA: XX hour. Gumstick + AA: XX hour.

 

[AdamZuf]

ppl, gumstick?
explain please

 

[myself, aka me]

a 5mm x 15mm x 70mm battery (or thereabouts) is described as a gumstick battery. For pictures, google: NH 14WM. Nevermind, done it for ya!

 

[AdamZuf]

does the AA packs on the 180 tend to break?

again i say.. i'll be using that on a long trip to india.. and i really don't want to find myself with no MD (i consider drug related accidents

)) and no option to have a replacement.

 

[myself, aka me]

Hmm, my DR7 pack is pretty tough. I don't think I can remember anyone on the T-station complaining about them breaking. Don't overtighten it or put much stress on it.. Perhaps you should keep it in a case?

It wouldn't be as sturdy as popping a gumstick into the compartment, but should suffice if you aren't throwing it around in the back of a pack..