I may have missed this elsewhere but --- what type of batteries are in the Sideshow, 902 and LUX ??
Ni-cad -- NiNh -- Lipo
This makes a big difference in how you use and recharge the batteries. In my understanding of batteries ---
Lipo's have no memory and as long as the device has a low voltage cutoff the battery can be recharged at any state without affecting the battery life.
Ni-cad's defiantly have a charge memory and should be fully charged before use. Then they should be used till dead and fully recharged every time. Anything other then this and the battery looses it's long term ability to hold a charge.
I could be wrong about this and I don't know what type of batteries are in the devices so could you clarify what type of batteries are in the 3 devices and give some advice on the best way to use and recharge the batteries so they maintain their long term ability to hold a charge.
Ni-cad -- NiNh -- Lipo
This makes a big difference in how you use and recharge the batteries. In my understanding of batteries ---
Lipo's have no memory and as long as the device has a low voltage cutoff the battery can be recharged at any state without affecting the battery life.
Ni-cad's defiantly have a charge memory and should be fully charged before use. Then they should be used till dead and fully recharged every time. Anything other then this and the battery looses it's long term ability to hold a charge.
I could be wrong about this and I don't know what type of batteries are in the devices so could you clarify what type of batteries are in the 3 devices and give some advice on the best way to use and recharge the batteries so they maintain their long term ability to hold a charge.