Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
Posts: 25

I have the Visor Deluxe that I am using with 650mah NiMH batteries (NexCell).

With newly charged batteries, my battery indicator on the Visor doesn't show as full. With alkalines it did.

I know there are some differences in the voltage between the 2 battery types that might account for the lower showing.

I see that there is a command in OS3.3 which the visor doesn't have to set the battery type to NiMH. My question is what would that do? Is the battery indicator not correct on the visor when using NiMH batteries? Even though it doesn't show a full charge at the start, should the batteries last as long as the alkalines?

Would a 3rd party battery app give me a more accurate reading? Which one is best (and free).

Thanks in advance to anyone who answers me.

Lex

Registered: Feb 2000
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 290

Two alkaline batteries have a full voltage of about 3.0 volts. Two NiCad or NiMH batteries have a full voltage of about 2.5 volts. Thus the low battery meter reading you see.

Open up memo pad. Start a new memo. Enter the following:

code:
 . 7

Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
Posts: 25

I'm sorry if I am real clueless, but I can't get the command to work.

When I do the gamma character, it shows the gamma character in my memo. Then I hit . and I get a . at the bottom. Then when I type the 7, it erases the gamma character.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!
Lex

UPDATE: ok I figured it out. I actually have to make a period not just tap once. Hopefully, the nicad setting will closer approximate my real battery levels.

But still anyone have any 3rd party apps that they like for a batter power (not using hackmaster)???

Lex

[Edited by Lex Luthor on 12-12-2000 at 01:06 PM]

Registered: Dec 1999
Location:
Posts: 54

You must enter two dots to make a period

enter SHORTCUT TAP TAP SEVEN

Registered: Nov 2000
Location:
Posts: 10

why not use batterymeter hack via
hackmaster?
You can pick batt type from drop down list,
choose to have meter shaded, and also
choose if you want % or Volts shown on meter
I like I alot, and is the only hack that
I currently use. And it doesnt cause any
problems with my other apps (AFAIK)

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Baltimore MD, USA
Posts: 717

quote:

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Originally posted by rauld
why not use batterymeter hack via
hackmaster?

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
Posts: 25

I'm just not sure I want to install hackmaster. I'm one of those overclockers/tweakers on a PC, but I'm not sure I want to start installing that stuff on my visor yet.

Is hackmaster pretty safe? Is this battery master part of hackmaster or do i get hackmaster then battery master installs into hackmaster?

Thanks!
Lex

Registered: Nov 2000
Location:
Posts: 10

Yeah well if you feel ok about overclocking
your home processor, you sure as heck should
be ok with installing hackmaster!
Its only software hacks we're talking about,
how much damage can you do to ROM?
First you need hackmaster, it allows you to
manage all other hacks, such as batterymeter hack!
Seriously though, like I said batterymeter hack
has caused no problems - of course there are other
hacks out there that can cause issue, but these
are usually documented.
Give it a whirl! I think you'll like it
now if you want to overclock your VDX, that's
another issue all together!

my $0.02

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Baltimore MD, USA
Posts: 717

quote:

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Originally posted by Lex Luthor
Is hackmaster pretty safe? Is this battery master part of hackmaster or do i get hackmaster then battery master installs into hackmaster?

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