i dont have any means for taking care of the batteries other than my memory
as all of them need a unique kind of charge cycle i never thought of automating the process. though some database to keep track of them could make it easier for me
so, my routine is that i sometimes check some of the hpc's, those that i suddenly remember that they may need checking. then if the battery is still over 20% i leave them alone
(but if close to 20%, i make a mental note to check it soon again
), if not i charge them
that's it. i've never really let the batteries fully drain yet.
(except the bsquare but that's a different animal
i think needs a hard reset because it started to turn on by itself at night and doesn't turn off - battery will last 6-8 hours then at most. i shouldn't use the PIM???
)
i don't know if this helps
edit: new idea: maybe i just think of my hpc's often enough, and that quite helps in itself
also i have to take care of the grayscale hpc's too
that doesn't make it easier
(i always have to have at least two spare ni-mh's
as i charge them in an external universal ni-mh AA charger
)
Edited by cmonex 2006-01-23 8:58 AM