Ni-MH AA batteries

[F]

I'm thinking of using 6 Ni-MH AA batteries for my playstation portable, or even 12 to maximize the play time. Before I tear off one of my arms for these batteries, does anybody know how much 6 of these weigh? I don't want to be hauling around a 20 lb. PSp.

[Link89]

I don't know if this help's but I'm going to use these for my portables from now on.
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?P ... tegory=297
It should be aroung 2-3 pounds.

[F]

If you didn't know already, those are Ni-Cd batteries, which have a memory. This means that you have to drain the batteries completely before you recharge them.

And I guess 2-3 lbs. wouldn't be that bad.

[F]

I've finally decided to go with the Ni-MH batteries, but I need a suitable charger. The only kinds that I can find on eBay charge 4 batteries at a time, and I'm using 12. Does anybody know of a battery charger that can charge large amounts of AA's, like 12 or 24?

[F]

Sorry for the triple post, but I've got another question. Does anybody know how many amps the Playstation LCD and system use?

[Sparkfist]

I know the System uses about 2amps per hour.

As for a charger. Check out C. Crane (do a google search) I've received cataloges from then for a while and they have a pretty extencive battery and charger section.

[stereth]

'Amps' is a rate. Playstation and screen, stock, draw about 1.8 amps on average.

Why 12 batteries? Series-parallel for longer life? If you're worried about weight, just use six.

Four at a time seems standard for chargers. I've seen a few larger ones, though not recently. Keep looking.

[F]

I was thinking about using 12 batteries so I can get more playtime. If the screen and playstation run 1.8 amps per hour then I'll only be able to play it for a little over an hour on 6 batteries.

[gannon]

why not use some sub-c nimh batteries instead? They're a little bigger, but you can get them in sizes of 3Ah and up.