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Subject: Battery question
Author: JairyH (11:21AM, Apr 10, 2011)
 
I know in the FAQ section it says that the battery doesn't build up a memory, and it will tolerate a certain number of charge/discharge cycles before needing replacement.

My problem is that my Outcast Jr. sat idle for several months (maybe up to a year) and has been plugged in the entire time. During this period there has been no drain on the battery, and it has not even been used during that time. Now it will not power on unless plugged in.

Does the battery REQUIRE that I discharge it periodically (and completely) before plugging in? Have I damaged it by not allowing it to discharge? Do I need a replacement battery and where can I get one?

Thanks!
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Subject: re: Battery question
Author: OmarV (09:19AM, Apr 11, 2011)
 
Hi think you must have the Junior version that doesn't charge the battery internally. You have to take the battery out of the unit and charge it with the included charging cradle. There will be some LED flashing for 1 or 2 seconds, then the LED will turn solid red and will remain like that for 4 or 5 hours. The battery will be ready to use when the LED turns green.
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Subject: re: Battery question
Author: JairyH (04:14AM, Apr 14, 2011)
 
Ok, yeah! I forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder....now I just have to find it among the tangle of charges and battery packs in the drawer....might have to see a picture of it.

Thanks Omar. Love the Outcast Jr. Figures to see a lot of action this summer!
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Subject: re: Battery question
Author: TristramL (03:19AM, May 12, 2011)
 
Does the latest model Outcast Jr also require the battery to be charged externally from the unit? Or is the charger now built in?
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Subject: re: Battery question
Author: OmarV (10:16AM, May 20, 2011 - last edited 10:17AM, May 20, 2011)
 
Tristam,
As of today, Junior still charges its battery externally. We're developing the internal charger version but it's not ready yet and I have no information on when it will be available.
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