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MoparRules 09-17-2009 06:41 PM

9 volt instead of 6?
 
hi! can i run my reciever and 2 servos off of a 9 volt battery instead of 4 AA's? y radio box is cramped up as is and it would be easier changing one instead of 4.

RC8daBOMB 09-17-2009 06:45 PM


Originally Posted by MoparRules (Post 6360063)
hi! can i run my reciever and 2 servos off of a 9 volt battery instead of 4 AA's? y radio box is cramped up as is and it would be easier changing one instead of 4.

nope! servos can only handle about 6v, but some can handle 7.4. Get a 5 cell rechargable hump pack!!!!! :lol:

MoparRules 09-17-2009 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by RC8daBOMB (Post 6360081)
nope! servos can only handle about 6v, but some can handle 7.4. Get a 5 cell rechargable hump pack!!!!! :lol:

damn it. i hate hump packs. i hate recharging batteries. i'd rather change batteries every 10 minuets and bring alot of batteries then be limited to one hump pack.

racer1812 09-18-2009 04:56 AM

A 5-cell hump is the same size or smaller than 4AA's :weird: and they last longer.
NO a 9v batt won't work, voltage is too high and capacity it too low.

whitrzac 09-18-2009 05:19 AM


Originally Posted by MoparRules (Post 6360109)
damn it. i hate hump packs. i hate recharging batteries. i'd rather change batteries every 10 minuets and bring alot of batteries then be limited to one hump pack.

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Brandon_oma#692 09-18-2009 08:09 AM


Originally Posted by whitrzac (Post 6361895)

awsome!!!
get 2 rechargeble packs and switch them out.

MoparRules 09-18-2009 08:12 AM

i run a gallon or 2 at a time. so what happens when they both die? my days suppossed to be over? id rather switch out AAs.

thanks all.

racer1812 09-18-2009 11:53 AM

A gallon or two:eek: for god sakes man give the poor thing a rest once in a while.

Duster_360 09-18-2009 01:53 PM

Wally World always seemed to have AAs on special when I was sill running them, I'd but them by the dozen and use them the same way. Soon as had any idea that servo response was slipping, it was time for 4 new ones. Noticed the strg slowing down and knew it was time. I've done that a few times, go out with a fresh gal and run til its gone.

If you run lots and lots, hump pac will be cheaper. Get a charger that will run off car batt and soon as 1st pac needs charging, swap to teh other and toss the disch one on the charger, should let you run continuously with 2 good pacs.

I use 9vs in my shooting chronograph and I don't think they would handle the amp draw anyway.


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