Originally Posted by
jensroland
Thanks for the replies.
I can't figure out why the FLOW needs a receiver battery ... the SSX version 2 didn't need it, and woorked perfectly with 1S batteries. I can't see a receiver battery on several pictures from the worlds - including Ronalds car, and furthermore the presentation on the LRP site says, that it work with 3,7-7,4 volt.
I am aware of, that a receiverbattery can boost the performance a tiny, tiny bit, and ad around 8-10 sec more drivetime, if you are on the limit of enough power in the battery.
Jens
The SXX V2 had a special BEC that could boost the voltage to the Rx when using 1s battery. LRP identified that was the cause of many SXX failures so for the Flow they removed that type of BEC.
Ronald did have a Rx pack in his car, it was just not plain to see. All LRP racers used one at the WCs.