Servo Batteries

by **RRoush** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:04 am

What kine of servo batteries is best? 4.8V or 6.0V?

still learning...
Bob Roush #1938

by **Albert Stall** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:28 am

Hi,

I have used AA NIMH batteries, 2700MA, 5 cells (6 Volts). I have not had a problem with them lasting a day at a regatta. There is a chain called Batteries Plus that can make up whatever configuration of packs that you want. You have to bring them the connector (Futaba, etc.)and make sure that it is 20 ga wire or heavier. Make up two packs-one is a spare. What kind of transmitter are you using? Usually the batteries supplied in the TX will not last for a day of racing. I changed mine to a NIMH 2200 MA pack.

Also be sure you have a good charger that is designed to charge those batteries.

Al Stall

What kine of servo batteries is best? 4.8V or 6.0V?

still learning...
Bob Roush #1938
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Al Stall

by **Albert Stall** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:33 am

Robert,

Here is some more info that might be helpful. Follow the link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Mywebpictur ... sJau3EsI8#

Al Stall

by **Merv49** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:10 am

The best thing for you to do at this point would be to get with someone in your area and find out what they are using. There is not a lot to know about which battery to use for an EC12 but you do want to get your setup correct the first time. Some personal hands on would do you good I think. You're not that far from Charleston so if you can't find help there in Blufton come on up and visit CMYC and I'll let you poke around in my boat all you want. In the meantime here is a link to The Battery Clinic which should answer some of your questions. Also if you are using the RMG the instructions will let you know what battery you need. Hope this helps.

http://hangtimes.com/redsbatteryclinic.html

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still learning...
Bob Roush #1938
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by **bigfoot55** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:51 am

I used 2500ma Batteries Plus packs, and had failures to soon. Their tech guy in another city I visited told me to use the 2000ma for my application/charaging. Have had no problems with at least 6 hours sailing time on a fully charged pack of the 2000.ma.
You can make your own packs however, and lots cheaper.
Tom P

by **RRoush** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:57 am

Thanks skippers for your help.

I am using a 6V 2300mAH battery pack.
I have a Spectrum DX6 TX with an AR6000 RX.

I hope this is a good combo

by **Chuck Luscomb** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:25 am

Hi Bob,

That combo is what I have been using for some time and works really well.

Chuck
#84

by **geeks2you** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:10 am

I have had great luck with my batteries so far. I have a 75mHz Futaba radio that uses the 9.6v NiMH and the batteries that I use in my boat are 6.0v NiMH AAx5. I have ordered my batteries from ebay from the user "eee4u".
Here are the links to the packs that he sells.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/eee4u__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fsubZ5

Eric Olson
Atlanta Model Yacht Club
AtlMYC.org

by **14727** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:27 am

I use batteries from ONLYBATTERYPACKS.COM I have a 4000mah 6v pack I use in heavy weather saling and a 6v pack for most sailing conditions. I never worry about batteries lastin all day at a regatta.
Fred Pfeil

by **14727** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:31 am

Sorry, my normal battery pack is 2600nmh. If you go to the web site I posted,all their packs are listed. there are many.
Fred

by **14727** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:02 am

In case anyone is interested, the packs I use are no's 1267 and 10414. If anyone in Fl wants to order I can pick them up and bring to Fl in time for the Villages regatta. ONLYBATTERYPACKS.COM IS ABOUT 10 MILES FROM MY HOUSE HERE IN wISCONSIN. wILL SAVE YOU THE SHIPPING CHARGES.
FRED

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