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Old 05-12-2010, 03:11 PM
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rva1945
 
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Default RE: HELP!: Making a circuit so that a 7.2v batt produces 6v
I never used a dedicated 6 or 5V battery pack to power the receiver and the servos. When not powering my boats with a 6V battery, I usually use my homemade BEC: a 7805 5V regulator, rated at 1A (more then needed). It's not recommended to use the 7806, 6V regulator because you need at least 2V more at the input.

Better use the LM2940 which requires a lower voltage difference at the input. I usually solder it to the ESC positive and negative terminals (homemade electronic ESC's).

Regards
Robert
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