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Recommended battery size? - 11/17/2003 6:38:28 PM   
Zzyzxx


 

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Status: offline 		I'm about ready to start with installing all the internals and it struck me that I'm using all the stuff that came with my TX/RX, NOT what's recommended for the plane. It's a Goldberg Tiger .60 - What size battery should I be looking to install? I have a pair of 600mah batteries, but am thinking they may be a little small for 5 servos.
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RE: Recommended battery size? - 11/18/2003 12:45:20 AM   
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The 600 mah will give you a good amount of flight time with five servos, but if you are worried about it an 1100mah battery set can be had, still NiCad, almost exactly the same size.

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RE: Recommended battery size? - 11/19/2003 10:22:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		I use NiMh batteries (1600mah), same size and weight (roughly) as most 600 to 800mah NiCd packs. Don't laugh here, Radio Shack 1600mah 9.6v car packs are $25.00, add 2 connectors and for about $30.00 you have 2 high capacity flight packs that will last the entire weekend!

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RE: Recommended battery size? - 11/20/2003 5:46:23 PM   
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What you failed to mention is that you need to cut the 8 cell pack apart, and then should really solder on the connectors. But yes, a simple, inxpensive solution.

I bought three 1100 mAh, NiMH packs (with connectors) on eBay for about $25 shipped. I think that's a better deal.
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RE: Recommended battery size? - 11/20/2003 5:54:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		How about this solution from Red's Battery Clinic?

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RE: Recommended battery size? - 11/20/2003 11:25:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dennis, You're correct that I have to "Build" the battery pack. But my time doesn't "Cost" me anything so to me it's a great way to go. I have these in several planes with great results. Less charging and more flying makes me a happy boy! Expert now has some cost effective batteries on the market as well. I like the Expert products, just haven't tried the batteries yet.

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