Flyboy1958

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When do I need to use a voltage regulator? I just bought a 6v 1650mAh NiMH battery and got to thinking or wondering if and when I would need a regulator. Is it just for digital servos or what?

GalenB

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You most likely will not need a regulator for any 6 volt pack. I only use 5 cell NiMH packs and have never used a regulator on any of them. I don't know anyone using regulators on anything other than 2 cell LiIon packs...

pilotpete2

Just look up the listings for the servos you are using to confirm that they are OK at 6V, most servo are good for 6V.
Pete

Panzlflyer

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Most servos!!!
I recommended 6V to a friend and messed up 2 of his older JR servos...so check first

RevGQ

I had installed the Futaba Gy401 Gyro and S9254 servo on a newly built heli. The battery I built for it was a five-cell 6.0 v and I had only been flying the heli for a second week when the rudder servo stopped working in flight. Just prior to turning off power to the heli, the servo began smoking violently. I found out that the S9254 does not handle 6.0v, but the gyro does. Expensive lesson. I now use the regulator with all planes and helis when utilizing 6.0v packs.

exeter_acres

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???...then why not just save the weight and run a 4 cell pack with no reg??


I use 5 cell packs in all my glow planes with no reg.. but as mentioned, double check the servo specs...

I use LiIon with a reg in my gas plane

dirtybird

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Take a look at the last page of the new ZDZ80 thread in gas engines.