Well the reason I ask is because of my 250/9 half track build. I'm using 6 AAA 1.2v NiMh 900mah batteries. I figure I can get around 2 to 4 battles in before they die depending. I didn't know for sure how the flash capacitor worked really and wondered if it could be "turned off" so to speak so it wouldn't draw all that power. It's probably minimal at this point as I'm able to drive for quite a while before the batteries get depleted. I realize with a TBU installed and in the thick of a fight, that more power may be used.

Anyhow... thanks for all the info guys.

Dave