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Old 01-16-2018 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bluelevel
Aren't we all using 2 separate RX packs for redudancy? I have been using one of my receiver batteries to power the electric gear in all of my planes. The power consumption is negligible, so they both deplete about the same. I also wouldn't use my turbine battery for obvious reasons, but why add a 4th battery that needs to be charged?

Thomas
I would consider using one of my RX packs, but they're both directly connected to a PowerBox SRS. I would either have to peel off one prior to the PB or use a spare servo port off of the PB just for power. If I use one of these ports I would have to step down the wire gauge as they are jr connectors rather than mpx. I would prefer to use the larger gauge wire to power the gear.