RE: Running 2 Batteries on 1 RX
Yes, you can plug two batteries into two seperate channels on the receiver. If you don't have enough open channels in the receiver you can use a Y-harness. Plug the Y-harness into the receiver channel, then plug the servo for that channel into one side of the Y-harness, and the battery into the other side of the Y-harness.
Hope this helps
Ken