Scratch build (small)
 

I have a small balsa wood/tissue paper airplane and was wanting to mount a small batterie, esc, and motor to the plane. I have all of those things but the batterie is a very small lipo. I was wondering if a 2.4Ghz reciever will work if it doesn't get the full 4.8 volts. The motor needs what the batterie provides. Thanks to all who reply.:eek:

Electrolight

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

No. The receivers need a voltage of at least 4.8v or higher in order to operate. If you provide lower than 4.8v they will not work properly.

Ken

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

Will it just shorten the range? or will it not work at all?

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

As I said in my first post, it will not operate. No, it won't work.

Ken

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

Actually they will operate SLIGHTLY below 4.8 but you are treading in dangerous water. Subject to reboot at any moment if you get a small negative power spike. It would be EXTREMELY foolish to tempt fate. During reboot they are essentially turned "OFF". Not a question of range, it's a question of having a plane or pile of debris.

Essentially, Ken is correct.

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

Ok well thanks for the info guys. do any of you know of EXTREMELY small 4.8v batterie packs preferably NiMh

Thanks
Electrolight

RE: Scratch build (small)
 

Wait a minute!!!
What size is your lipo? A 2 cell lipo with the proper ESC will be more than enough to power your motor and receiver.
Don't confuse mah rating with voltage rating.