RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
06-16-2007 | 07:41 PM
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RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
OK, so after last weeks nightmarish runaway and impact I am upgrading all the electronics in my buggy before I use her again. Starting with a receiver pack and a failsafe. Then a transmitter pack for my Airtronics MX-3 Can you guys tell me the difference in runtime between lets say an 1100 mah 5cell 6 volt receiver pack and a 1600mah? Should I care? The hobby shops in my area dont carry... ANYTHING so I have been perusing ebay. Lots of options. OFNA's, HPI, TRINITY, RACERS EDGE, POWERIZER, ORION, no namers etc. Additionally is there a better fail safe to buy over another? OFNA, VENOM, DURA-TRAX etc... THANKS!
06-17-2007 | 05:56 AM
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RE: RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
For the TX, Hi Cap NIMH rechargable AAs work well ( cheaper than a dedicated pac ) and I run 1400 hump packs in the Gen. Run time varies on types and size of servos and of course driving style ( lots of turns etc ). Any good failsafe should do just fine.
06-17-2007 | 06:17 AM
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RE: RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
That's per cell right?
mAh = milli-amp per hour - or loosly speaking how much charge the battery holds, a higher number will run longer. How often will depend on your buggy and even how long you let it sit between runs.
I just use 4 aa (NiMH) cells of 2400mAh each. Not sure how many runs I've done on one charge ... too many to worry about how often they need recharging with a 1hr charger.
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mAh = milli-amp per hour - or loosly speaking how much charge the battery holds, a higher number will run longer. How often will depend on your buggy and even how long you let it sit between runs.
I just use 4 aa (NiMH) cells of 2400mAh each. Not sure how many runs I've done on one charge ... too many to worry about how often they need recharging with a 1hr charger.
Craig.
06-17-2007 | 06:27 AM
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RE: RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
I believe the AAs for the TX are 2400s. I don't race and when out for some fun, I've never had a battery issue ... time wise or anything else for that matter
06-18-2007 | 06:14 PM
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RE: RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
The more Milli-amps the better (longer run time) just make sure you have a charger that is compatible with that type of cell such as nimh
06-18-2007 | 08:07 PM
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RE: RECEIVER PACK AND FAILSAFE QUESTIONS
Remember that if you go with the 4x rechargeable AA options, you will have 4.8 volts as opposed to 6 volts with the 5 cell hump pack. This may not be a problem if you have a really good steering servo, but if your servo is on the weaker side then the more volts the better! Tho you will get longer runtime with the AA's.
1600mah compared with 1100mah is about 20% more runtime actual figures are very hard to quote as it depends on how much current draw you have from your servos.
1600mah compared with 1100mah is about 20% more runtime actual figures are very hard to quote as it depends on how much current draw you have from your servos.
