stek79

Hello guys!

I own a Futaba 149DP receiver that I'm used to run on 4.8V: does it support 5 elements batteries (i.e. more than 6V...)?

Also, I've purchased a servo 9206 and the instructions say that it must be run on 4.8V... why? Anyone has tried 6V on it?

Thank you all for the replies.

BBW Walt

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I have the same receiver and servo's in a couple planes running 6 volts...no issues, you'll be OK

stek79

Thank you no glo!

Do you mean that you use some voltage regulator or just a 5 elements battery?

Any ideas why Futaba say "4.8 V only" on 9206 servos instructions?

Bax

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The servo will not accept other than a 4-cell pack because it was not designed for more. If you try it, you'll ruin your servo.

The receiver, itself can handle a wide variety of voltages because of its internal voltage regulator, but any voltage you apply to the receiver goes to the servos, so you can't just plug in anything.

freddd

Regarding 9206 servo. Does the comment also apply if using regulated 6.0V ?

Bax

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Actually, it would be best to regulate slightly below 6V. Go 5.7 V or 5.8 V. NiCd cells can deliver 1.5 V per cell when fully-charged, but quickly drop below that number. 1.1 V per cell is considered 'dead'.