Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
06-09-2005, 06:23 PM
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Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
I have an extra GWS 9.6 volt 750mAh Ni-MH battery that I would like to try on my stock Slo-V with the 370 motor. I have different props to choose from....1047,1060 or a 1260 which is on the plane now. This battery is light but is 9.6 to many volts for this motor?????
06-10-2005, 01:26 PM
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RE: Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
I would say yes, you are looking at burning out your motor prematurely. The 300 motors I"ve seen are all rated a 6V. What is the gear ratio on the Slo-V? 6.6 to 1?
06-10-2005, 01:40 PM
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RE: Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
Not sure about the gear ratio (its stock) but I am using the recomened batt upgrade...8.4 volt 600mAH with no problems. It would be nice to use this lighter 9.6...................Thanx
06-11-2005, 12:44 AM
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RE: Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
It's not like you'll use the 9.6V battery and it will start on fire, or anything dramatic. You'll just get less life out of it. Try it and see. Start with the 1060 and see what you think. Here is a handy program that helps you figure out what the possibilites are. It's not 100% accurate, so use it as a guide.
http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp
Keep amps under 8.
http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp
Keep amps under 8.
06-11-2005, 02:25 PM
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RE: Is this batt to much for my Slo-V 370 motor?
Thanks for the reply........I flew that 9.6 this morning and it was GREAT!.........I'll check the amps.......................
