6v receiver batter
02-04-2004 | 11:17 AM
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6v receiver batter
It seems like a 6v receiver batter is a no brainer way to get a little more power and response with a slight trade-off in weight. Faster, stronger servos are a lot more expensive. I get the feeling from this site that using a 6v battery isn't a good idea and was curious people's experience. thanks
02-04-2004 | 11:29 AM
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RE: 6v receiver batter
I've heard some receivers don't tolerate 6 volts very well but I've had no problems
with it in my JR radio. The 5 cell packs do discharge somewhat faster than the 4 cells
so keep tabs of your batteries charge. On my new ship I'm running a servo isolator
which allows me to run the servos on 6 volts and the receiver on 4.8 volts. This also
isolates the receiver from any interference caused by long servo leads and antenna
routing. Pretty cool! Just got it but seems to work very well.
tommy s
with it in my JR radio. The 5 cell packs do discharge somewhat faster than the 4 cells
so keep tabs of your batteries charge. On my new ship I'm running a servo isolator
which allows me to run the servos on 6 volts and the receiver on 4.8 volts. This also
isolates the receiver from any interference caused by long servo leads and antenna
routing. Pretty cool! Just got it but seems to work very well.
tommy s
02-04-2004 | 12:46 PM
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RE: 6v receiver batter
As stated above, a 6 volt pack discharge quicker....Basic Ohm's law..for a given resistance, an increase in voltage will increase current. SO keep in mind if you could get 6 flights out of a 4.8v 1200mah battery, you will likely get 4 maybe 5 out of a 6.0v 1200mah. JUST AN EXAMPLE
