4.8v or 6v?
03-29-2008, 02:33 AM
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RE: 4.8v or 6v?
Remember to do the math! E=IR or I=E/R
By increasing the voltage by 50%, you also increase the Amperage by 50% if you use the same servos and receiver. So a 4.8V 600mAh battery will be equivalent to a 6.0V 900mAh battery (in duration) because the increased amperage will drain more from your battery. And yes, nearly every servo made will work faster and stronger on 6 volts.
By increasing the voltage by 50%, you also increase the Amperage by 50% if you use the same servos and receiver. So a 4.8V 600mAh battery will be equivalent to a 6.0V 900mAh battery (in duration) because the increased amperage will drain more from your battery. And yes, nearly every servo made will work faster and stronger on 6 volts.
03-29-2008, 06:57 AM
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RE: 4.8v or 6v?
Ohms law assumes a constant load. Since servo load isn't constant that really doesn't cover our situation.
In practice you will find that with two identical capacity packs the 4 cell pack will last between 5 and 7 percent longer than a 5 cell pack given the same load. Also most 5 cell packs are made from higher capacity cells to start with.
In practice you will find that with two identical capacity packs the 4 cell pack will last between 5 and 7 percent longer than a 5 cell pack given the same load. Also most 5 cell packs are made from higher capacity cells to start with.
03-30-2008, 08:11 AM
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RE: 4.8v or 6v?
I checked and my servo's are definitely rated for 6v.
The 4 cell pack is 600ma, the 5 cell is 2000ma.. The 5 cell is LiON also.. The 5 cell should in theory last much longer even at 6v, no?
The 4 cell pack is 600ma, the 5 cell is 2000ma.. The 5 cell is LiON also.. The 5 cell should in theory last much longer even at 6v, no?
