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02-13-2003, 01:31 AM
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Ok, I had to post this here.
I have a simple question about batteries with radio equipment. I posted it in the Radio forum in RC Cars, but that forum is dead. It is a pretty dumb question, and it probably can be answered easily. Here's a link to the question under radio equipment:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...46&forumid=219
Thanks,
Kevinn
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...46&forumid=219
Thanks,
Kevinn
02-13-2003, 02:05 AM
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Ok, I had to post this here.
The Question
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Can all servos handle the extra 1.5 volts when using a 5-cell Rx pack?
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6v isn't a problem... If anything I think it is reccomended... I don't think I'd go any higher...
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Can all servos handle the extra 1.5 volts when using a 5-cell Rx pack?
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6v isn't a problem... If anything I think it is reccomended... I don't think I'd go any higher...
02-13-2003, 05:21 AM
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Totally Agree
Will definately agree with celly on this one, I have used 6.volt packs in all my planes for years, and started using a 6volt pack in my rc10 when i got it. The steering and throttle servo's are hitec 605bb's same as in one of my 1/4 scale planes. The 6volt gives higher torque and faster transitioning speeds.
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02-13-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: Totally Agree
Originally posted by buyrbware
Will definately agree with celly on this one, I have used 6.volt packs in all my planes for years, and started using a 6volt pack in my rc10 when i got it. The steering and throttle servo's are hitec 605bb's same as in one of my 1/4 scale planes. The 6volt gives higher torque and faster transitioning speeds.
Tom
Will definately agree with celly on this one, I have used 6.volt packs in all my planes for years, and started using a 6volt pack in my rc10 when i got it. The steering and throttle servo's are hitec 605bb's same as in one of my 1/4 scale planes. The 6volt gives higher torque and faster transitioning speeds.
Tom
On a side note, if you look at the Battery packs from the JR, they are 6v and they are "Factory" packs for the RX... They will peak charge to almost 6.6v but level out to about 6v a min or 2 of use.. Just using 4 AA's will peak charge to about 5.4 -> 5.5v and level out to 4.8 after a min or 2 of useage... The extra Juice is nice, but it usually comes at a price...
Here is a new question, does the higher v help with reception on the rx? Or is that strictly based off of Tx?
02-13-2003, 01:24 PM
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i would say no to question #2 , The reciever is set at a certian wave length no matter if you have additional voltage. The length of your antenna (set by the factory) is your ultimate wave length.
reciever voltage plays no effect. Even as reciever batteries die reception is not what suffers it is the power drain of the servos
reciever voltage plays no effect. Even as reciever batteries die reception is not what suffers it is the power drain of the servos
02-13-2003, 01:37 PM
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Ok, I had to post this here.
Originally posted by buyrbware
i would say no to question #2 , The reciever is set at a certian wave length no matter if you have additional voltage. The length of your antenna (set by the factory) is your ultimate wave length.
reciever voltage plays no effect. Even as reciever batteries die reception is not what suffers it is the power drain of the servos
i would say no to question #2 , The reciever is set at a certian wave length no matter if you have additional voltage. The length of your antenna (set by the factory) is your ultimate wave length.
reciever voltage plays no effect. Even as reciever batteries die reception is not what suffers it is the power drain of the servos
02-13-2003, 01:39 PM
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antenna formula
here's the length formula
Receiver Antenna Length Calculator
Calculate the frequency/length of antennas
Enter ONE value ONLY and CALCULATE the result.
Clear the form to make new entries.
Frequency in Mhz. : (i.e. 72.530)
Half Wavelength in Feet :
Half Wavelength in Inches :
Quarter Wavelength Feet:
Receiver antenna length in Inches:
Receiver Antenna Length Calculator
Calculate the frequency/length of antennas
Enter ONE value ONLY and CALCULATE the result.
Clear the form to make new entries.
Frequency in Mhz. : (i.e. 72.530)
Half Wavelength in Feet :
Half Wavelength in Inches :
Quarter Wavelength Feet:
Receiver antenna length in Inches:
02-13-2003, 03:00 PM
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Ok, I had to post this here.
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Ok, I had to post this here.
Thats a nice website!!
Gotta post a link in teh airplane section, I'm sure they'd like to explore!!
And like Celly said.. See we can be friends! lol
-ram
Gotta post a link in teh airplane section, I'm sure they'd like to explore!!
And like Celly said.. See we can be friends! lol
-ram
