RicoBanderez
RCTalk Racer
Hi folks,
So I’ve got another thread on the go about “Demystifying Nitro RC Electronics” dealing with my general understanding of the RC system (I think I’m about there now) but I have one last lingering question ... 6v or 7.4v.
This is what I’m facing.
6v
I’ve not been able to find a battery that fits in the battery casing that comes with the Losi 8ight 4.0 kit I’ve bought.
Solution is try to make another battery fit. Assumption made by comparing the dimensions of the Losi battery recommended in the build instructions to similar batteries on Modelsport.com
7.4v
I’ve found a battery that fits (same dimensions as the Losi recommendation) so I’d need to then decide if I run an additional regulator OR do I run high voltage servos and high voltage receiver.
My head wants to go 7.4v and high voltage servos & receiver because it’ll nearly fit the servo / receiver / battery packaging that comes with the kit. This does increase my cost more than simply using a voltage regulator. Higher voltage servos seem to have higher torque / speed ratings too so would it be overkill? I’m considering Savox servos.
I can’t make up my mind so I’d like to see what the masses would do in my situation.
I’m a perfectionist so that’s why I like the idea of it all being neatly packaged ... but is this silly?
Thanks all
So I’ve got another thread on the go about “Demystifying Nitro RC Electronics” dealing with my general understanding of the RC system (I think I’m about there now) but I have one last lingering question ... 6v or 7.4v.
This is what I’m facing.
6v
I’ve not been able to find a battery that fits in the battery casing that comes with the Losi 8ight 4.0 kit I’ve bought.
Solution is try to make another battery fit. Assumption made by comparing the dimensions of the Losi battery recommended in the build instructions to similar batteries on Modelsport.com
7.4v
I’ve found a battery that fits (same dimensions as the Losi recommendation) so I’d need to then decide if I run an additional regulator OR do I run high voltage servos and high voltage receiver.
My head wants to go 7.4v and high voltage servos & receiver because it’ll nearly fit the servo / receiver / battery packaging that comes with the kit. This does increase my cost more than simply using a voltage regulator. Higher voltage servos seem to have higher torque / speed ratings too so would it be overkill? I’m considering Savox servos.
I can’t make up my mind so I’d like to see what the masses would do in my situation.
I’m a perfectionist so that’s why I like the idea of it all being neatly packaged ... but is this silly?
Thanks all