Best battery for RLAARLO & Traxxas Transmitters.

[Yazar Raffi]

I need help choosing the best battery type for my RC transmitters. The transmitter batteries are crucial for proper input to the receiver and good performance. Here are my options:

1. Rechargeable Alkaline batteries (1.5v)
2. Rechargeable NIMH batteries (1.2v)
3. Non-rechargeable batteries.

Or is there any better type batteries?

 

[CertifiedMike]

Panasonic Eneloop are great! They are AA rechargables.
I'd go this route.

 

[Xraycer]

Lead acid for power and longevity

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Lead acid for power and longevity

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Little easier to carry around

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And welcome OP, don’t mind those of us that rode the bus with flavored windows

 

[Xraycer]

.....don’t mind those of us that rode the bus with flavored windows

 

[Yazar Raffi]

Panasonic Eneloop are great! They are AA rechargables.
I'd go this route.

Thanks for the quick response, Mike. I found your suggestion more genuine and ordered 4 AA Eneloop batteries and a basic Panasonic charger. It’ll arrive on December 9th, and I’ll share my experience.

 

[Littlemotor]

@Yazar Raffi

Keep in mind that a non-rechargeable AA will provide the required 6V needed to operate the transmitter. The NiMH rechargeable AA cells will not; they will only provide you with 4.8V, unless you modify your transmitter to accept a 5th cell to reach the required 6V.

Obviously this is because (as you stated in your OP) the alkaline AA cells are 1.5V, and the NiMH AA cells are only 1.2V.

 

[CertifiedMike]

@Yazar Raffi

Keep in mind that a non-rechargeable AA will provide the required 6V needed to operate the transmitter. The NiMH rechargeable AA cells will not; they will only provide you with 4.8V, unless you modify your transmitter to accept a 5th cell to reach the required 6V.

Obviously this is because (as you stated in your OP) the alkaline AA cells are 1.5V, and the NiMH AA cells are only 1.2V.

I have not used the eneloop in this radio. The summed voltage may present a problem.
I have used them in a few pretty nice Cannon cameras with no issues, great charge longevity.
I do hope these work. A good alternative to filling the dump with spent AAs.

 

[PonkyKong]

I just modify cheap radios like FlySky. And cram a 3S pack on there. It beeps when it gets too low on power.

 

[Yazar Raffi]

@Yazar Raffi

Keep in mind that a non-rechargeable AA will provide the required 6V needed to operate the transmitter. The NiMH rechargeable AA cells will not; they will only provide you with 4.8V, unless you modify your transmitter to accept a 5th cell to reach the required 6V.

Obviously this is because (as you stated in your OP) the alkaline AA cells are 1.5V, and the NiMH AA cells are only 1.2V.

Thanks for the info! Let’s give it a shot, though. From what I gather, the Traxxas TQI transmitter warns of low voltage at 4.5 volts, while Eneloop batteries maintain a steady 4.8 volts in its 90% charge. Even freshly charged cells can reach 5.2 volts before settling back to 4.8 volts during cruising.

Let’s see if these assumptions hold up. The battery should arrive tomorrow, and I’ll share my findings.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Thanks for the info! Let’s give it a shot, though. From what I gather, the Traxxas TQI transmitter warns of low voltage at 4.5 volts, while Eneloop batteries maintain a steady 4.8 volts in its 90% charge. Even freshly charged cells can reach 5.2 volts before settling back to 4.8 volts during cruising.

Let’s see if these assumptions hold up. The battery should arrive tomorrow, and I’ll share my findings.

Good luck!

 

[Yazar Raffi]

I need help choosing the best battery type for my RC transmitters. The transmitter batteries are crucial for proper input to the receiver and good performance. Here are my options:

1. Rechargeable Alkaline batteries (1.5v)
2. Rechargeable NIMH batteries (1.2v)
3. Non-rechargeable batteries.

Or is there any better type batteries?

Hi friends, After trying out 4AA Panasonic Eneloop 1.2v batteries, I’m happy to report that they work perfectly on both Traxxas TQI and RLAARLO transmitters, just as I had hoped. I’ll be sure to check the average playtime in a single charge cycle in the next few days.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Hi friends, After trying out 4AA Panasonic Eneloop 1.2v batteries, I’m happy to report that they work perfectly on both Traxxas TQI and RLAARLO transmitters, just as I had hoped. I’ll be sure to check the average playtime in a single charge cycle in the next few days.

Fantastic! I'm glad they work well so far!
Please let us know how your range and performance is.