Motorcycle battery instead?

[scoobydoo2u]

Just a quick(Maybe dumb sounding to many) question.

Is it some how possible to get a normal RC set up(Normal pistil grip radio receiver and some servos) to run by being powered off of a motor cycle battery such as: http://www.batterymart.com/p-6n4b-2a-dry-charged-motorcycle-battery.html
I'm not worried about it fitting or even being logical but I am very curios as to weather or not it would work.

I know its a pretty dumb question but hey, that's what I do..

Thanks for your help!

 

[sweetdiesel]

It would work but you would have a lower starting voltage, a larger/heavier battery, and long charge times.

 

[flm_savage]

yes it would work

 

[beason]

that battery is 6v. most receiver packs are 6v, the sticks are 7.2v so that end would work. the TX may be under powered a little though.

 

[Hunter]

I dont know about the receiver end but you can use a car battery for the rest if you like. I've seen everything from bike to forklift batteries used for Rc boats. And no not my boats I use 6v in my boats there not big enough for the heavier ones.

 

[scoobydoo2u]

It would work but you would have a lower starting voltage, a larger/heavier battery, and long charge times.

Thanks for the response everyone!

I'm Confused by what you mean by lower starting voltage, can you explain?

 

[sweetdiesel]

6 cell stick packs are 7.2 volts, so the initial battery voltage is lower.

 

[beason]

6 cell stick packs are 7.2 volts, so the initial battery voltage is lower.

reciever packs are 6v and the 4 AA holders are like 4.8. the servos would be weaker then on a stick pack but would work.

I'm wondering what you have planned

 

[sweetdiesel]

My fault, I misread the OPs original question. I thought he was talking about running a motor off a 6V battery.

 

[scoobydoo2u]

Oh ok, I gotcha now!

Thanks for clearing that up!

I'm wondering what you have planned

All in due time:whistle:

Until then I will lead you all on gathering info as I go.