To Much Juice??

[mxracer]

I have an old Nitro Rustler and I want more power to the servos!!! I found a battery lying around that has Ni-MH 7.2V 1000mAh on the side of it!! I think they would be able to handle that, BUT I know nearly nothing about servos and batties. So could someone tell me if I will be shooting myself in the foot for putting that thing in there????:\


EVERYTHING IS STOCK

 

[olds97_lss]

Yeah... I wouldn't. Most receivers and servos are only able to handle 4.8V-6V, not 7.2V. It might work for a little bit, but it may also let the magic smoke out of the receiver and servos (or otherwise burn them up and turn them into garbage).

 

[mxracer]

Ok cool!!! Thanks.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

I dont recomend it........

 

[Scrogg]

You can do it, alot of pro racers run 7 volts. Just don't expect any warranty service!
I know quite a few pro buggy drivers who run lipos without regulators with no problems.

 

[MrClean]

It might work for a little bit, but it may also let the magic smoke out of the receiver and servos

ALL HAIL the Magic Smoke!!

I haven't heard that in a few years. Back in school we'd over-drive small capacitors just so we could see the magic smoke.