batteries failling
05-26-2006, 06:14 PM
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batteries failling
i have a savage x and ive got the standard 4 batteries. i use top end aa batts ,they only last about 10 min .i also have a duratrax fail safe ,it worked,good on my other car. question, they should at least go half a day of driving
05-26-2006, 06:55 PM
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Alkalein batteries are a waste of money. If you are sticking with AA batteries, get some good rechargeable nimh batteries. The higher mah the better. For best results, get a 6v hump pack.
05-26-2006, 07:18 PM
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RE: batteries failling
has anyone experianced this problem,the guys at the LHS SAID THERE MIGHT BE A SHORT SO I CHANGED THE ON/OFF SWITCH,BUT IT NEVER WORKED.WHAT COULD IT BE
05-26-2006, 07:34 PM
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4 standard alkalein batteries last no time at all in the Savage. A 6v 1400mah hump pack will last 2-3 hours. 4 2300mah nimh batteries should last 5 hours or so.
05-26-2006, 10:59 PM
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Here is the type of hump pack you will need: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKKF2&P=ML
Or, go to maxamps.com and pick one up for around $15. I have some from there and they work great. Plus, they come with a charge lead.
Or, go to maxamps.com and pick one up for around $15. I have some from there and they work great. Plus, they come with a charge lead.
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RE: batteries failling
Is your battery box cracked or broken, or are the springs inside the battery box damaged? I've had a problem where the cells slide out of the box because the box is cracked. If you run 4 rechargable AA's, note that the preformance of your servos will go down because you are only giving them 4.8 volts (1.2 volts/cell x 4), compared to alkaline batteries (1.5 volts/cell x 4) which is 6.0 volts. In order to get 6.0 volts with rechargeable cells, you'll need to run a 5 cell hump pack as linked by alvinl.
Oh and I suggest you don't type in caps. Typing in caps is typically interpreted as yelling, and I think more people would be reluctant to help you if you're yelling at them.
Oh and I suggest you don't type in caps. Typing in caps is typically interpreted as yelling, and I think more people would be reluctant to help you if you're yelling at them.
