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SuperDuty97 · 03-19-2005, 11:05 PM

who uses a pack to power there servos separately? just curious

BENDER · 03-19-2005, 11:12 PM

I don't, I run 1/10 scale servos and Super Rooster ESC with a modded TQ-3 radio from The Crawler Store.

SR5Dave · 03-19-2005, 11:13 PM

Unless you got a Super Rooster, you need to. Crawling takes up a TON of servo juice, and you'll run into issues unless you have a Rx pack. Search for RX pack or something if you want to more know ;)

a_vdk · 03-20-2005, 12:36 AM

I will use one when I want more run time, but I will not for competition. I only a9.6v 8 cell 1800 MAH NIMH Zagi pack in the stick so I am lucky to get 1/2 hour.

SuperDuty97 · 03-20-2005, 12:55 AM

yea i run em here and there depending....i was just wondering who was doing what with what. anyone know what kind of extra time there getting using the rx pack????

Rockcrawler · 03-20-2005, 01:13 AM

I run them on my clod and my TLT. I have 2 servos on both. Even with a SR on the CLod it glitches so I have to run them. Here is a pic that will help if you decide to run them. If you decide to......do NOT turn the switch on to the Speed Control. IT WILL fry. When you turn the switch on or plug up the Rec pack, depending on which you use, it will power the receiver to send the signal to the speed control. I even cut the wires and shrink tape them off just so it doesnt get turned on by accident.

TwistedCreations · 03-20-2005, 10:04 AM

I don't run them on mine. i run a lathe and super rooster and get about 50-60 mins. runtime.

WRMorrison · 03-20-2005, 12:35 PM

On my maxx, I run the servos directly off the 7.2V main pack (the pack has the reg deans connector and two hitec servo leads). But then again, I run 1/4 scale servos and these things are pretty thirsty!

Jeckler · 03-21-2005, 06:39 PM

I run a 6v voltage regulator off the main pack.

Vitamin_J · 03-21-2005, 06:48 PM

i just run a regular old duratrax 6v rx pack, the blueburd and 945mg really shine on 6 volts.

myclod · 03-23-2005, 10:22 AM

One of these days people will figure out IT'S NOT ABOUT RUNTIME....the MAIN reason for running a Rx pack is to provide the servo's with voltage and CURRENT which MANY esc's out there cannot provide some provide servo amperage as little as 1 amp and on a half charged battery you are actually getting less than that!!!!

SR5Dave · 03-23-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myclod

One of these days people will figure out IT'S NOT ABOUT RUNTIME....the MAIN reason for running a Rx pack is to provide the servo's with voltage and CURRENT which MANY esc's out there cannot provide some provide servo amperage as little as 1 amp and on a half charged battery you are actually getting less than that!!!!

Have you ever driven a rig with two digital servos? Those little shits will cut your run time in half

same with 1/4 scale stuff.

myclod · 03-24-2005, 05:43 AM

never had a problem, but i also run GP 3300's the peak on a turbo 35GFX at 3800 to 4000 mah

RSI · 03-24-2005, 11:16 AM

i use a 6volt 900 mah pack for my servos... they work great and last threw like 3 or 4 motor batteries....

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03-19-2005, 11:05 PM	#1
SuperDuty97 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 80	Who uses a seperate pack for their servos who uses a pack to power there servos separately? just curious

03-20-2005, 12:36 AM	#4
a_vdk Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Watching U Sleep Posts: 156	receiver pack I will use one when I want more run time, but I will not for competition. I only a9.6v 8 cell 1800 MAH NIMH Zagi pack in the stick so I am lucky to get 1/2 hour. Last edited by a_vdk; 03-20-2005 at 12:39 AM.

03-20-2005, 01:13 AM	#6
Rockcrawler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Posts: 6,777	I run them on my clod and my TLT. I have 2 servos on both. Even with a SR on the CLod it glitches so I have to run them. Here is a pic that will help if you decide to run them. If you decide to......do NOT turn the switch on to the Speed Control. IT WILL fry. When you turn the switch on or plug up the Rec pack, depending on which you use, it will power the receiver to send the signal to the speed control. I even cut the wires and shrink tape them off just so it doesnt get turned on by accident. Attached Images Last edited by Rockcrawler; 03-20-2005 at 01:16 AM.

03-19-2005, 11:12 PM	#2
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I don't, I run 1/10 scale servos and Super Rooster ESC with a modded TQ-3 radio from The Crawler Store.

03-19-2005, 11:13 PM	#3
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Unless you got a Super Rooster, you need to. Crawling takes up a TON of servo juice, and you'll run into issues unless you have a Rx pack. Search for RX pack or something if you want to more know ;)

03-20-2005, 12:55 AM	#5
SuperDuty97 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 80	yea i run em here and there depending....i was just wondering who was doing what with what. anyone know what kind of extra time there getting using the rx pack????

03-20-2005, 10:04 AM	#7
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	I don't run them on mine. i run a lathe and super rooster and get about 50-60 mins. runtime.

03-20-2005, 12:35 PM	#8
WRMorrison Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the Free, because of the Brave Posts: 891	On my maxx, I run the servos directly off the 7.2V main pack (the pack has the reg deans connector and two hitec servo leads). But then again, I run 1/4 scale servos and these things are pretty thirsty!

03-21-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
Jeckler Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 597	I run a 6v voltage regulator off the main pack.

03-21-2005, 06:48 PM	#10
Vitamin_J Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 388	i just run a regular old duratrax 6v rx pack, the blueburd and 945mg really shine on 6 volts.

03-23-2005, 10:22 AM	#11
myclod Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glen Burnie Posts: 11	One of these days people will figure out IT'S NOT ABOUT RUNTIME....the MAIN reason for running a Rx pack is to provide the servo's with voltage and CURRENT which MANY esc's out there cannot provide some provide servo amperage as little as 1 amp and on a half charged battery you are actually getting less than that!!!!

03-24-2005, 05:43 AM	#13
myclod Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glen Burnie Posts: 11	never had a problem, but i also run GP 3300's the peak on a turbo 35GFX at 3800 to 4000 mah

03-24-2005, 11:16 AM	#14
RSI Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Gay NorthWest Posts: 503	i use a 6volt 900 mah pack for my servos... they work great and last threw like 3 or 4 motor batteries....

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