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11-08-2005, 03:29 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Street
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|  Noob Question Is it better the have a higher voltage or a higer mAh? Im lookin for a new battery for my frog. Dont Laugh  -Don |
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11-08-2005, 04:26 PM
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| TCS/Holmes Hobbies   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burnsville
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| mah is the capacity of the battery, so the more you have, the longer your run times will be. The mah of the most common battery packs range from 1500 - 3800 (There are exceptions). Higher voltage = more power to your electronics. 6 cell battery packs are the most common type of battery used. 6 cells equals a total of 7.2 volts @ 1.2 volts per cell. Most, not all, esc's are rated for 4-7 cells, so that is 4.8 - 8.4 volts. I don't know if a 7 cell pack will fit in your frog, but a 6 cell pack should (because that is what most vehicles are made for). I would suggest using a 6 cell 3300mah Nimh stick pack. It will provide plenty of power and runtime. Or if you are a little ambitious go for the 3800 mah. |
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11-08-2005, 04:32 PM
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| k, thanks. i shouldnt have anyproblems with frying anything will I? |
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11-08-2005, 04:39 PM
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| What electronics do you have? If you use an MSC, buy an ESC as soon as possible. The Tamiya kits that I have bought came with an MSC, so I am just checking. |
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11-08-2005, 05:03 PM
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| i will have an esc, it is jr-racing sc-1 esc with 15turn motor limit, and the stock motor. |
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11-08-2005, 09:11 PM
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