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dmcquinn · 08-06-2008, 11:21 AM

Sukhoi08 - I use a single two-cell A123 pack (2300 mAh) through two JR switches for receiver/servos. I use a single 4-cell NiMh for ignition (2100 mAh). This is on a 35% plane with 10 digital servos. I need to field charge the A123 pack after three (maybe four) flights. To use A123 on the ignition would require an ignition capable of handling either 3.3 volts (typically not enough volts to drive it) or 6.6 volts (typically too high a voltage) or a regulator (I don't like regulators - especially on ignitions).

08-06-2008, 11:21 AM	#110
dmcquinn Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, MO, Chesterfield Posts: 741	Re: Who using A123 batteries? Sukhoi08 - I use a single two-cell A123 pack (2300 mAh) through two JR switches for receiver/servos. I use a single 4-cell NiMh for ignition (2100 mAh). This is on a 35% plane with 10 digital servos. I need to field charge the A123 pack after three (maybe four) flights. To use A123 on the ignition would require an ignition capable of handling either 3.3 volts (typically not enough volts to drive it) or 6.6 volts (typically too high a voltage) or a regulator (I don't like regulators - especially on ignitions).