The Ship Model Forum

right then.. i think ill be using 3000's cus i only just have enuff room for 1 pack

Hi
ni-cads have a memory and must be discharged after each use and run down faster
gel cells are just better
gary

Gel Cells vary in size and cost.... you can get one that is a little smaller than two 6-cell NiCds stacked on each others side for about $8 if you find a good deal.

right... are gel cells roughly the same size as nicad stick packs??.. also how much do they cost... also the 3000's would that mean id begetting around a hours run time?.. if so would it be cheaper to buy 2 of them??

Hello
The best way i have of finding out battery life is
A stick it in the bath/pond at full speed.
B stick it on the bench and do the same thing.
C buy a bigger battery pack ( 3000 )
D buy a gel cell
gary r uk

1600, you probably wont have much time. i'm not good at calculations to check how fast your motors will drain it but i'm guessing around 1/2 hour? i dunno.... if i were you i'd pick up some gell cells.

hi all

right becuase im a complete nub when it comes to electronics i have some questions for you...

first one is... i know the setup i have in my little destroyer/ship thingy will provide ample power to shift it. what i dont know is the battery duration ill get..

what im running is 2 como drills 260 motors (DIRECT DRIVE) running from a 20amp mtronics speed controller powerd by a 7.2 volt 1600 battery ( i know the 3000's are onlt a tenner for a cheap one but as stated in a earlier post... this is all made from leftovers)

so does anyone have a clue on battery duration (preferably a time based on tearing round at full speed so i have a minimum time before i can expect it to die)

thanx all.. jim