Modifying an Electric RC to Use a Quick-Charge Battery Pack

Choose the Right Battery and Connector

Battery packs come in many sizes and shapes.

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• The Right Fit
  You'll need to choose a battery pack and connectors that fit together in a size that fits inside the battery compartment of your vehicle.
  
  
• The Right Voltage
  Get a battery pack with the right voltage for your RC. You do not want to get a battery pack that is too much for your RC to handle. For example, if your RC takes 4 AA that would be 1.5 x 4 = 6 volts. You don't want to get a 7.2 volt battery pack and install it in a 6 volt RC. It could cause serious damage to the circuits of your RC vehicle.

• Multiple Batteries vs. Single Battery Pack
• What You Need
• Choose the Right Battery and Connector
• Disassemble the RC, Trace the Wires
• Prepare for Soldering
• Solder the Wires
• Make Slots for the Wires
• Install the Battery Pack