- 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.
Modifying an Electric RC to Use a Quick-Charge Battery Pack
By Michael James, About.com Guide
Choose the Right Battery and Connector
Battery packs come in many sizes and shapes.
Photo © M. James
Battery packs and battery connectors come in all shapes and sizes. This variety makes it easy to find a battery pack that works with your RC.
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- 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
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