Thread: Powering the RC
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Re: Powering the RC
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Originally Posted by Justin_302
the safest way to do it is to plug the OI in the wall and teather the controller. teathering sends power to the computer.
Other way around actually, the teather will send power to the OI from the controller.


Anyway, hooking up 8 D batteries did the trick. I don't know how long it will last, but it's working for our test purposes. I wasn't exactly in the mood to test the power supply to the OI going to the RC, just to much that could wrong.

If anyone's wondering, I spent $4 on 2 battery holders, $4 on a fuses and a holder, and $10 on a pack of 8 D batteries, all at RadioShack.

Thanks for the tips.