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Originally Posted by Joe Johnson

Standard Hobbyist RC batteries work just fine. In my opinion, you can get much better batteries (3000mA-h NiMH) and a charger from Tower Hobby for about the same cost as the Radio Shack kit.

DOH! That's a great idea! Tower Hobbies is a GREAT place. I'll have to remind the other VEXers in my area. (Grumble grumble... I've only used them for gas powered products, forgot about the battery powered side of the hobby.)