We are trying to find spare 7.2 Volt batteries. Is it against the rules to use outside 7.2 volt batteries? We cant find any through first. Thanks
Justin
No you can use any 7.2 volt 700mA NiCd battery that you can fit to the proper connectors. Though you can buy them for $15 through IFI at http://www.ifirobotics.com/edu-electrical.shtml
thanks
More accurately, you can use any 7.2 volt NiCad battery pack. This means that if you wanted to, you could just a much higher capacity pack. You are not limited to 700mAh. While we aren’t opting for it, it would probably be useful if you plan on testing with your camera system a lot. I have happen to have a 3300mAh pack, which I think is about the highest capacity you can readily find. The drawback is a higher weight penalty. I can imagine having a high capacity battery for nonmatch work, and the lighter kit supplied pack for matches.
Check out hobby shops, 7.2v packs are a standered among R/C cars. A car sized pack will cost you around 20 dollars from a shop, depending on the capacity and quality. You can find them cheaper online if you don’t mind waiting a while to get it and using generic brands.
-Andy A.
You can order a battery pack from Digikey in any configuration and any amp/hr you choose.