Power options for Stingray

polbit

Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting the Stingray, but the default battery setup is definitely not ideal. The obvious choice seems to be some 7.2V RC batteries, but I was wondering if someone has tried them, and how long can I expect it to run on say a 2200mAh battery? Just looking for ballpark figure. I know I've been spoiled with the BoeBot running forever on one battery charge, so I don't want to keep charging the Stingray every 5 minutes.

Thanks for any info!

Polbit

polbit

Also, would something like this work:

www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9496&Product_Name=Turnigy_3000mAh_2S_30C_Lipo_Pack

I use the 3S ones for my RC helicopters, and the 2S have 7.4V, so I would assume yes?

Polbit

SRLM

With my 3000 mAh battery I can go several days of messing around. I was not distracted at all by low battery power. Of course, this is a very loose figure since I never had the robot go fast, it always went short distances, and I don't remember how long I spend programming. But in short I wasn't distracted by a low battery charge.

Yes, that battery would work so long as you don't drain it too far (since it's a lipo).

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polbit

Thanks, that is definitely a good enough run time. Can I ask which battery specifically do you use?

I have a ton of LiPos, since that's all that is used with RC helicopters these days. Know all about the pitfalls of LiPos, some first hand unfortunately...

Polbit

SRLM

I don't know which battery it is specifically (and I'm away from home for a couple of weeks). It's a NIMH and it's the standard RC car size, it's 3000 mAh and 7.2 v. It's very generic anyway...

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