3VC battery and charger question

[daz75]

Hi

Got a futaba 3vc radio but it's missing a battery and a charger. The manual ain't great, any ideas what I need to get it going?

Thanks

[Big G]

a 3 cell lipo around 2300mah. it'll last for weeks between charges and you just charge it up with your normal lipo charger.

[daz75]

Haven't got a lipo charger mate this is all old stuff I'm pulling out my dad's garage :)

Does it need to be a certain type of connector tho

[Dazzler]

Something along these lines sounds like what you are after: -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-6V-2500mAh-AA-Flat-Transmitter-Battery-Low-Self-Discharge-/360875830999?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&var=&hash=item5405e02ed7

You'd select the Futaba connector option.

I also use lipo, but if you havn't got the charger, then that'll be no good to you. A 2500 Nimh like the link is going to give ample transmitter on time anyhow.

[daz75]

thanks

[bodgit]

make your own charge lead
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60418

These are great batteries for your radio
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TX-Pack-9-6v-NEW-Technology-Nimh-Flat-Futaba-VAPEXTECH-2500mAh-LSD-/370785459789?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5654891e4d