RC Battery

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RC Battery: Not Just for Kids

RC Battery

There is a world of remote control cars that includes adults as well as children. These RC “toys” are really much more than meets the eye and you might be surprised to find out just how popular this hobby is.

People are very serious about their RC devices and the all important RC battery.

You may think that a battery is simply a battery, however most of the time an RC battery is actually a battery pack.

Like general batteries, these come in a variety of compositions including nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and lithium polymer.

Each RC battery has pros and cons as well as different storage, charging and discharging needs. You should also be aware that different remote control vehicles might require or at least recommend specific chemical composition batteries so check your owner’s manual for information.

Another common misconception for beginners is that a RC battery pack that looks similar in nature to their battery will work. Often times a battery pack will be nearly identical until you check the connectors, if it will not plug into your device it will not work!

Whether you are building a remote control car for racing purposes or just playing around with a helicopter or boat the chances are you will need a replacement RC battery pack at some point. Below are a few common options for your remote control device.

Tenergy 9.6 volt RC Battery

8xAA 2000mAh
High capacity and high power NiMH Batteries
Compatible with all popular RadioShack and Nikko RC
Battery can be charged anytime
Full discharge not required
No battery memory effect
Height 0.5″; Width 2.3″; Length 4″
$14.99 Amazon

Tenergy Propel 7.2 volt

Sub C 4200mAh Propel Model
Continuous Discharge Rate: 10C ( 42Amps)
Fits standard 7.2V RC cars
5.38″x1.87″x0.95″ inch
Fits all RC10 cars
NiMH
Charging at any time
No cell memory effect
No need to fully discharge
$57.99

As you can see just from the two examples above, there are variations even when you are talking about the same chemical type battery. The size of the battery itself, voltage and the devices they work with are all different, as is the price!

Bottom Line

There is more to the remote control world of vehicles than you might think. What was once merely a cool kids toy has become a serious hobby for adults and children alike.

If this is something, you may be interested in or if you are new to the RC world take some time to familiarize yourself with the battery needs of your new device. Especially if you are planning to race!

Here's RC Battery Selections:

7.2V Tenergy 3800mAh Flat NiMH High Power (38A Dra...	Customer Review: I left a bad review here earlier, but after trying a different charger, I got the battery to hold a charge. Now it's a screamer. It's just picky about its charger. Great battery for the money as long as you have the right charger hanging around. ... Read More	(3)
7.2V Tenergy 3000mAh Flat NiMH High Power Battery ...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info
Tenergy Universal Smart Charger for NiMH/NiCd Batt...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info
Tenergy 9.6V 2000mAh NiMH High Capacity Battery Pa...	Customer Review: The main reason I got this battery was for it's high energy density. It replaces a battery that had a max life of 20 minutes in a RC hovercraft before the battery died. The Tenergy unit lasts over an hour (I haven't drained it yet. After an hour of R... Read More	(4)
Tyco® Pro Flexpak® Battery Pack & Charger...	Customer Review: We love the shell shocker. The battery pack doesn't last as long as we expected and it is difficult to tell when it is recharged. Also it is a little difficult to remove or replace.... Read More	$33.99 (14)