The below battery has just arrived, and quite frankly I was stunned by
the weight. At just over 14 oz (!) I shall think twice about using it.
By comparison, four AA's weigh just over 3 oz. I don't know how the
batteries that John mentions below compare weight wise. I am of course
aware that the Tamiya increases recording time dramatically, but most of
my walks are less than two hours, and even if I carry four AA's spare,
It's still less than half the weight of the Tamiya.
I only post this as a warning to other potential buyers, so that they
are aware of the situation.
Max
Max Catterwell wrote:
> Ah so! Just bought a 4500 NiMh; too late!
> Max
>
>
> John Lundsten wrote:
>
>> Agree tamiya is the way to go and for those in UK CPC have just added Li=
-Ion
>> batts in this format
>> www.cpc.co.uk
>>
>> Eg
>> 7.4v 1.55Ah, 42x83x14mm gbp22.78
>> 7.4v 3.2Ah , 42x132x14mm gbp 53.58
>> 7.4v 5Ah, 44x136x22mm gbp 63.21
>> Charger gbp 38.35
>> all + Vat BTW
>>
>> Made by Enix Energy
>>
>> The power to weight of Li-Ion is way better than Ni-MH so I think this i=
s
>> the way to go.
>> John L
>>
>> Max Catterwell" Re:FR-2LE Batteries
>> | Hi Danny!
>> | This is typical of my experience; you have far better stores/dealers
>> | with much better choice, in the States! It's like the link Oryoki sent
>> | me the other week, in relation to cables; super store but not practica=
l
>> | for someone in the UK. We used to have choice like this in the UK, but
>> | since the accountants took over running the businesses, they've all
>> | disappeared.
>> | Many thanks for your input.
>> | Max
>> |
>> |
>> | Danny wrote:
>> | > Hello
>> | >
>> | > I had good luck with these folks: www.batteryjunction.com .
>> | >
>> | > 7.2V 4200mAh Flat NiMH Battery Pack for RC Cars with Tamiya OR Deans=
>> Plug: http://www.batteryjunction.com/rc7-2v4200.html
>> | >
>> | > I ordered these batteries and compatible charger for my FR2-LE.
>> | >
>> | > 7.2V 4200mAh Flat NiMH rc7-2v4200
>> | > Plug =3D Tamiya
>> | > Battery Pack for RC Cars
>> | > with Tamiya OR Deans Plug
>> | > Smart Universal Battery CHUN122
>> | > Pack Charger: 7.2V - 12V,
>> | >
>> | > So far, so good though I must confess I've not actually measured th=
e
>> usable battery time . Several hours....
>> | >
>> | > Prompt response to questions, delivery of items ordered.
>> | >
>> | > ( Disclaimer: No other association with Battery Junction other than=
>> finding them via an internet search, sending a note asking if this batte=
ry
>> was replaceable for the Tamiya and then placing an order ).
>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
>> | > ------------------------------------
>> | >
>> | > "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
>> | > sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Kr=
ause
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>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
>> | >
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