9.6v in electric rc?

[4x4_Racer]

Hey,

From prior "toy rc's" I have several 9.6v batteries lieing around that still work. Is it ok to run these in an electric rc? or will it fry the ESC?

[ElectricThunder]

Hey,

From prior "toy rc's" I have several 9.6v batteries lieing around that still work. Is it ok to run these in an electric rc? or will it fry the ESC?
If the ESC is rated for 8 cells, then it can handle the packs fine. If not, you're taking a risk. Something to consider is whether the batteries can also discharge enough current that the motor will draw.

[___rollin___]

Not to mention that your motors brushes will wear much faster. Everything will get hotter, but performance will be better.

[ElectricThunder]

Not to mention that your motors brushes will wear much faster. Everything will get hotter, but performance will be better.
Run time will probably decrease also if gearing isn't changed accordingly.

[702nitro]

It will absolutely cook your ESC if your not watching the volts. Have you considered using a volt regulator?

[4x4_Racer]

It will absolutely cook your ESC if your not watching the volts. Have you considered using a volt regulator?

No, I'm still new to the hobby electric cars. Any more info on a "volt regulator"?

[scoob]

Are you talking about the little AA size battery packs? If so,a larger 1/10 scale with a 540 size motor will probably kill those batteries because of curent draw. It might work with the silver can mabuchi type motors though, but nothing with less turns.

My first RC was a Tyco Baja bandit back in 89 with the 9.6v "turbo" when I was 12. It was pretty fast for the time with an RS280 motor.It was a 1/16 scale. It would beat Radio Shack 1/10 scale 540 powered cars.