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Geoff



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What is the best Power Source?

Hi everyone.

I am building my first featherweight Bot, But I am not certain which power source to use.
I am looking to supply about 36V

Are lipo's allowed in Robowars for featherweight Bots?
Can anyone recommend a battery type that is low weight and allowed in combat?

Post Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:19 pm 
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Glen
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Hi Smile

Voltage depends on what motors you want to use, 36v is pretty high.

Most nowdays are using LiPoly batteries due to the performance and cost, usually between 5s (18.5v) and 6s (22.2v)

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__378__85__Batteries_Accessories-Turnigy_nano_tech.html
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I can see a problem. Just looked at the Robowars rules.
Those are in need of an update.

The FRA rules give a more elaborate set for batteries.

http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/documents/Build-Rules.pdf

Section 7 is about batteries.

In short. LiPo is allowed, but you need to follow some extra rules , mainly safety related.

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