Re: Changing batterries [TANKS]

[adt22-at-drexel.edu]

Is there anything between the batteries and the bottom of the tank?  If not, think 
"oil change".

Re: distance - I haven't noticed anyone ever getting too far from their tank 
(probably always <10 meters)

-Amir

----- Original Message -----
From: Marc en Wendy <marcmethorst-at-zonnet.nl>
Date: Friday, May 13, 2005 9:22 am
Subject: Changing batterries [TANKS]

> In my StuG-design I chose to place all heavy components (motors, 
> batteries) as close to the center of the tank as possible. The 
> result is that my main battery is now placed under the gun 
> assembly and cannot be replaced without dismounting a few items, 
> so will not be easy during battles. 
> I have a 24 Ah battery for the drive motors only and am planning 
> on buying a 12 V charger to be able to recharge the battery by 
> using my car battery.
> 
> Is there anyone else who uses the same setup or am I the only 
> idiot who chose weight balancing over battery effectiveness?
> 
> Marc
> Holland  
> 
> PS: What is the average distance between tx and tank during 
> battle? And what would be your maximum range without distortion of 
> radio signals?
>