RE: difference between batteries [TANKS]

["Steve Tyng" <SteveT44-at-comcast.net>]

Richard wrote:

 

> whats the difference between a 12 volt SLA battery and a 12 volt sealed gel battery??

 

A difference in electrolyte.  You can use either type for your tank.  Functionally there's no difference between the battery types.

 

> and what ampage am I looking for? 7 or higher?...

 

The most you can fit in the tank!

 

> I bought a Hitec Laser 6channel transmitter that comes with an 8 channel receiver...what does this mean....

 

It means you have a six channel setup.  Hitec doesn't build a six channel receiver so they packaged the eight channel Rx.  Channels 7 and 8 will be inoperative on the Rx.

 

> BTW can anyone suggest a good/cheap ESC unit that would work with my set-up..

 

Good and cheap do not come to mind when talking ESC's.  If were talking proportional control, I can highly recommend the RS80D from Robot-solutions.com (I purchased mine for $275).  Peruse through the offerings at RobotMarketplace.com.  They have most of the controllers suitable for a large scale R/C tank.  Joe has some lower cost solutions at Anvilus.com that may work for you.  If your on a really tight budget you can always build yourself a Tri-Pact on/off controller for a few bucks in parts.  Most tanks in the hobby are running the Tri-Pact controller and are battling just fine.  Not sure what the instant on/off will do to the track system on your FOA though.

 

 

Steve Tyng