6.0v batteries

If i get 6.0v batteries, do i need to step down the voltage to 4.8 before plugging them into my receiver, or can it handle the increased voltage. I'm using a JR system and i've got 4 x 591 + 1x 8700g + icg 400 plugged into it.

thanks

Russ

the specs on your equipment should mention if its safe or not
check your gyro to make sure but the rest normaly is o.k
i have 6 volts on my xcell with a voltage regulator .
wich is something good to look into,but all this said i'm going back to 4.8 volts
check out www.ronlund.com
ricks rc helis read the fact and question section on batteries
4.8 vs 6.0 you will see why i,m going back to 4.8
and also check the verry good link above youre post

steff

ah, i was assuming that the system would only draw 4.8v and that that would increase the lifetime of my battery.

i guess what i really need is something like a 3000mah 4.8v battery, and then i can probably take that piece of lead out of the nose of my heli and get longer flying times for no penalty

russ

heres annother way two switches and two 1500 mah packs
the second switch can go in a free chanel or y cord it in a
chanel in use already.
this adds extra security of one switch going bad and longer flight time,if one switch dies the other one is there to cover,lots of guys do this,i use this system in my 1\5 scale planes.

you can find info on this as well

steff