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Title: V3
Post by: augwest71 on May 06, 2012, 11:21:30 PM

well my V3 finally needs to be sent back for an adjustment.  i was wondering what is the best and cheapest battery to use to power it?  Would like 1 that would run for 14 hrs or so.  but if 2 batteries of another type that is cheaper than i am willing to go that route too.  since i am sending it back 6 0r the 12 volt are both options.  oh yah and i need a cord for it too..

thanks for any help
david

Title: Re: V3
Post by: JackoRoses on May 07, 2012, 06:00:40 AM

6v and I think a lot of us would may agree that the DVD batteries are the best way to go. Not so sure on cheapest these days.
I can't remember the run time on mine now but I think it was close to 6 hours for a 9v 5400 mah
As for a plug I'm pretty sure someone here makes them still. I bought one from a person on here long ago that doesn't frequent here much.
I just had the v3 part of the cable made up and matched it to a connector that worked for my power setup.
You can run right from the battery, the v3 will shed the excess volts as heat.
I know some folks have ran the rc NMH batteries and those can be another option.

Title: Re: V3
Post by: tgakidis on May 07, 2012, 06:25:40 AM

Have not run my v3 in awhile but I think I was getting 8+ hours off a tekkeon mp3450.  5-6 hours sounds right off a DVD battery, depending on the mah.  I can hook you up with a power cable when you do decide on your best external solution.

Title: Re: V3
Post by: it-goes-to-eleven on May 07, 2012, 11:12:37 AM

Cheapest way is your car's battery :)

It'd run for weeks, like Forest Gump. It'll run so long, you won't be able to catch it.

Title: Re: V3
Post by: H₂O on May 07, 2012, 04:18:23 PM

You want to have it set to 6V as the V3's initial power stage uses a Linear Regulator so the less Voltage you supply it the more efficient it will run (and less heat it will generate).

Title: Re: V3
Post by: justink on May 07, 2012, 06:59:56 PM

Quote from: tgakidis on May 07, 2012, 06:25:40 AM

Have not run my v3 in awhile but I think I was getting 8+ hours off a tekkeon mp3450.  5-6 hours sounds right off a DVD battery, depending on the mah.  I can hook you up with a power cable when you do decide on your best external solution.

Get ted to make you a hot swapable cable.  have the V3 set to 6v.  get two DVD batteries, and see this thread:  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=153993.0;all

you'll be able to run the V3 for days.

Title: Re: V3
Post by: Xpanding Man on May 08, 2012, 08:17:40 AM

just don't forget to store your batteries at a less than full charge, preferably in a cool dry place

mine do just fine under the eggs in my fridge :)    (in sandwhich bags of course)

Title: Re: V3
Post by: augwest71 on May 08, 2012, 11:41:05 AM

thanks everyone.  wasn't sure if that was still the best way to go!  I do need a cord too  so i will pm you about the cable tga..