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Title: UA-5 Power Needed?
Post by: paulbaptiste on April 26, 2008, 12:01:57 AM

I have one 9.6v RC batt, how long will that last running phantom, i have the cable, dongle that will support 2, but do i need both to get an opening band + a main act = 3hrs?  thanks for any input, tried to search the forums, but didn't see anyting

Nick

Title: Re: UA-5 Power Needed?
Post by: rowjimmytour on April 26, 2008, 12:24:57 AM

Quote from: paulbaptiste on April 26, 2008, 12:01:57 AM

I have one 9.6v RC batt, how long will that last running phantom, i have the cable, dongle that will support 2, but do i need both to get an opening band + a main act = 3hrs?  thanks for any input, tried to search the forums, but didn't see anyting

Nick

UA5 runs about 500mah so what ever mah's your battery is divided by 500.
Peace

Title: Re: UA-5 Power Needed?
Post by: skotdee on April 26, 2008, 09:34:54 PM

from the FAQ:

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on February 23, 2004, 02:11:00 PM

How long will my battery last?

Depends on the battery's capacity (usually measured in mAH, or AH).  The UA5 draws about 450mA.  Divide your battery capacity (mAH) by the current draw (450mA) to get an approximate run-time.  For example, a 3000mAH 9.6v RC battery will yield ~6.6 hours of run-time (3000/450) .  Better to be a bit conservative in your calculations for practical usage, though - the battery may not be fully charged and you likely won't eek out every last bit of juice from the battery.  A good 5 hours is probably a reasonable estimate in this case.