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Hi All, I am getting ready to do my first battery power conversion. I will use the TE 75 onboard receiver, and a accessory receiver to toot the whistle and bell on a Sierra Sound system, and maybe to control the lights. I do not want to use Lith Ion Batts.
I will start with an Annie or Connie (stilll undecided) for the first try. I will cram everything into the tenders as I don't care for trail cars ( hard to get both on the turntable, and not great for switching). I think I have the installation figured out, but have some questions about batteries and chargers. I have been looking at 7.2 volt Nimh 2300 Mah battery packs and a smart charger, and also considering making my own packs.
I am wondering about which are the best connectors, Tamiya Standard, Tamiya Mini, or Dean, but can't find anything with the benefit/disadvantages of the types, Anyone have any thought or comments, on connectors, Wire sizes etc.
I understand I will have to connect two battery packs together, but get confused, I guess I have to connect them in series to get the 14.4 volts?? Is this correct? Once I get them together, do I have to seperate them for charging, or can both be charged simultaniously with the smart charger? Do I need a 7.2 volt charger, or a 14.4 volt charger? I want an external charging jack, so I want to do it right.
One seller suggested using a single model aircraft 12V 2800 Mih Battery, since the locomotives really don't need a lot of speed, would this work?
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
I will start with an Annie or Connie (stilll undecided) for the first try. I will cram everything into the tenders as I don't care for trail cars ( hard to get both on the turntable, and not great for switching). I think I have the installation figured out, but have some questions about batteries and chargers. I have been looking at 7.2 volt Nimh 2300 Mah battery packs and a smart charger, and also considering making my own packs.
I am wondering about which are the best connectors, Tamiya Standard, Tamiya Mini, or Dean, but can't find anything with the benefit/disadvantages of the types, Anyone have any thought or comments, on connectors, Wire sizes etc.
I understand I will have to connect two battery packs together, but get confused, I guess I have to connect them in series to get the 14.4 volts?? Is this correct? Once I get them together, do I have to seperate them for charging, or can both be charged simultaniously with the smart charger? Do I need a 7.2 volt charger, or a 14.4 volt charger? I want an external charging jack, so I want to do it right.
One seller suggested using a single model aircraft 12V 2800 Mih Battery, since the locomotives really don't need a lot of speed, would this work?
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.