Bug HLG

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From: "kb11troy" <kb10troy@...>
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bug questions
--- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, Juan Balnius <jbalnius@...> wrote: > > What the heck is a BEC. I just plug my LiPO pack to the receiver. Will my > glider fly longer if I use a BEC? > > Spektrum receivers and Dymond D47 servos are rated for up to 9 volts, so you can run them directly from a 2s lipo with no BEC or regulator necessary. That's how my Bug is set up, and it works great. One less thing to fail :) With other receivers and servos you might let out the magic smoke if you connect them to more than 6 volts. Rick