Yes, many of use those 12v 18aH batteries. You can get them for less from here:
http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-18ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery-1.html That motor should be fine, but you'll need to gear it down roughly 9:1. The turret traverse motor you show is WAY overpowered. Look for a small gearmotor. A good turret traverse speed is 6-12rpm. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ryan wells Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 5:20 PM To: tank guys Subject: [TANKS] Batteries and Motors Would this type of motor and battery work for a 1/5 scale sherman? http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/GC-217/12V-18AH-SEALED-LEAD- ACID-BATTERY//1.html <http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/GC-217/12V-18AH-SEALED-LEAD -ACID-BATTERY/1.html> http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/DCM-1250/24VDC-250W-MOTOR-11 -TOOTH-SPROCKET/1.html And would this work for a turrent traverse motor? http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/DCM-2413/24VDC-135W-MOTOR-BE LT-DRIVE-SPROCKET/1.html Ryan P. _____ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy. <http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID2 8326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5> -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
