Newbie Battery Upgrade for Iwaver Mini 4wd

valiant · 30th December 2009, 06:20

I for xmas gave my son a Iwaver mini 4wd truck.
Whats the best battery upgrade.
The aaa batteries dont last long at all???

Should Igo straight to a li ion battery system?

I am really new to this but am a mechanic by trade.

betty.k · 30th December 2009, 14:41

nimh batteries will give you the best bang for your buck. go for the energizer, duracell or eneloop cells available in supermarkets.

kevsta · 30th December 2009, 21:12

Jaycar carry some cheap rechargeable nimh aaa batteries - Powertechs.

Also get some bearings to replace those plastic bushings.

whtang · 31st December 2009, 00:06

i agree.. stick with NIMH which you can use in other things around the house as well..
i'd also consider a nice charger like the MAHA MH-9000..
chk out the review..
http://www.digitaldingus.com/reviews...9000/index.php

valiant · 7th January 2010, 05:24

I'll hunt down some Sanyo enneeloop AAA's then.
Thanks for the tips.

Should I get 6, an extra battery case and wire up the extra 2 cells?

Dangerous Dave · 20th August 2010, 14:35

Just for anyone else that reads this thread

I damaged an Iwaver 02M board with 5 cells.. so be wary with 6..

30th December 2009, 06:20	#1
valiant New Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Newbie Battery Upgrade for Iwaver Mini 4wd I for xmas gave my son a Iwaver mini 4wd truck. Whats the best battery upgrade. The aaa batteries dont last long at all??? Should Igo straight to a li ion battery system? I am really new to this but am a mechanic by trade.

20th August 2010, 14:35	#6
Dangerous Dave Micro Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth! Posts: 244	Just for anyone else that reads this thread I damaged an Iwaver 02M board with 5 cells.. so be wary with 6.. __________________ Compact CG - R34, stealth 2.4V, single stack, XTrek 3.4, custom front uprights, Tunerz Wheels, stoopid fast. ZZMT - single stack, orange motor/green gears, custom springs, 150mAh cells, various bodies, slot car cruncher. ZZSE's - mostly stock. ZZ - 1/4 FET mod haha Bit clone semi trucks - I can spend hours practicing my trailer reversing . Micro IR tanks - with battlefield. Several other Bits clones for parts and projects

30th December 2009, 14:41	#2
betty.k PostPimp Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: over the hill, turn left. caaaaan't miss it. Posts: 2,531	nimh batteries will give you the best bang for your buck. go for the energizer, duracell or eneloop cells available in supermarkets.

30th December 2009, 21:12	#3
kevsta Major Poster Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney,NSW Posts: 945	Jaycar carry some cheap rechargeable nimh aaa batteries - Powertechs. Also get some bearings to replace those plastic bushings.

31st December 2009, 00:06	#4
whtang Micro Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vic, Australia Posts: 111	i agree.. stick with NIMH which you can use in other things around the house as well.. i'd also consider a nice charger like the MAHA MH-9000.. chk out the review.. http://www.digitaldingus.com/reviews...9000/index.php

7th January 2010, 05:24	#5
valiant New Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	I'll hunt down some Sanyo enneeloop AAA's then. Thanks for the tips. Should I get 6, an extra battery case and wire up the extra 2 cells?