Torro M16 half track best battery

[MichaelC]

Since Seigfried is running Elmod then he should be fine. I was more worry about the original WSN/Torro electronics which is 9.6v. The motor should be fine between 9.6v and 11.1v, and the servo will have their usual input from Elmod anyway (5.0v ?).

I switched to 7.4v (2S) because of Clark, and I think mine runs a little slow because of that.

[siegfried]

Thanks for checking this out for me Shaun and Michael and the others, I appreciate it. I would really like to try the original youtube suggested battery as it fits so well and has the correct connector so drops right in. I may just go for the slightly longer EFB0998 20C rated battery as thanks to you I know where to get it. The thing is the guy on youtube seems to run it ok, so makes me suspect the system can handle the extra volts ok. I will wait a bit and see what others can contribute and then report back on what I find works best on the stock Torro M16 for a reference for others to use. I will not be the only one looking for the recharge battery for this model.

[siegfried]

Here are some specs and size info, this one fits the battery box without modification, so you know what size of battery you are looking for.

1000mAh 3S 11.1V 20C LiPo 20AWG JST [EFLB0998]

Product Specifications

Type: LiPo
Capacity: 1000mAh
Voltage: 11.1V
Connector Type: JST-RCY
Wire Gauge: 20 AWG
Weight: 2.70 oz (77 g)
Configuration: 3S
Length: 3.45 in (88mm)
Width: 1.10 in (28mm)
Height: 0.64 in (16mm)
Maximum Continuous Discharge : 20C
Maximum Continuous Current : 20A

[siegfried]

OK, here below is the battery I went for, tested it and it works fine and is at a safe lower voltage. I went for this one as it fits the battery box without removing the AA battery internals and has the correct connector for the M16 torro, so no need to change plugs, just insert and play. I had a hard time finding a more powerful battery to fit, if you want a bigger battery you will need to remove the original AA battery fittings and perhaps cut away plastic, the battery box is designed for round AA batteries, so makes it hard to fit other battery types and is very narrow at under 30mm wide making most other batteries useless as most are 34 mm wide or too long etc. Anyway if you want a hassle free, easy fit battery at a safe voltage and keep the AA fittings this is a good option and you can buy it on ebay. Hope that helps other new Torro M16 Half track owners as a recharge battery is better than endless AA batteries.

7.4V 1300mAh RC 2s LiPo RX Receiver Battery 3C Giant Power 5c fast charge

Dimensions: 53 x 30 x 15.1mm

Weight: 51.5g

Continuous Discharge Current: 32.5A

Burst Discharge Current: 65A

Max Charge Current: 6.5A