ZZ MT multi-cell options

[Michael.mt2k]

Since the holidays we have seen a few ZZ MTs returned to the RS where i work, so I have a growing parts collection, including batteries.

(This is just ZZ MTs mind you, I already have a ton of original ZZ/MS/Bit/Clone parts from back in the day.)


My "MH" crawler goes through even a double-charge pretty quickly as it's geared down and has an upgraded steering motor.

I really want to crawl some rocks with this thing, or at least attempt it, so I want it to run longer...I think.

My thought was to simply add a second complete battery pack, but connect them in parallel for twice the running time.

It also keeps things simple by allowing a non-modified charger to be used. (okay four charges, but still... )

[frizzen]

Parallel battery packs should probably work.

However, it is worth noting that, atleast a while back on the Bit and ZZ, many people found out parallel batteries didn't work in the cars. I can't remember why though.

Good luck, let us know how it works

[Michael.mt2k]

I paralleled two battery packs on my XL-1 crawler with no problems.
Run time is doubled as is charging time, pretty much as expected.

Running batteries in parallel really shouldn't be a problem unless the batteries in question are seriously dissimilar.

The pack I used was pulled from a donor MT, so it's a duplicate of the internal one, and I made sure both were discharged so that charging would be as equal as possible.

(After a few cycles they are matched anyway, but this keeps one pack from being stressed.)

[Michael.mt2k]

This thread got me thinking...

Keep an eye out for my next modded MT, this time going for speed!

[Honger]

This sounds great, can't wait to see it Michael.

I'm a newb here and I'm currently modding an MT. At this time I'm working on the body itself... using the xacto knife and putty to turn the Chebby into a Toyota (best thing that ever happened to a Chevy ). After that begin the frame/drivetrain mods. I'm trying to make a model of my truck.

I'm holding off pictures until I'm done... though I've thought of posting pictures as I go.

Anyway, can't wait to see more of your mod work.