Voltage boosted Bit-G Controller

[ph2t]

Had an idea on how to increase the controller range on your Bit.

For a while now I've been lurking around these forums and been amazed at the ideas by everyone. It's been pretty much confirmed that the range of the Bit-G is determined by the power of the transmitter. There has been discussions on how some clone controllers have better range because they are fitted with 3*AA cells (@4.5V) vs. 2*AA cells (@3V)

If there was a way to be able to boost the transmitter power one should be able to then get awsome range.

The immediate idea that came to mind was to up the voltage on the transmitter to say, 4.5V or 6V. The would power the whole transmitter and theoretically increase range. BUT I have heard from other musings on this forum that the TX/RX chipset used can only take about 3-4V. Does anyone know this for sure? I'd rather have some more detail before I start blowing up my controllers.

Thanks to the guys @ QFM for providing the TX controller schematic, from this one "could" isolate the controller circuitry from the transmitter circuitry and ONLY increase the voltage of the transmitter. This way you could protect the controller circuitry AND increase the transmitter power.

Another way would be to build an RF amp and hook it up inline with the transmitter to provide even more power.

I guess the goal would be to have the range of your Bit-G set to how far you can see before your Bit-G becomes an ant on the horizon.

Your thoughts guys, has anyone tried anything like this yet?

ph2t.