Technical information

Practical A.E.G Upgrade 2006

Should I use Sanyo battery cells for maximum performance?

How safe is it to remove the fuse? Any alternative?

Based on our experience, Sanyo and Panasonic have good Nicds, while GP has

good NiMHs. Be very careful when buying Sanyo cells, as there are many fake

Sanyo cells in the market nowadays. Frankly, it is not easy to tell from the

outside whether a Sanyo cell is authentic or not.

Although many shops suggest fuse removal, we recommend that you change

the fuse to a 20A (or 30A) one instead. Most stock fuse is 15A. With an upgraded

mechbox, more power is drawn from the battery and the default 15A fuse may

not survive the increased power flow. On the other hand, without a fuse you risk

damaging your motor in case of accident (in the electrical world there are often

surprises). One common scenario - the fuse blows when something jams the

gun thus causing the motor to be under excessive strain and not able to turn.

If you are using a regular battery (something with 1300mah or less), a 20A fuse

may be sufficient. If you are operating on a more powerful battery (such as a

2000mah or a 3300mah), a 30A one is what you should go for.