Overview
Please check your local rules to confirm allowable voltage, battery chemistry and ampere-hour as these differ by region. This article is NOT a substitute for the rules.
Batteries (nor Charger) are not included in the Freescale Cup kit due to global shipping complexities. Batteries can be hazardous if not stored, used and/or disposed of properly.
Battery Specifications
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- 7.2 Volts
- Less than or equal to 3000mAh (Check your Rules!)
- NiCd or NiMH
- Needs to have a Tamyia connector
Sources of purchase
This format battery is fairly common in the radio controlled toy industry. Start your search at any local electronics store where Radio controlled toy's are sold.
Retail Sources:
- Radio Shack (USA) - http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4273066
- Fry's (USA) - http://www.frys.com/product/6468002?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Online Sources
- All-Battery.com
- Europe: use Conrad online stores Conrad energy NiMH Sub-C Racingpack 7.2 V / 2400 mAh Stecksystem Tamiya-Stecker im Conrad Online Sho... (Conrad Germany but same available form other sources)