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[RichM]

Hi Guy's
Ive just started my Deans Marine Tradition Trawler last night and i'm already thinking ahead with the build.
I will be using a 12V 7Ah Battery as the main power source for the motor, But here's my problem!
I will also have a lighting set up and water pump which are 6v and I know all my Rx, etc is 6v, so, what I want to know is how do I do it all and wire it all up please?
Is there a diagram somewhere that I can follow please?
I have a 6ch Tx and Rx, and will probably be running the same set in most of the models i'll build.
Cheers

[Colin Bishop]

Component Shop sell 3amp output voltage reducers. 3 amps should be enough for the outputs you want or you could simply buy two reducers to get 6 amps. Use one on the lighting, the other on the pump.

https://www.componentshop.co.uk/voltage-reducer-with-led-display-input-3-5v-30v-output-1-2v-30v.html

Colin

[dougal99]

Further to Colin's input, if your Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) has a Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC) it will give the RX the correct voltage.

[chas]

Further still to my esteemed colleagues on the forum, do you know how much current the water pump draws?. If not I would check the current whilst it's pumping, this will help you plan what voltage reducers you need. The lighting is unlikely to be an issue. ( assuming you're using LEDs)
 Alternatively, you could just use a second battery, a little pack of 5 nimh as cells should be fine.