Spektrum DX6i battery pack ?

[blueangel]

Original unit uses only 4 AA rechargeable batteries.

Will the unit be able to run on a 2S / 7.4V Lipo pack ?

4 x 1.5 = 6V
Lipo is 7.4V

Do I need to purchase any step down devices to bring voltages down to acceptable level ?

Anyone did this light-mod please help.

I have a 2S Lipo that is now unsuitable for my plane because it is underpowered and wish to save it for more meaningful purpose than to sell it off.

[Creepy]

Safer to use a UBEC to bring down to 6V or 5V. A 2S lipo fully charged is 8.4V !

[BlackHawk]

I thought Tx Lipo Packs are running on 11.1v?

[Lplate]

DX6i is not like other Tx lah.
It only uses 4 AA batteries. Very efficient power usage.
Actually I wouldnt even bother to use lipo.So much trouble and it probably wont fit. I think a lipo of a size that will fit won't even give u more usage time.

Rechargeable AA batteries will last you at least 4 days and many hours of flying if you don't use it for simulator also. If you do then at least 2 or 3 days before you need to charge again. Maybe you even have to charge more often with a lipo than with rechargeable AA.

[BlackHawk]

Or you can get a Sanyo Eneloop rechargable, it may last longer than the default battery pack.