5 volt vs 6 volt

[gregkabob]

Question, if you have the choice of running your servos at 5 volt or 6 volt which would be better based on what I have?

Copter X 450
All digital servos

I know the specs say the servo's are faster on 6 volts but will I sacrifice time flying to run them on 6 volt vs 5 volt? Or is it so minor it won't make a differance for time flying or the performace of the servos?

I'm putting a BEC on and I have the choice of 5 or 6 volt.

Thanks for any help.

Greg

[istandalone]

i don't think you'll notice much difference in power consumption between 5 and 6 volts, but your servos will be much stronger and faster on 6.

[gregkabob]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm running JR DS285's for the swash and Futaba 9650 on the tail. So 6v it is.

Greg

[wlfk]

If you're using a linear BEC (in the ESC) then it will run a bit cooler on 6V too.

K

[Grimmer04]

6 Volts is your best option. If you think it through from a OHMS Law stand point, higher voltage is desirable. Plus you get the benefit of stronger, faster, servo action. The diffrence in battery life will be negligible.