Sport BEC, can I run 6V for stock set up?

[Nitroxda]

Ok, here are the specs that I found:

Servos: EK2-0500 Esky (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=2119) Micro 8g Servo
Sub-Micro, High speed and high torque
Weight: 8.0g / 0.28oz
Dimensions: 22.8 x 11.5 x 20.8 mm
Torque: 0.6kg-cm (4.8v) to 1.3kg-cm (6.0v)
Operating Speed: 0.12sec/ 60° (4.8V)
Operating Voltage: 4.8v to 6.0v
Certificate: CE, FCC
For Lama V3, V4, Robins 22, CO-COMANCHE, KING 2, Belt-CP

Receiver: EK2-0420A Esky FM PPM Micro mini Receiver 6CH FR
Type:FM
Channels:6
Demodulation type: frequency demodulation
Include BAT:1.5*2A*4cell
Intermediate frequency:455KHZ
Frequency: 35/40/72MHz
Weight:12g
Dimensions:45*22*14mm
Current Drain:11.5mA
COLOR http://image2-0.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/image/s48.gif ark green
ANT Length:100cm
Certificate: CE, FCC, RoHS
Compatible with: ESky Belt-CP EK1H-E013, EK1H-E014, EK1H-E015, and Honey Bee King 2 EK1H-E016, EK1H-E017, EK1H-E018


Gyro : Head Lock gyro (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=5302) ek2-0704a
(1).Input signal：1.5±0.5ms;
(2).Input power：5VDC;
(3).Weight：8g;
(4).Size：22*22*12.4mm;
【Products features:】
(1).used for engine and Electric Helicopters;
(2).dual sensibility adjusting model-nose locked model and standard model;
(3).be suitable for 4CH transmitter;
(4).with a built-in temperature equalizing electrocircuit;
(5).to both 6CH and 4CH transmitters,the gain value can be adjusted through crust .
(6).used for 3D aerobatic acts.but not suitable for F3C flying action.

The servo and receiver may handle the 6V, but the gyro is stated at 5 V only, and stock BEC (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=4602) in the ESC (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=5300) output is only 5 V. This means I can't run 6V for the stock system?
Is there any way I could run 6V to have better response from the servos?
Will I get more flight time with this extra BEC? :confused:TIA !

[Ber60]

A simple way is to put a diode in series with the +V lead of the gyro, a diode will drop the voltage about 1.2V so you wil be left with 4.8V,a good diode for that is a 1N4001 or any rectifier diode

[Nitroxda]

Ok thanks, will give that a try.

[Grant_beltcp]

I believe a diode will give a voltage drop of 0.7v. so you would be running at 5.3v. This should still be fine for you setup i think though. If your not keen on soldering a diode in your wire, then align sell a voltage drop plug, which is just a diode in a small servo cable giving a 0.7v drop.

[Nitroxda]

I am not very good with electronics, it would be nice if there is a ready made such as the plug you mentioned, searched ebay but couldn't find the "voltage drop plug" ...any links? Thanks!

[another_finn]

Search for "step down" instead of "drop".

Here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/5-1volt-step-down-regulator-for-Futaba-Servo-Gyro-401_W0QQitemZ330233702062QQihZ014QQcategoryZ34056Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247) one to give you an idea of what you're looking for.