Wiring mechbox in parallel

AznFireboi · January 22nd, 2009, 00:48

Is it possible to wire 2 batteries in parallel to the mechbox to have more amps at once? I'm planning on doing that to my kraken, having a battery in the stock and one in the upper receiver.

I'm also planning on replacing the original bolt for the ICS bolt and bolt carrier, but I read in some threads that you can't use a stick battery with it. Can someone help me clarify these issues?

AXe Hound · January 22nd, 2009, 00:57

with a ics bolt you can not use a stick battery

Styrak · January 22nd, 2009, 00:57

Yes it's possible to wire in parallel.

dpvu · January 22nd, 2009, 01:02

It is but I don't recommend it. There's a lot of issues such as charging and uneven discharge. If you want to charge them, it'd be best to disconnect them and charge them each fully individually. There's also more potential for shorts. There's just too many cons for just extra battery life. Swapping batteries isn't that hard.

Why do you need more amps? That won't increase your ROF (as voltage won't change). It would allow you to pull a heavier spring but I'm assuming your Kraken already pulls the spring you have.

The Saint · January 22nd, 2009, 01:07

The receiver only holds a mini stick. So if you want to run two packs in parallel, it'd mean using a mini in the stock as well, instead of the usual large.

It'd make a lot more sense just to use a large pack in the stock, or move to LiPo all together.

Heck, what sort of performance improvement are you trying to achieve with this?

AznFireboi · January 22nd, 2009, 01:09

Yea, I was hoping that more amperage would give increased run time because I used to do the same with small Lipo packs in my RC days.

The Saint · January 22nd, 2009, 01:11

You're not going to have any run time issues using a good large sized NiMH or NiCd pack. They'll run for many thousands rounds, we're talking several bags worth of BBs. Parallel wiring is completely unnecessary.

AznFireboi · January 22nd, 2009, 01:18

I'm not sure if a large type battery would fit in the stock though. I tried fitting my 6 cell RC packs in there and it barely fit, so i don't really wanna commit to buy a $40 battery and have it not fitting.

The Saint · January 22nd, 2009, 01:21

Well, it is a Kraken. I guess it might not be the same as a proper TM. However, even a mini can run all day, provided you're sensible on the trigger.

KNIVEZS · January 22nd, 2009, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznFireboi

I'm not sure if a large type battery would fit in the stock though. I tried fitting my 6 cell RC packs in there and it barely fit, so i don't really wanna commit to buy a $40 battery and have it not fitting.

rc packs are probably bigger than airsofts battery. i have a large battery on my kraken and it fits w/ no problem

AznFireboi · January 22nd, 2009, 01:43

By large batteries, do you mean the 4200 intellects? Or somewhere around 3600, 2400 or something like that?

Kimbo · January 22nd, 2009, 01:46

If you do, you'll want blocking diodes on each + so your batteries dont discharge into the weaker cell.

The Saint · January 22nd, 2009, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznFireboi

By large batteries, do you mean the 4200 intellects? Or somewhere around 3600, 2400 or something like that?

Any of those are the typical large batteries used in airsoft.

AznFireboi · January 22nd, 2009, 02:20

So how large of a battery would it take to last an entire game day firing in short bursts?

Shirley · January 22nd, 2009, 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznFireboi

So how large of a battery would it take to last an entire game day firing in short bursts?

I have a Tenergy 8.4v large 2300mAh and charged it full and it last 2 weeks in 2 outdoor games. And I'm not a spray'er.. I take time so I probably shot 1000 rounds in those 2 days in 2 weeks, and the battery still lasted.

A large or mini would do fine. It's better to have 2 mini's and swap them when 1 battery runs out of charge.

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January 22nd, 2009, 00:48	#1
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	Wiring mechbox in parallel Is it possible to wire 2 batteries in parallel to the mechbox to have more amps at once? I'm planning on doing that to my kraken, having a battery in the stock and one in the upper receiver. I'm also planning on replacing the original bolt for the ICS bolt and bolt carrier, but I read in some threads that you can't use a stick battery with it. Can someone help me clarify these issues?

January 22nd, 2009, 00:57	#3
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yes it's possible to wire in parallel. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 22nd, 2009, 01:02	#4
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	It is but I don't recommend it. There's a lot of issues such as charging and uneven discharge. If you want to charge them, it'd be best to disconnect them and charge them each fully individually. There's also more potential for shorts. There's just too many cons for just extra battery life. Swapping batteries isn't that hard. Why do you need more amps? That won't increase your ROF (as voltage won't change). It would allow you to pull a heavier spring but I'm assuming your Kraken already pulls the spring you have. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP

January 22nd, 2009, 00:57	#2
AXe Hound Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	with a ics bolt you can not use a stick battery

January 22nd, 2009, 01:07	#5
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	The receiver only holds a mini stick. So if you want to run two packs in parallel, it'd mean using a mini in the stock as well, instead of the usual large. It'd make a lot more sense just to use a large pack in the stock, or move to LiPo all together. Heck, what sort of performance improvement are you trying to achieve with this? __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 22nd, 2009, 01:09	#6
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	Yea, I was hoping that more amperage would give increased run time because I used to do the same with small Lipo packs in my RC days.

January 22nd, 2009, 01:11	#7
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	You're not going to have any run time issues using a good large sized NiMH or NiCd pack. They'll run for many thousands rounds, we're talking several bags worth of BBs. Parallel wiring is completely unnecessary. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 22nd, 2009, 01:18	#8
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	I'm not sure if a large type battery would fit in the stock though. I tried fitting my 6 cell RC packs in there and it barely fit, so i don't really wanna commit to buy a $40 battery and have it not fitting.

January 22nd, 2009, 01:21	#9
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Well, it is a Kraken. I guess it might not be the same as a proper TM. However, even a mini can run all day, provided you're sensible on the trigger. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 22nd, 2009, 01:43	#11
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	By large batteries, do you mean the 4200 intellects? Or somewhere around 3600, 2400 or something like that?

January 22nd, 2009, 01:46	#12
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	If you do, you'll want blocking diodes on each + so your batteries dont discharge into the weaker cell.

January 22nd, 2009, 02:20	#14
AznFireboi Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	So how large of a battery would it take to last an entire game day firing in short bursts?

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