Elegance Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hi guys, I recently managed to get a Rom-fx and wondered what any of you guys who already have one do for power? Do you just use the square battery, a 4x AA pack or 8x AA pack and how long do you get out of what you use? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazauto Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hi Neil, I know alot of the guys have gone the 12v route using 8x AA batteries and this gives longer running times and is louder. I have not taken this route and use a 9v setup, I have 2 very good 9v rechargable batteries and use one for the morning and change to the other in the afternoon and ive never had any issues doing it this way and the batteries would last longer if need be, it is plenty loud enough for me to interact with the public and light enough to have everything behind my chest plate. I will be using the same set up when I get my TD cleared. Hope this helps mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks, I picked up a 8x AA holder for a quid and its a little bit too bulky for behind my chest plate really as I already have the Rom+speaker in there, I also just ordered the 4xAA as its half as thick (obviously lol) just wanted to know if 4x AA would last the day. If the 4x is still a little awkard I'll go the route you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Did you see the small mod I did by installing he rom and the 8aa pack into a small box from maplins mate? It fits nicely into the chest cavity along with the small speaker. It's all tidy and out of the way. Have a look in my RBC/Anthony Forrest replica build thread if not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Here's the link: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=11417 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 No worries bud. Hope it give you some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I use the 9V battery, but I do need 1 and sometimes 2 batteries for longer troops. Looking for a rechargeable set of 9vs, but no luck so far. I like that it is light and not very bulky. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 No worries bud. Hope it give you some ideas. No worries bud. Hope it give you some ideas. No worries bud. Hope it give you some ideas. It sure does, ive not got time before LEGOLAND to start on getting something done like that but its pretty neat, hopefully I'll get to see it in the flesh, your at LEGOLAND right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 i wired mine to a car battery and placed in my backpack....i get plenty of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Looking forward to seeing those pic's for that Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I use 8 double A's in double battery holders, wired in series. I line the bottom of the inside of the back of my helmet with them to hide them. I get about a year of trooping out of them. That's about 12 troops and 3 cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 It sure does, ive not got time before LEGOLAND to start on getting something done like that but its pretty neat, hopefully I'll get to see it in the flesh, your at LEGOLAND right? Sure am mate. Ill see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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