How Many L Motors and 1 Servo Motor Can an 8878 Power?

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Can 4 L motors and 1 Servo Motor take full power from a 8878 Rechargeable battery?

Also, can I get full power sent to 4 L motors from a V2 Receiver if I use 2 on the left input, and 2 on the right input? Or do I need 2 V2 Receivers??

Also, do servo motors only use power while running? I'm not sure whether my servo motor (used to turn the vehicle) needs a separate battery/receiver/if the power a servo motor would draw would be negligible.

I'm trying to decide what the minimum number of RC components I can use is, to save $, save weight, and to make the car look more realistic. Thank you!

[Epic Technic]

Well I know that the servo only draw power when it is 'controlled' to. For the 4 L motors a v2 receiver with both left and right ports used shoul work. I know that you said you're using the rechargeable Lipo batt box but if you ever use the triple a batt box, be careful of the auto shut off, it is very sensitive!

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Well I know that the servo only draw power when it is 'controlled' to. For the 4 L motors a v2 receiver with both left and right ports used shoul work. I know that you said you're using the rechargeable Lipo batt box but if you ever use the triple a batt box, be careful of the auto shut off, it is very sensitive!

Thanks! Do you know if an 8878 LiPo could fully power all 5 motors, if the servo motor is used not continuously? I know the range will probably be small, but I can just recharge it.

[Jelmer]

That depends on the strain you put on the motor. Five motors running freely aren't a problem but five motors near stalling will crap out the battery within a few seconds. If you want power without protection you should disable the current limiter in the Lego battery boxes or use a third party battery.