Posted By: tigger
Mojo dove question - 09/13/20 07:12 PM
I have been using 9 volt batteries instead of 4 double a
Yesterday decoys ran for about 1.5 hours and then stoped
I pulled battery licked it but back in and it ran about 30 minutes and quit again
Is issue bad battery or is issue running 9 volts through 6 volt motor
Been doing this for years first issue
I run AA batteries and they are on there third season. Ive never had to change them at the end of the season I take them out and put them in a baggy with the mojoys. I have never tried the 9v. Could be the 9v.
Posted By: rickym
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/13/20 07:33 PM
I’d bet repeated use of 9v has caused the motors to quickly over heat and that’s what your experiencing. Especially when sitting in hot sun.
Posted By: tigger
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/13/20 07:37 PM
My guess but just a guess
Posted By: HuntnFly67
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/13/20 07:43 PM
I’ve tried both and the quad AAs work better than a single 9v in my experience.
Posted By: dogcatcher
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/13/20 08:45 PM
I went through a similar issue on another project, your answer is in this link.
https://www.baldengineer.com/9v-battery-energy-density.html Conclusion
As I said in my previous 9 V battery post, don’t be lulled into the myth that “9Vs Have More Power!11!.” When you do the math, their energy density is pretty lousy compared to the little 1.5 V cell.
If you can afford the space, you are going to be much happier with the energy provided by six AA batteries, compared to a single 9V battery.
Posted By: outfitter1
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/14/20 12:12 AM
The original Mojos where made to run on 6 volt feeder batteries, would run forever but lugging around a feeder battery was a pain. They switched to 4 AA's with battery pack. They tried 9 volts and backtracked real quick just doesn't give the performance of the AA batteries.
Posted By: Greg
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/14/20 01:25 AM
Mine have the 4 pack and have been lasting great so far. I usually change the batteries every season just to have a fresh set. Off topic, but I have really been impressed with how well they draw dove in. I have had several try and land on them this year.
Posted By: aerangis
Re: Mojo dove question - 09/17/20 05:44 PM
I could use some of those battery boxes. Sucks that Radio closed.