# How many batteries are in your proton pack? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [December 11, 2010, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062 "2010-12-11T12:42:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![odog](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@odog](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/odog)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/21 "2011-01-13T19:30:47Z")
I have two rechargable 12v 2200mah Li-ion batteries running the lights, and three D cells running the sound chips. The Li batteries were harvested from a VoIP DOCSIS MTA, and the D cell holder I got at frys. I’d say switch to four D cells in a 2x2 format. ---
**Author:** ![BCarn](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/bcarn/32/274_2.png) [@BCarn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/BCarn)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/22 "2011-01-13T19:36:16Z")
I’ve got one 9.6v 1600mAh rechargable battery in my pack. Runs the pack and wand w/ all the trimmings. ---
**Author:** ![OhioGhostbusters](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/dbc845/32.png) [@OhioGhostbusters](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/OhioGhostbusters)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/23 "2011-01-14T05:32:40Z")
10 AA 2 9v ---
**Author:** ![FossilizedArt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/fossilizedart/32/3993_2.png) [@FossilizedArt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FossilizedArt)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/24 "2011-12-24T15:47:11Z")
> [@GAVAL](#): > > Good god, Bob, I thought I was in trouble with my 8 batteries! I hope you have a lot of rechargeables! > > I give you the GAVALIAN CRUNCH for most batteries on a pack I’ve heard of. > > G Not exactly proud to one-up this, but… At the moment… **I’m running on 26 AA’s**. :walterpeck: 8 for the lights, 8 for the amp, 8 for the preamp, 2 for the sound kit. Definitely very interested in switching to a 12V Li-Ion rechargeable setup, 'cause, this just sucks right now, haha. ---
**Author:** ![dj\_sinny](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/dj_sinny/32/209_2.png) [@dj\_sinny](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dj_sinny)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/25 "2011-12-24T16:43:46Z")
8 in total… 9v for Crix soundboard 9v for wand lights 4x aaa for amp 2x aa for pack lights Going to make a small door in the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) that will have the battries connected to it. Simply open the door, change battries, close door. ---
**Author:** ![goldenhawk](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@goldenhawk](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/goldenhawk)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/26 "2011-12-30T12:25:37Z")
My first pack runs off one 9 V and two AAs for lights only (no sound in this pack). The scratch-built pack runs off two 9 V for the lights and 3 AAs for the sound. The Bigi330 Hero Pack runs off a 12 volt rechargable the runs both lights and sound. ---
**Author:** ![languages](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/b3f665/32.png) [@languages](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/languages)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/27 "2013-06-19T17:20:38Z")
How to install 12v Lithium ion rechargeable batteries in positive and negative holes like those one? https://www.youtube.com/embed/gyaDq6lHQ-o?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque I guess you have to cut the wire and separate that wire in two? ---
**Author:** ![ranmoses](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/e495f1/32.png) [@ranmoses](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ranmoses)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/28 "2013-07-03T08:12:49Z")
Ok quick question. I’m planning on getting a 12v rechargeable battery but it has a switch that you need to turn on. Is there a way to bypass it or extent it? I really don’t want to be opening the pack everytime I need to use it or charge it. ---
**Author:** ![Lewis\_Tully](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lewis_tully/32/5930_2.png) [@Lewis\_Tully](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Lewis_Tully)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/29 "2013-07-03T19:35:01Z")
I don’t know what you crazy people are talking about… What kind of battery do I need to run a full Crix kit??? I am thinking 12 V rechargable… Anyone have a link to a good one??? ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/30 "2013-07-03T20:13:49Z")
Wow. There are a dozen threads on this subject. Search “blue brick” “battery” “12v battery” that’s how I found mine. Or I searched on ebay for “12v 9800mah” any of those will have what you are looking for. ---
**Author:** ![ranmoses](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/e495f1/32.png) [@ranmoses](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ranmoses)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/31 "2013-07-04T00:08:24Z")
I ordered one at noon but it was a 12v 6800mAh. Here the link: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-DC-6800mAh-Rechargeable-Li-Po-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Camera-MP3-WITH-SWITCH/171015133880?rt=nc&\_trksid=p2047675.m1851&\_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D163%26meid%3D8807871522711507005%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230806115118%26](http://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-DC-6800mAh-Rechargeable-Li-Po-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Camera-MP3-WITH-SWITCH/171015133880?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D163%26meid%3D8807871522711507005%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230806115118%26) ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/32 "2013-07-04T00:16:19Z")
2 [power cells](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/power-cell). Half life of 4971 years. Or two 9V, two AAs, one 12V ---
**Author:** ![trigger\_happy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@trigger\_happy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/trigger_happy)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/33 "2013-07-04T09:42:51Z")
I had a problem of replacing batteries during a con. So i put the 9.6volt makita battery mount on the back like in gb2 and now it runs for days on 1 makita battery. When it needs recharging i just pull it out ,and charge it on the mikita desk top charge. it runs all lights on pack and gun and sound boards and amp for sound. with a 1 hr charge. ---
**Author:** ![SWmaster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@SWmaster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SWmaster)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062/34 "2013-07-06T23:12:21Z")
I use one 9v to run my home made pack lights and Jupiter gun lights. I use 2AA to power the Crix sound board. I have an external small speaker (for personal mp3 players) also. It has lasted one con and a haloween so far. I’ts not like leds take much power and the crix board isn’t supposed to take power when not playing sound. Does anyone know what the mad power input is for the crix board? I would love to power it off of 9V if possible. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-many-batteries-are-in-your-proton-pack/25062.md?page=1)