Need some basic help re: strobes & batteries

[tabs]

Hi all,

I'm aware that what I'm about to ask is probably incredibly simple, but I know enough about electronics to know that I know nothing about electronics, so I thought I'd seek a second opinion. Here goes;

I have six battery powered strobes, each of which takes 4xAA cells. Here's what I need to do with them;

1. have all the batteries remote, approx. 2m away.
2. have all the strobes trigger together via a pushbutton, which I'm planning to do via an arduino & mosfet combination.
3. ideally reduce the quantity of batteries required. This is where my question comes in;

Rather than use 24 AA batteries, could I use three 12V batteries with two strobes wired into each?

I should add that this is for a stage prop that needs to be used only once, so the solution needs not be as robust as something that would be used day in day out.

Thanks,

tabs

 

[donkey]

why not grab a 6v sla battery instead? this is both rechargeable and is the exact voltage requirement for your strobes.

 

[tabs]

Hey Donkey,

I guess I could, but I can't find any 6v battery boxes. I guess I'll have the same issue with 12v batteries too. WHat would be the best way to connect bear wires to a 6v battery?

 

[donkey]

depends on the battery
for example most small sla batteries use a crimp tool connection known as slip on/push on sleeves to match a flat connector.
the battery in a torch is best connected with alligator clips
a standard car battery has those big rings with a bolt through em
there are several more too