What IBEC to buy?
02-20-2014, 12:50 AM
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Given the original question presumes IBEC, my response is Tech-Aero Ultra IBEC. Simply no better solution available. Noise isolation, adjustable voltage, remote switchable (via assigned channel), fail-safe, high visible LED status indicator (I chose blue), and reliable.
02-20-2014, 03:21 AM
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It's a single solid state device, a battery and mechanical switch would be way more prone to failure.
I'm sure Ed will correct me if I'm wrong but the IBEC also acts as a voltage regulator. As long as the input voltage is 6V the output is 5.5 no matter what the current draw from the ignition. With nicad and switch, I would expect to see maybe .5V drop from idle to full throttle. We all know that the ignition current draw is not a constant.
I'm sure Ed will correct me if I'm wrong but the IBEC also acts as a voltage regulator. As long as the input voltage is 6V the output is 5.5 no matter what the current draw from the ignition. With nicad and switch, I would expect to see maybe .5V drop from idle to full throttle. We all know that the ignition current draw is not a constant.
02-20-2014, 08:37 AM
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tech aero has a jumper you can change form 5.1 volts to 6 something volts depends on what you do with the jumper i just leave mine on the 5.1 volts and i run A123 flight packs
02-20-2014, 12:51 PM
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And how would this be any different then running a 4 cell Nicad? I always get a kick out of guys who want to set up elaborate tests involving oscilloscopes, frequency generators, network analyzers, synthesizes ect and then argue with guys who have been using the item being tested in the real environment for years with great success. Yes there will be a voltage drop as the coil discharges and that will be true no matter what you are powering the system with. Running the system with a regulated power source will give the most stable input voltage available. I hate when people argue a point through mis direction.
02-20-2014, 12:58 PM
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The very best Ignition Battery Eliminator is a 4-cell 1,000mAh - 2,000mAh NiMH or NiCd battery for your ignition (assuming it's a Rcexl).
Pros:
Simple
Cheap
Less prone to failures
Works every time
Cons:
Doesn't feed the gadget drive of the owner
Less likely to cause a situation where a new plane is required
Pros:
Simple
Cheap
Less prone to failures
Works every time
Cons:
Doesn't feed the gadget drive of the owner
Less likely to cause a situation where a new plane is required
1000mah will fly a CH-Ignitions single cylinder module for over 1 hour. I alternate charging the Rx battery & Ign battery between flights.
K.I.S.S.
02-20-2014, 01:11 PM
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This thread is absolutely hilarious. And near 100% is based on opinion, the one fact that is most important is neglected (The individual). Who gives a rats rectum about anyones background, simply put the T-A IBEC works very reliably, whether we need one or not is up for interpretation. But guys feel so strongly they are wishing to take it off site to argue their point, hilarious. I personally use them because I can, I want to, I like what they offer, and so on!!!!!!
02-20-2014, 01:36 PM
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I fly with a 3500 Mah NiCad 6V ( 5 cell ) pack with my Tech-Aero IBEC. I aways charge to peak and check the Mah. I flew three 10 minute full flights and wrung it out. I came home and topped my battery off. It took 350 Mah to top off the battery. That equals about 115 +/- Mah per 10 minute flight. I could safely use the 50% rule for total battery capacity usage and literally fly my 50cc Ultimate for 180 minutes. That is 3 full hours of fun on a 3500 Mah pack and still carry 1800 Mah for the 2.4 Ghz flight system. WAY more than enough and proof of very low power Mah consumption. Double that for a twin and you still get 90 minutes of thrills and still use only 50% total battery capacity. That is a lot of time in the air and a lot of gas through your engine. I am glad that I use Lipo's in my Tx though! I think with the new high discharge Lipo's there is no reason to not use them on ignitions. Especially with the 50C and up Lipos.
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02-20-2014, 02:14 PM
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This thread is absolutely hilarious. And near 100% is based on opinion, the one fact that is most important is neglected (The individual). Who gives a rats rectum about anyones background, simply put the T-A IBEC works very reliably, whether we need one or not is up for interpretation. But guys feel so strongly they are wishing to take it off site to argue their point, hilarious. I personally use them because I can, I want to, I like what they offer, and so on!!!!!!
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Have one T-A IBEC and two Wike and have never had trouble in 3 years.........I like them.
02-20-2014, 02:37 PM
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I have never recorded an inflight "brown out" low volt 3.6 volt occurrence using the setup I have now with 2.4 Ghz system. Not even close. I even decided on a whim one day to go out for a few flights without charging from the previous day. I know .....a true risk , but I checked my batts over real good with a load meter before flying and put another three flights up without an event recorded in the flight data log. With the JR and Spektrum receivers, if you have an in flight event, the satellites will be flashing showing that a signal failure has occurred.
02-20-2014, 03:56 PM
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OK if you think this is hilarious and irrelevant why do you bother posting?.
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
02-20-2014, 03:59 PM
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This thread is absolutely hilarious. And near 100% is based on opinion, the one fact that is most important is neglected (The individual). Who gives a rats rectum about anyones background, simply put the T-A IBEC works very reliably, whether we need one or not is up for interpretation. But guys feel so strongly they are wishing to take it off site to argue their point, hilarious. I personally use them because I can, I want to, I like what they offer, and so on!!!!!!
02-20-2014, 04:41 PM
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02-20-2014, 05:21 PM
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OK if you think this is hilarious and irrelevant why do you bother posting?.
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
02-20-2014, 05:22 PM
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I like these 2. Click on the deer. She's a cutie! I think Dirtybird is becoming agitated and needs some humor.
You ever hear the joke about the father explaining to his son the difference between theory and reality?
You ever hear the joke about the father explaining to his son the difference between theory and reality?
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02-20-2014, 06:09 PM
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OK if you think this is hilarious and irrelevant why do you bother posting?.
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
I enjoy it because it shows to me that anyone that can manipulate a set of sticks proficiently thinks he know everything.
When yoiu draw current from a source, The voltage you get will depend on the internal resistance of the supply. A regulator will add to the internal resistance of the battery and will result in less voltage you can get. The regulator will control the voltage at other times but you dont need it then.The best regulator for your purpose is a simple diode. You can get one from radio shack for about $2.00. But you dont even need that if you use the battery the ignition was designed for.
If your objective is to impress everyone with how much money you can spend or how many pretty lights you have, I can't argue with that.
Bye
As to why I post, well as I stated before-BECAUSE I CAN AND WANT TO AND I LIKE AGGREVATING THE AGGREVATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!