DIY ON-BOARD GLOW SYSTEM THAT WORKS
06-13-2016, 11:14 AM
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Just thought I would share a simple on-board glow system that seems to work well and is fairly simple. I bought a Battle Switch, http://www.dimensionengineering.com/BattleSwitch.htm , from Robot Market Place(www.robotmarketplace.com), a 6 Amp switch and two C-battery holders form Radio Shack. A few other connecting parts and two rechargeable C NiCad batteries completed the system. The good feature of using the Battle Switch is that it is commanded by a receiver channel. I chose the gear channel which can also be mixed with throttle if I so desire. The system is so far working well.
JG
11-30-2017, 01:04 PM
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I have only had 4 different models/engines. I've never used an onboard glow system but I am curious. I assume they prevent dead stick situations. I've only had a dead stick 1 time. I take alot of time breaking in an engine. I wonder if on board glow is worth the cost? Is there any other reason for on board glow? I've never flown larger than a .61. But I am thinking about going with something in the 4 stroke 1.2 class soon. What would be the advantage to on board glow with that, or any size engine?
If you mix your own fuel, accurately, and it's fresh, an engine failure almost certainly won't be due to fuel, but a dud glo plug. Frequently an engine fails because of a sudden, rapid throttle reduction, or increase, flooding the plug. If you program the glo system to operate below about 3/4 throttle, it will eliminate most failures under those circumstances.
I like the simplicity of the design another member has posted here, although mine is a commercial, much more expensive version.
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12-01-2017, 07:40 PM
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