rrritchey
Posts: 616
Joined: 9/29/2004
From: Phoenix,
AZ, USA
Status: offline
|
Hi Jeff,
The PowerExpander family is expanding. First we will release the PowerExpander14MZ and then the PowerExpanderPro (formerly the II). These both have similar features, dual-battery inputs, "Smart-Sense" inputs that tell you when you are actually drawing power from each battery and an optional failsafe switch when using batteries directly instead of a regulator input. The PowerExpander14MZ will have 12 channels with 2 outputs per channel. The PowerExpanderPro will have 10 channels with 8 of those channels having 3 outputs and 2 having 4 outputs (rudder channels). The PowerExpanderPro will be a universal unit, it will work with either JR or Futaba. It will have longer leads for top-loading receivers. Price of the PowerExpanderPro will be a bit higher than the old PowerExpander. We will also be introducing two other models, a Sport and a Plus. The PowerExpanderSport will have 8 channels with two outputs per channel and will accomodate top-loading receivers. It will also be slightly smaller and lighter. We see this version going in 33% planes and 40% planes with dual receivers. This will be a bit cheaper than the old PowerExpander. Finally, later this summer, we will introduce the PowerExpanderPlus which will have 8 channels, 6 of which will have a single output and 2 will have 2 outputs. It will have dual battery inputs with standard R/C connectors. It will also have built in failsafe switch and Ignition Cutoff. It will be the same size as the PowerExpanderSport. We see this unit going into 50cc-80cc size planes.
_____________________________
Robert Ritchey
Owner, Smart-Fly
|
Printable Version
All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros >> Radio Manufacturer Direct Support >> Smart-Fly (Quest Engineering) Support Forum >> Power Expander II 
Power Expander II - 
