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sfaust -> Wiring Question (1/22/2003 12:21:27 AM)
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There has been lots of chatter about this recently. From what I have heard from JR and Futaba, is that the receiver can handle the full load of all digital servos that it is designed for. Ie, an 8 channel receiver can handle all digital servos without any issues at all. No need to split the load with separate packs, which also reduces the overall reliability of the system. You would then have two switches and two batteries, or 4 components instead of 2, and any one of them could shut down the entire system.
Depending on the size of the airplane, you would be better off with a single receiver and redundant battery setup, or going to dual receivers. You so much more reliability, and still solve the problem of load sharing.
All most all IMAC pilots I now either run a single receiver and dual 6v batteries or 7.2v lithiums, or dual receivers each with their own batteries and switches. Of all the pilots I have met at all the giant scale events I have gone to over the last few years, I have yet to meet one that is using separate power for each system. Mainly, its because it is much less reliable, and the need to split the load isn't there. If you use 6v packs, take care with your wiring, and use dual batteries, you won't have any issues with planes up to 40% or so. After that, there is little real world history to reflect on.
Here are some pointers to past conversations which discuss various methods and ideas.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=424119
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=409053
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=280794]
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