C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
#5351
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Congratulation on the maiden Tom!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
#5353
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Congratulation on the maiden Tom!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
#5354
Congratulation on the maiden Tom!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
These are the same gear I am looking at...the Pro version. Did you buy the Data Terminal or just setup from the controller? How do the Prolinks connect to the retract units? Is there a connecting pin? If so I may want to purchase some spares in case they bend. Thanks again!
I bought the Data Terminal. It makes setup WAY easier! I spec you could use the light on the Xicoy, but I rationalized, I'm into it for millions, what's another $70 It's nice to swing the gear and stop it anywhere you wish to check clearance issues. Hope that helps.
#5355
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If you know someone that has one of the latest Merlin turbines you can use the data terminal (small style) also , the old brown box merlin data terminals wont do it
I use the new xicoy data terminal for a lot of my programing
I suggest against the pin style retracts , use the 1/2" stub style
I use the new xicoy data terminal for a lot of my programing
I suggest against the pin style retracts , use the 1/2" stub style
#5358
Hey Ken! Thanks for showing up! Good to see you as well. Thank you for the kind words. Yeah that mini GSU is pretty slick, I have the perfect spot for it. Your J10 is wicked cool, that smoke is AWESOME! See you soon.
#5360
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OK I am planning the last bits and pieces for this project.
I am thinking my setup will be:
Cheetah SE
Dreamworks Electric Gear and Brakes
JR 8411 for the flying surfaces
Jet Tech Kevlar Saddle (narrower for Bypass) tanks and Jet Tech Main Tank
Hanson UAT
PowerBox Switches
Now my question is on the Powerbox Switches:
Should I use two powerbox digi switches or one powerbox sensor switch to get the best redundancy? I have to believe that two completely separate switches has to be better. I know the Sensor Switch has two independent systems but are the truly independent in every way? What if something in that switch fails?
I am thinking my setup will be:
Cheetah SE
Dreamworks Electric Gear and Brakes
JR 8411 for the flying surfaces
Jet Tech Kevlar Saddle (narrower for Bypass) tanks and Jet Tech Main Tank
Hanson UAT
PowerBox Switches
Now my question is on the Powerbox Switches:
Should I use two powerbox digi switches or one powerbox sensor switch to get the best redundancy? I have to believe that two completely separate switches has to be better. I know the Sensor Switch has two independent systems but are the truly independent in every way? What if something in that switch fails?
#5363
Thread Starter
Yes. The instruction manual Flash is still flying on the first Sensor switch and 2 thunderpower 2100 Prolite Li- Pos
its THE switch to use in std size sports jets. I have them in 10 models, all perfect. They are fully redundant.
My company has sold over 1000 Sensor Switches, they are the go to switch.
Dave
its THE switch to use in std size sports jets. I have them in 10 models, all perfect. They are fully redundant.
My company has sold over 1000 Sensor Switches, they are the go to switch.
Dave
#5365
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Hi Guys.
For those with the Dreamworks Electric Gear Pro version, how are they holding up? The trunion and frame appear to be the same as the air operated so its a question of the screw jack and electronics. just wondering about the longevity of those parts. How many cycles do you think you have on them at this point?
Thanks!
For those with the Dreamworks Electric Gear Pro version, how are they holding up? The trunion and frame appear to be the same as the air operated so its a question of the screw jack and electronics. just wondering about the longevity of those parts. How many cycles do you think you have on them at this point?
Thanks!
#5366
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Usable fuel
Does anybody else also have the problem that the usable fuel is about 20% less than the total fuel capacity? I have JetTech the saddles & main tank and measured a total capacity of about 3.8 liters going in. Emptying the tanks on the ground I got only about 3 liters out when air bubbles started to appear from the main tank! I can see the fuel in the tank being about 1 inch high in the front (right where the slant begins), so it seems as if the tank sits at an angle. I cannot raise the front anymore, because the top of the tank almost touches the turtle deck. Does this problem go away in flight or should I change the rear tank support so that the main tank sits lower in the back?
A high flow felt clunk might improve the situation, but the diameter of the tank fitting is too small to accomodate a felt clunk.
Any other ideas?
Thomas
A high flow felt clunk might improve the situation, but the diameter of the tank fitting is too small to accomodate a felt clunk.
Any other ideas?
Thomas
#5367
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Does anybody else also have the problem that the usable fuel is about 20% less than the total fuel capacity? I have JetTech the saddles & main tank and measured a total capacity of about 3.8 liters going in. Emptying the tanks on the ground I got only about 3 liters out when air bubbles started to appear from the main tank! I can see the fuel in the tank being about 1 inch high in the front (right where the slant begins), so it seems as if the tank sits at an angle. I cannot raise the front anymore, because the top of the tank almost touches the turtle deck. Does this problem go away in flight or should I change the rear tank support so that the main tank sits lower in the back?
A high flow felt clunk might improve the situation, but the diameter of the tank fitting is too small to accomodate a felt clunk.
Any other ideas?
Thomas
A high flow felt clunk might improve the situation, but the diameter of the tank fitting is too small to accomodate a felt clunk.
Any other ideas?
Thomas
#5368
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Hey Dave, one more Sensor Switch question.
I have used these for all of my models with Li Ion batteries with years of trouble free performance. I just traded for a model that has new LiFe packs. Is there a problem with using the Sensor switch with LiFe packs (other than setting it to LeFe mode)?
Thanks
I have used these for all of my models with Li Ion batteries with years of trouble free performance. I just traded for a model that has new LiFe packs. Is there a problem with using the Sensor switch with LiFe packs (other than setting it to LeFe mode)?
Thanks
#5369
Hi Guys.
For those with the Dreamworks Electric Gear Pro version, how are they holding up? The trunion and frame appear to be the same as the air operated so its a question of the screw jack and electronics. just wondering about the longevity of those parts. How many cycles do you think you have on them at this point?
Thanks!
For those with the Dreamworks Electric Gear Pro version, how are they holding up? The trunion and frame appear to be the same as the air operated so its a question of the screw jack and electronics. just wondering about the longevity of those parts. How many cycles do you think you have on them at this point?
Thanks!
Last edited by 737Driver; 08-25-2016 at 10:10 PM.
#5370
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Thanks for the feedback! I have been reading over the manual for the control module and was getting a bit confused on the input power. My plan was to use the same battery to power the Gear as the Turbines ECU. The manual mentioned something about the steering servo drawing too much power and causing the receiver to restart if plumbed incorrectly. It also mentioned cutting some wires to avoid this. I was planning to run my steering servo right to the receiver not through the control module. How did you wire your battery and servo?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#5371
Thanks for the feedback! I have been reading over the manual for the control module and was getting a bit confused on the input power. My plan was to use the same battery to power the Gear as the Turbines ECU. The manual mentioned something about the steering servo drawing too much power and causing the receiver to restart if plumbed incorrectly. It also mentioned cutting some wires to avoid this. I was planning to run my steering servo right to the receiver not through the control module. How did you wire your battery and servo?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by 737Driver; 08-26-2016 at 08:17 AM.
#5373
Thread Starter
Hey Dave, one more Sensor Switch question.
I have used these for all of my models with Li Ion batteries with years of trouble free performance. I just traded for a model that has new LiFe packs. Is there a problem with using the Sensor switch with LiFe packs (other than setting it to LeFe mode)?
Thanks
I have used these for all of my models with Li Ion batteries with years of trouble free performance. I just traded for a model that has new LiFe packs. Is there a problem with using the Sensor switch with LiFe packs (other than setting it to LeFe mode)?
Thanks
Sorry I've been on a family vacation the last week, so all replies have been under the radar as obviously I'm switched off from models :-)))
No problem at all. The Sensor switch will deal with any battery chemistry, the setting is purely to 'set' the warning lights and when they come on.
5cell NiMh, 2s Li-Fe, 2s Li-on or 2s Li-Po are regulated to the 5.9v and that's it. If you trust your batteries you could leave it set for Li-Po and the red lights would be on with your Li-Fe, as long as the batteries supply 5.9v + the switch will control the model just fine
Dave
#5374