TimWatson

Hello all

In building my F9F Panther I need a door sequencer that will open doors put gear down and then close doors again. THEN open doors put gear up and close doors again.

I know this is a simple function and most sequencers do this. The problem I am having is that the one I have tried (The ASSAN one) works very well but it aint no good at switch on. The switch on sequence you have to follow causes the gear and doors to throw and this will I fear break things. This one is therefore in the bin/trash

What sequencers are people using that basically sit there and do nothing when the plane is switched on and only works when you actually shrow the retract switch.

Any advice would be appreciated

I am using Spektrum DSM2 and new jetronics duel acting electronic valves

ianober

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Why not use a UP2?

You could try and RCBee, cheap and good sequencer.

k12rc

dreamworks has one that works really well I think its around 70 bucks

Vincent

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If things are cycling when you switch on the radio it's possible when you did the binding the retrac switch was in the wrong position.
Vin...

proline8000

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Get yourself a Jet Model Products Sequencer from Tom Cook. It has a built in failsafe so if you hit the switch when the transmitter is off the gear will not retract when you turn on the radio .

Kevin_W

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I have used the minihobby sequencer on several models with great success.

http://www.minihobby.com/electronics/mhgdc.htm

TimWatson

What about the jetronics sequencer. Have people had success with this one

k_sonn

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I know its not a sequencer but I have the UP2/UP4 combo in my Panther.  Keeps the nose doors open while the main doors cycle close when the gear is down.  Has worked flawlessly with no issues.

Kirk

Greg Wright

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Tim the jetronics sequencer works just fine. I have been using this one from jet central in my BVM F-100 and it works great also. It has all the features you are asking about but it will also operate landing lights if you desire it to. Check out BVM's web site in the accessories area for the whole description on what it will do.

Dave Wilshere

Dennis

Try and re bind, but the JT sequencer works fine with DSM-2

Dave

CraigG

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+1

speed is life

+2

TimWatson

Thanks for all your help guys. I think I will go with this one. I just sested the Type 1 version and it worked ok. ie no strange stuff at switch on so I am hoping the type 2 will be ok too. Only thing with this one is you cant adjust the travel on a servo throught it. As I am using electronic valves this should not be a problem

SM26 Retract Sequencer Type 2

http://www.smservices.net/acatalog/On_Board_Units.html

3dean

did you rebind ??

TimWatson

Yes loads of times and tried 3 different receivers for good measure. I think the combination of the SM Sequencer and Airpower valves will work ok though. Just anoying when decent stuff (The original sequencer) which has loads of features is not good in one vital regard.

It actually has a very good feature that it does nothing at switch on untill you throw the retract switch 3 times fast to power it up. The problem then is that it throws a little wobbly and throws the servos. It might work better with the 2 jetronic valves I have on the way

Jgwright

Sounds like your problem is the radio. I should change it for a Futaba. I have never had to 'rebind' or had a problem with my RCBee sequencers, which are inexpensive and work great.

John

bluescoobydoo

futaba forever

schroedm

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Using on my Airworld Cougar and works faultlessly. My mate uses one on his Airworld Panther, again without issue.

Cheers,
Mark

TimWatson

Now you know that that could just start a brand war.

Jetmunt V JW Sprite

Bill Hatcher

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Tim, I don't know if this will help but here you go.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...-booster-SPMCP