ir3

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I would like to use a magnetic switch(s) to control the on/off for my Revell Gato. The main problem is most ESC manufacturers strongly recommend disconnecting the battery when not in use. This would then require a high current switch, water proofed and in some easily accessible area. Perhaps within the sail. Has anyone addressed the problem and maybe have some suggestions.

Thanks,

Iran Ausley

Tony Fitzpatrick

An external shorting link or external battery is surely the simplest,no?

For an enclosed battery,mfr02 shows arelay with diode http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9659965
It is in the RCBoats-general thread need help wiring a (torpedo) motor control relay
You could add an indicator LED and add a switch-off reed somewhere.

I associate a relay with wild west themed movies,complete with steam railway and telegraph.
I have a circuit diagram which is more up to date but unfortunately contains a photovoltaic relay.That is a bit of a budget buster.

2daice

Alexander Engle in Germany has the switches one for the radio and the other for the power. Dan

ir3

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thanks for the heads up on the Engel magnetic switches. I am uploading my circuit for a reed switch system to allow interday on/off capability without opening up the sub. Of course, after a day's run, everything will be opened to allow thorough drying including the WTC. It is a latching system and just requires a magnet at the appropriate switch to turn on/off.