Lado retracts, do the really exist?
03-12-2011, 01:31 PM
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
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Thank you for the information, everyone. I was the one asking about Magnum RC because I was just trying to find out more info about Lado retracts.
Cristophe, I have no doubt about the low power consumption of the Lado retracts. I only prefer to power it from a separate battery in case of jamming, etc., which might deplete the battery excessively.
Thank you all very much for your answers.
Has anyone installed these in a Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition? I'm just curious about what the installation was like.
Thank you all,
Bob
Thank you for the information, everyone. I was the one asking about Magnum RC because I was just trying to find out more info about Lado retracts.
Cristophe, I have no doubt about the low power consumption of the Lado retracts. I only prefer to power it from a separate battery in case of jamming, etc., which might deplete the battery excessively.
Thank you all very much for your answers.
Has anyone installed these in a Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition? I'm just curious about what the installation was like.
Thank you all,
Bob
03-12-2011, 01:36 PM
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I'm very unfamilular with LADO retracts. so my understanding is that I send you the struts for my Me 109, & you guys
covert them? or do you sell a set of Lado electric retractsfor the (cmp)Me 109? thanks.
covert them? or do you sell a set of Lado electric retractsfor the (cmp)Me 109? thanks.
03-12-2011, 01:44 PM
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I'm very unfamilular with LADO retracts. so my understanding is that I send you the struts for my Me 109, & you guys
covert them? or do you sell a set of Lado electric retracts for the Me 109? thanks.
I'm very unfamilular with LADO retracts. so my understanding is that I send you the struts for my Me 109, & you guys
covert them? or do you sell a set of Lado electric retracts for the Me 109? thanks.
about the retracts, they cut off too if you stick the retracts with the plane on the ground.... very safely.
an no drain battery since 4 years.....
03-12-2011, 02:27 PM
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yeah sorry for the CMP Me 109.
yeah sorry for the CMP Me 109.
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yeah they would be the gen 5 retracts for the esm me 109. cmp uses a stupid coiled wire set-up.
so the retrofit price would be on top of the $230 for the esm retracts, correct? do you offer a pkg
deal? ie: gen5 retracts + conversion? sorry for so many questions, thanks.
so the retrofit price would be on top of the $230 for the esm retracts, correct? do you offer a pkg
deal? ie: gen5 retracts + conversion? sorry for so many questions, thanks.
03-12-2011, 02:51 PM
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yeah they would be the gen 5 retracts for the esm me 109. cmp uses a stupid coiled wire set-up.
so the retrofit price would be on top of the $230 for the esm retracts, correct? do you offer a pkg
deal? ie: gen5 retracts + conversion? sorry for so many questions, thanks.
yeah they would be the gen 5 retracts for the esm me 109. cmp uses a stupid coiled wire set-up.
so the retrofit price would be on top of the $230 for the esm retracts, correct? do you offer a pkg
deal? ie: gen5 retracts + conversion? sorry for so many questions, thanks.
Video showing operation of final installation.
http://magnumrc.com/kmpesm-landing-g...-kit-p-14.html
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
Well guys just to let you know that Lado retracts do exist and that things have definitely changed.
I have had very swift responses to my emails from Christophe re all sorts of info for my aircraft.
I ordered and 2 weeks later my retracts arrived in Australia at my door that's including 2 days where the local post screwed up the delivery. I also had a tracking number which allowed me to see the package's progress.
I have no worries recommending Lado at all.
I hope this helps you with your decision on what to buy. The retracts are very well built and are good value for money.
I have had very swift responses to my emails from Christophe re all sorts of info for my aircraft.
I ordered and 2 weeks later my retracts arrived in Australia at my door that's including 2 days where the local post screwed up the delivery. I also had a tracking number which allowed me to see the package's progress.
I have no worries recommending Lado at all.
I hope this helps you with your decision on what to buy. The retracts are very well built and are good value for money.
07-28-2011, 03:23 AM
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I purchased and installed myself the RS666 in my p-47, I must say it was quite easy to do.
Only think I wish I'd done was use the drill press, my drill did wonder off at a slight angle,, they still function just fine.
They are working great and look great in the shop, but in the air it would be nice if the cycle was just a little quicker
Any way to speed them up a just a bit? I see the website says 4.8-5.5 volts,, would more Volts damage them?
TIA
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EEyEkt6t80[/youtube]
Only think I wish I'd done was use the drill press, my drill did wonder off at a slight angle,, they still function just fine.
They are working great and look great in the shop, but in the air it would be nice if the cycle was just a little quicker
Any way to speed them up a just a bit? I see the website says 4.8-5.5 volts,, would more Volts damage them?
TIA
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EEyEkt6t80[/youtube]
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My advice is to contact them with an email and ask the question. I'm sure they will tell you if there is a way and if extra voltage will hurt the electronics.
They are very helpful
They are very helpful
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
hi guy's,
you can go up to 2S lipo with the revC pcb it will increase the speed of the motor without problem.
for all modeler, we have also , an new option available by mail
the high speed!!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5K2ydbWXI[/youtube]
don't hesitate to send me pictures of your warbird for the pilots galery webs.
good job!!
have a nice fly
you can go up to 2S lipo with the revC pcb it will increase the speed of the motor without problem.
for all modeler, we have also , an new option available by mail
the high speed!!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5K2ydbWXI[/youtube]
don't hesitate to send me pictures of your warbird for the pilots galery webs.
good job!!
have a nice fly
07-28-2011, 07:09 AM
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
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I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
Hi, before applying a higher voltage to your RS666 unit, make sure it is "Rev C"circuitry board on it. You can also use the new electric retract regulator that we have to offer two options for speed. If you have a "Rev B" unit, the retracts can plug right into the regulator which plugs into your BEC or direct into your RX. This unit allows you to use a higher voltage battery without damaging your lado electronics. If you do have the "Rev C" board, the regulator will step down the voltage to 5.2 volts or, when switched, it will pass the available voltage to the retract. That is only one of the benefits of the regulator, it also has a sequencer on it for scale operations so when engaged, one main will follow the other after 3 second delay. It also has a geardoor sequencer on it and a on board battery monitoring system. The biggest reason for crashes is battery failure, this unit will lower your gear uncommanded if a battery voltage problem develops on board thus notifying you of the condition and allowing the opportunity to save your plane before it crashes.
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Just out of curiousity, does anyone know how long the strut needs to be for the Hangar 9 P-47?
Just out of curiousity, does anyone know how long the strut needs to be for the Hangar 9 P-47?
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What are my lado options if wanting to convert a ESM Hellcat to Lado?
What are my lado options if wanting to convert a ESM Hellcat to Lado?
07-28-2011, 09:27 PM
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I converted my ESM FW190 gear with the 666 actuators it was a easy install for those handy with a drill and file I was pleasantly surprised how tight the gear was when I actuated them with the air set up they had some slop, but the elec. motors really lock the gear in place either up or down
07-29-2011, 04:12 AM
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Hi, before applying a higher voltage to your RS666 unit, make sure it is ''Rev C'' circuitry board on it. You can also use the new electric retract regulator that we have to offer two options for speed. If you have a ''Rev B'' unit, the retracts can plug right into the regulator which plugs into your BEC or direct into your RX. This unit allows you to use a higher voltage battery without damaging your lado electronics. If you do have the ''Rev C'' board, the regulator will step down the voltage to 5.2 volts or, when switched, it will pass the available voltage to the retract. That is only one of the benefits of the regulator, it also has a sequencer on it for scale operations so when engaged, one main will follow the other after 3 second delay. It also has a geardoor sequencer on it and a on board battery monitoring system. The biggest reason for crashes is battery failure, this unit will lower your gear uncommanded if a battery voltage problem develops on board thus notifying you of the condition and allowing the opportunity to save your plane before it crashes.
ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me
I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
Hi, before applying a higher voltage to your RS666 unit, make sure it is ''Rev C'' circuitry board on it. You can also use the new electric retract regulator that we have to offer two options for speed. If you have a ''Rev B'' unit, the retracts can plug right into the regulator which plugs into your BEC or direct into your RX. This unit allows you to use a higher voltage battery without damaging your lado electronics. If you do have the ''Rev C'' board, the regulator will step down the voltage to 5.2 volts or, when switched, it will pass the available voltage to the retract. That is only one of the benefits of the regulator, it also has a sequencer on it for scale operations so when engaged, one main will follow the other after 3 second delay. It also has a geardoor sequencer on it and a on board battery monitoring system. The biggest reason for crashes is battery failure, this unit will lower your gear uncommanded if a battery voltage problem develops on board thus notifying you of the condition and allowing the opportunity to save your plane before it crashes.
Order Number: 438
Date Ordered: Saturday 23 April, 2011
Thanks,
07-29-2011, 08:42 AM
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
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Before I pull them out of the wing to check,,is there a way to visually check this? or can you tell by when I ordered them?
Order Number: 438
Date Ordered: Saturday 23 April, 2011
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Hi, before applying a higher voltage to your RS666 unit, make sure it is ''Rev C''circuitry board on it. You can also use the new electric retract regulator that we have to offer two options for speed. If you have a ''Rev B'' unit, the retracts can plug right into the regulator which plugs into your BEC or direct into your RX. This unit allows you to use a higher voltage battery without damaging your lado electronics. If you do have the ''Rev C'' board, the regulator will step down the voltage to 5.2 volts or, when switched, it will pass the available voltage to the retract. That is only one of the benefits of the regulator, it also has a sequencer on it for scale operations so when engaged, one main will follow the other after 3 second delay. It also has a geardoor sequencer on it and a on board battery monitoring system. The biggest reason for crashes is battery failure, this unit will lower your gear uncommanded if a battery voltage problem develops on board thus notifying you of the condition and allowing the opportunity to save your plane before it crashes.
ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me
I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
I could do that, but Magnum RC is subscribed to this thread,, I'm sure he'll give me an answer here to share with everyone.
Hi, before applying a higher voltage to your RS666 unit, make sure it is ''Rev C''circuitry board on it. You can also use the new electric retract regulator that we have to offer two options for speed. If you have a ''Rev B'' unit, the retracts can plug right into the regulator which plugs into your BEC or direct into your RX. This unit allows you to use a higher voltage battery without damaging your lado electronics. If you do have the ''Rev C'' board, the regulator will step down the voltage to 5.2 volts or, when switched, it will pass the available voltage to the retract. That is only one of the benefits of the regulator, it also has a sequencer on it for scale operations so when engaged, one main will follow the other after 3 second delay. It also has a geardoor sequencer on it and a on board battery monitoring system. The biggest reason for crashes is battery failure, this unit will lower your gear uncommanded if a battery voltage problem develops on board thus notifying you of the condition and allowing the opportunity to save your plane before it crashes.
Order Number: 438
Date Ordered: Saturday 23 April, 2011
Thanks,
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I converted my ESM FW190 gear with the 666 actuators it was a easy install for those handy with a drill and file I was pleasantly surprised how tight the gear was when I actuated them with the air set up they had some slop, but the elec. motors really lock the gear in place either up or down
I converted my ESM FW190 gear with the 666 actuators it was a easy install for those handy with a drill and file I was pleasantly surprised how tight the gear was when I actuated them with the air set up they had some slop, but the elec. motors really lock the gear in place either up or down
07-29-2011, 09:03 AM
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All you have to do is look on the printed circuit board and on it will say either RevB or Rev C. Rev C is the newer electronics that will support the higher voltages.
All you have to do is look on the printed circuit board and on it will say either RevB or Rev C. Rev C is the newer electronics that will support the higher voltages.
I looked and I have the "rev C" version,,
Now to do some experimenting
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Yes very soon. there was a small hickup in the manufacture process with getting proper gearboxes. I am sure that hiccup is resolved by now and it will be only a short period before they again will be available. Be sure to register on our website at wwww.magnumrc.com and sign up for the newsletter to be kept informed on the latest developments.
