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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-26-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Batteries and Chargers Questions

There are so many really good chargers available now off the shelf that you no longer have to go onto that dreaded waiting list for that dated Alpha. However you do get what you pay for and generally...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-26-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By Blixsim

RE: will a ni-cd charge a ni-mh battery?

agree with mGerben.

Will it charge NiMH : It will charge your battery for sure but it might miss the cutoff point unless you can adjust the sensitivity
Will it charge Li-IO or LiPo :...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-05-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,848
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Servo "Jitter" interferance

take care of that 539 servo. The guys in South africa have reported a trend in 539 servo failures and expensive crashes
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-25-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,194
Posted By Blixsim

Best paint for Fibreglass

Hi

Two Newbie questions.

1. I want to do my first attempt at spraying a Fibreglass cowl. I hear that epoxy paint is the most fuel proof but heavy. Could I use normal auto paint with a...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-23-2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,707
Posted By Blixsim

RE: foam cutter

Xplayer

You wanna use it once or twice? :-) . trust me, once you use it, it will be all you will be using in future. you will never go back
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-13-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Safe Charge rate

If you dont want your house to go up in flames then go by what the manufacturer says. Little boys must not play with matches and big boys must not play with Li batteries. Keep it safe
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-13-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Best Charger???

Asking for the best charger will give you 1000 different opinions. Its a very subjective thing. Everyone has their own personal favourite. My favourite is the Duo Plus 30. Its a no nonsense very...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-07-2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,315
Posted By Blixsim

RE: NIMH battery charging question

Both NiCd and NiMH can take slight overcharge as long as you keep it below C/10 (Battery capacity divided by 10). So if you have 800mAH battery at 80Ma charge it should take approx 14 hrs to full...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-04-2005, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,315
Posted By Blixsim

RE: NIMH battery charging question

As a general rule I set my charge current so as to get a 4hr charge for NiMh. This is the fastest I would go on NiMH. Safe enough for the pack and fast enough to be practicle. My Duo plus 30 easily...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-14-2004, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,428
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Plans for Shackleton

Yep, I was fortunate to see the P1722 fly 2 weekends ago. those rolls royce engines man-o-man. Means you will have to visit SA then.
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-13-2004, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,428
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Plans for Shackleton

Thanks

Will look into this

regards
Blixsim
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-11-2004, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,428
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Plans for Shackleton

Thanks Guys

The Shack as far as I'm aware was only used by RAF and SAAF hence not really popular as a subject for a model. I remember as a kid seeing them doing Reconnaissance overhead on a...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-10-2004, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Graupner Ultramat 25

You should be able to get it quite reasonably priced in Germany, suggest you contact your local Graupner agent
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
12-09-2004, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,862
Posted By Blixsim

RE: What is the Best Flight Simulator

Thanks Guys I will investigate this.

Spacey I will open your link when I get home. 5.8mb will take a bit of time, thanks, dankie, Nkosi Sikelele
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
12-08-2004, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,862
Posted By Blixsim

What is the Best Flight Simulator

Hi

I'm about to invest in a flight simulator for my PC. What is the ultimate simulator currently available. I've seen the Micosoft simulator and was very impressed with the graphics, very life...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-08-2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,428
Posted By Blixsim

Plans for Shackleton

Hi

I have two Questions

1. Does anybody know where I can get plans for the Avro Shackleton Mk3. I have scanned the web but cannot find a plan for this model anywhere

2. What does the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-25-2004, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,238
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Fast charger heat buildup ?

Heat results as a result of overcharge and not charge. so if the battery is starting to get warm then it indicates that the battery has reached full charge and starting to go into overcharge. I can...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-23-2004, 10:05 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,288
Posted By Blixsim

RE: The Jett 90 is a beautiful thing.

Mustangace

Difficult to judge but looks like its quite a hefty prop you swinging there. What revs are you doing. Is the performance in line with what is typical of pattern flying or are you...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-23-2004, 06:21 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,288
Posted By Blixsim

RE: The Jett 90 is a beautiful thing.

Hi

I have been looking for a decent 90 size motor to power a pattern ship. Had my eye on the Rossi but they only readily available up to 60 size. Would a 90 Jett be suitable for conventional...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-22-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Lithium polymer cells

Hi Pooman

Dont you mean Lithium Ion. Lithium Ions are 3.6V and Li poly 3.7V

regards
Blixsim
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,843
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Lithium-Ion Redundant Batteries? Pros & Cons

Hi guys

I've been out of the system for a while and now want to restart the hobby. Back then Li-Io was a big no-no for 2-stroke operation. Have things improved lately. All the Li threads I read...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-09-2004, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Graupner Ultramat 25

Hi

I have the ultramat 25 and the duo plus 30. The difference been that the plus 30 has 2 outputs, 7 amp capability and also charges Li-Io and Li-Po. This thread was posted a while back so I...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-09-2004, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,771
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Graupner Ultramat 5 - need instructions

Hi

Are you sure its an Ultramat 25. This charger has 4 read buttons and charges up to 5 amps depending on power source.

regards
Blixsim
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-09-2004, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By Blixsim

RE: graupner ultramat 25

Hi

This is a great charger. Have one myself. Charges NiCd NiMH and Pb (no Lithium). If you wish I can copy and fax Instructions to you. Just send contact details

regards
Blixsim
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-08-2004, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 590
Posted By Blixsim

RE: Charging with Ultra Duo Plus 30

Hi

I dont know this battery. Is it NiCd, NiMH, Li-Io or Li-Po. The duo plus 30 has a safety cut-out after 5hrs. In the user settings set the cutout to 300 minutes. Its safe to charge NiCd and...
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