throttling twins
02-06-2009, 11:20 PM
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Hi all: am new to the twin scene, so I have a (probably) basic question, if someone could help me please. How do you throttle two engines at the same time. Does it take a servo per engine, or is there a way to throttle up on one servo?
I know I'm missing something here, don't think this is a dumb question, or is it? Enlighten me please. I don't have a twin, but would like to know how they work, just in case You know, the bug bites. Thanks in advance
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I know I'm missing something here, don't think this is a dumb question, or is it? Enlighten me please. I don't have a twin, but would like to know how they work, just in case You know, the bug bites. Thanks in advance
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02-07-2009, 12:16 AM
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RE: throttling twins
You can use a Y-Harness to each servo for each engine off of your throttle channel, orrrrrr one throttle servo for each engine on two different channels from your reciever, slaved to each other, orrrrrr you can set up some funny bellcranks (See the U-Control section) and rig up the throttles with one servo and a bunch of linkage. C'mon Man use your noodle...there you go.
02-07-2009, 11:05 AM
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I am a belever in the KISS principle especially when you start using two and more engines. All my twins two quads and a six pack have simply used a servo for each and every engine and what could be termed a simple Y harness. Even the six engine airplane functions well on one throttle channel. I normally solder up my own harness for the individual airplane so there are no additional plug sets or excessive lengths of wire.
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02-07-2009, 12:29 PM
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RE: throttling twins
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Hi all: am new to the twin scene, so I have a (probably) basic question, if someone could help me please. How do you throttle two engines at the same time. Does it take a servo per engine, or is there a way to throttle up on one servo?
I know I'm missing something here, don't think this is a dumb question, or is it? Enlighten me please. I don't have a twin, but would like to know how they work, just in case You know, the bug bites. Thanks in advance
Norm(wvaborn)
Hi all: am new to the twin scene, so I have a (probably) basic question, if someone could help me please. How do you throttle two engines at the same time. Does it take a servo per engine, or is there a way to throttle up on one servo?
I know I'm missing something here, don't think this is a dumb question, or is it? Enlighten me please. I don't have a twin, but would like to know how they work, just in case You know, the bug bites. Thanks in advance
Norm(wvaborn)
