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Old 10-26-2011 | 06:10 PM
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Default PowerBox Sensor Switch and JR/Spektrum Rx

Greetings,

I'd posted this on the radio section, but got no (useful) response... May have better luck here.

I understand that the Spektrum AR9110 and other similar high end JR/Spektrum receivers that come with dual battery input leads (not including the Evolution/power box-type systems) can isolate the 2 batteries in the event one should fail. They also come with a switch that fails open, preserving power. In light of all that, the only possible advantage of using a PowerBox Sensor Switch instead of the stock switch on these receivers would be voltage regulation. Am I right? Am I missing any another advantage? If not, there would probably be no need for the Sensor Switch if A123s are used, while it would be required if LiPos are used. Also, is there any possible disadvantage to using these switches on these types of receivers, independently of the battery used?

Thanks up front.