ORIGINAL: bluescoobydoo
I have just finished my 1/6 f16 and while range testing I noticed the sensor switch is getting a bit warm anyone else noticed it? I does say in the instructions that it can get to 60 degrees.
I used this same set up in a slightly smaller f15 but I was wondering if the longer leads to the elevator are the reason for it. I have a futaba 6014 with a orbit powerjack, sensor switch and two 2200mah 7.4v lipos, will it need a upgrade to a powerbox Gemini?
I think the Sensor is too little for a 1/6 F16. I got my hands on one a few days ago, and the specs say 3 to 5 amps depending on airflow. I would say we have zero airflow, so in the 3 amps range. Assume you are consuming 500mah per flight, and each flight is 10 minutes from start to finish, on average you are consuming 3amps. So the sensor is good for the averages, not the peaks
I would upgrade to something bigger or go LiFe and skip the reg
Just my 2c
Jack