Originally Posted by
c130FE
Thanks for the info on the IBEC Matt. I need a little help trying to understand the technical differences between an IBEC and an optical kill switch. I had planned on an OKS to turn the ignition on and off, wouldn't that function like an IBEC?
the OKS will only 'Close' or 'Open' the CDI power circuit, and that circuit requires a battery separate from the receiver battery.
the IBEC not only functions as an OKS, but also removes the requirement for the second battery. it uses the receiver battery to power the CDI circuit.