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Old 02-02-2007 | 11:41 PM
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JPGale
 
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Default RE: DIY Nav Lights

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saramos,
While a phone plug works great here for stuff like this, I wouldn't trust them for critical controls with your servos. The phone jack connectors could be subjected to vibrations that could cause intermittent, or even failing, connections which could result in loss of control of the plane.

Ken
Ken is correct here, phone jacks (rj11 and rj45 IIRC) type of connectors are not for use in a heavy vibration environment, they are designed for easy of removal, now for the lights it is excellent as there is no control needed. The standard servo connectors are good enough for the vibrations in our models (note in full size helicopters the connections are made alot more secure if you guys want to know more I will go into specifics).

I will say this however, the soldering looks very good, I would ensure that anywhere where some solder has penetrated the heat shrink material is covered with standard electrical tape. You made a very nice job here, trust me I have seen alot of hand soldered items and this is very good for someone who clams not to be an electrical person.

James