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Old 01-25-2008 | 02:54 AM
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Default HBK2 Power Switch

taking an idea from 'the other micro heli forum'...i installed a radio shack 275-624 micromini toggle switch on my hbk2...i soldered the switch into the hot (red) lead between the esc and battery...now i can walk out to the flight line, turn on the transmitter, flip the switch up, and fly...after i land, i flip the switch down, turn off the transmitter, and walk back to the pits...i think it is a worthwhile mod...btw, the switch is rated at 3 amps @ 125vac, which equals 30 amps @ 12vdc...i use a cc phoenix 25 esc...i've already experienced total electrical failure on my logo10, so i'm not overly paranoid about a switch failure...ken

CAUTION....CHECK POST #11 FOR LATEST SWITCH (Radio Shack 275-712)...The first switch I tried might not have sufficient current-carrying capacity.
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