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Old 02-16-2008, 08:59 PM
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Default RE: Major glitch with Spektrum system and jets

Per our phone call, and for the benefit of others, the only thing that is of concern to me is how many amps are going to be pulled in any given situation.

I don't believe any of the jets I'm currently flying (except my lightning) will pull more than 3 amps continuous or 4 or 5 short burst which puts me well withing the safety zone for 2.4 on one battery one switch. On the lightning I went with two switches two batteries because I have a mechanical bind in the flaps that I'm aware of in the up position. Two amps at idle between the two servos. I wanted to cut that down to 1 amp per battery till I figure out what I want to do about it.

The amp loads are what pulls the voltage down and gives the brown out on the 2.4, but with the "quick connect" feature, it might not mattery anyway.

I've got somewhere between 100 and 200 flights on 2.4 now, and I believe it to be very robust.