Hi
This is definitely the ultimate glow driver for YS...
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...alance/Charger
As a "side effect" it can charge and balance my 10S5000 LiPo F3A packs when I fly electric and don't need to start my YS170
This very nice charger has an option called "motor drive" intended for running in brushed motors. You can set a current limit and when you push the button, the current increases
linearly until the limit is reached. This takes about 4-5 seconds. Perfect for an no-knocking start of the YS170 !!
I have set the current limit to 3.5A. This seems about right for the OS-F plug. As the charger works as a current control loop, the length of cables, wet or dry plugs does not alter the glow current.
The charger puts out the voltage needed to achieve the preset current.
I tested this for the first time on the field today, and it worked just perfect.... VERY smooth starts :-)
Regards
Oistein