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Old 01-10-2006 | 09:59 AM
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Has anyone had any problems with a reversing "Y" using a 6 volt battery?
Old 01-10-2006 | 10:06 AM
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Never used a Reversing "Y" harness. If I need a servo to be reversed I always have it reversed inside when I buy it. I think they are more reliable that way.
Old 01-10-2006 | 10:23 AM
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yes the one from maxx's hobbies will glitch out bad on 6 volts.i had to run a 5.7 reg on my old one.now i just reverse one on the programer
Old 01-10-2006 | 11:18 AM
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The one had would change trim in flight. This made landing lots of fun as it was on the elevator half and only the right half would change. I don't think the voltage was the problem. I just wont use another one.

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The early models of MPI's servo reversing Y would not work on 6V. I think they corrected this on the later models.
Old 01-14-2006 | 06:02 PM
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I believe the problem is a bit more than just the 'y' itself.
When the 6v is fresh, its peak voltage can be a bit higher than 6v, causing problems w/the servo.
The simple solution is to install a 6v regulator between the switch and reciever. (if you mount between switch and batt. it will always drain your bat after sitting awhile - it draws a very small amount of curent to operate)

A guy at my field had a H9 1.5 Cessna 182, and was at his wits end. He replaced servos, he re-routed the Rx, he was bumbed out, - the damn flaps would go crazy, not center, one would go to full deflection. he wanted to fly w/ flaps but knew he coulnt with that kind of problem. I ran home, grabed a spare regulator - told him to try this - vwalla! problem solved! He was so appreciative he let me take a few laps with the 182! It always feels good to help someone who really really really needed it!

Hope this helps

Ted

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