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Old 02-06-2015 | 10:15 PM
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hey guys

when does it become necessary to use a powerbox system?

and also what are the main reasons to use one?

mainly to be able to use 2 or more servos on one channel?

how about amp drainage via receiver to servos if one uses HV servos?
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120CC plus airframes then maybe.

Most computer radios these days will do multi servos on one channel and HV servos without a Powerbox
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Not sure about a power box. But a smart fly will act as a power filter. In other words it will clean up and regulate the voltage. Allows 5V to the receiver and up to 6.5V to the servos. It's a batt share. Servo match. And optic kill.
I run one on my 100CC Edge and another on my 170CC Sukhoi
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ok sounds like powerboxes are more about being fancy these days then
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There's applications where they are either needed or will make life a lot easier but you're getting into big and complicated stuff before you reach that point.

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