Ignition power from receiver?
02-11-2010 | 11:57 PM
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RE: Ignition power from receiver?
Guys,
I thought about this thread some...and NOW - I got the message loud and clear ... so I just finished designing a new Optical Ignition Cut-off switch tonight. I am ordering boards overnight...
Some guys just want optical kill and seperate batteries - to be sure there is no EMI/RFI interference - there is no issue with the IBEF but I understand the reasons to be skeptical and safe.
The IBEF is outselling the optical switches but there are still a lot of optical switches being sold to people who just want an optical kill switch to be safe. I just got the numbers yesterday and was surprised how many were being sold...so I am going to offer both... the IBEF is a better solution but for the doubters and conservative folks I am going to offer an optical cut off as well.
So, I have a new optical cut-off that will be shipping in about 4-6 weeks. Many advantages over the other ones on the market and the lowest cost on the market. I will have samples next week... anyone want to be a beta tester? (get product at half price if you promise to post and provide feedback)....
I still think the IBEF is a better solution but I am here to give people what they want...so this product is on the fast track... less than 6 weeks until inventory at distributors with a $29.95 MSRP...
Wike RC Products
I thought about this thread some...and NOW - I got the message loud and clear ... so I just finished designing a new Optical Ignition Cut-off switch tonight. I am ordering boards overnight...
Some guys just want optical kill and seperate batteries - to be sure there is no EMI/RFI interference - there is no issue with the IBEF but I understand the reasons to be skeptical and safe.
The IBEF is outselling the optical switches but there are still a lot of optical switches being sold to people who just want an optical kill switch to be safe. I just got the numbers yesterday and was surprised how many were being sold...so I am going to offer both... the IBEF is a better solution but for the doubters and conservative folks I am going to offer an optical cut off as well.
So, I have a new optical cut-off that will be shipping in about 4-6 weeks. Many advantages over the other ones on the market and the lowest cost on the market. I will have samples next week... anyone want to be a beta tester? (get product at half price if you promise to post and provide feedback)....
I still think the IBEF is a better solution but I am here to give people what they want...so this product is on the fast track... less than 6 weeks until inventory at distributors with a $29.95 MSRP...
Wike RC Products
02-18-2010 | 11:27 AM
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RE: Ignition power from receiver?
Well my battery eliminator is installed and working fine. Initial range checks are showing 0% loss with the engine running. this is going to help make my extra 260 very light!
02-20-2010 | 12:55 PM
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RE: Ignition power from receiver?
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Guys,
I thought about this thread some...and NOW - I got the message loud and clear ... so I just finished designing a new Optical Ignition Cut-off switch tonight. I am ordering boards overnight...
Some guys just want optical kill and seperate batteries - to be sure there is no EMI/RFI interference - there is no issue with the IBEF but I understand the reasons to be skeptical and safe.
The IBEF is outselling the optical switches but there are still a lot of optical switches being sold to people who just want an optical kill switch to be safe. I just got the numbers yesterday and was surprised how many were being sold...so I am going to offer both... the IBEF is a better solution but for the doubters and conservative folks I am going to offer an optical cut off as well.
So, I have a new optical cut-off that will be shipping in about 4-6 weeks. Many advantages over the other ones on the market and the lowest cost on the market. I will have samples next week... anyone want to be a beta tester? (get product at half price if you promise to post and provide feedback)....
I still think the IBEF is a better solution but I am here to give people what they want...so this product is on the fast track... less than 6 weeks until inventory at distributors with a $29.95 MSRP...
Wike RC Products
Guys,
I thought about this thread some...and NOW - I got the message loud and clear ... so I just finished designing a new Optical Ignition Cut-off switch tonight. I am ordering boards overnight...
Some guys just want optical kill and seperate batteries - to be sure there is no EMI/RFI interference - there is no issue with the IBEF but I understand the reasons to be skeptical and safe.
The IBEF is outselling the optical switches but there are still a lot of optical switches being sold to people who just want an optical kill switch to be safe. I just got the numbers yesterday and was surprised how many were being sold...so I am going to offer both... the IBEF is a better solution but for the doubters and conservative folks I am going to offer an optical cut off as well.
So, I have a new optical cut-off that will be shipping in about 4-6 weeks. Many advantages over the other ones on the market and the lowest cost on the market. I will have samples next week... anyone want to be a beta tester? (get product at half price if you promise to post and provide feedback)....
I still think the IBEF is a better solution but I am here to give people what they want...so this product is on the fast track... less than 6 weeks until inventory at distributors with a $29.95 MSRP...
Wike RC Products
Anyone who uses their knowledge and expertise to design new products for us should be welcomed. It only helps our hobby.
Keep up the good work!
-Pat
03-10-2010 | 10:24 AM
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RE: Ignition power from receiver?
My Ignition battery eliminator is installed and working, I did have one issue with it though.
The wiring on the output side of the circuit board broke on my 3rd flight, causing an immediate dead stick. I was able to dead stick it in without any damage, WHEW!
The hot melt glue that was used on the wiring connections (I assume for strain relief) was not on the wiring very good, and the brown wire broke off very close to the solder joint on the PCB. I de-soldered the broken wire and re-soldered the wire on and added some 100% silicone on all the wires for a real grip on everything to keep it from breaking off again.
I have 11 more flights on it after that with no other issues.
The wiring on the output side of the circuit board broke on my 3rd flight, causing an immediate dead stick. I was able to dead stick it in without any damage, WHEW!
The hot melt glue that was used on the wiring connections (I assume for strain relief) was not on the wiring very good, and the brown wire broke off very close to the solder joint on the PCB. I de-soldered the broken wire and re-soldered the wire on and added some 100% silicone on all the wires for a real grip on everything to keep it from breaking off again.
I have 11 more flights on it after that with no other issues.
