splais

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I thinking about using a matchbox/boxes in a plane I'm finishing. Have read some, but not finding the answer. Here is the question.

If I am running two servos on each aileron can I not run all four servos into one match box and adjust them all independly? Two matched on the right and two matched on the left.

thanks, Steve

islandflyer

It is possible in theory, but not practical: It means running matchbox into a single channel, so it limits the possibilities of programming right and left aileron independantly. It also makes it impossible to program flapperons or any type of flap mixing.

splais

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ah ha, thanks You are correct - I had a brain fart.

dsnyder

Outside of any flap mixing etc, this can be done, but when running 3 or more servos through a single matchbox, you must use a battery on the matchbox.

sillyness

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It also creates a single point of failure for both ailerons.

Matt Merciez

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Danny,

Is the battery requirement a result of too high of a current through the extension feeding the matchbox?

dsnyder

The battery requirement is due mainly to the power draw of the servos cutting the signal strength too much to the servos, and will cause erratic movements if a battery is not used.