retracts
03-13-2016, 05:34 AM
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Basic mechanical retracts require a separate servo to operate them. Best practice is to use a purpose made 180 degree retract servo with its own battery.
Electric retracts incorporate an electric motor. Again best with a separate battery.
Electric retracts incorporate an electric motor. Again best with a separate battery.
03-16-2016, 02:11 AM
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E, you should also know the following.
On the lower end less expensive retract from hobby king to eflight they plug right into your reciever port in the retract terminal.
Some of the more expensive retracts from ESM, Robart, down and locked will use a "retract board". The retracts plug into the board and then that plugs into your receiver.
I am making a note of this because it will add $50 to $100 dollars more to your cost of operation.
On the smaller planes 90 size and under if your flying the plane 100% under epower most guys power the retracts from the normal lipo flight packs.
When you go larger most guys use a separate battery like the moderator suggested.
A great example is the T28 from Horison Hobbies , many pilots are now powering the retracts off of a separate pack.
Hope this helps
On the lower end less expensive retract from hobby king to eflight they plug right into your reciever port in the retract terminal.
Some of the more expensive retracts from ESM, Robart, down and locked will use a "retract board". The retracts plug into the board and then that plugs into your receiver.
I am making a note of this because it will add $50 to $100 dollars more to your cost of operation.
On the smaller planes 90 size and under if your flying the plane 100% under epower most guys power the retracts from the normal lipo flight packs.
When you go larger most guys use a separate battery like the moderator suggested.
A great example is the T28 from Horison Hobbies , many pilots are now powering the retracts off of a separate pack.
Hope this helps
