On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
02-19-2011, 01:14 PM
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On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
Hey guys,
Check these out, i think they would make a great on board volt meter (small 43mm long and 13g weight) for our jet batteries:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Red-LED-Vol...item2a05538010
Similar units in the hobby world sell for 25$ + shipping, and these are 9$ shipped.
Enjoy !
Check these out, i think they would make a great on board volt meter (small 43mm long and 13g weight) for our jet batteries:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Red-LED-Vol...item2a05538010
Similar units in the hobby world sell for 25$ + shipping, and these are 9$ shipped.
Enjoy !
02-20-2011, 01:26 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
Lior, i use 2 lipos through an emcotech switch, will this work you think? is it connected direct to the battery or y lead to the rx input?
02-20-2011, 02:12 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
More stuff to fit in................ Not a bad find though but dont you think we should be trying to take stuff out of our jets not putting it in.
Simple and light thats what I like
Regards
Dennis
Simple and light thats what I like
Regards
Dennis
02-20-2011, 02:39 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
02-20-2011, 02:51 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: i3dm
Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
Dennis
02-20-2011, 05:04 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: bigplumbs
No problem with you shareing. The item might be for some just not for me. It is also true that a bad battery can give a good volt reading that just goes when it is under load. So in some ways this could be a good thing if you move sever servos when you reaad it
Dennis
ORIGINAL: i3dm
Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units.
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BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester.
Dennis
02-20-2011, 07:36 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
This unit looks identical to the i4c C-Volt meter that came with their Servo Power Regulator, ideal on a small jet where you don't have a Powerbox or switch installed.
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
02-20-2011, 08:33 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
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This unit looks identical to the i4c C-Volt meter that came with their Servo Power Regulator, ideal on a small jet where you don't have a Powerbox or switch installed.
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
This unit looks identical to the i4c C-Volt meter that came with their Servo Power Regulator, ideal on a small jet where you don't have a Powerbox or switch installed.
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
I know Vince but with me being a fat git..... It is difficult
Dennis
02-20-2011, 08:35 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
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Awesome find i3dm , Thank You.
bigplumbs, give us a break.
Awesome find i3dm , Thank You.
bigplumbs, give us a break.
Just a comment it the other direction. I would have thought people would be big enough to accept that. You obviously seem to have a problem with people seeing another side........... Chill
02-20-2011, 08:56 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: bigplumbs
I know Vince but with me being a fat git..... It is difficult
Dennis
ORIGINAL: Vinceyboy
This unit looks identical to the i4c C-Volt meter that came with their Servo Power Regulator, ideal on a small jet where you don't have a Powerbox or switch installed.
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
This unit looks identical to the i4c C-Volt meter that came with their Servo Power Regulator, ideal on a small jet where you don't have a Powerbox or switch installed.
Dennis, you really need to build lighter mate
Dennis
I know the problem Dennis old chap, it's a constant battle
02-20-2011, 09:38 AM
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
http://www.xtremepowersystems.net/products.php?cat=19
The TattleTale is a tiny and lightweight device that plugs into a empty receiver channel (or through a Y-cable). This device measures the input voltage and displays the lowest voltage threshold that was captured after being powered on. With a programmable acquisition time of 10ms to 100ms, even the shortest voltage sags can be detected!
This is super small and gives alot of infromation. I have found this very helpful with my jets and planes
Clay
The TattleTale is a tiny and lightweight device that plugs into a empty receiver channel (or through a Y-cable). This device measures the input voltage and displays the lowest voltage threshold that was captured after being powered on. With a programmable acquisition time of 10ms to 100ms, even the shortest voltage sags can be detected!
This is super small and gives alot of infromation. I have found this very helpful with my jets and planes
Clay
02-20-2011, 09:50 AM
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http://www.xtremepowersystems.net/products.php?cat=19
The TattleTale is a tiny and lightweight device that plugs into a empty receiver channel (or through a Y-cable). This device measures the input voltage and displays the lowest voltage threshold that was captured after being powered on. With a programmable acquisition time of 10ms to 100ms, even the shortest voltage sags can be detected!
This is super small and gives alot of infromation. I have found this very helpful with my jets and planes
Clay
http://www.xtremepowersystems.net/products.php?cat=19
The TattleTale is a tiny and lightweight device that plugs into a empty receiver channel (or through a Y-cable). This device measures the input voltage and displays the lowest voltage threshold that was captured after being powered on. With a programmable acquisition time of 10ms to 100ms, even the shortest voltage sags can be detected!
This is super small and gives alot of infromation. I have found this very helpful with my jets and planes
Clay
At 1.75 grams, some may be against the high wing loading, 'extra baggage' their extremely heavy jets have to carry.
Check the density altitude at your field before using these products. [8D]Like Dennis said... "It's just more stuff to fit in".
