Regulator for AR9100
04-03-2009 | 03:51 AM
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I would like some advice on what regulator to use for a spektrum Ar9100 receiver in a RC-JET with 9 digital servos. I have seen spektrums 10Amp regulator, and I'm sure they are close to the best option, but they are rather heavy and I don’t like the fan. Since I will use two of them I also think they are overkill with more then 20A continous current.
I’m wondering if perhaps a smaller switched regulator that could do the job better. Jet flyers with AR9100 what are you using?
To give an example. Hobbycity has this 15A regulator.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...BEC_for_Lipoly
Low cost and looks very neat, but I would be a bit concerned of using HC equipment in an expensive RC jet.
I’m wondering if perhaps a smaller switched regulator that could do the job better. Jet flyers with AR9100 what are you using?
To give an example. Hobbycity has this 15A regulator.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...BEC_for_Lipoly
Low cost and looks very neat, but I would be a bit concerned of using HC equipment in an expensive RC jet.
04-03-2009 | 06:12 AM
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Dual A123 two cell batteries off Fromeco Kodiak switch's, no regulators to go wrong and a constant 6.6 volt supply, top up re-charge whilst re-fueling, KISS is where its at.
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04-03-2009 | 07:30 AM
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Dual A123 two cell batteries off Fromeco Kodiak switch's, no regulators to go wrong and a constant 6.6 volt supply, top up re-charge whilst re-fueling, KISS is where its at.
Mike
Dual A123 two cell batteries off Fromeco Kodiak switch's, no regulators to go wrong and a constant 6.6 volt supply, top up re-charge whilst re-fueling, KISS is where its at.
Mike
Side Note for investor types: The batteries, which the company says last longer and are more powerful than existing lithium-ion batteries, are already being used in power tools. In its S-1 filing, i.e. IPOing soon!!, A123 Systems said it anticipates the portable power market to grow from $411 million to $1.1 billion in 2012
Ditto KISS
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04-03-2009 | 07:47 AM
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Isnt 6,6V a little bit to much? Fully charged an A123 pack will be 7,5v. I use Futaba 9155 digitals all around. They are specified for 6V but at 7,5V I start to feel uncomfortable.
I agree the KISS principle is good. Considering this having a 5cell NiMh might be an option, but I also like the consistency regulators give. I have not decided ultimately.
However to get back to the original question. If I would like to use a regulator, what options do I have? Two spektrum regulators are 100g of weight and $150. For this price I could as well by a power box and a cheaper AR9000 receiver. So before I decide what the best option is I would like to know what regulators people are using with the AR9100 receiver (if there are any).
I agree the KISS principle is good. Considering this having a 5cell NiMh might be an option, but I also like the consistency regulators give. I have not decided ultimately.
However to get back to the original question. If I would like to use a regulator, what options do I have? Two spektrum regulators are 100g of weight and $150. For this price I could as well by a power box and a cheaper AR9000 receiver. So before I decide what the best option is I would like to know what regulators people are using with the AR9100 receiver (if there are any).
