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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 ! :) |
RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
Hey thats a good find. Thanks for posting this!!!! Roy
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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?
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RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
in your case i would Y lead 2 units off the batteries directly, to monitor actual battery voltage.
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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 |
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thanks Lior,
Dennis a i couldnt agree more..KISS keep it simple safe... |
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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$+ units.
:D \ BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester. |
RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: i3dm Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units. :D \ BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester. Dennis |
RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: bigplumbs ORIGINAL: i3dm Every componenet of our jet had its adcantafes and disadvantages - of course its something that could go bad (although probably unlikely) but it also gives you 100% battery monitoring. its your choice - thas the fun thing about this hobby. just thought i'd sahre the face you can buy a 9$ unit which is much nicer than the 25$+ units. :D \ BTW you could always wire up a proper connector to this unit and use it as a no load external voltage tester. Dennis |
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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:) |
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just bought one. $5 freight lol. but still seems like a good value.
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Awesome find i3dm , Thank You.
bigplumbs, give us a break. |
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ORIGINAL: Daleroger Awesome find i3dm , Thank You. bigplumbs, give us a break. |
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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:) I know Vince but with me being a fat git..... It is difficult :D Dennis |
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ORIGINAL: Daleroger 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 |
RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: bigplumbs 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:) Dennis I know the problem Dennis old chap, it's a constant battle:D |
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 |
RE: On board volt meter - small, light and cheap
ORIGINAL: Wclays 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. :D Check the density altitude at your field before using these products. [8D] Like Dennis said... "It's just more stuff to fit in". |
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