I'm having problems with my pin switch. I am using a Super Regulator with a pin switch. There have been some times when I turn my transmitter on I find the receiver already has power with the pin in the switch. Normally I don't hear any noise coming from the airplane, but today several time I would hear the servos buzzing from the wind pushing on the control surfaces. I would go to check the switch, and the pin seems to be in place. I'm I doing something wrong, or do I have a bad switch? Thanks, Tom

I am having the same problem??

I use the same switch, When it was new, it was a little tough pushing the pin past the activation point.....it got easier after more usage. Make sure the pin goes into the switch 5/8"

Along these same lines, I am just a bit curious about MTBF (life expectancy) for this switch....One plane has over 400 flights on it!

I agree with PropStricker, I've found mine activates in the last 1/16 to 1/8 inch, and as it's still new, it's kinda hard to push in the last little bit.

Be carefull and try pushing it in a little further.

BP

Hi,
The common problem is not pushing the pin in far enough. There is a slight detent early but you have to push past that. Let me know if you are still having problems.

OK I checked and I was not getting the pin in all the way. By supporting the rear of the switch I was able to push it in all the way. Besides polishing the end of the pin to make it more rounded, (which I already did) is there anything else that can be done to help? I have some Dow Corning DC4 electrical silicone compound, would it be OK to lubricate it with that? My switch is mounted in balsa sheeted foam, and does not have a lot of extra support. Tom

Hi,
You might try grinding the end of the pin so there is more of a bevel all the way around. Pointier would be better than rounded. I don't think the silicon compound will do anything, in fact, it might make it less electrically conductive in the off position which would not be good.

Thanks guys, that helps.

Oops, it failed today. It won't turn the plane off at all now. Can I still fly it like this???????????????????????????

I will get you a replacement out Monday. Send me your address and phone number at [email protected].