I'm using a mini-servo from my Specktrum DX-6 radio triggering a micro
switch as Neil suggested.  With the extremely short throw of the mini-servo,
mine resets quickly.  I tried using a servo switch, but it didn't seem to
like my door actuator much.  When I triggered it, the door actuator wouldn't
move far enough or stong enough to trigger my marker.

Derek
T065
SV016
KV-2 on hold while in Afghanistan

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 4:18 AM, neroc <[email protected]> wrote:

> yes the servo switch .
> In the leopard( and also the valentine ) is one called a "battle
> switch" that can be perchaced form Technobots for around £16 . its
> great because it is small and simple and plugs directly into your
> receiver . however I would not particularly buy one again , I think
> you can get a very reliable "Shoot" switch from a standard servo that
> connects a micro switch in its mid swing. With this setup T068 managed
> quite a few kills in the last battles because two shots can be fired
> in quick succession where as with a servo "battle" switch , one press
> of a button equals one shot and this seams to take longer to refire .
> I dont know why but this I have experienced in battle .just make sure
> you fit a fuse before it and the actuator as they sometimes get
> "stuck" in fire position ,a 3 or 4 amp fuse is 8 pence and a 12v
> actuator is eight pounds or more.
>
> Neil R
>
>
> On May 13, 7:36 pm, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote:
> > James Murdey wrote:
> > > Is there another piece of electronics between the Actuator
> > > you buy, and the FM Receiver?
> >
> > It's a device commonly called a "servo switch" that plugs into a
> > receiver channel and activates one (or two) relays (or FETs) depending
> > on the servo signal.  It allows you to control any type of analog
> > electrical devices, such as the car lock actuator.
> >
> >         Frank P.
> >
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