<<In a message dated 9/10/2004 11:26:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have decided to simplify the setup, since there's an access hatch for the RX, I will just unplug the battery lead for charging and plug it in for "on". If you don't have a switch in the circuit, it can't fail, right?;-)>>
Been using a Deans 2-pin for this function in DLG for some time. Color code one side of the housing so you don't get the polarity wrong. Takes a female (battery) and two males (to Rx and from charger). Did this with a normal 3-pin Futaba connector and it failed after about 6 months - not enough wiper force on the pins. Advantage - light weight, reliable, simple, easy (if you've got canopy or nose cone access). The wipers on the Deans have very good contact - much better than Futaba or JR types. Disadvantage - could wear out (as Chuck noted), could plug in backwards. Been doing this for about 4 years and never had one fail. However, they are checked frequently for continuity and fraying. - Dave R RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
