[NSRCA-discussion] Voltage regulatormaintenance/replacement/reliability

Fri Jun 16 06:45:59 AKDT 2006

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Its been my experience that solid state electronic will die when they are ready to and usually without notice. In my experience in electronics I've seen components from the same batch in the same use die at dramatically different times. 

I have regulators with safe switches in my planes using Lithium Ion packs and don't give them a thought other than to make sure all is functioning. I've lost planes to bad switches and would rather put my faith in the regulator. At least it doesn't have the susceptibility to oil and dust.

Take it for what it is, one persons observations.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: White, Chris 
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  Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:25
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Voltage regulatormaintenance/replacement/reliability

  I know when a regulator fails when using a li-on battery the results are catastrophic.   (lost one that way with a miracle switch)  How often should a voltage regulator be replaced?  Is one VR better than another?  Are there any checks which can be done to curtail disaster.

  At this point I prefer flying 5C non-regulated nimh or nicads..just to take the VR out of the loop.   I still have an airplane which has Li-on's and am thinking hard about how far I should push the regulator.   Airplane is probably 5-6 years old and equipment is probably original radio stuff.  I have 153 flights on it myself and don't know how many the previous owners put on it.  (The onboard Li-on is 2004 with the 153 flights..should it be replaced?)

  Your input is appreciated!

  Chris

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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Ferrell
  Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 4:48 PM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

  Three-terminal regulators dissipate the unused part of the power.

  My Prophecy takes about 135 mils per flight to recharge. There are a lot of factors that affect this number, especially airframe vibration.

  I keep an eye on it and am more worried about it being consistent rather than some value. 

  John Ferrell    W8CCW
  "My Competition is not my enemy"
  http://DixieNC.US

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Wayne Galligan 

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    Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 10:21 AM

    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

    Does running a regulator, like a 5.1v-5.5v or 6.0v regulator, have any signifigant draw on the battery as it regulates the voltage?  I have been using the MPI Miracle switch that regulates to 6v.  I can get (4) 15 min flights on a 1650mil NiMh pack(Sanyo) before my ESC says to stop flying.

    I will put back about 700-750 mil on the recharge.

    Wayne Galligan 

      ----- Original Message ----- 

      From: White, Chris 

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      Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 7:54 AM

      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

      Hi Matt,

      Are you using low-impedence nimh packs?   Would you divulge your battery source?

      Thanks, Chris

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      From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of rcmaster199 at aol.com
      Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 5:03 PM
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      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

      I am doing that with NO problems. Fast charged on the way to field most of the time, with a Serius fast charger. In my set-up, a 1650ma NiMH lasts about 3 flights longer than a 4 cell pack of equivalent capacity. Equivalent ending cell voltages of 1.20v unloaded (1.15V loaded with 1000 ma draw) for either battery. 

      Getting greater torque and speed as well as longer flight time. Best all around

      MattK

      -----Original Message-----
      From: Gene Maurice <gene.maurice at comcast.net>
      To: 'NSRCA Mailing List' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
      Sent: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:36:18 -0500
      Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

      Anyone aware of any issues running unregulated 6v Nimh pack with JR Digital

      servos??  

      Gene Maurice

      gene.maurice at comcast.net

      Plano, TX

      AMA 3408, NSRCA 877

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