[NSRCA-discussion] Main battery redundant lead for receiver

[George Kennie]

Could a CC BEC also be used instead of a reg.? I don't know how much curent
is passed by a reg.
Sounds good cause it's a bummer trying to solder an extra lead to the Deans.

G.

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Guys,
>    Chris Moon just e-mailed me about some leads that were done at the
> factory.  These leads run off your balance leads to a voltage regulator and
> allow your main battery pack to be utilized as a redundant receiver
> battery.  It is NOT meant to be a primary but it will save 20+ grams if
> you're running 2 rx batteries.  You still have to run the 2nd regulator for
> true redundancy but you eliminate the 2nd battery.  These leads are factory
> made and eliminate the need to make them yourself with the concern about
> plugging in to the wrong cell.  I know in my article, I was pretty much
> against doing this as a backup but, with Chris having this made at the
> factory, he has all but eliminated making a mistake by tying to the wrong
> cell.  I have the link that I'll e-mail you off-list or you can just go to
> his website.  I don't want to break the NSRCA list rules by advertising for
> him even though he advertises with the NSRCA.  The leads are only $3.99
> each and are found under the Connectors/Adapters listing.
>
> Thank,
> Scott
>
> --
> *Scott A. McHarg*
>
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