[NSRCA-discussion] Main battery redundant lead for receiver

[Scott McHarg]

You have to be careful using the BEC, especially from CC because it is a
switching regulator which cannot be run in parallel.  It's really best not
to use the BEC and set up a truly separate system.

Scott

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 4:28 PM, George Kennie <geobet4evr at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
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