[NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question

Fri Nov 8 11:31:09 AKST 2013

Ron,
If you are trying to remove the extra servo that actuate the mechanical switch, why not mount the switch next to the throttle servo and use throttle/brake linkage for RC Nitro trucks?
Depending on spring tension or linkage setup you should be able to make it turn on at certain position of throttle stick.

Ihncheol

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From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputter at gmail.com> 
Date: 11/08/2013  2:07 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question 

But is it cool?

Ron

On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:57 PM, J N Hiller wrote:

Sorry guys, I couldn’t resist. The 5 A micro-switch from Radio Shack weighs 2 g.
Jim

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On the Conquest VI I bought, there was a separate servo, which was operated by the throttle channel, that turned on a micro switch in the glow plug-battery circuit.  I decided there had to be a lighter way to do it and the receiver controlled switch was, but programming the transmitter proved to be more complicated than i imagined.

Ron Van Putte

On Nov 8, 2013, at 10:35 AM, J N Hiller wrote:

Boy this is complicated. I’ve done this many times on scale airplanes by brushing the lever on a micro-switch with the throttle servo arm.

Jim

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yes, it does, has had it for about 6-7 years since the 14MZ came out

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No logical switch function in futaba's?  

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On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:21 PM, John Gayer <jgghome at comcast.net> wrote:
Don't use a mix.
You need to determine first what the necessary channel output value is to turn the glow on. 
Then set up your plug channel and use throttle stick(J3?) as its input.
In AFR, use a "POINT" curve to trigger the output value you need at 15% throttle to turn glow on, you have 9+ points available and I believe you can move their x-coordinate as well.
Then, for an ON/OFF switch use a dual rate on the plug channel and the panel switch of your choice. You should then be able to set up a second "POINT" curve when the dual rate is active that has all values set to something that will turn and keep the glow off.

I don't have a 12FG here to test this but it should work fine.
John

On 11/7/2013 8:11 PM, Ronald Van Putte wrote:
OK.  I think I understand.  Pmix the throttle to the channel the receiver controlled switch is plugged into and use the throttle as the Pmix switch.  Yes?

Ron

On Nov 7, 2013, at 8:28 PM, Jas wrote:

Pmix throttle to glow plug and set the points to turn on where you want

iJason
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On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Ronald Van Putte <vanputter at gmail.com> wrote:

I think I'll just ignore that.

Ron

On Nov 7, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Phil S. wrote:

Yes, Ron, switch to JR and it's easy!!!  lol

Phil Spelt, KCRC Emeritus, Past President
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On 11/7/2013 8:17 PM, Ronald Van Putte wrote:

I am trying to turn on an onboard glow plug battery on an O.S. .61RF using a receiver controlled switch, so that the glow will be on when the throttle stick position is less than 15% or so and off above that.  I am drawing a blank on how to accomplish it.

I've used the throttle stick as a switch before to get dual rate rudder, but this is different.

I have a Futaba 12 FG transmitter and will be using a Futaba R617 receiver.

Are there any useful suggestions out there?

Ron Van Putte

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