[NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question

[Phil S.]

'Tis if you vent a air inlet to it...

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On 11/8/2013 3:07 PM, Ronald Van Putte wrote:
> But is it cool?
>
> Ron
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> On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:57 PM, J N Hiller wrote:
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>> Sorry guys, I couldn't resist. The 5 A micro-switch from Radio Shack 
>> weighs 2 g.
>> Jim
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>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]*On Behalf Of 
>> *Ronald Van Putte
>> *Sent:* Friday, November 08, 2013 10:06 AM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question
>> 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:
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>>
>> 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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>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]*On Behalf Of 
>> *atwooddon at aol.com <mailto:atwooddon at aol.com>
>> *Sent:* Friday, November 08, 2013 6:37 AM
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>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question
>> yes, it does, has had it for about 6-7 years since the 14MZ came out
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Peter Vogel <vogel.peter at gmail.com <mailto:vogel.peter at gmail.com>>
>> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 
>> <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>>
>> Cc: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 
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>> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 11:20 pm
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Transmitter Programming Question
>>
>> 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 
>> <mailto:jgghome at comcast.net>> wrote:
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>> 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:
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>> 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:
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>>
>>
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>> Pmix throttle to glow plug and set the points to turn on where you want
>>
>> iJason
>> www.jasonshangar.weebly.com <http://www.jasonshangar.weebly.com/>
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>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Ronald Van Putte <vanputter at gmail.com 
>> <mailto:vanputter at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>> 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
>> AMA 1294 Scientific Leader Member
>> SPA L-18, Board Member
>> (865)435-1476v, (865)604-0541c
>>
>> 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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