Geoff Smith 1 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hiya all. I've put this question on the CMB topic 'cos although it relates to the Webbit build it is a general electric flight query. As this is my first electric build I am in a quandary as to where to place the receiver. I understand from reading other posts that it could be critical with regards to signal reception being shielded by the battery. Any suggestions gratefully received. Cheers my friends. Geoff AKA Webbiteer No: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 What frequency? There is plenty of room behind the servos etc for the antenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Geoff if you are on 2.4 it doesn't really matter much. If your on 35MHz then conventional wisdom states that it is best to ensure that the aerial run avoids the power leads, either battery to ESC or ESC to motor. Some folks add a ferrite ring on the ESC to Rx connection as well I believe. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 20/04/2011 14:20:22:Geoff if you are on 2.4 it doesn't really matter much. BEB I wouldn't put it up against the battery or a servo or similar, still better for it to be in a position with a "clear view" all round as much as possible. I have seen some receivers (2.4) where the antenna just sticks out of the receiver for an inch, if it is one of them, try and get it as high as possible above the other electrics. If it has a decent length of cable, try to get it as far back as possible, where there are less obstructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Smith 1 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hiya all. Typical me, half the story again. I'm on 2.4 and the receiver has a short single aerial lead. I'll put it back then as long as the servo leads can reach. The light weight of the receiver will not upset the CG much. Ha! Ha! Cheers my friends. Geoff AKA Webbiteer No: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Geoff, I always try to get my receiver back beyond everything else, the reason being in the event of a crash the inertia of most things with a mass will go forwards. If the receiver was in front of any of these items they aren't going to stop for a receiver and they are not cheap! It is always advisable to wrap them in foam to protect them vibration as well. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Smith 1 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Many thanks for this gentlemen. Just one more newby question. With the receiver in the rearward position the only problem I will have is with the ESC connection to the receiver. My question is will a standard servo extension lead do or will I need a special one beings as it's connected to the ESC? Cheers Geoff AKA Webbiteer No: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Standard extension lead is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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