Tim Mackey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 2 x regular servos via a Y lead is fine, but I advise "heavy duty" style servo cabling - the Rx itself will handle it fine. I agree that a separate pack for retracts especially is wise. Usual disclaimer applies..... as I cannot vouch for complete integrity of installation etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Darter Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 thats something that always puzzles me - heavy duty servo cabling, but the servos themselves come with std cable.... surely they would still be the weak link then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 As stated previously. I use a 6 volt pack on my flying surfaces and engine. (check your servo's for voltage rating!). A separate 4.8 volt pack on my landing gear. I also use a Y lead for the ailerons on my Spit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The idea with heavy duty servo cabling is to replace ALL the wiring from the servo PCB ideally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin sheldon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks for all the info, Ed, Alan, Timbo, at a risk of sounding thick how dose a separate pack work i have not seen this before do you need to have two rx's or one still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 one Rx two batteries. Perhaps this diagram will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 sorry..the one above is a bit small - this will enlarge if clicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 You only need 1 RX. There are explainations somewhere on this website. Timbo might Kindly direct you there if he has the time. If you have problems Kevin then just email me. It is very simple. The RX/Servo connections that is !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 God he's quick that man !!! If you you still cant get your head around the above. Drop me a line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin sheldon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Many thanks, should be able to sort it all out now thanks again for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Garrett Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Does anyone have an opinion on whether this plane would perform OK on an RCV 90 SP or does it need something bigger? I'm pretty sure I've seen data/reports on them flying with Saito 100 and OS 91 so it would appear that the RCV should work OK?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughG Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 This might be a bit late for this thread, but the following clips seems show that the RCV 91CD is fine in this Spitfire. I've put one in mine, but it will be some weeks before I try it. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L8TSU732-MA Incidentally, there's a build blog on rcgroups.com. There's a lot of comment on weaknesses in the firewall area and how builders have had to beef up the area in various ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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