Oops Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 In my SASFusion glider I have a flying lead that comes from the rx and I connect that to the lead that comes from the ninth pack. I'm building a Wild thing and am minded to use a switch. what is theMercedes of slide switches? Aalso, my rx is a spectrum, what is the name of the lead I described with connectors, on each end one for rx one for the battery connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Typing on a tablet for ninth read nimh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I believe "switch harness" is the usual term. I don't know which is the "mercedes" of slide switches, but I never had any trouble with my Futaba ones over 20 years. Edited By Allan Bennett on 19/10/2014 20:21:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Without doubt these are brilliant from T9 Hobby sport. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Allan: there's 2 possibilities that I'm after either a switch harnesss, or a flying leading, with a connector on each end, one that goes in the rx and one that connects to the lead coming from the nimh battery, what is that lead called? Andy: it's complicated, I don't want to add more electronics, and too expensive too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't want to hijack the thread but have been looking for the "best" solution to switches myself. Andy, have you universally adopted the Hall effect switches across all your models now? I was going to try them but was wrestling with the fact that they add complexity which is less good for reliability. I think though, that some electronic complexity would still be more reliable that the poor quality mechanical switches on offer. Obviously they could be used in parallel with a mechanical switch but it gets a bit OTT on the wiring. Would be good to hear more of your thoughts on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Masher, yes I've looked at a few switch threads and that's why one of my preferred options is a just a piece of wire ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I think what you are getting at, Oops, is you want to connect the battery direct to the Rx with an extention lead. No problem with that, I do it with all of my gliders, from my smallest "all-rounder", to my 1/4 scale models... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Posted by Oops on 20/10/2014 06:54:12: Allan: there's 2 possibilities that I'm after either a switch harnesss, or a flying leading, with a connector on each end, one that goes in the rx and one that connects to the lead coming from the nimh battery, what is that lead called? ... OK, the "lying lead" would be a "servo extension lead". Most model shops have them in varying lengths, or you can make them up yourself with crimp connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Posted by Allan Bennett on 19/10/2014 20:21:15: I believe "switch harness" is the usual term. I don't know which is the "mercedes" of slide switches, but I never had any trouble with my Futaba ones over 20 years. Edited By Allan Bennett on 19/10/2014 20:21:49 Think I'd be looking for the 'Rolls-Royce' version myself.................Mercedes??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi Masher, I have 2 hall effect switches now and will add them to all future models. I disagree that they add a complication, the can be tucked inside the fuselage - no need to make a hole, and they fail safe. If you consider a good switch will set you back £12 or more, at £20 they are good value. No moving parts means they should never wear out. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks Andy - I hadn't picked up on the fail safe - that's even better. I agree that £20 is a good price to pay in the overall scheme of minimising possible brown out! I will convert to these now. Thanks Doh! They are only available for pre-order Edited By Masher on 20/10/2014 12:41:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Posted by Allan Bennett on 20/10/2014 11:42:33: Posted by Oops on 20/10/2014 06:54:12: Allan: there's 2 possibilities that I'm after either a switch harnesss, or a flying leading, with a connector on each end, one that goes in the rx and one that connects to the lead coming from the nimh battery, what is that lead called? ... OK, the "lying lead" would be a "servo extension lead". Most model shops have them in varying lengths, or you can make them up yourself with crimp connectors. Ah, great, thanks! I spent ages googling reaceiver | rx + battery + lead | cable. I would bever have guessed at a servo lead. So a Spektrum servo extension lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 How many times is an extension lead designed to be plugged / unplugged? Just a thought....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Always use these Edited By cymaz on 20/10/2014 18:01:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Please can you open one up and look inside Cymaz. I would be interested to see how well they are assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Me too Cymas Never had one fail and your charging jack is there no ferreting in the fuzz John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That will cost me a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just got one of the new rcexl switches and they feel and look very good,if they keep the make these I will make them my standard switches here **LINK** or you can always make you own like I do **LINK** or another good switch is the Futaba heavy duty switch but it does not have a charge socket but a fly leed instead Edited By flight1 on 20/10/2014 20:05:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not a slider but even better, here's a Rolls Royce, not cheap but they're superb items, you can't beat them. I've several in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I agree David I have a couple of these, the built in regulator is great for LiPo Flight pack with std Rx / servo kit. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This is a nice switch, but does so much more than just on/off : **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Erm.... are we still talking about a switch for a Wildthing? ... a slice of foam covered in sellotape with two servos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yeah but it's very precious to me! It will be the first model I will have made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Use whatever you feel is appropriate, if your budget is such that you're considering the suggested £42 and £55 switches for a Wildthing, then you're well out of my league! Cheers Phil Edited By Phil Green on 21/10/2014 14:56:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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