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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => The "Black Arts!" ( Electrics & Electronics ) => Topic started by: Daedalus62 on November 06, 2013, 03:01:06 pm

Title: DIY RC switch?
Post by: Daedalus62 on November 06, 2013, 03:01:06 pm
Hi all,

Surely this is posted somewhere else but, being a complete noob, please bear with me... %) %)

Anyone built this simple switch?... http://www.ef-uk.net/data/rc-switch.htm (http://www.ef-uk.net/data/rc-switch.htm)

Looks like a pretty straightforward build... Having some (very!!) basic knowledge on electronics and a junk box full of leftover components, think I'll give it a try...

Cheers :-))
Title: Re: DIY RC switch?
Post by: Subculture on November 06, 2013, 05:39:49 pm
Built one very similar to that, and they work just fine if all you want is a simple on-off function.
Title: Re: DIY RC switch?
Post by: Daedalus62 on November 06, 2013, 08:28:00 pm
 :-))

Perfect... Guess that, if wanting to active something in the boat like a sound module, a water pump, etc (always paying attention to the FET amp load, of course), that's all it takes... KISS principle. ok2

Cheers  :-))
Title: Re: DIY RC switch?
Post by: seagate on November 08, 2013, 12:52:50 pm
Bear in mind that it's a momentary type, i.e., it only remains on when the signal is above a certain value. It's fine for whistle sounds, etc., but, if you're using a channel with a stick, then for motors etc., you'll need a latching type.

By moving a jumper link, this one can operate as either latching or momentary: [size=78%]http://www.technobotsonline.com/rc-switch.html (http://www.technobotsonline.com/rc-switch.html)[/size]
Title: Re: DIY RC switch?
Post by: Daedalus62 on November 08, 2013, 02:34:21 pm
 :-))

Thanks for the heads up... I intend to use it in an all-or-nothing channel...  I made the "add-a-5th-channel" mod to my prehistoric Skysport 4, connecting a toggle switch.

BTW, did anyone here convert one of these old relics (Skysport 4) to 2.4 ghz?... Not wanting to turn a Fiat into a Porsche, just times are hard over here, to invest in a new TX right now... {:-{

Cheers :-))