stevegauth30

Speaking of the Techaero Ultra IBEC, I got one from a buddy of mine, and I'm a bit confused. I went on there website, and was reading the manual. Every part of it looks exactly like what the picture shows except one thing. The jumper pins to change the voltage. The manual says there should be four pins, and I only have three. Is this maybe an early model or something? I don't want to use it if I don't know what voltage I'm giving my CDI.

FlymoreRC

Steve,

I have about 5 of these IBECs from various years. Without digging into a plane, I think early ones had two pins, then there was three, and now maybe four..

i would recommend putting a digital volt meter on the ignition side and get an accurate reading.

The three pin jumper model is either left, right, or none. I think none is the highest at 6 volts, right was 5.6, and left is 5.2. But it will never be higher than the receiver voltage.

Michael

stevegauth30

Thanks Michael. I didn't think to just check the output voltage. Sometimes you can't see the forest with all the darn trees in your way. Hey, I just noticed were neighbors. How are the flying clubs out your way? I've actually been looking at houses in Torrington. Trying to get to a better school district for the lil guys. Bristol is terrible.

lancairmustang

Ok, ok, just I have been using the, for so long. Can I use 1 LIFE source 6.6v 3200 mAh battery for rx WITHOUT a regulator and just plug it into my Futaba receiver? Would that be ok, and use a LIFE source 6.6v 2100 mAh battery for ignition, also without a regulator?

stevegauth30

Absolutely. No regulators needed with 6.6 life. Only once you get to 3 cell life I believe. That's what I have on a couple of birds. Same set up. The thing I like best about LIFE is, you charge it up, and leave it for a month or two, and it's still at the same voltage. But be careful, don't go too long between charging, because when they start to drop off, they drop fast. I just top mine off after every weekend of flying( or a day of many flights) and it's all charged for you next time, even if next time is in a couple months.ill never use anything else. I'm trying the single pack with the ultra IBEC for the first time. Well see how it works out.

HoundDog

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I don't want to start a war but Get Rid of any Nimh batteries the only good ones (Because they don't self discharge) are SAYNO Enrloops. Their aren't any Nimh Batteries that can put out a high draw like a LIFE or LIPO's with a Regulator
and U will someday have a brown out especially if U are Using a Spectrum Radio with a DSM2 RX. JMHO

DHC6

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I use a 4.8V hydramax, heavier then a lipo so good for balance. I use that battery for the ignition since most Rcxccel ignitions don't like more then 4.8V, so that works good.

For the aircraft I use 2 7.4v 2200 lipo's for redundancy. I just felt that with that much investment and time a little bit of redundancy is good. It's also regulated to 6v to get the max out of my Futaba servo's.

I know you can use one battery for everything, but I think that could be asking for trouble. Just my two cents.

stevegauth30

Exactly what happened to me. TWICE!! So I figure I lost roughly $4000 to $5000 worth of airplane before I smartened up. That's a steep learning curve if I ever saw one. I won't use a NIMH for anything except a cell phone battery. I learned my lesson. I pay $36.00 a piece foe LIFE's and what ever a BatShare and extra switch costs, let's say, just to be fair, $150.00 per plane. When talking giant scale, and the money invested, it's a no-brainier. At least to me. I can't afford to keep building them.

sparky4lawndart

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Hello Brothers... I'm beating on my bash TF GS P-47 (captured razorback conversion). I'm stuck on where to put the power switches. I have put the fuel and smoke fill-taps in the front near the bottom of the fuse. but I don't have any ideas where to put my power switches. I bought the WylieWarbirds conversion kit which has a hatch for the top of the fuselage in front of the canopy but I modified the interior where that won't be feasible. I would prefer not to put it on the side of the fuse above the wing as that would seriously be conspicuous.

I saw one build where they put a power panel and airtank fill tap towards the rear of the fuse where those louvers are but I don't have the build experience to hinge something like that off the hip (no instructions).

any ideas with some detail would be very appreciated.

Lifer

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My switches are on the lower portion of the front of the fuse. The Tarheel Hal has the dark blue on the front and that hides the switches pretty well.

Two batteries/two switches are my recommendation for lancair. IBEC or not, either way is okay. Get rid if the NIMH batteries.

lancairmustang

Ok guys, so here is my new plan now. LIFE source 6.6v 3200mAh battery for my rx, without a regulator, I'm gonna plug that into my switch which will go to my receiver. I hope that will be good enough for this plane, and for the ignition, LIFE source 6.6v 2100 mAh battery also without ignition. I hope that will be better, thanks everyone for the awesome advice

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pedro w rdz

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Woow 115. Members

bobbydee

Thanks for the information cub_boy!

stevegauth30

Lanceair, that setup would be just fine. And years from now when your still flying that plane, you'll be happy you switched to real batteries. I know people been using NICAD and NIMH since the dawn of rc, but I just don't trust em. You'll really like the LIFE's. I do.

raptureboy

Some very good information on all battery types and setups here as well as a neat little kit for hiding your switch's and air/fuel valves www.hangtiimes.com

raptureboy

Some very good information on all battery types and setups here as well as a neat little kit for hiding your switch's and air/fuel valves www.hangtimes.com

DHC6

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Sparky, I installed my switches just bellow and aft of the cocpit on the right side. I made a simple hatch and mounted them on the inside. It was very easy. I am away from home at work right now, I will try to get some pictures up tomorrow night or the following morning for you to see what I did.

lancairmustang

Thank you my friend, I think I will be happy because my plane will be more safe.

stevegauth30

I've been using these for a couple of years now and I can say I have FULL TRUST in them. Not like before, I used to hope and pray the batteries didn't go flat mid flight. It feels darn good to KNOW that there good. I'm happy you actually heeded the advice and are going for the upgrade. You won't regret it.

pedro w rdz

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Life
the way to go

scoobiemario

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All.
I just got Top Flite 47 Kit (build) with G62 and Futaba 9001 servos. I know that's per recomendation of manual. Any feedback? Are they good? Or do I need metal gear?

SWORDSN

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Lifer,no that was not me on the retracts and you are right it is cheap insurance but I'm still using a 7 channel radio.I don't have enough channels. I do keep a close watch on my battery.I HOPE that's enough.

HoundDog

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This is what I have in my TF TarHeel Hal P-47 2 bucks cheaper from tower and Meta; Gear .... don't know witch is best but I'm willing to suggestions and reasons why. Any discussion as to what is best for this JUG
Futaba S3305 High-Torque Standard Servo w/Metal Gears
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDWF8&P=7


Futaba S9001 Aircraft Coreless BB Servo
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH296&P=ML

Lifer

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Swordsn,

You can use a standard "Y" harness into any channel on the receiver and thereby employ dual switches. I use a Y-harness dual packs into an 8 channel receiver all the time.OneI harness has a pack and the rudder, and the other uses a harness on the elevator. Just use the same/type of battery on each Y.