kkshazzam

What are you using to activate the starter?

I can use a micro switch to control the relay

or

A manual switch on the plane

Are there any other/better ideas?

rc-sport

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Mine is hook up in series with the throttle servo, when i'm below 25% the glow comes on. I also have a switch to activate the glow in case the throttle is nudged before your ready

kkshazzam

Thanks for the reply on the glow.
I was asking about the electric starter motor for the onboard starting system.

Forgues Research

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Get an electronic speed control of the proper power and voltage and install it with a switch.
That's what I'm doing on my ZDZ 210

kkshazzam

Great idea!
Do you use the speed controller to close a relay or directly drive the starter motor? Any idea what the starter motor draws while cranking?

Forgues Research

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The speed control is directly connected to the motor, but the current draw depends on the motor used and the type of engine it is cranking. On mine I am using a Astro Flight Cobalt 40 since I am cranking over a ZDZ 210. and the voltage used is 24.

kkshazzam

Thanks for the idea! I am usine the FEMA system from Hobby Lobby. It is a 12 volt motor using a 10 cell pack. Right now I am activating the relay by servo but I like your idea. I may change it.