need recommendation for optical kill switch
07-29-2010, 10:47 PM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
I've been using one of these all summer with no issues
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=657579
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=657579
07-29-2010, 11:56 PM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
Use this one.
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
07-30-2010, 05:48 AM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
Good explanation and install guide, etc.
http://www.rcaer.com/userfiles/file/...20How%20To.pdf
also:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=375
http://www.rcaer.com/userfiles/file/...20How%20To.pdf
also:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=375
07-30-2010, 07:23 AM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
ORIGINAL: DAN REISS
Use this one.
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
Use this one.
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
There are a number of threads on this subject here on RCU. Having read through several I came to the same decision and went with the smart fly unit. They have worked well for me.
07-30-2010, 11:44 PM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
quote:
ORIGINAL: DAN REISS
Use this one.
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
There are a number of threads on this subject here on RCU. Having read through several I came to the same decision and went with the smart fly unit. They have worked well for me.
ORIGINAL: DAN REISS
Use this one.
http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
If the optic transmitter and optic receiver are not seperated by a fiber optic line, your radio's receiver it's not truly isolated from radio frequency interference weather the other kind work or not. Dan
There are a number of threads on this subject here on RCU. Having read through several I came to the same decision and went with the smart fly unit. They have worked well for me.
07-31-2010, 07:12 AM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
Well when it comes to accessory electronics, Smart-Fly is pretty tough to beat not only with what they offer but the CS is outstanding.
However for an optical kill switch, I prefer the ElectroDynamics unit since both pieces are contained in housings which makes 'em easier to mount/cushion without worrying about exposed circuit boards. While they are more money than some others on the market, they're about the same price as the Smart-Fly and the CS from ElectroDynamics has been excellent in my experience.
http://electrodynam.com/rc/EDR-107/index.shtml
However for an optical kill switch, I prefer the ElectroDynamics unit since both pieces are contained in housings which makes 'em easier to mount/cushion without worrying about exposed circuit boards. While they are more money than some others on the market, they're about the same price as the Smart-Fly and the CS from ElectroDynamics has been excellent in my experience.
http://electrodynam.com/rc/EDR-107/index.shtml
07-31-2010, 08:21 AM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
RCATS has a fiber optic kill switch (RC-100FO) but I use their simple little wired version (RC100X) since I have no RF interference issues. They offer three switches that are not expensive.
RCATS sells industrial strength equipment for UAV's, RPV's and experimental aircraft as well as a few R/C goodies.
http://rcatsystems.com/rc.php
RCATS sells industrial strength equipment for UAV's, RPV's and experimental aircraft as well as a few R/C goodies.
http://rcatsystems.com/rc.php
07-31-2010, 08:31 AM
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RE: need recommendation for optical kill switch
I've been using a RCATS 100 Tx operated switch for about five years and it has been trouble free with no radio interference.
Karol
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