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1bwana1 · 02-14-2008, 08:45 PM

With the 9100, because the included switch is "Fail ON", you can just ignore the included switch. I think my favorite setup would be as follows.

9100 RX

Four remote RXs

Data logger port wired to the fuse so I can check the data without removing the canopy.

Not use the included switch. Keep in mind that the 9100 included fail on switch draws a little power even when off, so you would need to disconnect it after flying. Also there is no way to charge the batteries through the switch, so you have to either wire up a charge harness, or disconnect to charge.

Option 'A': Two A123 style batteries running through the new Fromeco A123 switches. This will allow you to charge through the switches, tracks battery usage, have no Regulators, and never need to disconnect the batteries. All done with HD wire, and Deans connectors. This is a simple, powerful, safe setup.

Option 'B': Two Fromeco LiOn batteries, running through two separate SmartFly regs (better than a SuperReg, because it provides true redundancy), through a single Fromeco Wolverine Switch. This has the advantage of full redundancy, battery balancing, external charging, voltage checking, and a single hole in the fuse. Again, all done with HD wire and Deans connectors. This setup has proven very reliable for me in the past, and I already have the needed chargers etc..

02-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#53 (permalink)
1bwana1 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Jolla, CA USA Posts: 1,447	Re: New 2.4GHZ RECEIVER NO NEED FOR POWER BOXES With the 9100, because the included switch is "Fail ON", you can just ignore the included switch. I think my favorite setup would be as follows. 9100 RX Four remote RXs Data logger port wired to the fuse so I can check the data without removing the canopy. Not use the included switch. Keep in mind that the 9100 included fail on switch draws a little power even when off, so you would need to disconnect it after flying. Also there is no way to charge the batteries through the switch, so you have to either wire up a charge harness, or disconnect to charge. Option 'A': Two A123 style batteries running through the new Fromeco A123 switches. This will allow you to charge through the switches, tracks battery usage, have no Regulators, and never need to disconnect the batteries. All done with HD wire, and Deans connectors. This is a simple, powerful, safe setup. Option 'B': Two Fromeco LiOn batteries, running through two separate SmartFly regs (better than a SuperReg, because it provides true redundancy), through a single Fromeco Wolverine Switch. This has the advantage of full redundancy, battery balancing, external charging, voltage checking, and a single hole in the fuse. Again, all done with HD wire and Deans connectors. This setup has proven very reliable for me in the past, and I already have the needed chargers etc..