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Old 03-25-2013, 09:28 AM
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EQ6 powers up slowly

I maidened my 37,5% Edge a few days ago. When I turned on the switch (miracle double) nothing happened for about 20-25 seconds. I run 2 A123`s 3050 mah through the miracle switch into the smartfly EQ-6.

After approx 10-15 seconds I could hear the servos start to buzz, and after another 10-15 seconds the rudders will deflect on stick input.

Is this normal with the EQ6?

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Old 03-25-2013, 09:55 AM
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Bad switch or connection ! Do not fly !
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Old 03-25-2013, 11:54 AM
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Wondering about that Miracle switch.. I have a Fromeco wolwerine I can try. Hmm. Happens every time I turn the power on, though, so that makes me think it`s not the switch.
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Old 03-26-2013, 09:34 AM
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Bypass the switches and see what happens. I am assuming these are switches with at least 18ga wire and Deans plugs on both sides?

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I maidened my 37,5% Edge a few days ago. When I turned on the switch (miracle double) nothing happened for about 20-25 seconds. I run 2 A123`s 3050 mah through the miracle switch into the smartfly EQ-6.

After approx 10-15 seconds I could hear the servos start to buzz, and after another 10-15 seconds the rudders will deflect on stick input.

Is this normal with the EQ6?

Thanks
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Old 03-26-2013, 10:47 AM
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Maybe its your rx.
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Old 03-30-2013, 12:18 PM
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First of all - thanks for the replies and the service! I think I might have been a dumbass here. Got these servos from a friend, and they are Power HD 8325 HV. Never had HV servos before, but the spec says 6-7,4V on these servos (oh, why read what the manual says)

Sorry guys, but could that be the reason? If i change to 2-cell Li-ion or Lipo, and set the output voltage on the PE higher, do you think that would do the trick?
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Old 03-31-2013, 02:15 PM
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Hi,
I doubt that servos are the issue. The will pop on as soon as the receiver starts sending pulses to them.

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First of all - thanks for the replies and the service! I think I might have been a dumbass here. Got these servos from a friend, and they are Power HD 8325 HV. Never had HV servos before, but the spec says 6-7,4V on these servos (oh, why read what the manual says)

Sorry guys, but could that be the reason? If i change to 2-cell Li-ion or Lipo, and set the output voltage on the PE higher, do you think that would do the trick?
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