Originally Posted by Freddy Warbird

Sounds like a pretty cool expander. If one has a match box plane, -I'd- go with it.

I don't know why some people feel the need for even more voltage. I mean, three 5955's, or 8711's on one aileron is like 52LBS of torque! Thats enough to lift a small child!

its speed im after for 3/4 snaps. I know my thumbs can beat .15 now (years of video games i guess) .11 maybe my limit, thats what im after. Ive watched my onboard volts displays never gone below 7.4 volts running. they start 8v

Originally Posted by TheTank

No, Hitec hasnt recommended using anything over 6v for thier operation. Some guys are just choosing to give them a try that way. Although it seems to be working for them, im not sure if I would try it, I have seen too many brushed motors burn up due to too much juice.

I am with you Tank...

So I've got a question. If you had a plane with 3 jr servos per wing and you use the equalizer 10 to match servos, wouldn't you have to hook up six wires everytime you put the wings on?

Sam

Originally Posted by SLC

wouldn't you have to hook up six wires everytime you put the wings on?

Don't you have to plug in at least one wire everytime you install a wing? 2 more per wing is not that bothersome. I have two per wing on my 260 and plugging them into the power expander is really not a problem with me. You could always have 6 inch extensions coming off the power expander, but thats just more plugs, more current drain, more room for failure.

Originally Posted by SLC

So I've got a question. If you had a plane with 3 jr servos per wing and you use the equalizer 10 to match servos, wouldn't you have to hook up six wires everytime you put the wings on?

Sam

You could also just take it down to two connections. You could split out all the power supply and ground wires into a single connection and then use a matched set of keyed connectors for the signal wires. Then there would be no chance for confusion about which servo wire goes where. I am also looking at several automotive style sealed connectors that have five terminals in them for my project. They are used in components that run at a steady 10-20 amps and are self locking at connection. This would make it simple and secure I would think.

Thoughts?

Just wonderd because I see a lot of guys with a Matchbox embedded in the end of the wing and one wire going to the receiver. I know this is probably not good with amps being drawn thru the one wire

SLC you are correct.

Think of the Power Expander as a relay. You have nice Dean plugs for the power feed in, so why would you want to compromise the power feed to the servo by using 1 lead through a std connecter. This would introduce a voltage drop to the servo. For wing hook ups a lot of guys use the Multiplex plug.

Originally Posted by Imac Kiwi

For wing hook ups a lot of guys use the Multiplex plug.

Link please.

here ya go: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXEXT3&P=7

Thanks Ken!

no problem man!!

Is the eq 10 released for production yet?I am in need of one.

im guessin at Toledo it will be unveiled, maybe even early February. this will be sweet for the Hitec 5955's but i might be scared to run them at 8.4 volts?

They are at the assemblers now.

sweet, but is the eq10 too much for an 86" yak? weight wise, and space?