EQ6

[tailstrike4]

I am setting up a 100cc plane with EQ6 there are 4 aileron servos two on each wing.
Should I use a short extension between the EQ6 and the aileron servo leads.
Seams to me that pluging the servo leads into the EQ6 every time you take the wings on and off would be hard on the EQ6 leading to something breaking.
How do other people do it?

[kevinf2501]

On my Ailerons I always use a 6" extension so as to not have to plug/unplug into power expander/receiver every time I fly.

Kevin

[jacksons air]

I PLUG THEM IN DIRECT EACH TIME

[smokin]

i plug mine in each time. i am just very careful as to not jar anything loose in the process. i have often thought of going with short (6") or so extensions so i could just unplug those but i haven't ever actually done that... either way should be fine. i like to keep my extensions and connections to a minimum where ever possible.

[billd3]

I'm a first time PE user a SF-EQ10 and I used short extensions for my ron servos...not only for reasons already given but in my infinate ignorance of the servo programming (matching) system, I figured since I was programming Servo A (inboard on my application) then matching Servo B (outboard); it might be a good idea to plug them into the same ports every time so as not to mix up the programming...now is that stupid or does it make sense?

[smokin]

that makes sense. keep the same servo with the same programming. you certainly won't go wrong there!!!

[Rolling Thunder]

I use a Multiplex connector to plug the wing into the fuse. It is simple and you dont have to worry about plugging the servos into the wrong channel. This can be purchased from Desert Aircraft.

[smokin]

that is a great idea! thanks for the input!

[Flyfalcons]

I plug them straight in. I have three servos on each aileron, and have a piece of tape with "A", "B", and "C" on the servo wires going to the corresponding servos. Easy.

[SportFlyer]

Which is better for high current the PE Pro, EQ10, or the EQ6 ??? I'm running Fromeco Iron Corps Extreme A123's for batts, two of them, and don't really need the regulator in the EQ6 but need the servo equalizer capability on a couple of channels. Should I just go with the PE Pro and a couple of matchboxes or one of the EQ's ???

[Rolling Thunder]

If it was me I would use the EQ 10.

[Oilsands]

	Quote: Originally Posted by tailstrike4
	I am setting up a 100cc plane with EQ6 there are 4 aileron servos two on each wing. Should I use a short extension between the EQ6 and the aileron servo leads. Seams to me that pluging the servo leads into the EQ6 every time you take the wings on and off would be hard on the EQ6 leading to something breaking. How do other people do it?

I am putting a SF Eq6 in both my 37% Ultimate and 36% Edge (both from PAU). I have purchased a connector called Ashlok 3 way connectors from http://www.thunderboltrc.com/index.p...ex&cPath=82_83, that I am making short extensions with (putting the regular male on one end and the Ashlok on the other. I will be leaving the male end plugged into the SF and the other is where I will be connecting and disconnecting, the connectors also have a locking tab on them. I would only need to unplug 1 connector for each wing instead of 2 for each wing at the SF.

[rrritchey]

Hi,
I will throw my two cents in here. In general, with high-torque, high-current servos you want to keep the number of standard R/C connectors to a minimum. I recommend 1 extension per servo, if its too long that is better than daisy-chaining two extensions. Tony's idea of using the Multiplex connector is a good one, they are much higher current rated than the standard R/C connector and they keep the servos in sequence. Again, you should have one extension from the PowerExpander/System to the Multiplex, then one from the Multiples to the servo connector. Please let me know if you have any other questiuons.

[smokin]

i guess bob should probably know huh? lol

[Kevin B]

I 2nd the ashlock connectors.. I made 2 6" std jr leads, mounted the pins to the ashlock male connectors, attached the female connectors to the leads coming out of the wings, saftey lock of the ashlock and cant hook them up wrong...