static

[rexflyer]

hi all i heard somewhere about static or friction on a trex 600 does this excist as ime building one and need to know what i need if it does.also i heard its to do with the belt on the tail i maybe wrong.can someone clarify this please or am i confused with something else.

thank you

[antsis]

Static was caused by the tail drive belt which caused glitching on 35 M radios. Easy fix was to spray the belt with WD40 or any other silicon based lubricant. I've had no issuesy 600e on 2.4.

[rexflyer]

oh right ok thank you for that

[scallybert]

Static was caused by the tail drive belt which caused glitching on 35 M radios. Easy fix was to spray the belt with WD40 or any other silicon based lubricant. I've had no issuesy 600e on 2.4.

I've had static problems.

As said, tail-belt can work like a Van der Graaf generator. This can make electonics re-init.

This could be disasterous with early, non-Quick Connect Spektrum Rxes, as they can take seconds to reconnect. QC or DSMX should just glitch (eg a quick spasm). It may also upset gyros, FBL etc, which may take longer to re-init.

I agree about lubing belt, but I think I prefer a conducting grease (eg graphite) to insulating silicone lube.

[Asid]

I've had static problems.

As said, tail-belt can work like a Van der Graaf generator. This can make electonics re-init.

This could be disasterous with early, non-Quick Connect Spektrum Rxes, as they can take seconds to reconnect. QC or DSMX should just glitch (eg a quick spasm). It may also upset gyros, FBL etc, which may take longer to re-init.

I agree about lubing belt, but I think I prefer a conducting grease (eg graphite) to insulating silicone lube.

I agree totally.

Graphit 33 is a good graphite lube for the belt.

[mole hunter]

I wouldn't use WD40 on your belt as it contains hydro carbons which will break down any rubber. Besides, it's a moisture dispersent. Not sure about graphite either - it's what uncle sam drops on power stations to knock them out. If it contaminates any electronics - well lets not go there.
Silicon based sprays are safe as long as the propellent is not HC based. However, the worst conditions for static build up is in very cold, dry atmosphere.
Cheers

[SRH990]

The Graphit 33 is recommended by CSM, the purpose of the graphite is that it conducts electricity and so dissipates the static charge - it is a good thing

[mole hunter]

Hi Steve,
I'm sure it helps dissipate static but I just wouldn't want it in my RX, servos or connectors etc. Also, in damp conditions, it can promote corrosion on unprotected alloy. I'm sticking to silicon.
Cheers

[scallybert]

Hi Steve,
I'm sure it helps dissipate static but I just wouldn't want it in my RX, servos or connectors etc. Also, in damp conditions, it can promote corrosion on unprotected alloy. I'm sticking to silicon.
Cheers

Graphite paste is good in connectors - providing you're sensible. It's good for making Deans more manageable. I wouldn't chuck large quantities in unwise places...

Silicone (which is what you mean, rather that silicon) is an insulator, and you may want to be careful where you put it.

I think (but I may be wrong), silicone lube actually made one static case worse.

[Milamber]

The Graphit 33 is recommended by CSM, the purpose of the graphite is that it conducts electricity and so dissipates the static charge - it is a good thing

So where does the charge dissipate? The Van der Graaf generator is dissipated by sparking across an air gap to the second [possibly earthed?] electrode .

M.

[coptermanic]

........or fit a torque-tube???!!!!

[wayne123]

If it's a 600e that you are putting together then put a small length of wire ( servo size ) around the clamp that holds the tail servo to the boom and the other end around one of the screws that hold the boom in place, that way any static in the boom will be displaced into the main frames.