Power switch for a Nitro

[chrisleematt21]

I am looking for a power switch for a 700n, so I don't have to keep disconnecting the receiver pack.

I like the idea for the Gryphon pin flag switches, but I believe they only work with the gryphon regulator.

Is there a similar alternative?

I am using HV servos , with the receiver pack connected directly to the flybarless.

[trillian]

Come to think of it, I haven't seen a pin flag switch as a separate item. I would imagine if someone makes a plug 'n play one it would be made for the big planks. You could fairly easily solder one into your wiring if you can get a generic one that is just a make/break contact device. I'm not sure exactly how the Gryphon ones work because they don't switch the actual battery current they just trigger some circuitry in the Gryphon. But the Fromeco switch that goes with the Arizona reg is just a really simple thing - however...I don't know how much power it can handle.

There's bound to be one out there that is sturdy enough for an RX pack.

After being used to electric power where I have to disconnect the packs anyway, I just use a Deans connector on my nitros and my gasser in order to keep it as simple and (hopefully) reliable as possible.

[chrisleematt21]

I've been doing the same but having the switch is quite handy, a friend has one on his heli and it saves taking the canopy off etc, but then it does add another failure point.

The rx packs I use have the servo connectors on them so could just run an extension out side the canopy and unplug it each time.

I also like the look / sound of the SKYRC switches https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/2154...FakV0wodIcoJnQ but not sure if it can handle enough amps.

[p1andy]

I use JR E-switches for my rx batteries. Pull out the bind plug to activate it

[chrisleematt21]

I like the look of those especially the one with the deans connectors.

[p1andy]

Yes i only ever use the ones with the deans as they have ticker gauge wire on them.

[chrisleematt21]

Just ordered one thanks.

[trillian]

I use JR E-switches for my rx batteries. Pull out the bind plug to activate it

That looks perfect! Has Deans on one side and two JR plugs on the other side.

[Guest]

Fromeco Badger. Another option for no switch is extend one wire from the battery harness in to a plug of you choosing then make a plug to jump the cables together.

MJ

[chrisleematt21]

Something like this?


Cool idea, I even have a bunch of those connectors somewhere!

[acidla]

No need for a switch IMO which can fail, just extend your wires and make a jumper.

[p1andy]

just extend your wires and make a jumper.

Which also has the potential to fail

[Vetequk]

I liked this however it was temperamental, but the issue was with switching it off.
https://www.t9hobbysport.com/hall-magnetic-switch

This one eventually failed
https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/2154...FakV0wodIcoJnQ

Ended up with this, bridge the connections on the back of the male side & covered it with some epoxy putty to form a handle
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/anodised...ch-t-plug.html

[chrisleematt21]

I was looking at the SKy Rc one, but wasn't sure if it could handle the amps ?

I like the look of the hobbyking one, same idea as Maj's I'm guessing. Next time I order prom them I'll get a couple if only for the brackets!

[Guest]

Exactly I just use my preferred connector at the moment rcpro d4 but used ec5 and ec3. Its cheap, effective and less to fail. Cheap fancy switch with 4a limit no good at all for bigger Helis.

MJ