Spectrum AR7100R

[merlin69]

Hi Guys,

Was wondering about the AR7100R. It has an inbuilt rev limiter, is this the same as a govenor and also is anyone using one, waht are they like??

Mark

[coptermanic]

The rev limiter will do as is says on the box: limit the maximum rev of the engine. Whereas a governor will maintain a desired rpm, once the stick is above a certain threshold - for my MultiGov this is 33%

[LipolyGone]

I have one & am not impressed by any means.
The regulator is fine the rev limiter sensor is fragile at best
& useless at worst.
I have never managed to get the limiter to work properly.
I am now of the opinion that it's best to go down the seperates route.
Get a standard AR7000 an align 2in1 & an align govenor.

[waveydavey]

If you go the separate route Mark Ive got a brand new RevMax that's for sale.

Throttle Jockey Revmax

Same sort of function as the Spectrum one but very reliable. Andy K uses them and swears by them. I use the Throttle Jockey Pro and there are a few revlocks and multi governors in the club.

[merlin69]

Just been on Helifreek and will prob now be going down the seperates route. This will all be going into my ElyQ comp so any other suggestions are most welcome.

Mark

[merlin69]

Oh How much for the Revmax. Would be good to use the same stuff as others at the club!

Mark

[waveydavey]

I've got it advertised at £40 posted so £38 to you mate.

[merlin69]

Cool, does that come fitted and set up??!!!!

Not to sure when I'll be up the field again, might be going away next weekend, but def the Saturday after.

Mark

[waveydavey]

Mark make sure it's what you want, it's not a governor so won't maintain headspeed but it will stop overspeeds. Andy K is the best bet for setup mate. Don't mind giving you a hand to fit it though.

[merlin69]

Ok, think I probably need a govenor more. I'll have a hunt around on the internet and get back to you.

Thanks mate!

Mark

[waveydavey]

It performs the same function as the receiver/regulator/ limiter combo you were going to buy. I posted a link above, give it a look.