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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Which lights, Mini-Flasher, RAM, Maxxi, etc.

busyflyin
Senior Heliman
Location: Owosso, MI USA

Tom; On your list of things to do, how about a TX controlled on/off switch that plugs into the RX. See this link; http://www.robotmarketplace.com/mar...amdelta_rc.html I would use this to turn my landing lights on/off without taking up a channel on my mini-flash. I might also use a switch like this to turn a flood light on/off.

Hello; Heliproz?... I need to order more parts.

04-12-2008 04:30 PM

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busyflyin
Senior Heliman
Location: Owosso, MI USA

Tom; where can we get the 1W Luxeon bulbs? I want one for my landing light. Thanks.

Hello; Heliproz?... I need to order more parts.

04-14-2008 02:09 AM

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tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

Hi Folks!
BusyFlyin... I have a few spare if you are interested... but www.dealextreme.com sells 1w, 3w and even 5 watt LEDS. Pretty cheap... but I never purchased any to check them out. A bunch to choose from.

I also like the R/C switch idea and messed with that a little last night (using HEXFET capable of loads up to 20 amps!). I'll work that project a bit more this week. What type of current do plan to control? I had the test circuit flashing a 20 watt halogen bulb with a 12v source. Cool!

As for the Rotating Beacon sim/driver... I have a good, completed circuit and code is nearly complete. There will be 1 out of 12 flash/rotate programs the user can choose (using simple jumper). It can be operate three ways. It can either be turned on/off via a jumper (i.e. jumper on = stand-alone free running mode), or by connecting it to an output on the Mini-Flash, or it can be connected to your receiver and you can turn it on/off using a spare channel on your receiver (using switch on Tx). I'll try to take another video tomorrow night and post a link. including more info. I'm going to now work on a printed circuit board, etch a few and assemble and test. Hopefully have something later this week.

Tom

04-14-2008 02:57 AM

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Peter22
New Heliman
Location: hialeah, Fl

Hey tom, I am clicking in you www.diyrc.com and nothing come out. You have another way to get in you web? I am interested to order an entire set for my new project Bell222 in my Raptor 50
Thank you
Peter22
rodr3075@bellsouth.net

04-14-2008 03:16 AM

tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

DIYRC.com webpage/server issues....

HI Peter,
Yeh.. I should had mentioned that,... my service provider (Globat.com) is having server issues again (all day today actually). I think I'll be switching to a new server next year... they have been having lots of issues lately and it's beginning to aggrevate me.

Please check back tomorrow... if you have problems still... email me (or PM me here) and let me know what you are looking for and I'll try to help.

Tom

04-14-2008 03:39 AM

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busyflyin
Senior Heliman
Location: Owosso, MI USA

Tom; regarding the switch, I would use it to control a spot light or landing light. Low current stuff. Also, I went to the Luxeon site but I can't figure it out... I don't know what to buy. Where did you get yours?

Hello; Heliproz?... I need to order more parts.

04-15-2008 01:47 AM

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avalon
Heliman
Location: Sydney Australia

I have been looking for a lighting set up for a while. Tried a few from the States and they sort of worked OK. I have found this unit in Australia and it is perfect. Has 3 different outputs and they are
1. Constantly on Nav Lights
2. 1 second on, 1 second off Anti Collision Beacon
3. 4 rapid flashes, 1 second off Strobe
If you want to you can reprogram it to your own specs. All of this for $31.50

http://pldaniels.com/rcshop/frame.php?vp=PLD-PGMS-001

There I was inverted nothing on the clock but the makers name and only the joystick in my hand

04-15-2008 03:34 AM

tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

Hey Busyflyin,
Check these out... they are cheap 1w Luxeons for just over $5 each:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1302
The tough question is how do you mount these things?

I purchased mine from a fellow on Ebay some time ago... and paid much more than $5 each. They have certainly come down in price since.

Ok... I got a beta "Mini-Beacon" all built (above), including circuitboard and all.. and all I can say is Cooollll! Check out the video and tell me what you think. I etched just a few sample boards (4) so if any one is interested, let me know. Are the sequences enough? Any recommendations? The board has two jumpers, one for programming the sequence (1 out of 12) and another for allowing the mini-beacon to be operated (on/off) either from a spare receiver channel or stand-alone (or via Mini-Flash output using a 2-pin header).

http://www.diyrc.com/Beacon-Sim2.wmv

I also put together a quick 30 amp R/C switch too (above)... This can power up almost anything, or be used to power your glow-plug, landing lights, spot light, high amperage motor or any other high amperage load. If you plan to control 5v, low current loads, a jumper allows you to use the Receiver power for powering your switched load (normally, you would use a seperate power source for powering your high current device).

http://www.diyrc.com/Maxi-Switch1.wmv

By the way, on both of these new PCBs, you'll notice I socketed the PICs. The production versions will obviously not have these as the PIC will be soldered into place. I built these shown mainly for testing/modding).

Tom

04-15-2008 05:05 AM

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tauscnc
Veteran
Location: IL : www.cuttingedgecnc.c om

WOW man you are incredible. Excellent way to program and great sequences!!

Put me down for one...well really two

How much?

thanks
taus
www.cuttingedgecnc.com

04-15-2008 05:44 AM

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gadgetdude
Senior Heliman
Location: Southern California

C'mon Tom, do you even have to ask? You better put me down on that list. You need some videos to help sell them right

04-15-2008 06:52 AM

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tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

Oh... I figured gadgetude!

Yours was already set aside!

Ok... here's the scoop... I'd like to sell these 4 beta Mini-Beacons to people who already purchased a Mini-Flash. I'm going to let them go for $15 each... shipped free, parcel post/envelope. Gadget dude was #1, tauscnc is #2... who want the last two ??? Busyflyin?... Peter? (I can hear the fingers typing feverishly...

)

I figure I'll have them built in a few days, weekend the latest. I'll then send emails/paypal requests to buyers. I probably have your addresses/names some where but tell you what, to make it easy for me, please PM me your info (mailing address and email address).

If these work out... I'll try to etch a bunch more later this coming weekend. These will probably then sell for $20-22 each (+ s/h), assembled/tested. Maybe I'll even work a combo deal on a Mini-Flash and Mini-Beacon.... hm....

Tom

04-15-2008 07:47 AM

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AdeH
Senior Heliman
Location: Kent, UK

Me too

Tom
You can put me down as a customer, but I am gonna hold out until you finish making the ULTIMATE system. ha ha

Ade

After scale everything else is a toy!

04-15-2008 08:55 PM

tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

OK... so far as for definites... I have:

-Gadgetdude (1)
-Tauscnc (1, but wants 2, 2nd in line)
-Elgreco (1, but wants 2, 1st in line)

I still have one more left. AdeH... did you want the last one?

If no one responds in a day or two, I'll sell you two Elgreco, seeing you asked first.

First one to post here takes it!

Tom

04-15-2008 09:05 PM

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AdeH
Senior Heliman
Location: Kent, UK

Next time

Thanks Tom
Let it go to Elgreko, he asked first and anyway, I am waiting for the "piece de resistance" from the Tomapowa lighting company (TLC)

Regards
Adrian

After scale everything else is a toy!

04-15-2008 09:08 PM

tauscnc
Veteran
Location: IL : www.cuttingedgecnc.c om

I'll take the last one Tom...

my name is tauseef not to be confused with that other guy tauscnc

04-15-2008 09:14 PM

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tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

Tauseff,
Clever... almost had me there!

OK... if no one emails/posts by tomorrow noon (est), It'll go to Elgreco... as he needs two.

I also have 4 of those 35A R/C controlled switches for sale. Two are claimed for (Elgreco) so I have two left for any one who wants to try one ($15 each). Productions units will probably be $20 if I can keep get the MOSFET price down. I can also make these in 5, 7, 15 and 20 amp version, possibly bringing the price down a little.

My plan is to let you guys mess with them (week or so), providing feedback and such, and then I hope to produce around 15-20 of these to sell.

Tom

04-15-2008 09:31 PM

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gadgetdude
Senior Heliman
Location: Southern California

Tom,
I think that Tauscnc aka Tauseff should be disqualified from receiving one of these units since he tried to fool us all

I will gladly step into his place and take delivery of the second unit.

Actually Tom, he had me too for a brief second. I had to compare his name and account information. Then I was LOL. However, i still think he should be punished for this prank. Can you rig something up that when activated from a far distance, say +/- 1,000 miles, will slowly self destruct...ummm...a helicopter?

04-15-2008 09:57 PM

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tomapowa
Heliman
Location: Tiverton, RI

Yeh... that Tauseef... ay?
Maybe I can sneak some PIC code/timer in his Mini-Beacon that will short out his reciever or something after an hour or so of use... ONLY KIDDING!

Tom

04-15-2008 10:19 PM

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tauscnc
Veteran
Location: IL : www.cuttingedgecnc.c om

Hey hey hey now....

If it does self destruct, can I get that in slow ramp up, bright flash with fast ramp down please?

taus

www.cuttingedgecnc.com

04-15-2008 11:06 PM

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busyflyin
Senior Heliman
Location: Owosso, MI USA

Busyflyin wants one! I need a 5 pack of extensions too. How to transact?

Hello; Heliproz?... I need to order more parts.

04-16-2008 12:02 AM

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