New Model, first adventure into petrol

JonTappin wrote: Hi Simon

The Rcexl remote ignition switch is good and not too expensive (link below). Some people use just a mechanical switch, but to me they are worth the extra as you can kill the engine in flight if necessary, which is a good safety feature and could save the model.



www.kingslynnmodelshop.co.uk/p2789/Petro...yPl9ICFYsW0wodQDcKJg

The model already has a RCxel remote switch included.

Yep found the ignition switch and looking at batteries

Thanks very much for all your help with this

I am getting my head round it all

Simon

Hi Phil

This sort of thing

hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-21...4-receiver-pack.html

Hi again, more question if you please !

The rcxel ignition switch has a magnetic key connected to it.
The futaba terminals have had the little key cut off .
Can anyone advice me which wires go were ?

Been trying to find some instructions on line but to no avail.....
Pics included.....

Simon

Forget the magnetic switch for now Simon. The Rxel unit - larger red socket plugs into a battery supply, eg: Nimh pack 4.8v. the smaller red plug is connected to the ignition module. The two other leads are the led ignition on warning light and the other plug goes to spare switched channel on you receiver, eg gear switch. You can then kill ignition with that switch. Also if the receiver is not switched on then neither is the ignition.

I think the magnetic switch Frank had there he planned to pull the key out when he wanted the ignition ON, I suspect but it is not necessary though. Some of my planes have ignition switches and some don't. Personal preference! The receiver will switch it on and off for you anyway.

Thanks Phil.

I thought you might say that.
Kevin did say the same about the switch, but i was worried it had to be there..

Simon