| The
SuperSwitch is a DSC style switch designed for the demands of large scale
aircraft. The standard switches with their 22 gauge wires are just not
sufficient for 1/3 scale aircraft up. Even with dual receivers in the 40%
and larger planes the current draw from the battery through the switch can
be substantial during maneuvers. We have measured a digital servo, unloaded,
drawing 0.6 Amp when kept in continuous motion. Image what the same servo is
drawing under load and then multiply that by the six to eleven servos you
have in the plane. While this may be momentary this is when you need the
least voltage drop to the servo as voltage supplies the servos’ torque.
Reduce the voltage the servo sees and you reduce the torque the servo can
supply.
The unique features of this switch is the 18
gauge wire on the battery side with high-quality Deans connectors and the
dual leads on the receiver side. This wire and connector combination allows
you to mount your battery anywhere you want and you don’t have to worry
about voltage drops in long wire runs. This minimizes the voltage drop cause
by wire resistance. At the high currents digital servos require from the
battery this can actually be substantial. We have measured a half volt drop
over eighteen inches of 22 gauge wire and one connector at 5.0 amps. On the
receiver side, again one or both leads may be used but both leads is
recommended so that your system see the full battery voltage.
The leads provided will fit any radio system
brand. The receiver leads are JR style which will fit both Futaba and JR
receivers. |
