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davidcurtis021
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Location: North Lincolnshire
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: suggestions for upgrading controls |
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changing my tugboat from electrically driven to steam requires a new controller at the moment i have a futuba T2ER Transmitter,
transmitting to a Futaba R152JE 2 channel reciever. this is operating a Futaba 3001 which is connected to the rudder and a digifleet FPS 230B which controls speed through an Electric Motor.
I now dont need a speed controller but instead need something to control the steam regulator valve between macsteam boiler and saito engine and something else to operate direction of engine rotation.
Can u have three channels on one transmitter?
What devices do i need for the other two functions?
As always i'm looking for your guidance |
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metalhead100
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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You will need a 3 channel or better TX and RX.....and 3 servos ...
Jim _________________
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davidcurtis021
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| metalhead100 wrote: | You will need a 3 channel or better TX and RX.....and 3 servos ...
Jim | thanks Jim i'll start looking |
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MooseMan
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Roly Williams
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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That looks excelent value, but it's currently unavailable. On expected delivery dates they say:
| Quote: | | Certain products have a long lead time, and supplies can be fairly erratic |
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"God is not dead - he is alive and well and working on a much less ambitious project" (MRFS) |
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davidcurtis021
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Roly Williams wrote: |
That looks excelent value, but it's currently unavailable. On expected delivery dates they say:
| Quote: | | Certain products have a long lead time, and supplies can be fairly erratic |
 | yes i noticed that and the makes they have in stock only seem to come with one servo. |
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MooseMan
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davidcurtis021
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks Odilon new controller now secured. |
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