Use a $9 align gov sensor on your throttle jockey

[cudaboy_71]

This may be common knowlege for some of you. A few guys at my field were already doing it. But, when i was looking for info online late the other evening only posts i found said 'no way.'

so, for anyone contemplating using the cheaper Align gov sensor (http://www.align.com.tw/shop/product_info.php?products_id=2002) with the throttle jockey, or any other similar product (revmax, ATG) the mod is quite simple.

keep in mind, you'll need to put on a new connector. but, if you have a crimper or basic soldering skills it's a 10 minute job.

first, chop off the micro connector as close as you can to the connector, unless you plan on repurposing it (then leave a little pigtail)

http://www.helifreak.com/picture.php?albumid=253&pictureid=5467

the only thing you need to do to make the sensor work on the throttle jockey is reverse the polarity of the black and red wires in the full sized connector. in other words, the black wire should now be in the middle socket.

http://www.helifreak.com/picture.php?albumid=253&pictureid=5469

that's it. works like a charm for 1/3 of the price :Bliss

[Finless]

Per request I am moving this tip to my Tech Forum.

Bob

[fsusmithc2]

Man I sure wish I knew this before giving up on the Align sensor and ordering the sensor from Model Avionics for $30. :Slap

I had the Align sensor, put on a standard servo connector, and then found it wouldn't work. The only thing I ended up using the Align sensor for was the bracket. I could have used my old RevMax bracket but I liked the Align one better cuz, you know, it was designed to fit the 600 (which itself was designed around the GV-1). Only thing I didn't like was that Align doesn't include the hardware in the spare sensor set (I was hoping to use their screws and plastic nut instead of what I was using).

How did you figure this one out? Trial and success? ;) Man I really hate myself now for this but hey, in this hobby spending way to much for something simple is pretty much par for the course.

[snappa]

Model avionics are ripping people off with this sensor, I went optical after mine failed..... now going to sell the TJ as my new shiny multigov should be here tomorrow!!!!! along with 4 evolite 2500mah cells

[snappa]

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[cudaboy_71]

How did you figure this one out? Trial and success? Man I really hate myself now for this but hey, in this hobby spending way to much for something simple is pretty much par for the course.

pretty much. i was thinking it's just a hall sensor. why WOULDN'T it work. the only thing it could be was the wrong polarity. for $9 i figured i'd give it a shot, and i got lucky. i can say it was a good feeling when i plugged it in and watched the light come on when the sensor hit the magnet.