Duralites on a Raptor 50

[Xterra]

Completely new to Duralite batteries. I am switching from my old NiMH batteries to Duralite batteries and after reading the instructions that came with the regulator I found out that the regulator should not be installed close to the receiver! I was wondering how you guys accommodate the receiver, battery and regulator on the Raptor 50?
Thanks in advance

[WayneBrown]

Like anything else, You place it, range test it, and if it passes, use it.
We have a 4400mAh on a 30, and have it on top of the reciever.. Come to think of it, that's the way it is on my Stratus as well...

[SGUNN911]

There is a mention on the Duralite website in the Heli section that tells you to wrap the regulator in a material. Its at the bottom of this link, wait for the picture to change to see a diagram

http://www.duralitebatteries.com/helicopter.html

[DebianDog]

One thing you can do is put the receiver on top and velcro the regulator to the bottom of the tray. Although like LameBird I have (at least one of) my helis with it snugged next to the PCM Rx.

[Xterra]

Like anything else, You place it, range test it, and if it passes, use it. That's a lame answer :D !

Dan,

So, it is not a problem to install the regulator next to the Rx, right?

SGUNN911,

I saw the pic. Thanks!

LameBird,

I have a lot of room on my Stratus but not that much on my R50.

Thanks for your replies guys!

[SGUNN911]

That's a lame answer !



That's was pretty funny, no problem with the picture. I imagine that a couple of balloons may work just as well, with the reg. stuck inside. Or if you REALLy want to be safe, use some condoms? Lol

[WayneBrown]

What I really meant was try it out before, repeat BEFORE you fly it!
If it range tests okay, chances are it will be fine.
Issues noted and ignored on the bench will exponetially increase when you try to fly it.. :roll:

[SGUNN911]

I know what you meant about range testing on the ground, just sounded funny at the time. "If your heli flies off and just keeps going into the horizon, the regulator didn't work...."

I always stationary range test my new helis before takin' off, could save a lot of money.

Good tip.

[Xterra]

Or if you REALLy want to be safe, use some condoms? Lol
Now that really sounded like "SafeFlight"

What I really meant was try it out before, repeat BEFORE you fly it I was trying to be a jerk! I know what you meant and I appreciate it.

Thanks once again guys

[WayneBrown]

:D

[DavidH]

You want air to be able to flow thru the regulator. Do Not close it up so that air cannot flow thru it. I just take some double sided foam tape and stick the regulator as far as I can from the RX. The lead from the regulator that goes into the RX is not but a couple of inches long. So it can not be mounted to far away. Laying it beside the RX has not been a problem in applications I have seen that are set up that way. The important thing is to make sure the regulator can get some air.

David

[SGUNN911]

You want air to be able to flow thru the regulator. Do Not close it up so that air cannot flow thru it.


I just showed him the link to the Duralite Web Site that shows your supposed to wrap it up in shrink wrap and zip tie it. Figured it was good advice since it was coming from the people who made it.

Guess some clarification from one of the Duralite Reps. would be great! I'm about to mount mine, and want to do it right. I know for sure that the Duralite customer service will be willing to help, they are awesome!!

[DavidH]

Scott,
The picture of the regulator being wrapped is used on a Turbine helicopter. I guess the ECU on a turbine is more acceptiable to RF interference. Gary Travis was the one that came up with wrapping the regulator for use on a Turbine heli. It could be done with a nitro heli also, but the main objective is still allow air to flow thru the regulator. I would not close the ends shut.

Q. My regulator is hot is that normal?
A. The regulators especially the 5.1 volt will run warm. The air must be allowed to flow through the opening and over the heat sink to cool it

Q.Do I need to soft mount the regulator?
A.Yes it has a printed circuit on it and must be protected from excessive vibration. Use Velcro to strap it down. Never use wire ties.



http://www.duralitebatteries.com/tech-acc.html

David

[SGUNN911]

Nice answer

[Xterra]

Thanks David !!!

As usual a very complete and detailed answer.

Thank you so much !!!