Align 2 in 1 Voltage Reg Setup Question

SycoCell121 · 12-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Hey guys. Quick thing. I'm connecting my 2 in 1 to my heli. What is important is that I want to keep my On/Off switch (The usual generic one) that I have built into my heli that I have in use versus using the little tiny on one the 2 in 1 reg. To do so, can I just connect the connector that WOULD connect to the battery port on my RX and just connect that to the Battery plug that is connected to my On/Off switch that THEN runs to the RX? Hopefully this makes sense..I assume that on/off switch can handle 7.4v without an issue since there really isn't anything to it.

Currently there are 3 plugs off of my On/Off. One to the charge port. One to the RX. And one to the battery. Basically all I want to do is bypass the battery one and connect my regulator to that.

Any ideas????

pril250 · 12-18-2009, 09:31 PM

Need more info.

tony stevens · 12-19-2009, 03:56 AM

Why make things complicated the on/off switch on the 2-1 works just fine and makes for a tidier installation.
or am i missing the point,is there a reason you want to use the switch harness?

sp1nner · 12-19-2009, 07:22 AM

If I understand you correctly you have read posts with horror stories detailing the 2 in 1 switch failing thus causing a major crash. There are posts on here somewhere that mention soldering the 2 in 1 switch so it is permanently on and use a switch harness as you describe (this eliminateds the switch failing). I have recently installed the 2 in 1 and have opted to use the 2 in 1 switch, and will just ensure I keep it clean and well maintained.

I am sorry I cannot offer any info on the mod but as I say there are posts on here somewhere.

Cheers.

pril250 · 12-19-2009, 07:39 AM

Been using 2 in 1 switch forever no problems what so ever.

3DBEAM · 12-21-2009, 11:56 PM

don,t rely on that tiny micro sized on / off switch for too long . it will wear out quickly , so what you must do is either leave in switched to the ON position and add abit of silicon over the switch to seal it , then add another good quality type on / off switch . the way i did mine was i cut the black power wire from the main regulator to battery and soldered this to the new switch , works perfect and its reliable.

SycoCell121 · 12-22-2009, 04:18 PM

I ended up returning the 2 in 1 and buying an MPI regulator. It was 20 bucks. Doesn't have the ignitor, but that's useless to me. I have it dialed in perfectly running directly to my main On/Off switch in the heli. The nice thing about the MPI reg is that I can connect BOTH my battery output wires to the regulator incase one connector decides to fail or what not. It's a good redundancy.

12-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
SycoCell121 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida	Align 2 in 1 Voltage Reg Setup Question Hey guys. Quick thing. I'm connecting my 2 in 1 to my heli. What is important is that I want to keep my On/Off switch (The usual generic one) that I have built into my heli that I have in use versus using the little tiny on one the 2 in 1 reg. To do so, can I just connect the connector that WOULD connect to the battery port on my RX and just connect that to the Battery plug that is connected to my On/Off switch that THEN runs to the RX? Hopefully this makes sense..I assume that on/off switch can handle 7.4v without an issue since there really isn't anything to it. Currently there are 3 plugs off of my On/Off. One to the charge port. One to the RX. And one to the battery. Basically all I want to do is bypass the battery one and connect my regulator to that. Any ideas???? __________________ T-Rex 600 Nitro Super Pro - OS .55 HZ Hyper, HR55 Pipe, AR7000, Gy611, S9256 Tail, Align DS 620s on Cyclic, 7.4v 3000 mAh FlightMax LiPo, MPI Regulator, RCE G600 Gov, JR X9303 JR Airskipper 50 - in a bunch of peices To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-18-2009, 09:31 PM	#2
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	Need more info. __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

12-19-2009, 07:39 AM	#5
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	Been using 2 in 1 switch forever no problems what so ever. __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

12-21-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
3DBEAM Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia / Sunshine Coast	don,t rely on that tiny micro sized on / off switch for too long . it will wear out quickly , so what you must do is either leave in switched to the ON position and add abit of silicon over the switch to seal it , then add another good quality type on / off switch . the way i did mine was i cut the black power wire from the main regulator to battery and soldered this to the new switch , works perfect and its reliable. __________________ Ely-Q Field Rep. Gaui X5 Field Rep. RJX Xtreme Helis Beam 450 pro

12-22-2009, 04:18 PM	#7
SycoCell121 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida	I ended up returning the 2 in 1 and buying an MPI regulator. It was 20 bucks. Doesn't have the ignitor, but that's useless to me. I have it dialed in perfectly running directly to my main On/Off switch in the heli. The nice thing about the MPI reg is that I can connect BOTH my battery output wires to the regulator incase one connector decides to fail or what not. It's a good redundancy. __________________ T-Rex 600 Nitro Super Pro - OS .55 HZ Hyper, HR55 Pipe, AR7000, Gy611, S9256 Tail, Align DS 620s on Cyclic, 7.4v 3000 mAh FlightMax LiPo, MPI Regulator, RCE G600 Gov, JR X9303 JR Airskipper 50 - in a bunch of peices To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-19-2009, 03:56 AM	#3
tony stevens Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: congleton cheshire uk	Why make things complicated the on/off switch on the 2-1 works just fine and makes for a tidier installation. or am i missing the point,is there a reason you want to use the switch harness?

12-19-2009, 07:22 AM	#4
sp1nner Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	If I understand you correctly you have read posts with horror stories detailing the 2 in 1 switch failing thus causing a major crash. There are posts on here somewhere that mention soldering the 2 in 1 switch so it is permanently on and use a switch harness as you describe (this eliminateds the switch failing). I have recently installed the 2 in 1 and have opted to use the 2 in 1 switch, and will just ensure I keep it clean and well maintained. I am sorry I cannot offer any info on the mod but as I say there are posts on here somewhere. Cheers.

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