Wiring kips.

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  1. rcaircraftnut

    rcaircraftnut Well-Known Member

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    Do I need diodes on them? I have firing boards, but am not entirely sure what ones they are. I was told I needed to find out if they had the diodes in them and if not to wire them in. Please educate me on this subject. Thanks.
     
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    Post a picture, someone is bound to know what kind they are.
     
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    Adding Diodes even if redundant will not hurt here is a link to a diagram I did a long time ago using Team deltas which wire the same as the firing circuits BC carries now
    http://southeastattacksquadron.org/howto/RCE200HookUp/RCE200Circuits.htm

    (Exception you will not need the Diodes in the positive servo lead to reduce voltage todays electronics are rated much higher than those circuits back then)
     
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    Thanks Charley, that's what I needed to know. BTW, I ordered that regulator this afternoon.
     
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    Just heard from Ted who sold me the boat, they are bc boards. So I will do exactly what you recommend Charley. Thanks again.
     
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    Charley, I still have that drawing hanging in my workshop since 2003. :woot:
    Barry
     
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    Anyone have a good source for the diodes? I need to order them so I can have them shipped in time to be delivered by next weekend. Thanks.
     
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    Thanks guys. I will say you guys at BC ship fast. I ordered a second regulator last night and it shipped out today. Thanks again to the BC crew.
     
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    Just ordered that 50 pack Charley, thanks man. I may never need diodes again, lol.
     
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