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Electric Stunt => Gettin all AMP'ed up! => Topic started by: Paul Taylor on August 27, 2022, 01:58:36 PM

Title: Arming switch?
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 27, 2022, 01:58:36 PM
What are you using for a arming/ disarm switch?
And where did you get it?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Shorts,David on August 27, 2022, 02:32:52 PM
This is my favorite. They sell out regularly so I bought about five a couple years back.
David
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/anodised-alloy-external-flight-battery-arming-switch-t-plug.html
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Tim Wescott on August 27, 2022, 03:28:19 PM
Seach on "XT60 panel mount", if you use XT60 connectors.
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 27, 2022, 05:00:05 PM
Thanks guys,

Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Jim Carter on August 27, 2022, 05:16:23 PM
Howdy!  Just wanted to say that thanks to a heads up from Mr. Adamisin, a while back, I've been using the MAXX Products High Current Arming Switch (p/n 6970) with great satisfaction.

Jim Carter
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 27, 2022, 05:25:43 PM
Howdy!  Just wanted to say that thanks to a heads up from Mr. Adamisin, a while back, I've been using the MAXX Products High Current Arming Switch (p/n 6970) with great satisfaction.

Jim Carter

That's great! Where did you find them?
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: John Rist on August 27, 2022, 07:51:37 PM
I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Connector-XT60E-M-Mountable-Multicopter-Aircraft/dp/B09G6212GR/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=xt60+panel+mount&qid=1661649761&sr=8-2.

Need to have mate with two pins shorted.  Also I attach the plug with a string so it doesn't get lost.
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Motorman on August 27, 2022, 10:22:32 PM
I just cut a hole in 1/8" five ply birch, rough it up and epoxy the deans plug right in there. Then you have a wooden flange to do with as you please.

Motorman 8)
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Jim Carter on August 28, 2022, 02:09:18 PM
That's great! Where did you find them?
Hi Paul!  As I remember, I ordered mine directly from the mfg.  However, I noticed that they are available from a number of sources:

1.  https://brodak.com/arming-switch-12-awg-wire.html
2.  www.gravesrc.com/maxx-hi-current-arming-switch.html
3.  www.hamiltonhobbies.com/products/maxx-products-no-spark-arming-switch-with-ultra-dean-plugs-awg12-wires-6992

I think you will be pleased with this product.  Best wishes!!

Jim Carter
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 28, 2022, 07:33:20 PM
I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Connector-XT60E-M-Mountable-Multicopter-Aircraft/dp/B09G6212GR/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=xt60+panel+mount&qid=1661649761&sr=8-2.

Need to have mate with two pins shorted.  Also I attach the plug with a string so it doesn't get lost.
Thanks John. Good info.
I notice you have a on/off switch and a kill plug. Do you need the plug if you have a off switch?
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: John Rist on August 29, 2022, 08:14:28 AM
Thanks John. Good info.
I notice you have a on/off switch and a kill plug. Do you need the plug if you have a off switch?

The ON/OFF switch is connected to my KR timer.  The KR takes a switch not a push button to start it.  The kill plug is in the red lead of the battery and when unplugged disconnects the battery.  If your ship is a profile you may not need an arming plug.  Quit often, on a profile, the battery leads are exposed and you can unplug the battery easily.   Full body aircraft has the battery buried inside so you need the arming plug for safity. 
Title: Re: Arming switch?
Post by: Ken Culbertson on August 29, 2022, 10:23:51 AM
Thanks John. Good info.
I notice you have a on/off switch and a kill plug. Do you need the plug if you have a off switch?
Mine has both.  I use the Jetti ESC (Spin66) which has a switch.  However, the switch does not directly break the main power lead, so it does not qualify under the rules.  Hence the plug.

Ken