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Ken Currell · 12-16-2005, 10:16 PM

For those who like to build gadgets try this site.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/gadgets.htm

Dave Holmes · 12-17-2005, 05:02 PM

Good site, been dipping into it for a couple of years now.

Vulcan1 · 12-17-2005, 11:19 PM

Same here, there are quite a few for us tinkerer's. Lots of times making something you have a choice and then it gets down to parts. I have a breadboard with 3 transformers and 2 experimental boards(wire jumper) mounted on it. Goes from 6 to 24v with rectifiers. Great for making a project and troubleshooting before making the pc board.

John

Ken Currell · 12-17-2005, 11:30 PM

Just found a simple used welder with 50 amp 45 volt output for $35.00.

I think I could use my variac along with the transformer out of the welder for something similar to your transformers and also to safely power my foam cutting bows which are all different lengths and wire diameters.

I have a cheap voltmeter I could use to monitor output voltage.

Lots of amperage available if needed as variac is 15 amps @ 120 volts.

What do think?

Vulcan1 · 12-18-2005, 11:47 AM

Ken,
That will give lots of power for any length of wire. After using a 3 amp Radio Shack special for years I was given a 24v 8amp power supply which I use now. It was lacking on the longer cuts. Mounted on the case a dimmer switch and a set of spring connectors. Good idea about the meter as with mine it will burn out the wire and you have a place to set before starting.
As with all my electrical goodies I keep myself quite isolated from the main power. My favorite bow is a hockey stick with music wire for the arms. I even tape the wood for safety.
John

Ken Currell · 12-18-2005, 12:04 PM

To make it even safer I will try a GFI receptacle.

I will have to do some testing to see if the GFI will work at lower voltages.

That way I could use it on the output side of the variac.

I have another variac that is rated at 12 amps but I need to do a little work on it.

Cheers

Flypaper · 12-23-2005, 03:51 PM

Most of my antennas are the short a$$ed ones they show for the heli Nearly all of my rcvr.s us them with no problems on aircraft. Been using them for about 5 or 6 yrs.

Flypaper · 12-23-2005, 03:52 PM

Most of my antennas are the short a$$ed ones they show for the heli Nearly all of my rcvr.s us them with no problems on aircraft. Been using them for about 5 or 6 yrs.

12-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#1
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	Electronic gadgets Remove this ad - become a site supporter! For those who like to build gadgets try this site. http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/gadgets.htm
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12-17-2005, 05:02 PM	#2
Dave Holmes RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Dave Holmes Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prince Edward County, Ontario (no longer Brampton!) Radio of choice: Futaba 72 Mhz # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 4,393 Total Props: 16	Good site, been dipping into it for a couple of years now. __________________ Dave Holmes The older I get, the better I used to be!
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12-17-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
Vulcan1 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: John Davidson Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vulcan,Alberta Radio of choice: EVO(12), Futaba # of RCs: ? Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,927 Total Props: 0	Same here, there are quite a few for us tinkerer's. Lots of times making something you have a choice and then it gets down to parts. I have a breadboard with 3 transformers and 2 experimental boards(wire jumper) mounted on it. Goes from 6 to 24v with rectifiers. Great for making a project and troubleshooting before making the pc board. John __________________ John Davidson Keep the shiny side up and the wheels down
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12-18-2005, 11:47 AM	#5
Vulcan1 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: John Davidson Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vulcan,Alberta Radio of choice: EVO(12), Futaba # of RCs: ? Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,927 Total Props: 0	Ken, That will give lots of power for any length of wire. After using a 3 amp Radio Shack special for years I was given a 24v 8amp power supply which I use now. It was lacking on the longer cuts. Mounted on the case a dimmer switch and a set of spring connectors. Good idea about the meter as with mine it will burn out the wire and you have a place to set before starting. As with all my electrical goodies I keep myself quite isolated from the main power. My favorite bow is a hockey stick with music wire for the arms. I even tape the wood for safety. John __________________ John Davidson Keep the shiny side up and the wheels down
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12-23-2005, 03:51 PM	#7
Flypaper RCC Pro Contributor I am: Gord C Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kingston Ont. Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,863 Total Props: 8	Most of my antennas are the short a$$ed ones they show for the heli Nearly all of my rcvr.s us them with no problems on aircraft. Been using them for about 5 or 6 yrs. __________________ Tried for my kamikazi pilots licence. Flunked the test. Gord. MAAC 5276
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12-17-2005, 11:30 PM	#4
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	Just found a simple used welder with 50 amp 45 volt output for $35.00. I think I could use my variac along with the transformer out of the welder for something similar to your transformers and also to safely power my foam cutting bows which are all different lengths and wire diameters. I have a cheap voltmeter I could use to monitor output voltage. Lots of amperage available if needed as variac is 15 amps @ 120 volts. What do think?
	.

12-18-2005, 12:04 PM	#6
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	To make it even safer I will try a GFI receptacle. I will have to do some testing to see if the GFI will work at lower voltages. That way I could use it on the output side of the variac. I have another variac that is rated at 12 amps but I need to do a little work on it. Cheers
	.

12-23-2005, 03:52 PM	#8
Flypaper RCC Pro Contributor I am: Gord C Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: kingston Ont. Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,863 Total Props: 8	Most of my antennas are the short a$$ed ones they show for the heli Nearly all of my rcvr.s us them with no problems on aircraft. Been using them for about 5 or 6 yrs. __________________ Tried for my kamikazi pilots licence. Flunked the test. Gord. MAAC 5276
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