AeroElectric-List Digest Archive

Sun 04/27/03


Total Messages Posted: 18



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 06:04 AM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Bob Kuc)
     2. 08:30 AM - Re: Comm VS VOR antenna (Dennis O'Connor)
     3. 08:58 AM - Re: [Fw: credit reporting info] HOAX ALERT!!! (Dennis O'Connor)
     4. 09:07 AM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Dennis O'Connor)
     5. 09:16 AM - Z Diagrams (Joel Harding)
     6. 09:26 AM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Dennis O'Connor)
     7. 09:44 AM - Re: Comm VS VOR antenna (Jeffrey)
     8. 12:38 PM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Robert L. Nuckolls, III)
     9. 02:06 PM - Re: Affordable time-delay (Jon Finley)
    10. 02:20 PM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Ian Scott)
    11. 02:38 PM - Re: Affordable time-delay (KITFOXZ@aol.com)
    12. 04:08 PM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Bob Kuc)
    13. 07:05 PM - Z-14 Questions (TimRhod@aol.com)
    14. 07:33 PM - alternative wigwag flashers (Van Caulart)
    15. 07:57 PM - Camlocks (Jim Bean)
    16. 09:26 PM - Re: Wig wag relay  (Robert L. Nuckolls, III)
    17. 10:32 PM - Re: Falcon Gauge Electric TC & Spruce return policy (MARK H DELANO)
    18. 10:32 PM - Wig wag relay  (Rob W M Shipley)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:04:34 AM PST US
    From: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> I built and tried the other wig wag alternatives using dual 20A continuous relays with the DIY flasher with the lm555. The problem that I have with that circuit is that with no lights turned on I have a rhythmic clicking of the relays going on, so I know that the DIYis producing the proper timing. But as soon as I apply power to the headlights, the relays start working with a twitch and are not rhythmic at all. I have the PB310-nd relays from digi-key. I have used these for my trim. Maybe I should have used z217-nd automotive relays for the headlights instead. Since I have the wiring done, this would be my preferred choice, Would either of these ( z217-nd or the pb310-nd) from digi-key be a replacement for the s704-1 equal? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> > > At 08:32 PM 4/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: > >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > > > >In the low cost wig- wag system using automative flasher article, there is > >mention of a B&C SSF-1 relay or equal. What would be a comparative > >automotive flasher that I could use? > > > >Bob > > I suspect there are many but I've not researched and verified > any specific part numbers. Perhaps someone on the list has > taken the time to dig out this information. > > Bob . . . > >


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    Time: 08:30:55 AM PST US
    From: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net>
    Subject: Re: Comm VS VOR antenna
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> Minus 20dB for cross polarization is part of the signal loss I alluded to... Denny K8DO ----- Original Message ----- From: <BobsV35B@aol.com> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Comm VS VOR antenna > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: BobsV35B@aol.com > > In a message dated 4/25/03 4:18:37 PM Central Daylight Time, > doconnor@chartermi.net writes: > > > No.... The VOR antenna is resonated at a lower frequency than the COM... > > However, it will work as an emergency antenna for the handheld with some > > signal loss.... > > > > > > > >Comm and VOR antennas are the same right? > > > > Good Afternoon, > > In addition, the comm signal is transmitted in a vertical mode. The > receiving antenna will work best when it is vertical as well. The VOR works > in a horizontal plane, Therefore the VOR signal will be best received by an > antenna oriented in the horizontal plane. > > Happy Skies, > > Old Bob > >


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    Time: 08:58:19 AM PST US
    From: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net>
    Subject: Re: [Fwd: credit reporting info] HOAX ALERT!!!
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> I do care about Bob... He is a gentleman and a scholar and doesn't need the headaches of OT garbage innundating this list... Of course, all those well meaning folks posting OT are the problem, not the purported virus, or need to register for this or that, yadda, yadda, yadda... It is SPAM folks, and like an email virus, you are the infectious agents when you post it OFF TOPIC to a specific topic group, such as the AEROELECTRIC-LIST... Nuff said.... Cheers ... Denny ----- Original Message ----- From: "BUCK AND GLORIA BUCHANAN" <glastar@3rivers.net> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: [Fwd: credit reporting info] HOAX ALERT!!! > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "BUCK AND GLORIA BUCHANAN" <glastar@3rivers.net> > > > On Fri, 25 Apr 2003 13:56:28 -0400 "Dennis O'Connor" > <doconnor@chartermi.net> writes: > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" > > <doconnor@chartermi.net> > > > > Those who are so stupid gullible that they believe a breathless > > announcement > > that comes as an email that you MUST do this or that to avoid some > > catastrophe, deserve exactly what they get... > > Why are we wasting our time on OT crap trying to protect the stupid > > from > > themselves? > > > > Denny > >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: lm4@juno.com > > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > <james@nextupventures.com> > > *Because we are human an care maybe just a little about our RV brothers and > sisters who may not be as smart or as informed as some seem to be. > > James > > *Well said James. Do Not Archive > > Larry in Indiana > > > *Denny, > How wonderfully charitable of you. > Larry Mac Donald > Rochester N.Y. > do not archive > > *Denny, > My aren't we very sophisticated, smart and I must say arrogant?! I hope you > don't live close to me because I don't want you polluting the Big Sky > country. > > Buck Buchanan Valier, MT > >


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    Time: 09:07:13 AM PST US
    From: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> My only comment on using mechanical/thermal relays is that you give up the good feature of the solid state stuff that controls the inrush current on the initial startup and keeps the filament warm between cycles - drastically prolonging bulb life... Denny... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> > > At 08:32 PM 4/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: > >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > > > >In the low cost wig- wag system using automative flasher article, there is > >mention of a B&C SSF-1 relay or equal. What would be a comparative > >automotive flasher that I could use? > > > >Bob > > I suspect there are many but I've not researched and verified > any specific part numbers. Perhaps someone on the list has > taken the time to dig out this information. > > Bob . . . > >


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    Time: 09:16:46 AM PST US
    Subject: Z Diagrams
    From: Joel Harding <cajole76@ispwest.com>
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Joel Harding <cajole76@ispwest.com> I have a question about differences between wiring diagrams Z 11 and Z 13. One has a fuselink and the 5 A field circuit breaker between the main bus and the master switch. The other has the circuit breaker downstream of the master switch. Does it make any difference? Also, I'm planning a small 4 to 5 A. H. battery to back up my #2 electronic ignition. I will probably locate it somewhere near the instrument panel. Would there be a problem grounding it on the firewall ground, when the main battery is grounded locally in the rear fuselage? And the last awe inspiring question of the day is, since there appears to be a large number of ground wires coming off the back of the instrument panel, does it make sense to combine them all and just run one wire to the firewall ground to reduce the size of the wire bundle? Your mission should you decide to accept it, is to provide some much needed clarification, and as always your expertise is much appreciated. Joel Harding


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    Time: 09:26:17 AM PST US
    From: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> Bob, from your description you may need to do three things... First is that you do not have an adequate series choke and bypass capacitor on the power leads for the 555 allowing noise to get inside... The second is that you are getting voltage sag at the 555 due to the inrush across the filaments... Perhaps a surge capacitor there will help... Any automobile sound shop will have them... Otherwise, you will need a separate power lead from the battery to the 555... And the last is that the transient spike off the relay coil is confusing the 555 and you need a diode across the coil leads and a capacitor to ground there, also... Although I would have expected it to be a problem even with the bulbs turned off, however with transients you cannot predict..... Denny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > > I built and tried the other wig wag alternatives using dual 20A continuous > relays with the DIY flasher with the lm555. The problem that I have with > that circuit is that with no lights turned on I have a rhythmic clicking of > the relays going on, so I know that the DIYis producing the proper timing. > But as soon as I apply power to the headlights, the relays start working > with a twitch and are not rhythmic at all. I have the PB310-nd relays from > digi-key. I have used these for my trim. Maybe I should have used z217-nd > automotive relays for the headlights instead. Since I have the wiring done, > this would be my preferred choice, Would either of these ( z217-nd or the > pb310-nd) from digi-key be a replacement for the s704-1 equal? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> > To: <aeroelectric-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay > > > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" > <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> > > > > At 08:32 PM 4/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: > > >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" > <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > > > > > >In the low cost wig- wag system using automative flasher article, there > is > > >mention of a B&C SSF-1 relay or equal. What would be a comparative > > >automotive flasher that I could use? > > > > > >Bob > > > > I suspect there are many but I've not researched and verified > > any specific part numbers. Perhaps someone on the list has > > taken the time to dig out this information. > > > > Bob . . . > > > > > >


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    Time: 09:44:35 AM PST US
    From: "Jeffrey" <dump@relaypoint.net>
    Subject: Re: Comm VS VOR antenna
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Jeffrey" <dump@relaypoint.net> Ok, I saw Bob Archer's VOR antenna (asked where to see it in another post, I really like it) now I have another question because of this post. Is it possible that you could create a switch for the BNC connector that hooks your handheld to the COM antenna so that you could switch between the COM and the VOR antennas? Of course without lots of signal loss and noise??? ;) For some reason this just sounds messy. Jeff (RV8 Wings) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Comm VS VOR antenna > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dennis O'Connor" <doconnor@chartermi.net> > > Minus 20dB for cross polarization is part of the signal loss I alluded to... > > Denny > K8DO > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <BobsV35B@aol.com> > To: <aeroelectric-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Comm VS VOR antenna > > > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: BobsV35B@aol.com > > > > In a message dated 4/25/03 4:18:37 PM Central Daylight Time, > > doconnor@chartermi.net writes: > > > > > No.... The VOR antenna is resonated at a lower frequency than the > COM... > > > However, it will work as an emergency antenna for the handheld with some > > > signal loss.... > > > > > > > > > > >Comm and VOR antennas are the same right? > > > > > > > Good Afternoon, > > > > In addition, the comm signal is transmitted in a vertical mode. The > > receiving antenna will work best when it is vertical as well. The VOR > works > > in a horizontal plane, Therefore the VOR signal will be best received by > an > > antenna oriented in the horizontal plane. > > > > Happy Skies, > > > > Old Bob > > > > > >


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    Time: 12:38:03 PM PST US
    From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> At 09:02 AM 4/27/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > >I built and tried the other wig wag alternatives using dual 20A continuous >relays with the DIY flasher with the lm555. The problem that I have with >that circuit is that with no lights turned on I have a rhythmic clicking of >the relays going on, so I know that the DIYis producing the proper timing. >But as soon as I apply power to the headlights, the relays start working >with a twitch and are not rhythmic at all. I have the PB310-nd relays from >digi-key. I have used these for my trim. Maybe I should have used z217-nd >automotive relays for the headlights instead. Since I have the wiring done, >this would be my preferred choice, Would either of these ( z217-nd or the >pb310-nd) from digi-key be a replacement for the s704-1 equal? Which schematic for the 555 flasher are you using? Does it have a capacitor from pin 5 to ground? I neglected this important component on several drawings circulating 'round out there. Not having a 1 uf or so cap from 5 to ground will produce strange behavior like you've described. Bob . . .


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    Time: 02:06:26 PM PST US
    From: "Jon Finley" <jon@finleyweb.net>
    Subject: Affordable time-delay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Jon Finley" <jon@finleyweb.net> Hi all, Looking thru the archives it appears that this topic has been discussed before but I couldn't find a clear answer. I am looking for what I think is called an "on-delay timer". My specific use is to control my low-fuel level light. I have a float type sensor. The fuel sloshing around causes the light to cycle. I would really like to install an on-delay timer/relay which requires the input signal to be "on" for 15 seconds or so (flexible here) before turning on the light. If the input signal is goes "off" at any point during the countdown, the timer is reset. Doing a web search turns up a ton of products. However; not being much of an electronic geek, I'm not sure which ones would work. So, if anyone knows of a product that would do this job (and is terribly expensive) please forward me some info. I have a 12v system and my low level light is an LED so don't need much capactity on the circuit. Thanks much!! Jon Finley N90MG Q2 - Subaru EJ-22 DD - 440 Hrs. TT - 0 Hrs Engine Apple Valley, Minnesota http://www.FinleyWeb.net/default.asp?id=96 > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On > Behalf Of KITFOXZ@aol.com > Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 3:10 PM > To: aeroelectric-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Affordable time-delay > > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: KITFOXZ@aol.com > > In a message dated 1/9/2003 3:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, > ripsteel@edge.net writes: > > > Here's one for you gadget design junkies- I have reed type float > > switches in each tank that should close at about 1/3 fuel remaining > > (RV-6A) to turn on low fuel annunciator lamps. I'd like to > feed these > > with a time delay so they don't flicker continuously as > they transition > > from off to on- I'm thinking maybe a 10 sec. to 30 sec. delay would > > probably be suitable. I have looked for commercial timing > relays and > > their size, weight &price will take yer breath away! Is there a > > reasonably simple way to employ an IC type timer (555 > chip?) - I don't > > pretend to understand this stuff and would prefer to get > the airplane > > finished than learn IC design &use! Maybe after it flies, > but would > > like to install this circuit as the system goes together. > > > > Thanks from The PossumWorks in TN > > Mark Phillips do not archive


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    Time: 02:20:19 PM PST US
    From: "Ian Scott" <jabiru22@yahoo.com.au>
    Subject: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Ian Scott" <jabiru22@yahoo.com.au> Hi bob, where may I find an updated one? Thanks Ian -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert L. Nuckolls, III Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" --> <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> At 09:02 AM 4/27/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" >--> <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > >I built and tried the other wig wag alternatives using dual 20A continuous >relays with the DIY flasher with the lm555. The problem that I have with >that circuit is that with no lights turned on I have a rhythmic >clicking of the relays going on, so I know that the DIYis producing the >proper timing. But as soon as I apply power to the headlights, the >relays start working with a twitch and are not rhythmic at all. I have >the PB310-nd relays from digi-key. I have used these for my trim. >Maybe I should have used z217-nd automotive relays for the headlights instead. Since I have the wiring done, >this would be my preferred choice, Would either of these ( z217-nd or the >pb310-nd) from digi-key be a replacement for the s704-1 equal? Which schematic for the 555 flasher are you using? Does it have a capacitor from pin 5 to ground? I neglected this important component on several drawings circulating 'round out there. Not having a 1 uf or so cap from 5 to ground will produce strange behavior like you've described. Bob . . . direct advertising on the Matronics Forums.


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    Time: 02:38:53 PM PST US
    From: KITFOXZ@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Affordable time-delay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: KITFOXZ@aol.com In a message dated 4/27/2003 5:07:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, jon@finleyweb.net writes: > Hi all, > > Looking thru the archives it appears that this topic has been discussed > before but I couldn't find a clear answer. > > I am looking for what I think is called an "on-delay timer". My specific > use is to control my low-fuel level light. I have a float type sensor. > The fuel sloshing around causes the light to cycle. I would really like > to install an on-delay timer/relay which requires the input signal to be > "on" for 15 seconds or so (flexible here) before turning on the light. > If the input signal is goes "off" at any point during the countdown, the > timer is reset. > > Doing a web search turns up a ton of products. However; not being much > of an electronic geek, I'm not sure which ones would work. So, if > anyone knows of a product that would do this job (and is terribly > expensive) please forward me some info. I have a 12v system and my low > level light is an LED so don't need much capactity on the circuit. > > Thanks much!! > > Jon Finley > N90MG Q2 - Subaru EJ-22 DD - 440 Hrs. TT - 0 Hrs Engine > Apple Valley, Minnesota > http://www.FinleyWeb.net/default.asp?id=96 > > Hello Jon, I sent Mark Phillips (at the possum works) a couple of general purpose time delay relay modules that I use from time to time in my electronics control business. They are dip switch settable to do many functions, are dual voltage (12 & 24) and they cost less than twenty bucks each. I bread boarded for Mark a configuration that will do just what you are asking. He is using two tanks with a module controlling the low fuel light for each low fuel sensor switch. A count down time delay can be set so that the LED is kept off until the time out is complete. The low fuel sensor must remain in alarm during the entire count down to turn the LED on. A return to normal signal from the low fuel sensor cancels the time out. Both sensor alarm input and completed time delay must be true to turn the light on. He may see this post and chime in to let you know how they are working out for him so far. John P. Marzluf Columbus, Ohio Kitfox Outback (out back in the garage)


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    Time: 04:08:54 PM PST US
    From: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> Bob, I am using the one called AEC_WW2.pdf found in your last .zip file. The drawing has a .1uF cap from pin 5 to ground. I will open my case up to make use that it is to ground. You mentiuone d a 1 uF. Should that be a 1 or a .1 uF cap to ground. > Which schematic for the 555 flasher are you using? Does > it have a capacitor from pin 5 to ground? I neglected this > important component on several drawings circulating 'round > out there. Not having a 1 uf or so cap from 5 to ground > will produce strange behavior like you've described. > > Bob . . .


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    Time: 07:05:18 PM PST US
    From: TimRhod@aol.com
    Subject: Z-14 Questions
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: TimRhod@aol.com Bob: I have been studying the Z-14 duel batt duel alt wiring diagram and have a few questions. 1. Why is the hydraulic pump coming off the main battery contactor as opposed to the main power bus? 2. Why is there a #2AWG between the main battery contactor and the crossfeed contactor when there is only a #4 between crossfeed and aux battery contactor? 3. I am wiring a canard so I have substituted a #2AWG wire for the #4AWG shown between the main battery contactor and the starter contactor per Z-15. Same on the return Ground. Is this correct? 4. Should I also connect the two battery negatives with a #2 or is #4 still ok? 5. Z-15 two different diagrams show the panel ground connected to the #2 AWG ground wire and the other diagram shows the panel ground connected to the battery with a #4AWG. Any difference here or is it just preference? 6. The ground strap from engine to firewall ground calls for a braided strap. Could a #2 welding cable be used here as a substitute? Thanks Tim


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    Time: 07:33:14 PM PST US
    From: Van Caulart <etivc@iaw.on.ca>
    Subject: alternative wigwag flashers
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Van Caulart <etivc@iaw.on.ca> >In the low cost wig- wag system using automative flasher article, there is >mention of a B&C SSF-1 relay or equal. What would be a comparative >automotive flasher that I could use? > >Bob I suspect there are many but I've not researched and verified any specific part numbers. Perhaps someone on the list has taken the time to dig out this information. Bob . . . I think I've found one from Grote. It's a school bus electronic alternating flasher #44730. It's marked 6 lamps/side, 12 volt, SAE J945,J590, FMVSS 10B or"8". It has 3 .25 faston males which mate to a generic socket which has 3 8" pigtails for connecting. I haven't tried it yet but the cost was minimal and available from UAP/NAPA. PeterVC


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    Time: 07:57:03 PM PST US
    From: Jim Bean <jim-bean@att.net>
    Subject: Camlocks
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Jim Bean <jim-bean@att.net> > For those who have done their cowls with Camlocks instead of hnges, what thickness Al strip did you use for the camlocks to attach to the cowl. Their website shows it done using .063 but that seems like overkill. I was thinking of using .040 or .032, easier to work with and I have it on hand. What do you think? Jeff Point RV-6 FWF Milwaukee WI < I used hinges on the bottom of the the cown and camlocks on the top. I used some of the "scrap" that is included with the kit. I think it is 0.032. Jim Bean RV-8 engine


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    Time: 09:26:23 PM PST US
    From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> At 07:07 PM 4/27/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > >Bob, > >I am using the one called AEC_WW2.pdf found in your last .zip file. The >drawing has a .1uF cap from pin 5 to ground. I will open my case up to >make use that it is to ground. You mentiuone d a 1 uF. Should that be a 1 >or a .1 uF cap to ground. about anything .1 or larger will work . . . if you have .1 uf, that's fine. Bob . . .


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    Time: 10:32:41 PM PST US
    From: "MARK H DELANO" <delano60@email.msn.com>
    Subject: Re: Falcon Gauge Electric TC & Spruce return policy
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "MARK H DELANO" <delano60@email.msn.com> I purchased one of these gyros from Spruce a couple of months ago. The first one was using three times the current it should and the RPM was fluctuating. As the RPM went down the current went up, and the RF noise was unacceptable.Spruce replaced it with an equally noisy gyro This one completely wiped out the radio reception in my A/C. I returned this to Spruce also. Spruce will not issue a credit until the manufacture says I did not damage there junk gyro. Mark Delano 6A ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org> Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Feedback on Falcon Gauge Electric TC > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" <Bruce@glasair.org> > > QC on a product made on mainland China - you gotta be kidding. > > I had a friend who recently made a tour of some aviation related > manufacturing facilities over there. He spotted a Chinese engineering > group dissembling and reverse engineering the infamous Mini 500 single > seat helicopter. Gonna kill a lot of Chinese helo pilots with that death > trap. > > Bruce > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > Benford2@aol.com > To: aeroelectric-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Feedback on Falcon Gauge Electric TC > > > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Benford2@aol.com > > In a message dated 4/26/2003 11:06:08 AM Mountain Daylight Time, > johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com writes: > > > > > > > > Listers, I recently ordered one of the non-TSO'd electric turn > coordinators > > from Spruce, mfrd. by Falcon Gauge/Wultrad. In a bench test today > there > > is > > no response to 12V power; no sound, no movement, and the red power > failure > > flag remains visible. Polarity and connections all check out. I've > emailed > > Wultrad and am awaiting their response, but meantime I'm curious what > > experience others have had with this or other products from this > vendor. > > Seems to me they would have bench tested these before shipping, but > perhaps > > that is one of the steps avoided to save $$$? > > > > John H. Wiegenstein > > Hansville, WA > > RV-6 S/N 23961 - N727JW (reserved) > > > > I just got mine last month. I have powered it up and it does spool up > nicely > altho it is kinda noisy. When I get my radios turned on I will give you > guys > a report on it. Some people recently have complained that it introduces > noise > into the radios and if mine does too it will come out and I offered it > to Bob > to do an autopsy on it and he will post the grizzly details on this > list. > > Ben Haas N801 BH Jackson Hole Wy. > >


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    Time: 10:32:41 PM PST US
    From: "Rob W M Shipley" <Rob@RobsGlass.com>
    Subject: Wig wag relay
    --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Rob W M Shipley" <Rob@RobsGlass.com> I used a Tridon EL 12 flasher (aviation aisle at Kragen) and a generic relay which should be freely available from the same source. This is a type used for ignition de-activation in auto alarm systems. If you ask the guys at your local dealership who prep used cars for sale you'll find they throw these away every day since dealerships don't leave aftermarket alarm systems in used cars. I have offerings from Potter and Brumfield and Siemans both of which have same part number.(W4-45F11). No matter the maker, these will all have pins labelled 85,86,87,87a and 30 and a wiring diagram on the side. They are rated 40/30 amp and have a normally closed and a normally open contact. The circuit works fine although the only issue I've not been able to address is whether or not it will generate any interference with the intercom or radios. A VERY cheap experiment to make however. Good luck. Rob Rob W M Shipley RV9A N919RV Fuselage - now a canoe!!! Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Wig wag relay --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <bob.nuckolls@cox.net> At 08:32 PM 4/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Bob Kuc" <bkuc1@tampabay.rr.com> > >In the low cost wig- wag system using automative flasher article, there is >mention of a B&C SSF-1 relay or equal. What would be a comparative >automotive flasher that I could use? > >Bob I suspect there are many but I've not researched and verified any specific part numbers. Perhaps someone on the list has taken the time to dig out this information. Bob . . .




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