---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/06/11: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:21 AM - Re: model airplane servo (user9253) 2. 08:26 AM - Re: Re: model airplane servo (Tim Andres) 3. 09:15 AM - Re: Re: model airplane servo (Vern Little) 4. 11:39 AM - Faston connector for Ford-style regulator? (Paul Millner) 5. 03:24 PM - Re: Faston connector for Ford-style regulator? (Robert L. Nuckolls, III) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:21:38 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: model airplane servo From: "user9253" There is an article by Paul Dye on page 63 of the May 2011 issue of Kitplanes Magazine about using a Firgelli PQ12 linear actuator for aileron trim on an RV-3. The data sheet for this actuator is located here: http://www.firgelli.com/pdf/PQ12_datasheet.pdf It can be purchased here: http://store.firgelli.com/pq12-linear-actuato12.html It seems that it is available with either limit switches or a feedback pot but not both. Although the limit switch model does have an output that will light an LED when the limits are reached. Weight of the actuator is 15 grams. Joe -------- Joe Gores Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=336273#336273 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:26:04 AM PST US From: Tim Andres Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Re: model airplane servo On 4/6/2011 7:17 AM, user9253 wrote: > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "user9253" > > There is an article by Paul Dye on page 63 of the May 2011 issue of Kitplanes Magazine about using a Firgelli PQ12 linear actuator for aileron trim on an RV-3. The data sheet for this actuator is located here: > http://www.firgelli.com/pdf/PQ12_datasheet.pdf > It can be purchased here: > http://store.firgelli.com/pq12-linear-actuato12.html > It seems that it is available with either limit switches or a feedback pot but not both. Although the limit switch model does have an output that will light an LED when the limits are reached. Weight of the actuator is 15 grams. > Joe > > -------- > Joe Gores > > > Hi Joe; I'm using the Figelli L12-30-210-12-S actuator for the roll trim on my Cozy. Have not installed it yet, but it looks like it will do the job just fine although it looks a bit bigger than the one Paul used. It's small enough to mount in the wing root on my plane.http://www.firgelli.com/pdf/L12_datasheet.pdf Tim Andres ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:15:52 AM PST US From: "Vern Little" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Re: model airplane servo I have a visit scheduled for tomorrow at the Firgelli facility. I have developed a rudder trim system using one of their servos. I'm going to take some pics and interview the principal of the company, with the aim of productizing their devices for our market. I've learned a few things along the way that may be useful for them. Thanks Vern Little Vx Aviation -----Original Message----- From: user9253 Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 7:17 AM Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: model airplane servo There is an article by Paul Dye on page 63 of the May 2011 issue of Kitplanes Magazine about using a Firgelli PQ12 linear actuator for aileron trim on an RV-3. The data sheet for this actuator is located here: http://www.firgelli.com/pdf/PQ12_datasheet.pdf It can be purchased here: http://store.firgelli.com/pq12-linear-actuato12.html It seems that it is available with either limit switches or a feedback pot but not both. Although the limit switch model does have an output that will light an LED when the limits are reached. Weight of the actuator is 15 grams. Joe -------- Joe Gores Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=336273#336273 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:39:36 AM PST US From: Paul Millner Subject: AeroElectric-List: Faston connector for Ford-style regulator? I've got the Ford-style regulator that Cessna and others used for many years. The four Faston-style connectors enter through a common plug body, and are retained in that body by a small clip on the bottom of the Faston. Where do I buy that style of Faston connector, with the small clip? I've replaced two, now, as wires have worn, etc. with standard Fastons, but then, the wires come loose when the regulator is unplugged (which is necessary to remove my intercooler plumbing, a long story...) Thanks in advance for the help! Paul ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:17 PM PST US From: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Faston connector for Ford-style regulator? At 02:29 PM 4/6/2011, you wrote: > > >I've got the Ford-style regulator that Cessna and others used for >many years. The four Faston-style connectors enter through a common >plug body, and are retained in that body by a small clip on the >bottom of the Faston. > >Where do I buy that style of Faston connector, with the small clip? >I've replaced two, now, as wires have worn, etc. with standard >Fastons, but then, the wires come loose when the regulator is >unplugged (which is necessary to remove my intercooler plumbing, a >long story...) > >Thanks in advance for the help! I've been installing these regulators with individual .25" fast-ons on wires. Individual fast-ons with the retainer barb are pretty hard to come by in small quantities. If you wanted a reel of 10,000 . . . The auto-parts stores will sell you a replacement connector module. These tend to be populated with fast-on females that are un-plated brass of unknown pedigree. The AMP PIDG fast-ons are pretty hard and hold their grip well over time. The replacement connector populated with terminals will have pendant wires that need to be spliced into your ship's harness. But if you have your heart set on using this connector, here is one of many sources: http://terminalsupplyco.com/Store/Product.aspx?pc=170 I recollection serves me well, B&C used to stock these terminals for use in housings that mate with the rear connector on their alternators. You might be able to get a small quantity of terminals from them. 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