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  Topic: Aeroled wiring
mikefapex

Replies: 20
Views: 15316

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:33 pm   Subject: Aeroled wiring
I have the AeroLeds (two of the combined nav light/white strobe units) installed on my trike (Z19 RB).  I wired up as per their instructions but they exhibit a small 'three click' noise in my ...
  Topic: Help with LCD Circuit Design - Altitude & Heading
mikefapex

Replies: 1
Views: 2027

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:15 pm   Subject: Re: Help with LCD Circuit Design - Altitude & Heading
Etienne,

Thanks for your note. It is educational. I'll keep the info in mind.

Mike
  Topic: Help with LCD Circuit Design - Altitude & Heading
mikefapex

Replies: 0
Views: 1753

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:06 am   Subject: Help with LCD Circuit Design - Altitude & Heading
Hi,

I am interested in building a simple, small, bright LCD display that can increment numbers with the twist of a knob. I would like to build a 4 digit and 3 digit versions, to represent pattern a ...
  Topic: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
mikefapex

Replies: 3
Views: 3055

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 2:24 pm   Subject: Re: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
Bob,

I wanted to update you. After getting a new alternator plug that has the connections I needed, I experimented and rewired the field and ground leads per your suggestions.

WhaLa, alternator ...
  Topic: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
mikefapex

Replies: 2
Views: 3049

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 6:13 am   Subject: Re: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
Bob,

Thanks very much for that detailed explanation. That will help me plan this weekends activities.

Mike
  Topic: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
mikefapex

Replies: 2
Views: 3049

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:12 am   Subject: Alternator excitation - suggested wiring?
I have a question about wiring my alternator. My question is primarily about the excitation/ignition-on connection. I've found lots of articles about alternators, and info on this list. But most other ...
  Topic: Strobe Lights
mikefapex

Replies: 23
Views: 14951

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:21 am   Subject: Re: Strobe Lights
I have a single AeroSun mounted as a nose light on my trike.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aeroSunXtreme.php

Very bright, built in wig-wag, low amp draw.

Mike
  Topic: Contactors
mikefapex

Replies: 7
Views: 3672

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:31 am   Subject: Re: Contactors
http://www.gigavac.com/search/index.htm

type in: GX-11 and review the specs.

Gigavac contactors - a bit more expensive but high quality. They take phone orders, call them and tell them you wa ...
  Topic: Dry Cell Batteries?
mikefapex

Replies: 25
Views: 8378

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:08 am   Subject: Re: Dry Cell Batteries?
Thanks for the battery cell info, it does help.

I am very glad to have gotten the CBA battery tester and look forward to using it. I'll post feedback as I run some tests.

Sunday I fired up the ...
  Topic: Dry Cell Batteries?
mikefapex

Replies: 25
Views: 8378

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:17 am   Subject: Re: Dry Cell Batteries?
A question related to Odessey batteries specifically, how can you determine the number of 'cells' within the battery. I've not been able to find that in their docs.

The reason I ask is that I just ...
  Topic: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
mikefapex

Replies: 8
Views: 7475

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:15 pm   Subject: Re: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
Ken,

You wrote: 8 AH Dekka AGM batteries

Can you describe the battery terminals on these Dekka batteries? Even a digital photo would be helpful. I have #2 welding cable with #2 lug terminals fro ...
  Topic: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
mikefapex

Replies: 8
Views: 7475

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:16 am   Subject: Re: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
Ken and others,

That is good info on the battery usage. I'll look into the Dekka, I especially like the larger battery contacts as compared to the PC310 M4 bolts (they are so small they can hardly ...
  Topic: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
mikefapex

Replies: 2
Views: 2471

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:06 am   Subject: Re: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
Ken,

Your conservative approach is probably a good one to begin estimating. I plan to experiment with actual battery only run times to back up the theory.

I am also thinking about purchasing on ...
  Topic: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
mikefapex

Replies: 8
Views: 7475

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:56 pm   Subject: Re: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
Jim,

I think I am a bit more limited, my engine (Suzuki 1.3L) must have power to run (either alternator or battery). No mag magic for me. I am all about saving the weight but trying to stay with th ...
  Topic: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
mikefapex

Replies: 8
Views: 7475

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:05 pm   Subject: Battery Choices - what is too small AH capacity?
I am close to completing my not-so-little Z-19 upgrade and have a question about battery choices.

I originally had an Odyssey 545 14 AH battery, weight about 12 lbs. It cranked the engine fine but ...
  Topic: Relay Tyco EV200
mikefapex

Replies: 4
Views: 5056

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:37 am   Subject: Re: Relay Tyco EV200
Here is another link, seem less expensive.

http://www.marineboatsupplies.com/blue-9012-solenoid-series-250a1224v-p-3535.html
  Topic: Z-Diagram using Kilovac EV200?
mikefapex

Replies: 2
Views: 2903

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:58 am   Subject: Z-Diagram using Kilovac EV200?
I seem to recall seeing a Z diagram using one of the 'newer' contactors like a Kilovac EV 200 or Gigavac GX11. Could someone point me to that diagram, either the name or link on Bob's website.

Than ...
  Topic: Z-19/RB Question
mikefapex

Replies: 12
Views: 8344

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:14 am   Subject: Re: Z-19/RB Question
Thanks Ed, That is a helpful confirmation of my understanding. I am building my preflight/postflight checklists for this new z-19 system. I too don't want things to go 'offline' if the alternator die ...
  Topic: Z-19/RB Question
mikefapex

Replies: 12
Views: 8344

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:19 am   Subject: Re: Z-19/RB Question
Bob,

Understood, that EBus switch is ALTERNATE path to powering the EBus. And as you said, turn it on, check ATIS are all good preflight procedures to test this path.

I just wanted to confirm t ...
  Topic: Z-19/RB Question
mikefapex

Replies: 12
Views: 8344

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:40 pm   Subject: Re: Z-19/RB Question
Bob,

In normal operations of a Z-19, would you have the EBUS ALT FEED switch turned ON (closed)? Seems that would keep the emergency switch manipulation to just one, the Master OFF. The ENGINE BA ...
 
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