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Post by coyote on Jul 3, 2015 8:38:29 GMT -4
For the past 2 weeks or so, I've had problems with my E-Flite Corsair retracts
Yes topic is old but my retracts were both deploying, either one at a time whenever I was flicking switch or they would just make a noise and not deploy.
I was able to resolve the problem through a solution that was not found on the various groups.
My setup, I had a pair of E-Flites 46 size electric retracts for my H9 Corsair and was using a Spektrum receiver. Receiver battery was a 1450mah LIFE4 battery
I knew the problem was not the retracts binding as I tried a servo tester w servo in the wings with the same battery - and the retracts deployed without problems. Here;s my solution
The E-Flite Y connecter supplied has an amplifier
This E-Flite amplified Y connector has to be plugged in DIRECTLY into the Spektrum receiver. Some of us sometime add short leads into the receiver for ailerons and retracts to save wear and tear on receiver when plugging the wing in
Once I removed the short lead I had in the receiver, and plugged the E-Flite Y amplified connector directly into the receiver - retracts worked perfectly
Hopefully, this helps others who may have same issues
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Post by J-G on Jul 3, 2015 9:34:10 GMT -4
Great post! It's good to to remember...
So is the maden on Sat or Sun?
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Post by cf105 on Jul 3, 2015 10:31:23 GMT -4
Yeah, that is a known issue. The e-retracts don't like the amplified Y-cable. Kinda makes you wonder why they would even include it with the gear!
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Post by daver on Jul 3, 2015 11:08:02 GMT -4
I knew that, just forgot to tell you. My Corsair will be ready tomorrow, and didn't want yours flying before that.
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Post by coyote on Jul 3, 2015 15:10:24 GMT -4
Corsair is ready for tomorrow depending on winds.
Cub has been repaired
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Post by daver on Jul 3, 2015 21:14:37 GMT -4
Perfect, formation Corsair flying!
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