Switched The Switch

 

I had installed a double switch to control power to the ignition and receiver, when I went thru "relearning" the circuit connections, and realizing I needed a IBEC, which I could not find, a Tech-Aero IBEC/Kill switch (too expensive) and chose the RCEXL IBEC Opto kill switch I found at, and only at, Valley View RC. This device requires only one power switch for the receiver, from which it get power for the ignition with the nice benefits of the Opto kill switch. My OCD made me find a single switch to replace the double as I did t want the weight nor an unnecessary unused switch. This would mean fixing the king whole that I made for the double switch. The single switch arrived today.

I had waited to fix the hole until I knew the dimensions of the new single switch. I ad ordered the rectangular one, black, because it was in stock and I thought it would be easier to refit. They were out of stock it turns out and thru wonderful quick support (I think a few hrs after I ordered it), VVRC emailed me asking if an oval one was okay. I went silver, oval. I did silver because I always do black ... Black probably would have been better 

The Miracle silver oval single switch from VVRC with charging port. Behind it the completed patch and wood filler repair drying  Taped it off before sanding.

 

Dried, sanded down to smooth, and cleaned. Looks good!

Dry fit the switch, patch fits perfectly.

Install completed, cote applied and clean. I prefer these servo screws from RTL Fasteners as I hate the usual stock Phillips head screws that always seem too soft and easily stripped. 

The inside, switch and patch backing.

I am waiting for the LiFE batteries for all three gassers due here Friday. This allowed, in addition to removing the double switch, removing the 5v regulator I had installed to cover the higher voltage 2S LiPO I was using. One less complicator, one less failure point. 

The Master Airscrew scimitar 11x6 props also arrived today. Painting the tips for safety. Once the battery installed, receiver packed away, CG and weight checked, it will be ready to maiden! I want to get my first familiarization flights at the new to me Flying Tigers field done before that. I need some refresher flight hours first.

I also want to set up another heli, probably one of the 500's, next. Meanwhile sim, sim, sim 

Went sailing today... Was supposed to be breezy and dusty according to my Windy app, but there was little to no wind, so meh.