ACTION R/C Electronics
Products List May 2008
(supercedes previous ACTion issues)
ACTION R/C Electronic Speed Controllers and Switchers are
fitted with HITEC/JR type servo leads. A
Futaba plug shell moulding is also supplied together with a diagram showing how
to change them over.
PLEASE NOTE THAT
ACTION ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS ARE NOT FITTED WITH BEC (
All ACTion ESCs are fully proportional i.e. they run up to
full speed in both Forward and Reverse directions. They do not require any
neutral/end-point calibration or other adjustments.
The ABS cases supplied with our electronics are uncut but
are easily cut and drilled with normal modelling tools.
Most units only require a screwdriver and wire to install
them.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS
P52A micro 1A Miniature Microcomputer soft start SPEED CONTROLLER
Micro is a highly efficient
little relayless, two IC speed controller for very small motors. Suitable for
use with any standard R/C outfit, it can run from 4.8 Volt Nicad or 6 Volt Dry
receiver batteries from where it gets the power for the motor (it plugs in like
a servo) It has a maximum current of 1 Amp. In any event, it is self-protecting
with ‘Failsafe’, ‘overtemperature’ and ‘overcurrent ‘shut down (not
reverse voltage). In ‘stop’ condition the current drops to a ‘Sleep’ value
which is very low. It will cope with a wide range of small, efficient motors.
Many radio boat modellers are using 5v cassette recorder motors, and it is
ideal for them. ACTion motors M5 or M7
are also ideal. The kit version of P52A is very easy to build. Overall size
40mm x 27mm x 17mm.
P68A pico 1A Tiny Microcomputer, linear acceleration SPEED
CONTROLLER
This uses the same circuit
design as the Micro 1 in a much smaller case but with similar characteristics.
Pico is the smallest controller ACTion has ever produced. It should be run from
4.8 to 6 Volt Nicad receiver batteries from where it gets the power for the
motor (it plugs in like a servo). Ideal for small plastic kit models. Overall case size 34mm x 24.5mm x 16mm.
Weight with case 16g (can be left out of case for really tiny models – weight
is 9g)
P78 CONDOR 2 (2 Amp) Mini AUTOSET
Computer SPEED CONTROLLER
Tiny, computerised 2A peak
speed controller for small scale model boats; recommended for 360/385 type and
similar motors. A fully-enclosed unit with no relay projection. One version
covers the main motor drive voltage range of 2 to 12 volts, which should cover
most boat models. Condor 2 is supplied ready to connect to a separate motor
battery, and the drawing also shows a simple conversion which allows it to pass
the power from the Rx battery straight through to the main motor i.e. no
separate motor battery is required. AUTOSET centre stick setting and fixed
gentle acceleration. Screw block connections for Motor and Power. Motor stops
if signal lost or receiver switched off. External size 41mm x 31mm x 20mm.
Miniature screwdriver is required to connect.
Weight 26g
P79 CONDOR 10/2 (10 Amp) AUTOSET Computer CONTROLLER
Updated and improved miniature
computerised 10A peak Speed Controller for scale model boats, recommended for
380/385 & SPEED 400 type motors. A micro IC and POWERFET design with
forward and reverse; 10 Amp peak.
One version handles the main motor drive
voltage range of 2 to 12 Volts which should cover most small boat models.
AUTOSET centre stick setting; gentle/rapid acceleration is user-selectable via
a moveable header on circuit board. Motor stops if signal lost or receiver
switched off. Screw terminal block connections for Motor and Power. External
size 53.5mm x 37.5mm x 23mm (plus approx
8mm for the heat-sink).
P80 CONDOR 20/2' (20 Amp) AUTOSET Computer CONTROLLER
Updated and improved
computerised 20A peak Speed Controller for scale model boats, recommended for
540/545/550 Speed 600 type motors. A micro IC and POWERFET design with forward
and reverse; 20 Amp peak. One version handles the main motor drive voltage
range of 2 to 12 Volts which should cover most small boat models. AUTOSET
centre stick setting; gentle/rapid acceleration is user-selectable via a
moveable header on circuit board. Motor stops if signal lost or receiver
switched off. Screw terminal block connections for Motor and Power. External
size 63.5mm x 43.5mm x 25mm (plus approx
6mm for the two heat-sinks).
P81 CONDOR 5 (5 Amp) AUTOSET Computer CONTROLLER
Latest version CONDOR miniature
computerised 5A peak speed controller for scale model boats; recommended for
380/385 type motors. An enclosed unit
with no relay or Powerfet projection.
One version handles the main motor drive voltage range of 2 to 12 Volts
which should cover most small boat models. AUTOSET centre stick setting;
gentle/rapid acceleration is user-selectable via a moveable header on circuit
board. Motor stops if signal lost or receiver switched off. Screw terminal
block connections for Motor and Power. Overall size 53.5mm x 37.5mm x 23mm.
P93 HIGH-POWER MULTI CONTROLLER
A truly multi-function module,
this unit will do ANY of the following jobs:
ESC – Conventional Electronic Speed Controller which
will operate motors from 6v to 24v battery supply. Normal Maximum current is
10A continuous but this can be increased to 20A with upgraded heat-sinks or
water-cooling. Select 100% for normal ESC mode, or choose 50% or 25% modes to
reduce the peak output; this enables you to “tame” an over-enthuiastic motor
for precision steering, or to use a low-voltage motor on a higher voltage
supply e.g. 12v motor on 24v.
Thruster – Drives a bow thruster, winch, deck lift, cargo
doors and hatches – in fact any application where a motor is required to run in
each direction from one transmitter channel. This output is also selectable, so
you can operate a standard commercial 6v or 7.2v bow thruster from either 6v,
7.2v, 12v or 24v supply – just by moving a couple of tiny on-board switches.
Switcher – A conventional 10A twin switch with selectable
latching or momentary operation on either output.
Mode selection is via on-board
4-way DIL switch.
Unit is supplied in either kit
or ready-built format, with full instructions and wiring diagrams for basic
installations. Case size 74 x 50 x 28mm. Screwdriver connections.
P93M LIMIT SWITCH MODULE
A small module comprising an
8-pin header with leads and micro-switches which plugs into the P93 DIL switch
socket and provides travel-limit switching of motorised functions. Use it to
stop your winch, deck-lift, cargo hatch, doors etc at their extremes of travel
when run from a P93 (just like an automatic garage door).
NEW FOR 2008!!
P94 DUAL ESC/MIXER MULTI-CONTROLLER
P94 is an all-purpose twin motor controller. It has
been designed to operate from a 6v to 24v supply, with a continuous current
capacity of 20A for each motor. It can be operated as two independent speed
controllers; as combined twin motor ESCs and mixer, in either 50% or 100% mix
(both adjustable) or to control bow and stern thrusters. All modes are selected
using the on-board DIL switches. ONLY
TWO CHANNEL R/C IS NEEDED for mixer operation.. In thruster mode, the output
can be adjusted to suit any commercial thruster units if you are using a
higher-voltage supply. By using a blip of the rudder stick, the skipper can
select whether the thrusters operate in either “Spin” or “Slew” mode. The unit
is supplied built and tested, with five pages of coloured wiring diagrams, full
installation and operating instructions. Case size approx 73mm x 50mm x 28mm,
plus heat-sink tabs.
THIS IS THE UNIT THAT ALL SCALE MODELLERS HAVE BEEN
WAITING FOR! E-Mail us for a full-colour PDF data-sheet
MOTOR MIXERS
P40C
MARINE MOTOR MIXER for 2 or 3 motors
This very clever unit uses a
microcomputer to control the differential speed of twin motor units in
conjunction with the steering/rudder position, in that it will automatically
slow down the motor on the inside of a turn when a steering command is given.
It has a specialised ABS case 45.5mm x 32mm x 20mm with onboard plug-in
connectors for the two outer speed controllers/motors, one centre speed controller/motor (if used) and the steering
servo, thus eliminating the need to purchase extra ‘Y’ leads. It requires one
speed controller for each motor and connects into the receiver Motor and Steering
outputs via marked leads. A very comprehensive installation and set-up
instruction leaflet is included. This is probably the best marine mixer yet;
ask a user. It has been ACTion’s best selling electronic unit over 2007. E-Mail
us for a comprehensive guide to Twin-motor installations and the use of Marine
Motor Mixers.
P82 MICRO MOTOR MIXER for 4.8/6 Volt models (suitable for use only with
2 x P52 or P68 ESCs)
This tiny mixer uses a similar
version of the software in the P40C motor mixer. It will control the
differential speed of twin motor units in conjunction with the steering/rudder
position in that it will automatically slow down the motor on the inside of a
turn when a steering command is given. Apart from the smaller size, the main
difference is that P82 feeds the power for the motors directly through to the
ESCs from the receiver connections i.e. the whole model requires only one
battery pack to power everything. It has an ABS case - 34mm x 24.5mm x
16mm, with onboard plug-in connectors
for two outer motors and the steering servo, eliminating the need to purchase a
‘Y’ lead.
P94 DUAL ESC/MIXER – SEE “SPEED CONTOLLERS”
MOTORS ( All technical specifications are
suppliers’ data)
Sun 550 Type (M9) Very high torque, Internal fan, for use with CONDOR 10
or 20 Speed Controller
This is a 12 to 36 Volts working motor. It is 35.8mm Diam and 76.5 mm
long with 3.17mm shaft. Nominal voltage 12v; No Load Speed 3840RPM; No Load
Current 0.135A; Speed @ Max Efficiency 3250RPM; Current @ Max Efficiency
0.733A; Torque 172 g-cm; Output 5.72W; Stall Torque 1105g-cm.
Sun 545
Type (M6) for use with CONDOR 20 Speed Controller
This is a 6 to 12 Volt working high-speed motor. It is 35.8mm Diam and
67mm long with 3.17mm shaft. Nominal voltage 7.2v; No Load Speed 20400RPM; No Load
Current 1.23A; Speed @ Max Efficiency 16800RPM; Current @ Max Efficiency 5.75A;
Torque 130 g-cm; Output 22.3W; Stall Torque 735g-cm.
Sun 540 Type (M2) for use with ‘CONDOR 10 or 20 Speed Controller
This is a 6 to 12 Volts working motor. It is 35.8mm Diam and 67mm long with 3.17mm
shaft. Nominal voltage 7.2v; No Load Speed 10170RPM; No Load Current 0.85A;
Speed @ Max Efficiency 8390RPM; Current @ Max Efficiency 4.04A; Torque 223
g-cm; Output 19.25W; Stall Torque 1279g-cm.
Sun 360 Type (M8) for use with CONDOR 2 or 5 Speed Controller
This is 12 to 24 Volts working motor. Nominal voltage 12v; No Load Speed
13500RPM; No Load Current 0.2A; Speed @ Max Efficiency 10710RPM; Current @ Max
Efficiency 0.77A; Torque 41.3 g-cm; Output 4.54W; Stall Torque 200g-cm.
Mabuchi 385 Type (M4) for use with CONDOR 10 Speed Controller
This is a MABUCHI motor for 6
to 12 Volts working. It has been selected as ideal for use with the CONDOR
10/2. Full technical specifications are not available.
Sun 280 Type (M3) Ideal for use with CONDOR 2 Speed Controller
This is a 1.5 to 6 Volts working motor. It is 24.2mm Diam and 32.5mm
long with 2mm shaft. Nominal voltage 3v;
No Load Speed 9700RPM; No Load Current 0.15A; Speed @ Max Efficiency 7930RPM;
Current @ Max Efficiency 0.76A; Torque 15g-cm; Output 1.22W; Stall Torque
122g-cm.
MABUCHI COMPACT CASSETTE MOTOR(M5) Ideal for use with micro 1 &
pico1 Speed Controllers
This is a high quality MABUCHI motor; 1.5 to 9 Volts working. It is 32mm
Diam and 22.8mm long with 2.0mm shaft. Nominal voltage 3v (6v); No Load Speed
1800RPM (3700RPM); No Load Current 0.022A (0.028A); Speed @ Max Efficiency
1430RPM (3060RPM); Current @ Max Efficiency 0.085A (0.134A); Torque 8.4g-cm
(14.5g-cm); Output 0.123W (0.455W); Stall Torque 41g-cm (84g-cm).
MABUCHI MICRO CASSETTE MOTOR(M7) Ideal for use with micro 1 & pico 1
Speed Controllers
This is a High Quality MABUCHI motor; 0.7 – 5.0 Volts working. It is
24.5mm Diam and 12.3mm long with 2.0mm shaft. Nominal voltage 2v; No Load Speed
2200RPM; No Load Current 0.018A; Speed @ Max Efficiency 1600RPM; Current @ Max
Efficiency 0.055A; Torque 2.8g-cm; Output 0.057W; Stall Torque 12g-cm.
GEARBOX KIT with MICRO CASSETTE
MOTOR (M7G) for all sorts of jobs
The same high quality MABUCHI
motor as above, with a gearbox in kit form.
2mm output shaft. This is now supplied with the
RADAR
A separate set of resistors and
diode with instructions and circuits to drive the M7G as a
GEARBOX KIT with 280 MOTOR(M3G) for all sorts of jobs
A 280 motor for 1.5 to 6Volt
working, together with a worm and pinion drive gearbox kit. Bags of power for
low-cost paddler motors, crane drum drives, gun rotation, winch drive, anchor -
to name but a few possibilities. 4mm
shaft x 150mm long.
RFI SUPRESSION KIT - Parts Kit with instructions
All brushed motors produce
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). This set of three capacitors will improve
the situation dramatically in most instances. Suitable for any brushed motor
used to drive a Radio-Controlled model. Fitting instructions included.
R/C SWITCHERS
Eliminate servo/microswitch
combinations; these units plug straight into your receiver (like a servo) and
are connected directly to the load that you wish to switch, either via a simple
on-board relay/relays or POWERFET semiconductors. Full wiring diagrams are
included and most have screwdriver connections for their output stages. E-Mail
us for a Switch Guide datasheet.
P43 SINGLE RELAY SWITCHER
This little non-latching switch
requires a channel but will switch 1 Amp continuous and an in-rush of 2 Amps.
About the size of a matchbox, it can be used to switch sound simulators, small
motors, relays or solenoids - in fact anything within its current/voltage
range. Pre-setable switching point at one side or the other of neutral stick.
Size 41mm x 31mm x 20mm. Will handle
voltage up to 24 Volts. Screwdriver connection.
P44A UNIVERSAL TWIN SWITCHER (Latching/Non-latching)
This is an update of our most
popular switcher. It is micro-controller driven and provides two separate
switched circuits from only one proportional R/C channel. Each of the two
relays can be driven as either Latching (Memory) switches or Non-Latching
(Momentary) switches; these functions are selected by a miniature switch on the
circuit board. 1 Amp maximum load per Switch. For the control of most of the
auxiliary functions that you have on a boat. Case size only 53.5mm x 37.5mm x
23mm. Screwdriver connection.
P62 QUADSWITCH with 4 x LATCHING RELAY OUTPUTS
This microcomputer unit will
add four switch functions to a spare proportional channel. It can also be used
to “piggy-back” a 2-channel installation to provide these switch functions. In
this case it is plugged into the steering channel and it gives a slowed-down
steering function plus four switch functions.
1 Amp maximum load per Switch. Case size is 63 x 43 x 25mm, and
connections are via screw-terminals.
P69 pico TWIN SWITCHER
Tiny-size R/C switch. It is
micro-controller driven and provides two separate switched circuits from only
one proportional R/C channel. Power for the loads comes directly from the
receiver battery pack (4.8v – 6v). Each of the two outputs can be driven as
either Latching (Memory) or Non-Latching (Momentary) switches; these functions
are selected by a miniature switch on the circuit board. Switches up to 300 mA (0.3A) max load per
switch. For the control of micro-horn or micro-whistle, micro smoke generator,
lights etc.
Case size only 34mm x 24.5mm x
16mm. Simple solder connection to loads.
P91 HI-LOAD TWIN SWITCHER
The P91 Hi-Load Twin-switch
will operate two completely independent circuits from one R/C channel. Both
circuits can be set to switch at any point on the Tx stick from just to the
side of neutral to full-throw, and either can be selected as latching or
non-latching. If that’s not versatile enough for you, then this little device
will handle a continuous current of 10Amps (peak 20A) on each circuit. It has
been designed especially to operate motorised functions such as fire-monitors,
bilge pumps and twin-motor bow-thrusters. Run it from your throttle output on a
Y-lead and have that third warship or MTB motor kick-in at ¾ throttle – easy!
It will, of course, also switch “conventional” loads such as lights and sound
simulators. P91 is supplied only in ready-built form. Case size is 63 x 43 x
25mm, and connections are via screw-terminals.
P93 HIGH-POWER MULTI CONTROLLER –
SEE “SPEED CONTROLLERS”
ENGINE SOUND SIMULATORS (for use with ACTion P78, P79, P80 and P81
Speed Controllers) Speakers are available (See Price List).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NOT BASED ON DIGITAL RECORDINGS AND
ARE LIMITED IN VOLUME i.e. They are suitable only for smaller models
P15 DIESEL 4/8/16 Cyl ENGINE SOUND SIMULATION – The famous “Demented Woodpecker”!!
1 Watt output capability, and
is suitable for use from 6 to 12 Volts. Connects
across the motor output terminals of ESC and can be used in conjunction with
most ACTion Controllers (except micro 1
P52 or pico P68A) and some other types of Electronic Speed Controller. Ring for
further information. Size is 73.5mm x 49.5mm x 29mm. Screwdriver connection.
P56 STEAM ENGINE SOUND Single Cyl or Compound Engine SIMULATOR
Compound Engine sound with lots
of character for your period steam models. For electric-powered R/C steam
models of all kinds. It will come to life with a continuous “hiss” of escaping
steam sound when stopped; it “puffs” in forward and reverse, in proportion to
the speed. Adjustment of puffing rate and volume. Built-in amplifier giving up
to 1 Watt output. For 6 or 12 Volt
MICRO ENGINE SOUND SIMULATORS (for use
with most other Speed Controllers) Speakers are available (See
Price List).
P63 Micro DIESEL ENGINE SOUND micro size.
A really small unit for use in
tiny models with an on-board switch to select a 4, 6, 8 or 12 Cylinder diesel
engine sound. Ticks over when stopped; speeds up in forward and reverse in
proportion to speed. Adjustment of Running/Tickover rate. Two adjusters for
‘character’ of sound. Built in Amplifier giving up to 1 Watt output. For models
running on 4.8Volt only, it plugs into the receiver and provides a
“straight-through” connection to the speed controller; both receive their power
from the receiver battery. Screwed case size 66mm x 31mm x 20mm. Suitable 2” Super Speaker for tiny models
available. Weight 30g
P63S Micro DIESEL ENGINE SOUND micro size (Single-cylinder version)
Details and price as P63 but
produces that unique single-cylinder “pop-pop” sound. Ideal for small workboats
and canal boats
P64/64A Micro STEAM ENGINE SOUND micro size on 4.8V- 6V receiver power.
PLUS PUFFER (Single Cylinder)
A really small unit to produce
a multi-cylinder steam engine sound P64
(P64A produces a single cylinder “Puffer” sound) for use in small models
of steam originals. Silent when vessel is stopped; puffs in forward and reverse
in proportion to speed. Adjustment of puffing rate. Built-in amplifier giving
up to 1 Watt output. For models running on 4.8Volt only, it plugs into the
receiver and provides a “straight-through” connection to the speed controller;
both receive their power from the receiver battery. Screwed case size 45.5mm x
32mm x 20mm. Weight 24g Suitable micro-speakers available.
SMOKE GENERATORS
SMOKE GENERATOR (S1/S2) for 4.8-6V or 12-14V
This tiny unit will produce realistic smoke for your small
electrically-driven steamers e.g Model Slipway ‘Clyde Puffer’ or ‘Steam
Drifter’. Running off the main drive battery, it draws a low current. 6 volt
and 12 volt units are available. 10mm diam and 38mm long. Requires a special
fluid which is called ‘distillate’. See price list. Please state 6V (S1) or 12V
(S2) version when ordering.
SUPER SMOKE GENERATOR (S3) for 8
- 14V only
This unit is a serious smoke generator (steam
simulation) for 8volts - 14volts only. Generating realistic smoke for larger
electrically-driven steamers, it runs from either your main motion battery or a
separate supply; current draw is only 600 – 700 mA. Fed by gravity, the
feedtank must be positioned higher up than the smoke element. It is supplied
with a 50ml bottle of fuel which serves as the main tank, with a rubber tube
gravity-feed and a screw/pinch valve to adjust the flow. Distillate is available in 50ml and 250ml
bottles - See price list. Smoke element
7mm diam & 36mm long.
OTHER SOUND SIMULATORS Speakers are available (See
Price List).
P13 FOGHORN/HOOTER SOUND SIMULATION
Deep, throaty sounds
unfortunately require a largish speaker; 4" is the smallest practical
size; a 5" to 6” one is even better (a Woofer is the best). If you have
the space in your boat, this will do the business! 6 to 12 Volt supply; 1 Watt
output capability; fully adjustable tone. Can be operated by manual switch or an
ACTion R/C switcher (e.g P43, P44) Case size 53.5mm x 37.5mm x 23mm. 8 Ohm speaker recommended. Screwdriver
connection.
P14 DESTROYER SOUND SIMULATION
The familiar 'Whoop Whoop'
sound, with a 1 Watt output. 6 to 12 Volts; can be operated with a switch or
R/C switch (e.g. P43, P44). Size - 71mm x 49.5mm x 23mm. 8 Ohm Speaker
(3.5") recommended. Screwdriver connection. We have sold more than one of
these as doorbells!!
P21 EMERGENCY/POLICE SIREN SOUND
The rapid rising/falling sound
used on modern Police, Fire, Ambulance and other emergency services vehicles.
New Dual Rate version, can be switched from slow to fast siren with extra
switch. (P43/44 is ideal). Rate, tone
frequency and volume are fully adjustable, with 1 Watt output capability. For
operation on 6 to 12 Volts. It can be operated with a switch or R/C switch.
Case with screw terminal blocks. Size 71mm x 49.5mm x 23mm. 8 Ohm speaker
recommended.
P29 STEAM WHISTLE/HORN SOUND
A Steam Whistle/Steam Horn,
with hissing steam sound. The tone is adjustable from whistle to horn. Ideal
for all those electric driven steamers. For 6–12volts; three IC design has
adjustable whistle tone and volume control; 1 Watt maximum output for 8 Ohm
speakers. 2 inch to 3 inch mylar speakers are recommended for steam whistle,
and 4 inch mylar speaker for steam horn. All connections by screw connectors.
Case size 55mm x 40mm x 20mm.
P34 AUDIO MIXER-AMPLIFIER Four input sound mixer for single speaker
For 6 Volt to 12 Volt
operation, this unit will allow up to four ACTion sound units to be run through
a single speaker. Built-in 1 Watt amplifier and a power supply distribution to
power all the 'mixed' sound units. Relay switchers should be used for
multi-sound systems e.g P44. It requires an 8 Ohm, 3" to 4" speaker
(available separately). Screwed case size 53.5mm x 37.5mm x 23mm. Screwdriver
connections.
P37 SHIP’S BELL SOUND
Dave has recently found a
supply of the now-defunct IC chip which forms the basis of our
P55 ASDIC Sound Simulator
ASDIC sound with reverberation
that dies away. The timing between the 'ping' sounds is adjustable, as is the
volume. The unit provides 1 Watt of output which, due to its nature, carries
for a long distance. Case size 73.5mm x 49.5mm x 29mm. Operational voltage 6 to
12 Volts. Requires an 8 Ohm speaker of
at least 2” diameter. Screwdriver connection.
P57 TWINHORN AIR-HORN SOUND SIMULATION
Ideal for that luxury
power-boat, car or big truck model. Both tones run simultaneously. For 6 to 12
Volt; 1 Watt output capability; both tones adjustable; screw terminal
connections. Can be operated by manual switch or R/C switch (e.g P43 or one
half of a P44A). Screwed case size 60mm x 40mm x 21.3mm. 3" or larger
speaker is recommended. Screwdriver connection.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
P19 BEC 1 Amp RX
Eliminates the need for
receiver battery pack in your model. For
operation on 6 to 12 Volt main power pack. 1 Amp output capability. Cased size - 34mm x 24.5mm x 16mm (needs drilling), Fitted with universal plug for
Rx connection. Requires separate ON/OFF switch e.g. mini-toggle, mini-slide
switch.
P22 SERVO SWINGER
This simple off-air servo
driver works by generating the standard +ve signal pulse from a timer circuit.
It uses a separate battery box with 4 x AA alkaline or NiCad/NiMH cells, or you
might replace this with a 4.8v battery pack such as the one from your RC
gear. This means that you no longer have
to scrabble around looking for your Tx, a spare receiver (with the correct
crystal fitted….) and a wiring harness to set up your new model or check a
suspect servo. The 1.5 mS neutral is standard for practically all modern RC
systems. It is such a useful item for testing and setting up servos, RC
switchers and electronic speed controllers that you’ll wonder how you managed
without it.
P38 RF SIGNAL METER for 27/35/40MHz TRANSMITTERS
This unit clips onto the
transmitter aerial and monitors the actual transmitted RF power, giving a much
better indication of the state of a transmitter’s output than the relatively
crude battery meters fitted into most Tx units. The unit does not require its
own batteries. Can be used with AM and FM transmitters operating on 27MHz,
35MHz or 40MHz. Full PCB kit with 200uA signal meter, nylon-coated clips and
case. Not available built (it has only six pcb components). Full building and
setting-up instructions and diagrams are included.
P39A FIELD CHARGER FOR 6V SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Limited number of these very
useful charging modules is still available. 12v DC input.
P49 MORSE/ALDIS SOUNDER/FLASHER
This is a microcomputer-driven
project. It produces genuine MORSE and ALDIS messages, programmed in
consultation with the Surface Warship Association. It can be used for MORSE
only; ALDIS only, or alternate MORSE and ALDIS. There is an automatic 30 second
dead-time before each message, so the unit can be left switched on throughout
the model’s operation time. The sounder which is provided produces a piercing
MORSE sound which can be heard over a considerable distance. The ALDIS drive
will power a bulb up to 2A (which is a very
high-power bulb). The unit will run from 6 to 12 Volt batteries and uses very
little more than the bulb current.
Screwdriver connection.
P59 R/C MASTER - SERVO TEST AND R/C CALIBRATION UNIT
With an 18-pin PIC
microcomputer at its heart, this clever unit will test and exercise servos,
switchers or Speed Controllers without having the R/C equipment on. It will
also check the centre-stick timing value of your transmitter sticks; run-in
motors via ESC. Output display is via two 10-segment LED bar-graph units, not
meaningless numbers! Powered by a receiver battery pack (4.8 Volts) or 4 x 1.5v
alkaline cells (batteries not included).
Due to the amount of work required to fit this unit into its case, it is
only available in kit form. Full instructions, drawings and full-size case
cut-out template are included. For serious RC modellers!
P73 MULTI-FLASHER (Alternate
single/double flash) ADJUSTABLE LIGHT FLASHER
This is a microcomputer-driven
flasher-lamp driver with two separate outputs. It is for use at voltages
between 6V & 12V. It can also be used as a warning flasher for cranes and
many other warning light situations. Each output has the current capability to
switch any type of bulb or LED up to 200mA (e.g. three 6v GOW bulbs). Tiny
cased unit with input and output screw connectors. Screwed case size - 40mm x
27mm x 17mm. Screwdriver connection.
P88 pico FLASHER
Tiny, fixed-rate unit for flashing
6Volt to 12Volt bulbs (250mA max). Case size - 22mm x 14.5mm x 9mm. Weight 7g.
Not available as a kit.
P90 TWIN FLICKER Two independent,
random-flickering outputs, with adjustment of effect/rate
This is a microcomputer-driven
flasher to run two alternate flash operations, either alternate double flash or
alternate single flash. This single project will simulate oil lamps, candles,
open fires, & arc welders. Ideal for lighting on old steam boats. Each
output has the current capability to control any type of bulb or LED up to
200mA provided they are of a suitable voltage for the supply volts you are
using (e.g three GOW bulbs). Tiny cased unit with input and output screw
connectors. OK for 6 to 12 Volt operation. Screwed case size - 40mm x 27mm x 17mm. Screwdriver
connection.
P92 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD
The P92 Power Distribution
Board provides a neat solution to “Rat’s Nest” wiring when multiple units are
installed in a R/C model boat. It takes the power from the main battery - which
can be either Sealed Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal-Hydride - and
routes it to five separate pairs of terminals PLUS a regulated nominal 5v
supply to power your receiver, servos and other Rx-driven devices. The outputs
are divided into two groups of three, both of which are fused at 15A, while
there is an overall 25A fuse to protect the whole board. P92 uses a very
high-quality epoxy-glass laminated board with an extra-thick copper land. The
screw terminals are rated to 28A and have rising-clamp connections which will
take up to 2.5 sq mm cables. It was designed and built especially for the job.
The unit is supplied either in kit form, or ready-built and checked. Both
include TWO FULL sets of fuses, a universal servo/BEC lead and approx 330mm
each of Red and Black 2.5mm multi-strand PVC-covered cable to make the
connection to your battery.
P95 INDICATOR FUSE BOARDS
P95 is a simple fuse-holder
with screw-terminal connections for the cables in from your electronic speed
controller and the outputs to your main drive motor. It has the addional
feature of a bi-colour LED which gives a visual indication of the direction of
current from the ESC i.e. it glows Green in one direction and Red in the other.
Maximum current rating is 25A per board. P95/1 is the single motor version and
is approx 63mm x 15mm. M3 fixing holes are provided. P95/2 and P95/3 are
respectively the twin- and triple- motor installation versions. Supplied with
two blade fuses per board (10A and 15A).
IN-LINE FUSE HOLDER
A basic 15A-rated moulded
holder for standard auto blade fuses. Fitted with two wires and a Tamiya-style
connector at one end. Fuses are not included.
BLADE FUSES
Spare fuses for P92, P95 and
In-line fuse holder. We stock 3A, 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A and 25A types. Supplied in
packs of 5; either all the same value or choose what you need when you order.
PLUG-IN MAINS 230-240v AC NiCd/NiMH CHARGER with switchable constant
current
This is a ready-made commercial
constant current charger for NiCad or NiMH cells or packs. It will charge any
cell or pack from 1.2 Volts to 12 Volts and has selectable currents -
50/80/120/ 180/240/300 mA. The selection
of currents makes it suitable to charge NiCads from 500 mA to 3 Amps (3000 mA)
capacity. It is supplied with a
reversible plug lead and connectors for TAMIYA style plug, Croc-clips and a
2.1mm power plug (for transmitters)
PLUG-IN MAINS 230-240v AC HITEC HT900 Transmitter & Receiver NiCd or
NiMH
This is a HITEC unit HT900
ready-made charger for NiCd or NiMH packs used in Hitec transmitters and
receivers. It has two outputs, so that both can be charged together. It is supplied with the correct connectors
for the job.
PLUG-IN MAINS 230-240v AC GEL CHARGER for 6 Volt and 12 Volt, max current 500 mA
This is a ready-made commercial
charger for sealed lead acid batteries. It will charge any GEL battery safely
with a maximum current of 500 mA. It has
a switch to change over from 6 Volt to 12 Volt.
The charge current is dependent on the state of charge of the battery
but will remain within safe limits.
6v (5-cell) 2400mAh NiMh battery pack (Futaba connectors fitted)
We have sourced these
excellent-value 5-cell packs which will really put some extra zip into your
servos!
Digital Multi-meter
If you are involved in building and operating
electrically-powered radio-controlled model boats then you MUST be able to
measure such critical quantities as voltage and current. This meter represents
excellent value and comes complete with test leads and a PP3-type 9v battery.
Mini Screwdriver
A flat-bladed screwdriver ideally suited to adjusting any
of our ACTion sound modules…………..or even fixing the lens screws back into your
spectacles!
OTHER ITEMS – SEE PRICE LIST FOR DETAILS
ACTION
R/C ELECTRONICS,
Tel:
(+44) 0115 9607951
Internet: www.action-electronics.co.uk