Isolation loop and using a anti-spark battery lead

[drwayne]

Here's the sequence for those still challenged by safety...
1. 5 secs.. charges caps. .. keep down
2. insert main loop plug#1.
3. insert main loop plug#2 ... release charge button
4. in this sample the esc have on/off switch feature.. if your esc uses inbuilt bec, you need to pass the 'red' servo wire through this switch to disable arming until the sw is closed.

IMG_0324-1.JPG

[785boats]

Good ideas there drwayne.

Dave & Viper.
Although you've probably got all the info you need now, I just saw the questions your earlier posts & it would be rude of me not to answer.
With the resistor still connected the main isolation loop still disarmed the ESC. At least the one I used.
We would always untape after a race/run & disconnect the batteries ready for replacement before the next race/run.
I did, however, leave a depleted pack connected in a hull for 4 days before I remembered it. The cells were down to 2.4 V/ cell. Because they were drained under such a low load, no noticeable damage was done. I was able to bring them up to full charge again.
That's one of the reasons I don't use the antispark resistor in any of my boats. Mind you I only run up to 6s.
Cheers.
Paul.

[gyrotron]

This question is really two questions in one. Here in the USA the isolation loop is not required or very popular, yet I think they are very useful and worthy of being incorporated in my builds. The question though stems from my belief that the resistor anti-spark lead is also a good thing so how do we marry both together? If anyone has this loop in a Genesis could you shoot me a photo to see how you did it?

Dave

Dave,

I am geting ready to install these on a 8s/10s setup:

http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-afc-anti-spark-connectors-8mm-300a.aspx

I think this is an elegant solution to the spark issue.

[Norwest]

The shut down feature/start up saftety is a piece of cake. Make sure it is not near the prop area and easy place area to get to!!

[Fluid]

After almost six years, I would guess he figured that out!


.