Going the other way...
Posted: 22 Jun 2020, 18:31
I know that the main thrust of this site is the emulation of single channel control using modern 2.4ghz equipment, but I still have a hankering for the old mechanical controls....
It's possible to get old TX/Rxs, but there are few actuators (particularly for boats) around in good condition. So I have been looking at building simple actuators with modern, easy to obtain parts. Here is a prototype I have put together - a compound motor-driven rudder actuator with a separate 'quick-blip' motor control facility.
And there are no Pics or clever electronics! Just a couple of motors, some acrylic sheet, microswitches, a relay, a diode and a resistor....
http://oldboats.tk/single%20channel%20actuator.mp4
It's possible to get old TX/Rxs, but there are few actuators (particularly for boats) around in good condition. So I have been looking at building simple actuators with modern, easy to obtain parts. Here is a prototype I have put together - a compound motor-driven rudder actuator with a separate 'quick-blip' motor control facility.
And there are no Pics or clever electronics! Just a couple of motors, some acrylic sheet, microswitches, a relay, a diode and a resistor....
http://oldboats.tk/single%20channel%20actuator.mp4