Receiver switches ?

Tony Jacuzzi

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I have always used the Futaba slide switches with the Dubro remote mount. I have been afraid to use the speedmaster toggle style although the size of those is nice. I know that there are likely better switches out there with multiple poles etc. Just wondered what you guys are using and where your sourcing them, appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Tony J

 

Wally Marsh

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Tony,

I've been using Maxx Products International (MPI) switches and connectors for 15+ years never had a single problem. His switches are double pole design jumped across both poles for extra insurance, fit the DuBro mount just fine. Lake Zurich, IL available through Gary Preusse (630-279-2451) or direct, they have a website.

Wallster

 

stan simpson iv

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Otto at Technology Fuels has some toggle switches I have been using for years and never had an issue. Good price on them also...

 

steve wood

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cc racing aluminum mount for $15

I have had problems with the speedmaster switch corroding and losing control, intermintenly

 

Ray Sametz

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Not for everyone but an old Andy Brown trick.

 

Danny King

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Ray Sametz said:

Not for everyone but an old Andy Brown trick.

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Haven't seen that in a longtime.

 

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seaducerpete

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I have used speed master switches for years no problem here

 

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Bill Gibson

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Tony, I was just thinkin.......I cant remember using anything but bone stock Futaba switches for over 30 years........cant remember any failures.....honest to God! Not much help, but just sharin!

 

Grimracer

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I use the large HD Futaba switch in everything I can fit it in (its large).. very tough.. Then the Tactic HD switch (old Hobbico Command HD) in the rest.

Grim

 

Chris Wood

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Speedmaster is nice but again problems and the wire connections to solider to are small and have had issues with wires busting off the poles

No more for me

 

steve wood

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just replaced a green corroded speed master switch.bad news.

have had futaba corrode also. best to replace with new every year or so,or they will bite you!

 

Joe Wiebelhaus

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Wally Marsh said:

Tony,

I've been using Maxx Products International (MPI) switches and connectors for 15+ years never had a single problem. His switches are double pole design jumped across both poles for extra insurance, fit the DuBro mount just fine. Lake Zurich, IL available through Gary Preusse (630-279-2451) or direct, they have a website.

Wallster

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x2,

Get the switch for the newer digital servos, much heavier wire and contacts, dont have the part number (out of town) but they have them at Propshop Hobby.

I also "flood" the switch with Corrosion X, and if I think it got wet, repeat.

 

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Patrick Mulvany

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You can get the same miniature toggle switches from Radio Shack that Allied Supply has to offer. When you solder on the wires seal the connection with heat shrink which reduces vibration issues..

Later!!

Pat

 

Danny King

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Patrick Mulvany said:

You can get the same miniature toggle switches from Radio Shack that Allied Supply has to offer. When you solder on the wires seal the connection with heat shrink which reduces vibration issues

Pat

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They closed all the stores down here.

 

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Ken Webb

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• Try Jameco Electronics on line, plus you can get a paper catalog from them. All types switches. Fast service.

 

John Seybold

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I've always used Speedmaster without any problems. After soldering the wires on, I use Plasti-dip on the terminals, this eliminates vibration problems and corrison.

 

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dave weagel

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Grimracer said:

I use the large HD Futaba switch in everything I can fit it in (its large).. very tough.. Then the Tactic HD switch (old Hobbico Command HD) in the rest.

Grim

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will the HD Futaba switch fit the Dubro switch mount ?

 

Brad Christy

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Tony,

I made the switch (

) to an Andy Brown style "buss bar" switch and have never looked back. Nothing to corrode, absolutely no chance of it getting switched off by accident and it is plainly obvious if your radio is on or not. I've also NEVER had a switch go bad on me since. No more "switches" for me.

I make my own, using brass 6-32 pan-head slotted screws, low-profile nylock nuts (5/16" nut driver, just like your glow plug) and repurposed wire from dead servos. I also solder my battery into a wiring harness I make that allows me to charge the battery without energizing the radio. It's pretty well bulletproof.

Thanks. Brad.

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Grimracer

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Sorry dave.. not sure.. I don't use the Dubro mounts..

Grim

 

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Gary Murcott

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I use the Andy Brown type of switch no moving parts and if you want to check battery voltage with out opening the box just take a volt meter to the posts great switch