Best Radio Box Rx Switch

[Timbo Whalen]

Hi-

Would like to hear some opinions on radio box Rx On/Off switches... what's everyone's

preference?... needs to be as small as possible. I don't have much faith in this Futaba

switch (see attach'mt.)

Also, like to hear everyone's tricks regarding better engagement with servo/Rx/ battery

plug pin connections... my connections became a bit sketchy and we took a small jeweler's

flat blade screwdriver and put a mild crush on the female sockets in the connector bodies.

Thanks for any input.

Tim

 

[Alan Elzer]

I've used those futaba switches for many yrs & no issues. I also soak everything down with WD-40 after taping all connections. Then tape up box

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[Tom Foley]

Futaba switches are reliable , never had one fail but I try to replace them after a few years redundantly . I use a small bit of tape on battery and any servo extensions .

 

[Joe Wiebelhaus]

Look at these for replacements for Futaba #2170

http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-4.html

heavier 22awg wire for newer 6 volt battery packs and servos, I remove the charge plug and just charge the battery, this takes a little skill to take the switch apart and cut off charge leads.

soak in corrosion x, wipe off, ready to go...............

I cant find a pic of the switch, but it looks like the standard Futaba, but has heavier wires.

 

[Grimracer]

I like this switch the best.. 

https://futabausa.com/shop/accessories/uba0323/

Some done like the size but for the most part i dont care about that my self. 

It is very robust.. 

Grim

 

[LohringMiller]

A boot like this over an ordinary toggle switch is really waterproof.  The Dubro actuators will leak a little around the shaft.

Lohring Miller

 

[Grimracer]

Getting the switch out of the boat I like G+M seals.

Grim

 

[Ray Sametz]

Go old school.  :lol:

 

[Alan Elzer]

NICE Ray

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[dave roach]

The switch Ray has there will never fell.

 

[Daniel's Racing]

I have these water proof locking switches all wired and ready to use. They have a battery retention clip built in.

The washer on the switch has a recess that captures the oring so it can't squeeze out when tightened.  

$23 and $3 shipping IN STOCK MOST ALL THE TIME

 

[Timbo Whalen]

A boot like this over an ordinary toggle switch is really waterproof.  The Dubro actuators will leak a little around the shaft.

Lohring Miller

No issues with the DuBro mount- we groove the shaft a bit with a Dremel cut off wheel and liberally 

use plumber's grease...never leaked past the DuBro setup.

 

[Timbo Whalen]

56 minutes ago, Daniel's Racing said:

I have these water proof locking switches all wired and ready to use. They have a battery retention clip built in.

The washer on the switch has a recess that captures the oring so it can't squeeze out when tightened.  

$23 and $3 shipping IN STOCK MOST ALL THE TIME

Thank you.

 

[Timbo Whalen]

Go old school.  :lol:

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Simple ol' single throw knife switch...priceless!

 

[XtremeRcBoats]

On my JAE I did something similar as Ray.

Recently I did other boats with a Tamiya connector, see the second picture. Works very good and the switch / connector can not come loose and you don't have any problems with the "switch" getting wet.

 

[dave roach]

Daniel's Racing

You have a PM

Dave

 

[Terry Keeley]

If you can find one of the old Noble 4PDT switches there's nothing better IMHO, like having 2 switches in 1.

Spring load it on and you have a near perfect switch for our tough environment. 

 

[Timbo Whalen]

If you can find one of the old Noble 4PDT switches there's nothing better IMHO, like having 2 switches in 1.

Spring load it on and you have a near perfect switch for our tough environment. 

Thanks, Terry... yeah, those are ol' school cool... some of the old systems used those.

I've always had good results with Switchcraft products, in various apps.

 

[JS_Racing]

We used to use the Bru-Line locking switch. Great switch never had a problem with one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRU-LINE-1...WITCH-CORROSION-VIBRATION-PROOF-/273269890954

 

[mark ham]

I have these water proof locking switches all wired and ready to use. They have a battery retention clip built in.

The washer on the switch has a recess that captures the oring so it can't squeeze out when tightened.

$23 and $3 shipping IN STOCK MOST ALL THE TIME

I would like to get 3 of these if you have in stock.