Thanks, this was much needed! The next chance i get i'm gonna build a micro Rubber/RC for the yard. I'm reasearching how small a plane i can build that has a rudder and elevator?
That's good to hear. The smallest I've built are about 24", but they fly kind of fast, I prefer around 28", like the Pacific Ace or many others, those fly nice and are easy to control. My bias is for rudder only, if it's trimmed that's all you really need and it saves weight.
Thanks for the updated information. I got the Lemon receiver with just the pins, and I admit all the different plugs are confusing 😕. I look forward to some RC rubber someday!
Sure wish you'd write out the product names, numbers, and web sites in the notes or flash them on the screen. Sometimes it's hard to understand exactly what you're saying.
Thanks again for posting this valuable information. I used the information you generously provided to search out and acquire components to build my own rubber powered rc-assist models like yours. Like you, I love free flight, but I'm quite a distance from the nearest flying field of any size, and rc-assist is a great solution. On the off chance it will help someone else, here is some additional info I learned in my quest. First, I have a FrSky Taranis transmitter. In its native form, it won't bind with the receivers you use with your Spektrum transmitter. There are two solutions for folks who want to use the Taranis. One is to buy comparable receivers which are programmed with the FrSky protocol, and the second is to buy a 4-in-1 multi-protocol transmitter module, such as the iRangeX. The receivers are available in various protocols with great service from Buzzard Models (buzzardmodels.com) in the USA, or direct from China through several online sources. The multi-protocol transmitter modules which allow a FrSky Taranis to bind with almost any brand of receiver can be found on eBay or, again, direct from China. Second, the tiny switch harness you show in your video, JR's model JRPA012, is discontinued. I managed to track one down, but as a discontinued item, they're fetching a premium. Originally selling for just $5 to $7, you may have to pay as much as $25 to $30 for a new old stock JRPA012 today, if you can find one. It truly is a tiny, very light, switch that's ideal for our purpose, but it comes with Futaba-style 2.54mm connectors which, as you mention in your video, we'll just cut off. I examined the JR switch itself closely and determined it is a Fujisoku AS1D switch. Search for "Fujisoku AS1D switch" and you'll probably find them cheap without connectors. I bought a pack of 15 of these Fujisoku switches on eBay for $10. While I was searching, I also found comparable tiny SPDT switches on Amazon ("DIYhz Slide Switch Panel Mount 3 Solder Lug Pin ON/Off 2 Position 50Pcs" - 50 switches for $9) and ("mxuteuk 60pcs Vertical Slide Switches Micro High Knob 3 Pin 2 Position 1P2T SPDT Toggle Switch Panel Mount 0.5A 50V DC 3MM SS-12DOO-G3" - 60 switches for $7). These are just as small and light as the JR switch, but you'll need some of the small JST connectors with leads that you mention in your video and delicate soldering skills. Hope this helps someone. Thanks again for your informative and inspiring videos. Looking forward to more videos, especially build and flight videos of your Wasp project! ;-)
Thank you, this is useful supplementary information, I haven't used FrSky so I can't comment on that, so that's good info, and you're right, you can still find the switches cheap if you do a search as you suggest (glad I stocked up on them when they were still cheap!). Ah the Wasp, it's sitting on shelves behind my workbench so it's a constant reminder to get back to it and get it done, I want to see it fly too!
…buy this micro nano rc stuff at rather high prices one stop at…micronwings australia (nice people) or radio control in england (grumpy bastards)…or closer to there origin at chinese portals like aliexpress (ok service) or banggood (well…try to avoid if possible)…my simple mylar covered indoor three channel slowsticks with this sort of rc equipment wheighs in at a total of 13 grams…and flyes for 16 minutes…very fun…happy flying…
Great video, very comprehensive and helpful, greetings from Ireland
Thank you, greetings from midtown Manhattan! That's where the flying videos take place.
I like the video. The sources listed are very helpful and provide new sources for these products. Thank you.
I'm glad that it's basically positive news in that good stuff is still available, I'm impressed by the new .9g receiver!
Thanks, this was much needed! The next chance i get i'm gonna build a micro Rubber/RC for the yard. I'm reasearching how small a plane i can build that has a rudder and elevator?
That's good to hear. The smallest I've built are about 24", but they fly kind of fast, I prefer around 28", like the Pacific Ace or many others, those fly nice and are easy to control. My bias is for rudder only, if it's trimmed that's all you really need and it saves weight.
Thanks for the updated information. I got the Lemon receiver with just the pins, and I admit all the different plugs are confusing 😕.
I look forward to some RC rubber someday!
The pins for the rudder should be marked, you can plug the battery into any of the other pins and you're good to go!
Could you tell me which transmitter you are using with these micro recievers. Thanks.
I showed it in one of these videos, can't remember which one! I'm using the Spektrum Dx5e transmitter.
perfect timing on this video, I was just looking to source new stuff and went looking for your old video. How about that...
We are all in-sync, several people asked me about updating the old video, glad it helped!
I've been waiting to see this video .
Thanks for sharing !
Who would you recommend I buy balsa from? I need 3/32 sheet and sticks. I have one old kit with some but don't want to rob it.
EasyBuilt models has really nice balsa and sticks that you can buy by grain and weight, same thing with Sig manufacturing.
@@domoremath Thanks! I had no idea Easybuilt sold supplies. Some of the stuff I've bought on line could be mistaken for teak.
@@dancahill8555 Their balsa is very nice quality, I've even used some for indoor.
@@domoremath Thanks brother!
I am surprised rbrc has not become an AMA event...
Thank you!
Orange 415 now seems unavailable.
Yes it's too bad, I like the receiver. But the newer ones I talk about in the video are also good.
Sure wish you'd write out the product names, numbers, and web sites in the notes or flash them on the screen. Sometimes it's hard to understand exactly what you're saying.
OK, I think I got all the websites up and all the product names, I hope it helps, it's been a long day!
@@domoremath Thanks! That's really helpful. Great video.
Thanks again for posting this valuable information. I used the information you generously provided to search out and acquire components to build my own rubber powered rc-assist models like yours. Like you, I love free flight, but I'm quite a distance from the nearest flying field of any size, and rc-assist is a great solution. On the off chance it will help someone else, here is some additional info I learned in my quest.
First, I have a FrSky Taranis transmitter. In its native form, it won't bind with the receivers you use with your Spektrum transmitter. There are two solutions for folks who want to use the Taranis. One is to buy comparable receivers which are programmed with the FrSky protocol, and the second is to buy a 4-in-1 multi-protocol transmitter module, such as the iRangeX. The receivers are available in various protocols with great service from Buzzard Models (buzzardmodels.com) in the USA, or direct from China through several online sources. The multi-protocol transmitter modules which allow a FrSky Taranis to bind with almost any brand of receiver can be found on eBay or, again, direct from China.
Second, the tiny switch harness you show in your video, JR's model JRPA012, is discontinued. I managed to track one down, but as a discontinued item, they're fetching a premium. Originally selling for just $5 to $7, you may have to pay as much as $25 to $30 for a new old stock JRPA012 today, if you can find one. It truly is a tiny, very light, switch that's ideal for our purpose, but it comes with Futaba-style 2.54mm connectors which, as you mention in your video, we'll just cut off. I examined the JR switch itself closely and determined it is a Fujisoku AS1D switch. Search for "Fujisoku AS1D switch" and you'll probably find them cheap without connectors. I bought a pack of 15 of these Fujisoku switches on eBay for $10. While I was searching, I also found comparable tiny SPDT switches on Amazon ("DIYhz Slide Switch Panel Mount 3 Solder Lug Pin ON/Off 2 Position 50Pcs" - 50 switches for $9) and ("mxuteuk 60pcs Vertical Slide Switches Micro High Knob 3 Pin 2 Position 1P2T SPDT Toggle Switch Panel Mount 0.5A 50V DC 3MM SS-12DOO-G3" - 60 switches for $7). These are just as small and light as the JR switch, but you'll need some of the small JST connectors with leads that you mention in your video and delicate soldering skills.
Hope this helps someone. Thanks again for your informative and inspiring videos. Looking forward to more videos, especially build and flight videos of your Wasp project! ;-)
Thank you, this is useful supplementary information, I haven't used FrSky so I can't comment on that, so that's good info, and you're right, you can still find the switches cheap if you do a search as you suggest (glad I stocked up on them when they were still cheap!).
Ah the Wasp, it's sitting on shelves behind my workbench so it's a constant reminder to get back to it and get it done, I want to see it fly too!
…buy this micro nano rc stuff at rather high prices one stop at…micronwings australia (nice people) or radio control in england (grumpy bastards)…or closer to there origin at chinese portals like aliexpress (ok service) or banggood (well…try to avoid if possible)…my simple mylar covered indoor three channel slowsticks with this sort of rc equipment wheighs in at a total of 13 grams…and flyes for 16 minutes…very fun…happy flying…