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LiPoPal Instructions Warnings

The LiPopal uses a linear regulator and so it will get hot if asked to supply high currents. The regulator is rated at 1.5A and the wiring at 2A.

The Red and Black wires connect to the LiPo battery (2 cells in series only) and so you will need to add a suitable connector. The Black and Blue wires have Rx connectors attached and can be plugged into any suitable spare pins on the Rx (Its done this way so that you don’t loose a signal channel).

The unit is NOT INSULATED so you will need to add at least a bit of insulation tape to keep it safe (I would like to heat shrink the unit but can’t find any light weight heat shrink of a suitable size L )

The unit has NO REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION. Connect it the wrong way round and it will probably break.

I have used the unit successfully in 6 servo DLG’s but you need to watch the current draw and test before you try flying with the unit. Servo choice will be important as not all small servos have low enough current draws (For example the C1081 is rated at 0.75A stalled…so not a good choice. I have used the SD150s (Dymond D60) with good results). If the current is too high for too long the unit will overheat and cut out and so NO POWER will reach the Rx = splat in my book.

OK Warnings over, enjoy flying with the unit J

Martin

Small Print ->

Please note....
    “Adding a Battery Connector invalidates your warrantee”
and
    “The unit must always be used with a suitable battery connector” …….

That should cover it J

Update 9th May 2005

I've now got what I hope is some light enough heat shrink tube.... so following tests the units may become insulated.