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fhhhstix
05-28-2012, 07:38 PM
I have been asked to explain how I use the Pico switch with the MFU while using a Spektrum radio.

I use the Pico switch to break the signal going to the shift input on the MFU so you can turn the MFU on and off with the flip of a switch.

Wiring Diagram

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/MFUPicoSwitchsetup.jpg

Pics of the actual wiring

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1571.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1572.jpg

The video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzszWSDgWPQ&list=UUgsIWp3at_vvzCEshDSdw7w&index=2&feature=plcp

If there are any questions just ask.

Travis
fhhhstix
05-28-2012, 07:45 PM
Here is a short video explaining the the use of a servo programmer. I mainly use the programmer just to set the center point of a servo before installing the servo in the truck. The programmer can also be used with digital servos to set endpoints,speed and torque in the servo it's self if you don't have a programmable radio. I use the HiTec just because that is my preferred type of servo but there are programmers for other brands.

Pics

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1573.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1575.jpg

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3OiL_Bltn0&list=UUgsIWp3at_vvzCEshDSdw7w&index=1&feature=plcp

If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will try to answer them.

Travis
Ogar
05-29-2012, 04:33 AM
Where can you get this picco switch from?

Paul
Madda
05-29-2012, 09:52 AM
Pico is made by Sabertooth. One place you can find it is robotmarketplace.com
Hobbyking sells similar switch which is like 15 USD cheaper, check it out too!
fhhhstix
05-29-2012, 07:43 PM
The pico switch is made by Dimension Engineering and you can order right off their web site. They are quick to process your order and ship it out. Their customer service is next to none I would give them a 10 on a scale of 1-10.

Here is the link to the pico switch.

Click here (http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/picoswitch)

Travis
Ogar
05-30-2012, 05:03 AM
Thanks Mr Travis


Paul