This looks great, most of rc switches have a continuous loop mode which takes you through blinking modes and other ridiculous features, I always wanted a stable on off switch
I've been flying about 20 years. The technology in the hobby has changed dramatically in that time but not the thrill of flying something. That is still as fun as ever!
Another great product from Menace RC, it has a great voltage and amperage range , from a 20mA led up to 15Amps is really useful, I’ll be adding one to my shopping list for sure..
Great video as always. 👍 After you demonstrated how this works by adjusting the value on the servo tester to get the light working, I thought it would have been interesting to see how you would then have set this up on your Tx16s for switching on the led lights or a small motor. 😊
It doesn't look like it is actually isolated, but instead the ground is connected through the board. If it wasn't, it would require an optoisolator which doesn't appear to be present, as well as draw a quiescent current from the load side(like solid state relays). You could test with a multimeter between the switch side ground and the control ground. Still a great alternative to much heavier relays.
Worth noting that this can only be used for switching the ground wire. This means it cannot be used for switching things like a Digital VTX to assist in GPS fix before arming (especially if the VTX is screwed to a quad frame). It's a shame reallly as in other regards it's very nice and well specced.
@@Painless360 I was chatting with Mike at Menace late last week. He confirmed that they will only switch the ground wire. One could still use them to switch the +ve feed with the use of a separate relay.
You can setup EdgeTX to continuously turn off and on the channel controlling the switch. Check out ruclips.net/video/Kz3s8S-AQZs/видео.html ;) You can support the time I spend helping using the links in the description. Happy flying!
Very cool, I am looking to turn off/on my Menace COB driver board on my NANO Drak and think this might be the ticket. I am assuming I would just wire this to the En port of the COB driver board? Where do you wire the ground from the Menace RCSwitch to the INAV board? Currently I have pos and ground of the COB driver board wired directly to my battery.
See the wiring diagrams on the site. Just snip the positive lead to the leds and connect the two ends to the pads on the MenaceRC switch.. best of luck
@@Painless360 OK yeah I saw that but it didn't look right as the ground was not soldered to anything. So I guess the LED ground completes the ground circuit then. Thanks again for confirming.
just ordered mine but im having problems. the switch is always staying on no matter the input. I have verified the recievers PWM signal with oscilloscope and its the right signal. Even if i put the PWM to under 1750us the switch stays on (led is on):/
I just bought 3 of these and I'm a bit disappointed. I'm running the new radiomaster mt12. I thought I'd hook up a switch to operate my motor cooling fan. I come to find that the switch will not function when my ESC is sending 7.4 volts to the rx. If I turn it back to 6volts, it works BUT then my servo is weak and the fan doesn't run as fast...according to their data, 7.4 volts should work.
@@skvaderfpv Paired with a cheap RC plane build and FPV, you have long range aerial assault capabilities. Each use costing around $100 I would imagine.
Hello I'm having trouble with this switcher I have a kraton 6s and I'm putting lights on it and my vtx with 2 switchers seems to work when rx is powered by a second battery but I have it set up to run 1 battery and use the bec on my esc to run crfs nano rx but nothing do you have to run it on 2 separate batteries or is there a way to run 1 battery and bec to rx thanks
That sounds like something is odd with your wiring. Just wire up the lights as you would normally then cut the positive wire to them and solder the switch onto each of those new ends on the wire.. Best of luck!
This looks great, most of rc switches have a continuous loop mode which takes you through blinking modes and other ridiculous features, I always wanted a stable on off switch
I like the idea of an electrically isolated, switched side. Looks good.
From which age you start your RC learning and flying,it's been a great experience with you keep it up bro ❤❤❤
I've been flying about 20 years. The technology in the hobby has changed dramatically in that time but not the thrill of flying something. That is still as fun as ever!
@@Painless360 Gravity seems to stay the same indeed... 😅
Another great product from Menace RC, it has a great voltage and amperage range , from a 20mA led up to 15Amps is really useful, I’ll be adding one to my shopping list for sure..
Great video as always. 👍
After you demonstrated how this works by adjusting the value on the servo tester to get the light working, I thought it would have been interesting to see how you would then have set this up on your Tx16s for switching on the led lights or a small motor. 😊
It works in exactly the same way. High channel value turns the switch on. Best of luck!
It doesn't look like it is actually isolated, but instead the ground is connected through the board. If it wasn't, it would require an optoisolator which doesn't appear to be present, as well as draw a quiescent current from the load side(like solid state relays). You could test with a multimeter between the switch side ground and the control ground.
Still a great alternative to much heavier relays.
Amazing video the best channel to find out your rc needs . Would this switch do a remote igniter ?
Should work fine. Check the draw... Happy flying
Worth noting that this can only be used for switching the ground wire. This means it cannot be used for switching things like a Digital VTX to assist in GPS fix before arming (especially if the VTX is screwed to a quad frame). It's a shame reallly as in other regards it's very nice and well specced.
I'll get some of the latest ones in and have a look. I've not used one for a while and there was an update to them...
@@Painless360 I was chatting with Mike at Menace late last week. He confirmed that they will only switch the ground wire. One could still use them to switch the +ve feed with the use of a separate relay.
Pretty interesting little piece of electronics, Lee! 😃
Great review! It really can be useful!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Now I just need a searchlight for my wing and Ill be set!
Great video. Do you know of a way or a product that I can connect a led and have it turn on for 3sec then off for 10-15sec then back on in a loop.
You can setup EdgeTX to continuously turn off and on the channel controlling the switch. Check out ruclips.net/video/Kz3s8S-AQZs/видео.html ;) You can support the time I spend helping using the links in the description. Happy flying!
hmmmmmm. food for thought. stay safe Lee.
That's great! What sets this apart fromTinysLEDs RealPit VTX Power Switch? Voltage?
This is a general purpose switch that can handle lots more current. Happy flying
Great video 👍
But are there momentary RC switches too? (It would need to trigger a circuit.)
Not that I've come across yet but you could use this as one by sending a short PWM pulse of the 'on' value to it...
Very cool, I am looking to turn off/on my Menace COB driver board on my NANO Drak and think this might be the ticket. I am assuming I would just wire this to the En port of the COB driver board? Where do you wire the ground from the Menace RCSwitch to the INAV board? Currently I have pos and ground of the COB driver board wired directly to my battery.
See the wiring diagrams on the site. Just snip the positive lead to the leds and connect the two ends to the pads on the MenaceRC switch.. best of luck
@@Painless360 OK yeah I saw that but it didn't look right as the ground was not soldered to anything. So I guess the LED ground completes the ground circuit then. Thanks again for confirming.
Handy to know, normally I have had to get them fro eBay. Thanks Lee👍🏻
When the cheap smoke machine for the planes? That go to be fun
Last time I did anything like that it was with pryo and a lot of fun (if trouble for the foam!)
just ordered mine but im having problems. the switch is always staying on no matter the input. I have verified the recievers PWM signal with oscilloscope and its the right signal. Even if i put the PWM to under 1750us the switch stays on (led is on):/
I'd contact the seller... Best of luck!
I just bought 3 of these and I'm a bit disappointed. I'm running the new radiomaster mt12. I thought I'd hook up a switch to operate my motor cooling fan. I come to find that the switch will not function when my ESC is sending 7.4 volts to the rx. If I turn it back to 6volts, it works BUT then my servo is weak and the fan doesn't run as fast...according to their data, 7.4 volts should work.
There are two ways to wire these up. Sounds like you are using the wrong way for your application... Best of luck
You could also use this to ignite an electric match to ignite a rocket engine on a rocket plane.
Or an IED.
@@skvaderfpv Paired with a cheap RC plane build and FPV, you have long range aerial assault capabilities. Each use costing around $100 I would imagine.
Or other things...
Oh I had to use a relay last time I did something like this
Hello I'm having trouble with this switcher I have a kraton 6s and I'm putting lights on it and my vtx with 2 switchers seems to work when rx is powered by a second battery but I have it set up to run 1 battery and use the bec on my esc to run crfs nano rx but nothing do you have to run it on 2 separate batteries or is there a way to run 1 battery and bec to rx thanks
That sounds like something is odd with your wiring. Just wire up the lights as you would normally then cut the positive wire to them and solder the switch onto each of those new ends on the wire.. Best of luck!
@@Painless360so I need to put the switcher on positive wire in the video you say the negative just double checking
@@Painless360 nope I put the switcher on positive wire and it fried so that's not right
Would this connect to a flight controller UART?
No. PWM pin.
you can just use LEDLOW function in iNav to turn off and on the LEDs, but i like this product
That only works with things like WS2812 LEDs. With this you can control literally anything...
@@Painless360 this is true
In early video we see turnigy switch
Wants. . .