This kit allows to control any number of DC motors using a standard radio control receiver and a 12V battery such an NP7-12. It is very suitable for Meccano applications
- The (P) module converts the 12V from the battery to 5V compatible with standard modelist radio control hardware.
- The (P) provides 5V to the rest of the system, but also passes 12V and ground from the battery.
- The (C) modules receive 12V, 5V and ground from the (P) module. It uses the 5V for itseld and also provides it to the RC receiver.
- The (C) module uses the 12V to feed the motor.
- You can also connect standard servos to any free output of the RC receiver.
Limits are:
- 5A for the 5V ouput of the (P) module, that should feed the radio control receiver plus all servos.
- Each (C) module can output up to 50A at 12V.
- The total current should not exceed battery class.
Here are some notes to the user:
- As in any RC system, always switch on the emitter first. Even if best brands pay real attention to what the receiver does when it looses the signal, it may not be the behavior you expect. For example, most receivers place all channels to neutral. However, neutral position of the throttle channel in a plane or helicopter RC system is not at its center, but at its minimum. Should you connect a (C) module to this channel, it will sent the DC motor full speed backwards.