Foxtech Pivot V2 retracts... anyone?

[Cameraj]

I got a set, what is the best way to power them ? what voltage do they need?and connecting them to a receiver? Thanks so much

 

[Pumpkinguy]

Has anyone tried these on a gryphon dynamics frame? And for those using these on X8 are you use more then 2 legs?

I've seen gryphon x8's with 2 x "T" style legs and also 4 x "I" style legs. I think unless you are flying a 1400 size x8 you probably don't need the 4 leg setup.

 

[Pumpkinguy]

I've had a chance to use the tarot retracts the last few days. They work flawlessly. I did order spares as I didn't expect much for $25 but like I said in a previous post they appear to be very well made and smartly designed. I don't know why 2 of the mounting holes are drilled and tapped for 3mm and the other 2 holes are drilled as 3mm clearance holes but no big deal.
If they last they could be the best value on the market.

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[MadMonkey]

Could one of you guys identify the plugs used on the retract wires? Are they proprietary? I need extensions because my gear legs are mounted so far apart and I just learned the hard way that they aren't the plugs I thought they were (wasted money on THAT order...)

 

[Pumpkinguy]

I needed to extend as well. Don't worry about what is + or -. Just mark one wire before cutting. Then connect to extension.

 

[MadMonkey]

Oops... crap, I just fixed the typo. I meant plugs, not plus

I thought they were JST-PH, but as I said those didn't work (they're close in design, but about 150% too large).

 

[Pumpkinguy]

No idea what they are. Just cut and add the required length of small gauge wires

 

[MadMonkey]

I was hoping to avoid that so that I could do drop-in replacements, but it looks like I might have to. Ugh.

 

[Pumpkinguy]

Add a jst plug. Then add one to your spares for a quick replacement. See, we make life easy

 

[Old Man]

If you have lots of time for research you could browse the DigiKey site. The generally have a dimensional drawing for the various plugs.


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[Bartman]

I received a set from Arris for a review, will go on another big XY8 build to start next week.

 

[MadMonkey]

If you have lots of time for research you could browse the DigiKey site. The generally have a dimensional drawing for the various plugs.

I spent a long time doing that last night... I THINK they're JST-ZH. Right pitch anyway according to my calipers. Unfortunately I'd have to crimp my own since I can't find any pre-built extensions, so... bleh. I think I'll just solder some extra wire onto these just to test them for a while.