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Fla-T18
 Post subject: momentary trim switch
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:50 am 
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I was just on ebay, looking for a switch for the trim, I just ordered the grainger motor as another member had posted.

I saw a switch for a power mirror and thought , hey now thats a great idea, to have the aileron and elevator trim in one place... has anyone tried this?

Any thoughts on this please......

also the micro switches... would any micro switch work for this?
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 3:26 pm 
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You can get a (4) way "Coolie Hat" trim switch.


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Fla-T18
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 5:53 pm 
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ok.. googled it, I have the idea... where to get one though?
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:31 pm 
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Spruce. I think you can get one direct from Ray Allen ? Maybe Chief Aircraft or Wicks ?

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ljkrume
PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:58 pm 
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I made my own, but I made everything. Easier to check Digi-Key catalog, page 20, or search "4 way switch". They're about $12.

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Terry Adams
PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2012 12:31 am 
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I picked up a five way......elevator, aileron, and .....PTT from Mouser on-line for less than $3. This is a single pole momentary switch so a little electronic magic is necessary to reverse the elevator trim motor and work the aileron servo.

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