RC Lighting Control Using External Power

[Snowtrails]

Originally Posted by heyok

Hi,
Thanks for checking out my electronics!

I'm not sure I understand all of what you wrote there, but probably you want to know if you need anything else to switch power to a load from your remote control.

That part is all you need.

Plug it into a spare channel in your receiver.
Connect the controller to some power (keep it under about 20 volts).
Connect your lights to the output.
Operate that channel to turn the load on and off. That channel moving from -100% to +100 % will turn the light on and off.

Sorry about the confusion haha. Basically i use a servo board to turn my lights on and off with my third channel (2 position switch) because my third channel alone will not regulate on or off. So your external voltage setup will function on/ off of my third channel.

[heyok]

Originally Posted by Snowtrails

Sorry about the confusion haha. Basically i use a servo board to turn my lights on and off with my third channel (2 position switch) because my third channel alone will not regulate on or off. So your external voltage setup will function on/ off of my third channel.

Right

[Snowtrails]

Originally Posted by heyok

Right

Brilliant! I would like to order one, cannot find on the website?

[heyok]

Just send me a pm and I will set you up!

[Jensen330]

I am in need of one of these for my light bar. do you have them in stock?

[heyok]

Originally Posted by Jensen330

I am in need of one of these for my light bar. do you have them in stock?

Sure. Send me a PM and I will get you set up.

Thanks,
Al

[rcjunky3]

this is my go to light controller for any rig i have built or worked on over the years, i just ordered 2 more lmao. I look at this thread and realize that it is almost 5 years old and im still buying and using the same thing. great quality and a great product from a awesome guy thanks alot Al for all you do for the crawling community

[heyok]

Thank you, Rich! You make me want to keep doing this.

[SmittyBuilt]

Trying to figure out the best way to mount my small 2400Mah 3s batt (30mm x 88mm) I use for lights to the bodies of both my Baja 5T and Losi 5IVE T...any thoughts? Need to be able and switch between the two rigs. Thanks SmittyBuilt

[heyok]

I like to use the velcro strips with the adhesive backing along with a velcro strap to hold my batteries in place.

[Mikelangelo]

Originally Posted by heyok

You could connect a small battery pack consisting of two AA cells or a 9V (I don't recommend using a 9V battery) ...

Why do you not recommend a 9V battery?

[heyok]

Originally Posted by Mikelangelo

Why do you not recommend a 9V battery?

A 9 volt battery has a very small amount of energy in it. Won't last long. Plus, it's a strange voltage. Most lighting wants either six or twelve volts to operate.

There is nothing stopping you if you still want to use one though.

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by SmittyBuilt

Trying to figure out the best way to mount my small 2400Mah 3s batt (30mm x 88mm) I use for lights to the bodies of both my Baja 5T and Losi 5IVE T...any thoughts? Need to be able and switch between the two rigs. Thanks SmittyBuilt

My Baja and 5T

[cmbscx10]

5T using a small Alum plate attached via cable hangers to the cage