RC Techtip Video: Testing polarity

>> RC Videos , Tech Tip - Electronics >> RC Techtip Video: Testing polarity

When you need to do a lot of wiring, sometimes it is very easy to make stupid mistake causing reverse polarity. Most speed controllers offer no protection against it!

To ensure the wiring is correct, you can use a multi meter. Or, you can come up with a simple testing device through the use of a small DC fan. A DC fan will spin only if the polarity is correct.

Total Views: 986 ,

Related Post

Techtip: receiver matching

Steps to perform receiver matching on a FSKY. The very first step is to plug…

RC Tech tip video: fixing broken boat hull

This example shows a RC catamaran.   When for whatever reason the hull is broken,…

Reconnecting the charge leads

It is not uncommon for the charge lead connector to get damaged (or completely gone)…