Reversing-bucket-jet speed controller

high power controller which automatically controls the bucket servo

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  • independant variable throttle in each direction
  • Variable neutral position
  • Two variable bucket servo positions
  • Switchable Battery Elimination Circuit
  • 0 to 26 Volt range (7-26 with B.E.C.)
  • Low loss 0.0015 ohm FET output
  • OVERLOAD PROTECTED
  • VISIBLE Throttle/Radio/Thermal Cutout
connection diagram(click to enlarge)

SETUP

Storing the throttle lever trim 

To store ZERO THROTTLE

  1. position  throttle midway
  2. ensure radio failure is OFF
  3. press the SETUP button 


[centre lever and trim] [momentary press]
To set 100% THROTTLE  point
  1. deflect throttle to maximum
  2. ensure radio failure is OFF
  3. press the  SETUP button
repeat in reverse direction

  [centre trim push stick to end] momentary press]

Reversing servo trim

  1. Hold the setup button...                                             
  2. After two seconds one pair of lights flash alternately
  3.  Move the throttle so the servo opens the reverse mechanism
  4.  Release the setup button...          
Repeat the above with the throttle lever reversed
and the reverse mechanism closed

To reset to default : press SETUP with transmitter off
 
 

INDICATORS

                               VISIBLE INDICATION     AUDIBLE INDICATION
STATUS
 INDICATOR
 INDICATOR
RADIO FAILURE 
RED indicator light 
  
TEMPERATURE CUTOUT
lights flashing alternately
double chirps
MAXIMUM THROTTLE
YELLOW flashing 
  

You may wish to reduce the throttle in one or both directions
The throttle power can be reduced independently which is
particularly important in a streamlined speedboat hull

Deflect the lever in one direction
Press the SETUP button twice
Repeat until full throttle is acceptably low