Flap Position Indicator??
Posted:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:22 pmby pfhoeycfi
The B flap drive motor comes with a feedback pot. I found an indicator made by another actuator manufacturer that I've been playing around with. It seems to work ok on the bench. The indicator has a series of LEDs that light up as the actuator extends. You can choose via a jumper all or one LED. There is a small pot on the indicator to adjust the LED on/off. Its small, the LEDs are not overly bright, it cost $20 plus shipping. I'm still playing with it and have yet to determine if its suitable to use. If anyone else has let me know.
https://www.actuonix.com/Actuator-Posit ... icator.htm
Re: Flap Position Indicator??
Posted:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:31 pmby SP1
Great! I've started thinking about how I need to have an indicator of some sort. Please keep me posted!
Re: Flap Position Indicator??
Posted:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:27 pmby tmritter44
I designed and tested a prototype flap position indicator that will have 12-step LED bargraph and a "Full Up" indicator LED. Printed circuit boards are on order with assembly planned in February. Parts cost is about $26.00
Check back next month for more info.
Re: Flap Position Indicator??
Posted:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:51 pmby BRS
Why reinvent the wheel? Here, these work quite well....
rayallencompany.com/products/indsens.html
In fact I have two new indicators just sitting around on the bench, though you would still need the position indicator.