Berkshire Radio Control
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Transcript of Berkshire Radio Control
BERKSHIRE RADIO CONTROL
Robert [email protected]
THE SUBJECT……
Aster Berkshire: Un-tempramental, self starter Controllable with great endurance (1 hour plus run time) Large cab/tender – plenty of room for servos, batteries etc
RC EQUIPMENT CHOSEN
Radio Control:
Spektrum 7 transmitterSpektrum 7 Microlite 6100 receiver
Servos:
Hitec HS-81MG (42 oz/inches @ 6V)
Battery:
6V NiMH rechargeable
SERVO STACK
Throttle Whistle Cylinder Drains Blower
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS
Cylinder DrainValve(GEAR)0 – Closed1 - Open
Blower(FLAPS)0 - Closed1 - cracked open2 – full open
Throttle
(ElectronicSounds)
(Lights)
Johnson Bar
Whistle
WHERE IT ALL FITS……
Throttle Servo
Radio
Blower Servo
Whistle Servo
Johnson Bar
Cylinder Drains
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN TENDER
On Off Connector for Charger
Front Back
Note: battery switch must be OFF before connecting charger
RC IN OPERATION (1)Throttle
Blower
Blower has 3 positions: Off Cracked open Full open
Blower opens as throttle is closed
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RC IN OPERATION (2)
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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare engine as usual for steam operations: oil, water, fuel
Check transmitter and receiver (in tender) batteries are fully charged
Switch on transmitter
Power on receiver using switch in tender. Receiver should bind to transmitter and
show a solid orange light
Ensure engine controls are in default positions:
Throttle Closed; Blower Closed; Johnson Bar Neutral; Drains Closed
Light as usual with suction fan in place
When pressure hits 2 bar, remove fan, switch blower to 2, crack back to 1 when
safeties blow
Operate as normal………
To start: Move Johnson bar full forward (or reverse), then open throttle
To stop: close throttle, then move Johnson bar to neutral
In motion: notch back Johnson bar to achieve best use of steam