Re: My first Tachometer

lousyflyer Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:54 am

I found the Turnigy tach on ebay shipped from here in the states for 14.90. Ordered one yesterday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Blade-Tachometer-/261050642120?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc7d4aec8

I have ordered from Hobby king before, but It takes so long that I forgot the stuff was coming by the time it arrived.

I have also ordered parts for a specific plane that I was flying and by the time the parts showed up I had already demolished the plane.

John Goddard Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:37 am

Co incidentally this was emailed to me this Morning,-

http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/magic_mirror_helicopter_optical_tachometer_rcd3063_oskg020-p-20008.html

Checkout the price
Affraid or WOW!

And the max rev speed

Just don't ask why a h h h e
he he hel hel no it's not good I can't say the word
Vendor sends me emails...
lol!

BTW TURNIGY TACHS= XLNT
HK have a hub in the States you just need to select that when buying from them not their Hong Kong
hub
+
Don't know about over in the States but here in the UK there are many ebay vendors selling them.
The last one I bought arrived next day.

microflitedude Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:02 am

I looked, but didn't see one in the USA warehouse.

John Goddard Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:46 am

Bit of a shocker that Matt the only one's on Ebay seem to be over here as well....
Perhaps they're just not as popular over your side of the pond.
They've got them in the German hub for 10 bucks, probably quicker than HK too.
Flying

PV Pilot Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:58 am

I have one of the lazer tachs Ron. Double checked it with my LED tach and they were reading the same. Got tired of the LED reading the shop light bulb pulses and giving a erratic reading. The only difference with the lazers is that you need to paint one blade (or both) white so it will pick up the reading. A junk yard paint pen works good for marking the blades. I paint all my blade tips white(then tape balance),,just for saftey purposes so it works out the best for me.

Kim Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:05 am

microflitedude wrote:
cribbs74 wrote:You guys are scaring me. I need to buy an accurate one for the TD tach race. Anyone know of an accurate one that won't break the bank?

Ron

Hey Ron, I would try a Turnigy Micro Tach. Up to 9 blades, holds the peak RPM, and reads 5 digits.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10783

Only problem is it ships from China, and could take up to 3 weeks to arrive. When mine comes, and if it works, I wouldn't mind lending it to you.

Matt

I just ordered me and Travis a matching set ! We shall review also ! Maybe...I didn't ask Travis if he wanted one, so if he gets all snarky, it may just be me reviewing TWO of them !

John Goddard Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:23 am

Great bits of kit Kim
The downside is that power button above the guys thumb.
It sticks out proud and turns 'itself' on very often.
I ended up (don't laugh) sticking a corn plaster over it so
you have to want to turn it on.
Very Happy

lousyflyer Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:31 am

John Goddard wrote:Great bits of kit Kim
The downside is that power button above the guys thumb.
It sticks out proud and turns 'itself' on very often.
I ended up (don't laugh) sticking a corn plaster over it so
you have to want to turn it on.

A "corn plaster"? How about a picture of the installation?

Kim Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:34 am

John Goddard wrote:Great bits of kit Kim
The downside is that power button above the guys thumb.
It sticks out proud and turns 'itself' on very often.
I ended up (don't laugh) sticking a corn plaster over it so
you have to want to turn it on.

Thank You! Once I receive it...I shall affect you modification !!!!

gcb Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:08 pm

gcb wrote:I would guess that you get what you pay for. Ones with a tube encompassing the sensor cell will eliminate erroneous light sources. Good electronics is a necessity. I have only one tach, a TNC that I bought from the late Tony Chriscimagna. An updated version is available from Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/products/05frctnc/default.aspx

George

Forgot to mention, FROMECO tachs are completely made and sold in Oregon, USA if that matters.

Price has been lowered to $95.00...I think I paid $120.00 for mine.

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