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Unread 01-07-2006, 14:13
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Re: IFI Critique

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Originally Posted by Andy A.
I would like to see an end to those horrendous 1/4" blade electrical connections on the RC and main breaker panel (assuming we see a return of that very nice item). The things had a habit of being pulled out of the PCB, as many 'crimp' on connectors meant to mate with them would hold on tight. The connection to the PCB was weaker then the connection between the 'male' blade and 'female' crimp connector.

I want to see a return to good old fashion screw terminals. They require a few more seconds to use, but are rock solid and, I think, look better.

-Andy A.
Couldn't agree more. Two years with the blade connectors, two controllers with bad contact problems.

The backup battery connector isn't very reliable either, the female end pins usually get wider with use (plug, unplug, charge...) and there goes your good contact.

Other than that, and provided our old CH Flightsticks keep working (and they're OLD!), we're very happy with the current setup.
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