Accessories
Servos for F1A Models
Futaba S3157.
Servo for F1A model must be small, fast, precise and temperature invariant. See servo test article for more info.
Hitec HS-56HB, Hitec HS-65HB
Very precise analog servos. HS-56 is faster and HS-65 is stronger. Ideal for stabilizer or for wing wiggler.
Futaba S3154, S3157
Very fast miniature digital servo. Contains crystal oscillator. Ideal for rudder.
Battery for Electronic Timer
4x NiMH Nexcell 360 mAh.
I recommended 4 cells NiMH battery pack. The voltage of 4 cells (4.8-5.2V) is ideal for most servos. I know 3 battery companies, which makes cells in small dimensions suitable for F1A models.
GP Batteries
http://www.gpbatteries.com/html/techinfo/nimh.asp- 1/2 AAA 330mAh: GP33AAAH.pdf
- 2/3 AAA 420mAh: GP40AAAM.pdf
KAN Battery
http://www.kanbattery.com/products.htm- 1/2 AAA 250mAh
- 2/3 AAA 350mAh
Nexcell
http://www.nexcellglobal.com/IndustrialCells.htm- 1/2 AAA 250mAh
- 2/3 AAA 360mAh
Tow Hook Micro Switch
High quality micro switches from OMRON company. They are available with silver or gold plated contacts.
Manufacturer designation is OMRON D2MQ-4L-105-1 (gold plated version with hinge leaf lever).