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What's_nitro? · 01.04.2011, 06:45 PM

Triac switch.....

simplechamp · 01.04.2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Triac switch.....

TRIAC stands for "Triode for Alternating Current", so can it even be used to switch a DC load?

OldGuyBL · 01.04.2011, 08:16 PM

I hate to say it but, I love the spark! There is just something absolutely wicked about the sound and look of all that power! Watch some newbies eyes bulge out when you connect and enjoy an evil chuckle.

01.04.2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuyBL

I hate to say it but, I love the spark! There is just something absolutely wicked about the sound and look of all that power! Watch some newbies eyes bulge out when you connect and enjoy an evil chuckle.

I am there with ya on that one. I went to the local flying club and watched this guy connect the plugs on his Trex 700 and boy what a show. Love it. I use extra caps on all my ESCs and get a decent spar too. Just change the connectors more often. No big deal, and keeping connectors fresh means lower resistance.

What's_nitro? · 01.04.2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by simplechamp

TRIAC stands for "Triode for Alternating Current", so can it even be used to switch a DC load?

Of course it can!

It's just two SCRs connected inversely so it can conduct current in both directions. You could just use one SCR, but a Triac would allow for regenerative braking.