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Tips on constructing a modern frequency control pinboard that sounds an alarm whenever a third order intermodulation (3IM) situation exists.
MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 36

How to make inline electronic chokes for the speed control/receiver cable of an R/C electric airplane to reduce or eliminate interference in the radio. Serves the same purpose as optocoupling.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1995 (v.21#4) pg. 65

Build a radio-control frequency pin board that is portable.
MODEL AVIATION May 1997 (v.23#5) pg. 48

Pulse mini-lab. An all-in-one R/C test accessory that includes a servo driver, a pulse-measurement system, and an internal calibrator. This device accurately measures the control signal behavior of your radio system and duplicates it independent of the radio.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1998 (v.24#6) pg. 27

Optoglo. A general-purpose electronic switch for radio control. It is primarily intended to operate onboard glow systems for model engines, but it can be used for on/off control of a wide variety of systems (smoke pumps, lighting systems, electric motors, etc.).
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1998 (v.24#12) pg. 142

Do-it-yourself electronics. A beginner's guide to building electronic kits of R/C accessories. Part 3. Multi-cylinder "diesel" engine sound unit.
MODEL BOATS #543 May 1996 (v.46) pg. 54

Servosafe. A radio-control fail-safe unit for use with PPM (pulse position modulation) radio gear. This unit generates a synthetic servo command signal whenever the transmitter signal is not being received.
MODEL BOATS #545 Jul 1996 (v.46) pg. 46
Correction MODEL BOATS #547 Sep 1996 (v.46) pg. 5

The pitfalls and plaudits of R/C electric motor speed controllers.
MODEL BOATS #547 Sep 1996 (v.46) pg. 24

Autopos. Do-it-yourself circuitry for an "autonomous servo position selector". The unit generates a continuous stream of servo signal pulses whenever it is powered. The pulse width sent to the servo can be either of two user-preset values. Use to operate a steam boiler water valve, tug tow hook release, gun turret elevation, etc.
MODEL BOATS #549 Nov 1996 (v.46) pg. 48

Servoswitch. Electronic circuit gives control of auxiliary functions. RC signal is used to energize either of two relays in order to control some electrical device.
MODEL BOATS #560 Aug 22 1997 (v.47) pg. 52

Neptune function control system. Build a range of switchers and power modules which give the R/C modeller the ability to control extra functions without adding multi-channel R/C. Part 1. Monoswitch modules that will switch a device on when the transmitter stick is pushed in a specific direction.
MODEL BOATS #575 Nov 12 1998 (v.48) pg. 57
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 2. Isofet power module which will handle extra functions that require up to 5 amps and 25 volts DC.
MODEL BOATS #576 Dec 10 1998 (v.48) pg. 63
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 3. Dual switch module.
MODEL BOATS #578 Feb 4 1999 (v.49) pg. 52
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 4. Dual isofet power module.
MODEL BOATS #579 Mar 4 1999 (v.49) pg. 69
Added Info MODEL BOATS #588 Nov 1999 (v.49) pg. 9
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 5. Latching isofet power module.
MODEL BOATS #580 Apr 1 1999 (v.49) pg. 22
Added Info MODEL BOATS #588 Nov 1999 (v.49) pg. 9
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 6. Relay and dual relay power modules.
MODEL BOATS #581 Apr 29 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 7. Latching relay power module.
MODEL BOATS #582 May 27 1999 (v.49) pg. 29

Neptune function control system. Part 8. Quad switch module.
MODEL BOATS #583 Jun 24 1999 (v.49) pg. 22
Correction MODEL BOATS #588 Nov 1999 (v.49) pg. 9
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 9. Dual latching relay power module
MODEL BOATS #584 Jul 22 1999 (v.49) pg. 22
Correction MODEL BOATS #588 Nov 1999 (v.49) pg. 9
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 10. Servo positioner control modules.
MODEL BOATS #585 Aug 19 1999 (v.49) pg. 22
Added Info MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 30

Neptune function control system. Part 11. Servo selector control module.
MODEL BOATS #586 Sep 1999 (v.49) pg. 22

Neptune function control system. Part 12. Latching servo selector control module.
MODEL BOATS #587 Oct 1999 (v.49) pg. 46

Neptune function control system. Part 13. Position preset servo selector control module.
MODEL BOATS #589 Dec 1999 (v.49) pg. 27

The brain in the plane. Remote Management Systems for R/C models. Description of a microprocessor-controlled device which adds many of the benefits of Pulse-Code-Modulation to an existing R/C outfit. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1991 (v.34#7) pg. 560

The brain in the plane. Part 2.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1991 (v.34#8) pg. 610

Servo current monitor. This electronic circuit is inserted between the output from a radio control receiver and a servo. The amount of current drawn is displayed on an LED bargraph.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1992 (v.35#2) pg. 30

Precision channel adjustment monitor. Build a pulse width measuring instrument, with an integral servo driver, for use with positive pulse radio control systems. Facilitates making adjustments to transmitter when operating different models.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1992 (v.35#7) pg. 76

Make a Tx control weather station. Combine a windsock with a transmitter frequency-control board in one portable unit.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 30

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