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Re: [TowerTalk] Ham IV vs Tailtwister Control box - EZ Rotor Mod Query

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ham IV vs Tailtwister Control box - EZ Rotor Mod Query
From: "Jim Hargrave" <w5ifp@gvtc.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:14:49 -0000
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Dennis,

I would suggest you check with Norms rotor service. He should be able to
tell you if the two controllers are compatible. If the control box wiring is
the same, then the only issue might be the wiring of the rotor mounted
feedback pot. Some have one side grounded and others have the center tap
grounded.

http://www.rotorservice.com/index.htm

As far as the RotorEZ module that should not be an issue, since it has
relays in parallel with the control paddles and the controller can still be
operated manually as before.

I have a RotorEZ in a modified CDE controller to operate my Prop pitch drive
rotor. I bought the control box at a swap fest and have no idea which Ham
series it came from. It seemed to match HyGain standard wiring for several
series Rotors.

   * 73's Jim W5IFP *




   >-----Original Message-----
   >From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
   >[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Dennis Vernacchia
   >Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:33 PM
   >To: towertalk
   >Subject: [TowerTalk] Ham IV vs Tailtwister Control box - EZ Rotor Mod
   >Query
   >
   >
   >I have a Ham IV control box with the Idiom Press EZ-Rotor kit installed
   >and it works great to automatically delay the brake release
   >and other great features.
   >
   >I am about to install another  EZ-Rotor board in a Tail Twister
   >control box
   >for a  ham friend
   >and wondering if the HAM IV control I already have with EZ Rotor kit
   >installed
   >will work with his Tail Twister rotator when I have his tail
   >Twister Control
   >box out of commisiion ?
   >
   >I looked at schematics for the Ham IV and Tailtwister and except for the
   >CW/CCW/Brake L.E.D.s
   >I don't see any major wring differences or difference in the indicator
   >potentiometer resistance value
   >or pinouts to rotator cable ( Connections 1 thru 8 )
   >
   >Yes, I did try to contact Idiom Press to ask ....but no reply yet
   >
   >73. Dennis N6KI
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