Category Archives: Magnetic BEC

Magnetic BEC 7A – F5B Flight Test

F5B test

Piermario Cavaggioni and his team mate have complete all test in the workshop. And they have move on to inflight test. Piermario have made a detailed worksheet with data from two test flights. If you are interested, the worksheet can be downloaded here F5B_flight_test_ZEPSUS
 
 

I have been contacted by several interested who want more technical details on the Magnetic BEC 7A. For those who can not wait, here are a few headlines.
 
Input voltage: Designed for 2s Lipo/Liion/LiFe
Output voltage: 5.7V
Output current continuous: 1.75A if used with 2S lipo (7.4V)
Output current burst: >10A if used with 2S lipo (7.4V)
Dimensions including heat shrink: 40 x 15 x 5mm

New Magnetic BEC 7A

F5B

There has been an increasing demand for small form factor equipment in new competition planes. It’s one of the reasons why we, in cooperation with the Italian F5B team, have made this new medium size Magnetic BEC 7A. In terms of output power level it’s between the two well-known versions Magnetic BEC 14A and Magnetic BEC 5A. Piermario, my team contact, to the right and Alex his friend to the left, will the next few months test the new version of magnetic BEC. If everything goes as expected, they will be put on the webshop this spring.

The output voltage of the New Magnetic BEC 7A is 5,7V to minimize power loss and increase output power. The wires are upgradet from 0.25mm2 to 0.5mm2, same high-quality wires as the Magnetic Switch 7A.

BEC7

Magnetic BEC

After having built over 15 prototypes in search of the perfect linear BEC am I finally finished. I’m proud to present my two new products. The small Magnetic BEC is for DLG gliders and the large is for F3F, F3B and F3J model gliders. They are designed super slim to fit in a small fuselage. They are both out in flight test right now and will be ready for sale in about 3-6 weeks.

Here are a few specification highlights
Only 4mm thick including heatsink
Ultra low stand-by current 5µA
Output current burst >30A
Ultra low voltage drop for safety

Magnetic BEC

New sticker

StickerNow all Magnetic Switchs comes with a sticker. Put it on the fuselage just above the Switch. With this sticker it will be easy to locate the switch and turn the plane on and off. The sticker is made of a ultra thin material, to keep aerodynamic drag to a minimum. Size is 14 x 43 mm and thickness is approximately 0.05 mm

Smart Magnet Holder

Smart-Magnet-HolderMany users and potential buyers of the magnetic switch is afraid of losing the magnet.

And it is also understandable, the magnet is the key. Without it, it’s hard to switch on and off the plane.

This is why I created the Smart Magnet Holder. This solution can be clipped to your jacket or pants. The magnet is mounted on 75cm line with auto roll up.

That way you’ll always know where your magnet is.

New temperature range for the Magnetic Switch

winter-frostI have been looking on the temperature specifications of the components I use in the Magnetic Switch. It turns out that I’ve been very careful when I determine the operating temperature range for the Switch (-10C to +50C). Because all the components can handle down to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The new operating temperature range is (-40C to +50C). So if there is someone who wants to go out and fly in extreme cold. They should not worry about the functionality of my magnetic switch. Remember to bring warm clothes.

Field Test at Norway Open 2011

The Magnetic Switch that we have been working on for some time, has passed the testing phase with flying colours! We had three experienced pilots test it under various conditions and situations, and they were all thoroughly impressed.

The testing took place in the challenging terrains of Norway, from flat landscapes to steep mountains. This ensured that our product was put through its paces in real-world circumstances.

Our pilots reported exceptional performance during their test runs. They loved the design, ease-of-use, and above all, the reliability factor — everything functioned perfectly even in demanding situations.

This significant milestone marks a great success for our team and I couldn’t be more proud. It’s reassuring to know that our hard work has paid off and we’re on track to deliver an outstanding product.

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