Sidus F1B – free flight electronic timer
2/11
This system replaces a clockwork timer by recreating the disc rotation through a micro
servo. Key advantages are accurate timings and remotely controlled dethermalization
(RDT). The disc rotates of one step and releases an arm when the time for a programmed
function expires. The stepping is controlled by a tiny electronic board which retains the
programmed timing and data. Only one pushbutton is used to set, start, cancel, stop and
reset the timing. A pocket sized programmer is used to change the timing, dethermalize
the model, and accurately adjust the micro servo positioning. The devices communicate
through optical and radio links therefore no cables are needed.
Getting started
Refer to the pictures below to recognize the system components.
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Locate the connectors, the IR sensor, the red led, the buzzer and the RDT antenna
socket on the Timer control board
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Connect the Timer control board
to the micro servo, to the start switch, to the
recharge connector and to the LiPo battery
. The Timer will turn ON. After about 60
seconds of inactivity the Timer will turn OFF
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Switch on the Programmer
. The buzzer beeps and the display becomes active. The
switch is accessible by removing the slide cover on the bottom of the case. After about
60 seconds of inactivity the Programmer will turn OFF