berkshire radio control

BERKSHIRE RADIO CONTROL

Robert YoungjohnsRobert.youngjohns@btinternet.com

THE SUBJECT……

Aster Berkshire: Un-tempramental, self starter Controllable with great endurance (1 hour plus run time) Large cab/tender – plenty of room for servos, batteries etc

RC EQUIPMENT CHOSEN

Radio Control:

Spektrum 7 transmitterSpektrum 7 Microlite 6100 receiver

Servos:

Hitec HS-81MG (42 oz/inches @ 6V)

Battery:

6V NiMH rechargeable

SERVO STACK

Throttle Whistle Cylinder Drains Blower

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS

Cylinder DrainValve(GEAR)0 – Closed1 - Open

Blower(FLAPS)0 - Closed1 - cracked open2 – full open

Throttle

(ElectronicSounds)

(Lights)

Johnson Bar

Whistle

WHERE IT ALL FITS……

Throttle Servo

Radio

Blower Servo

Whistle Servo

Johnson Bar

Cylinder Drains

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN TENDER

On Off Connector for Charger

Front Back

Note: battery switch must be OFF before connecting charger

RC IN OPERATION (1)Throttle

Blower

Blower has 3 positions: Off Cracked open Full open

Blower opens as throttle is closed

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RC IN OPERATION (2)

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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare engine as usual for steam operations: oil, water, fuel

Check transmitter and receiver (in tender) batteries are fully charged

Switch on transmitter

Power on receiver using switch in tender. Receiver should bind to transmitter and

show a solid orange light

Ensure engine controls are in default positions:

Throttle Closed; Blower Closed; Johnson Bar Neutral; Drains Closed

Light as usual with suction fan in place

When pressure hits 2 bar, remove fan, switch blower to 2, crack back to 1 when

safeties blow

Operate as normal………

To start: Move Johnson bar full forward (or reverse), then open throttle

To stop: close throttle, then move Johnson bar to neutral

In motion: notch back Johnson bar to achieve best use of steam