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Old 05-13-2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chris moore
Thats how the TQ booster works, see my post above for pics
Or order the nearly identical booster from Hobby King for about 1/5 the price. You have to wait a bit (mine were here in about a week) and it has servo-type plugs at both ends. The receiver lead from the esc plugs into it at one end then the booster itself plugs into the receiver. Couldn't be easier. I ordered 6 of 'em when I ordered and they were less than $5 each shipped.

The TQ one runs about $25-30 if I'm not mistaken. The Novak one due out any second now is a whopping $40-45. In fairness the Novak has a higher output voltage and (I believe) a higher current rating, but neither are necessary for 1/12. The el-cheapo Hobby King unit has a 5v constant output and does 1 amp continuous / 1.5 amp surge...PLENTY for a 1/12 servo and PT.
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