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Berkshire Radio Control

Robert Youngjohns Robert.youngjohns@btinternet.com. Berkshire Radio Control. 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.

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Berkshire Radio Control

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  1. Robert Youngjohns Robert.youngjohns@btinternet.com Berkshire Radio Control

  2. 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

  3. RC Equipment Chosen Radio Control: Spektrum 7 transmitter Spektrum 7 Microlite 6100 receiver Servos: Hitec HS-81MG (42 oz/inches @ 6V) Battery: 6V NiMH rechargeable

  4. Servo Stack Throttle Whistle Cylinder Drains Blower

  5. Transmitter Controls (Lights) Johnson Bar Whistle Cylinder Drain Valve (GEAR) 0 – Closed 1 - Open Blower (FLAPS) 0 - Closed 1 - cracked open 2 – full open Throttle (Electronic Sounds)

  6. Where it all fits…… Throttle Servo Radio Blower Servo Whistle Servo Johnson Bar Cylinder Drains

  7. Electrical Connections in Tender On Off Connector for Charger Front Back Note: battery switch must be OFF before connecting charger

  8. RC in Operation (1) Throttle Blower has 3 positions: Off Cracked open Full open Blower opens as throttle is closed (Click for video) Blower

  9. RC in Operation (2) (Click for video)

  10. 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

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