One simple way to do this is to use a bicycle sprocket and a length of drive chain to engage or disengage it. There are more elegant or elaborate methods, but the sprocket thing does work.
WinchDoc > All; > > Curious about trying to convert my FLS equipped winch into something more > like an F3B-type winch, wherein the drum is driven by the motor, but prevented > from paying out line under tension. It seems that most of the dedicated F3B > winches employ some sort of sprag clutch or one-way bearing which can be > disengaged so that line can be pulled off the drum for the next launch. > > Having never had the opportunity to tear into one, can someone lend some > insight into how these are engineered, and what hardware is used? My FLS-based > winch has an F3B style drum on it (not the traditional AMA-style drum) which is > supported at both ends. The drum itself has a shaft which extends from the far > end, and is supported by a bearing; this may provide me the opportunity to > replace the existing bearing with a one-way bearing if I can develop an > understanding of how they are installed, and how they can be overidden. > > Thanks all > Dave > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
