Bargain Tachometer

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Ray Haddad - 14 Aug 2010 23:13 GMT

I've ordered a lot of things from this company and can vouch for their
service. This is a new product from them and I will be ordering one
today after the sun comes up and the dog walk is done.

They really do pay for shipping by air mail which normally takes 10
days or so to Australia. For under $15.00, you can have a digital
tachometer.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.41842~r.69508068
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Ray

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Robert Roland - 15 Aug 2010 08:11 GMT

>I've ordered a lot of things from this company and can vouch for their
>service.

Me too. Sometimes, they take a few days to ship the items, but I have
never had a problem.

>For under $15.00, you can have a digital
>tachometer.
>
>http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.41842~r.69508068

Note, though, that it may not be suitable for modeling purposes.
Normally, it uses a piece of reflective tape that is attached to the
rotating object. Attaching tape to a propeller would mess up the
balance. The tacho might be able to "see" the propeller without any
tape on it, but then it would indicate twice the actual speed.

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Ray Haddad - 15 Aug 2010 20:39 GMT

>>I've ordered a lot of things from this company and can vouch for their
>>service.
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>balance. The tacho might be able to "see" the propeller without any
>tape on it, but then it would indicate twice the actual speed.

I just ordered one. The prop itself should be reflective enough. If
not, a dip in white paint on both tips will probably do the trick.
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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2010

Bargain Tachometer