Western Robotics Chinook G2 Elite Optical Tachometer (Yellow) (2-4 Blades)

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Western Robotics Chinook G2 Elite Optical Tachometer (Yellow) (2-4 Blades)
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This is the Western Robotics Chinook G2 Elite Optical Tachometer. The G2 Elite Optical Tachometer is designed and manufactured in Canada with state of the art micro-controller technology. It's universal design enables it to determine the rotor blade speed of any R/C helicopter model in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), with an aid of a large viewing window and LCD screen. It uses high quality robust components that guarantees the accuracy and optimization of the head speed in any condition.

Features
  • Reads a wide range of rotor head speed from 500 to 4200 RPM.
  • Additional display for 3 and 4 blade systems (up to 3334/2500 RPM)
  • High accuracy RPM readings within 10 RPM
  • Easy to use dial to adjust the RPM speed with onboard memory board to save RPM settings
  • Large viewing window for clear visual of model's rotor blades
  • Low battery unit indicator
  • Operates on one single 9V battery (sold separately).
  • On/Off Power Rocket Switch
  • 3 Different Colored Versions
Specifications:
Height: 20.5mm
Width: 78mm           
Length: 117mm
Weight: 120 grams

This product was added to our catalog on December 30, 2010

David Dobbs
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Thursday, Jul 7 2011 (about 12 years ago)
Western Robotics Chinook G2 Elite Optical Tachometer (Yellow) (2-4 Blades)
What a piece of junk. Arrived with the back window rattling around inside. Re-glued the window to avoid having to return it and now it has a horrible rattle above 2000 rpm.

Some times you don't get what you paid for. Thought I was getting the best but this is not the case. The construct is poor. Even the spinning disc is glued onto the motor. Looks like some student built it as a home project, not a commercial product.

Also the motor gets very hot after a short period of time. I can't imagine the 9 volt battery will last very long at all.

Avoid this product.