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Karetaker 12-28-2019 07:05 AM

Aveo Engineering Zip Tip III Arrived
 
Howdy everyone. I received my new Zip Tip III wing Tips a couple days ago and made a video showcasing these brand new tips. Mine were one of the first, if the not first, to arrive in the states with this new design. The way I understand it, these are the replacements for the Zip Tip Premieres.

They are not cheap, but oh so cool! When I get back to finishing the wings, I will continue to make videos on these new tips and how they function, fit, wiring, etc.

Check them out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-AfxofoQ

RV7Guy 12-28-2019 08:09 AM

Look good
 
I'd be curious as to how they line up with your aileron trailing edge. Also, keep in mind that all the hardware is metric. The large screw threaded into the white nylon fitting is an up and down adjustment for the lights.

I'd also recommend wiring the landing and taxi lights together. There really is no need to separate. They are LED's so the draw is minimal. You can't have enough light on the ground or in the air.

Karetaker 12-28-2019 09:07 AM

I had a short clip of just the inside of the light module that somehow got deleted. I did mention in that clip about the light adjustment. I also mentioned it in the comment section of the current video. Had I not wrapped the tips back in the box, I would make a new clip.

Fitting these to the wing will be interesting, but I believe it will go just fine. I just can't rearrange the shop at the moment to get the wings out and do a very simple trial fit. (Fuselage is in work.) All in due time. When I get into it, I will post back here with updates.

Jpm757 12-28-2019 06:09 PM

I also wired the landing and taxi lights together.

cderk 12-29-2019 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jpm757 (Post 1395866)
I also wired the landing and taxi lights together.

How do you do wig-wag if they are wired together? Or do they use the taxi lights for that?

RV7Guy 12-29-2019 11:56 AM

That's it
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cderk (Post 1395922)
How do you do wig-wag if they are wired together? Or do they use the taxi lights for that?

Both the taxi and landing serve as wigwag when wired together. For small GA aircraft I've never understood the need for separate landing and taxi lights. You just can't get enough light in the air or on the ground. No real reason to separate with the low draw LED's.

bjdecker 12-29-2019 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cderk (Post 1395922)
How do you do wig-wag if they are wired together? Or do they use the taxi lights for that?

Schematics are up on the website -- https://www.aveoengineering.com/ziptips-premiere/ --- click on "Specs"

There are a few options that I can see for Wig Wag functionality beyond what's built in. The fact that there are Landing and Taxi in each module opens up some unique flashing options;

Leave the Aveo Wig Wag control disconnected AND cut the wig wag syncro wire, then connect the landing (L/R) or taxi (L/R), or both back to your Wig Wag controller (Garmin G3X GAD 27), or roll your own flasher with a Whelen module (https://www.strobesnmore.com/Whelen-...yABEgLQOvD_BwE), or whatever...

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dcurrier 01-01-2020 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Karetaker (Post 1395755)
Howdy everyone. I received my new Zip Tip III wing Tips a couple days ago and made a video showcasing these brand new tips. Mine were one of the first, if the not first, to arrive in the states with this new design. The way I understand it, these are the replacements for the Zip Tip Premieres.

They are not cheap, but oh so cool! When I get back to finishing the wings, I will continue to make videos on these new tips and how they function, fit, wiring, etc.

Check them out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-AfxofoQ

I received mine on Monday (12/29) for my RV-8. I unpacked them today, but I didn't find any plugs for them in the shipping box. Did yours come with a plug that you would attach to the plug on the back of the light module inside the access plate and a bit of wire that you'd extend into the wing?

I also wanted to confirm the wiring diagram on the website is still correct as that image has been on the site for a couple of years and the other images are for the second version of the Zip Tips and not the current third version.

I sent Damien an email, though with the holiday I don't expect to hear back until later in the week. Like you, I'm not anywhere near ready to install these onto a wing, but I was thinking about getting some switches and Klixon breakers and building a test box just to light them up. I don't know what kind of connector to use. All I had in my shipping box were the left and right wing tip.

I'm impressed with the tips themselves. They look really sharp and well put together. But I admit I am a little disappointed in the lack of documentation/guidance that was (wasn't?) included in the box. Hopefully Damien comes through via email.

Karetaker 01-01-2020 07:42 AM

Hello Damien. Yes, I received two connectors with my new ZTIII tips. They connect directly with the existing plug inside the wing. They are pre-wired and have about 8" of wire on them. They are marked as right and left...I assume the wiring is slightly different between the two.

Inside the baggy that these connectors came in is a colored wiring diagram. This diagram is specifically for the ZTIII...clearly labeled and nicely done. (my opinion)

I would talk to Damien at Aveo post-haste to get the connectors and diagram. You paid good money for these tips; you should get everything you paid for!

RV7Guy 01-01-2020 07:53 AM

Wiring
 
Options. I'm using the VPX Pro which has the wig wag option built it. So, I just used the power, ground and sync functions and will program the wig wag with the VPX.

For those that have the new versions and tail light, do not test these with just a battery. They must be driven through the primary light module.


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