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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 |
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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. |
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. |
I also wired the landing and taxi lights together.
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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... B |
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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. |
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! |
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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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