|
-
POSTING RULES

-
Donate yearly (please).
-
Advertise in here!
-
Today's Posts
|
Insert Pics
|

12-28-2019, 07:05 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 123
|
|
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
|

12-28-2019, 08:09 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,904
|
|
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.
__________________
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
www.JDair.com
RV-7 N717EE-Flying (Sold)
RV-7 N717AZ Flying, in paint
EMS Bell 407,
Eurocopter 350 A-Star Driver
|

12-28-2019, 09:07 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 123
|
|
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.
|

12-28-2019, 06:09 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sherman, CT
Posts: 794
|
|
I also wired the landing and taxi lights together.
__________________
Jake
RV6 #20477 completed 1991 sold.
RV7 #72018 N767T first flight 11/21/2017 350+ hrs.
IO-360M1B MT 3 blade, Dual AFS 5600 QUICK Panel.
Manual Flaps. (KOXC)Oxford, CT, (0NY0)North Creek, NY.
1941 J3 Cub skis,floats.
2020 dues gladly paid.
|

12-29-2019, 02:55 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Park Ridge, NJ
Posts: 637
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpm757
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?
|

12-29-2019, 11:56 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,904
|
|
That's it
Quote:
Originally Posted by cderk
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.
__________________
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
www.JDair.com
RV-7 N717EE-Flying (Sold)
RV-7 N717AZ Flying, in paint
EMS Bell 407,
Eurocopter 350 A-Star Driver
|

12-29-2019, 12:30 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Georgetown, TX
Posts: 331
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cderk
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...
B
__________________
Brian Decker
Retired Firmware Guy and Airplane Builder
2020 RV-14 QB -- Under construction - Tailcone & Empennage Complete.
2018 RV-7 QB -- Built, Flying
2007 RV-7 QB -- Built, Drowned, Resurrected and flying
1998 RV-8 QB -- Started, Sold
1986 Mooney 205SE
1980 Mooney 231
Aided and abetted building a number of other RV's.
|

01-01-2020, 02:32 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Maricopa, AZ
Posts: 21
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karetaker
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.
__________________
__________________
Damien Currier
Maricopa, AZ
RV-8 Very Slow Build In Progress
Empennage kit 99% done and placed in long term storage
Wing kit building in progress
Saving for fuselage kit
N163RV (Reserved)
My Build Log
2020 Dues Paid
Last edited by dcurrier : 01-01-2020 at 02:36 AM.
|

01-01-2020, 07:42 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 123
|
|
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!
|

01-01-2020, 07:53 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,904
|
|
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.
__________________
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
www.JDair.com
RV-7 N717EE-Flying (Sold)
RV-7 N717AZ Flying, in paint
EMS Bell 407,
Eurocopter 350 A-Star Driver
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:49 AM.
|