Has any one use this tach?

[joeheli]

I found some info on a tach that they say there is very presise. Has some one use it yet. link :http://www.microtim.com/index.htm

[ToddP]

Looks like a neat little altimeter. Probably not going to give much information regarding your engine RPM though :)

[joeheli]

Todd, I already have all the other indicators. I was cheking to see if install this one insted of the big heavy altimeter. Remember on my mac I don't have a generator so we have to use or gyroscopic instrument of run by battery.

[Ralph]

A standard "big, heavy" altimeter doesn't require any electrical power (or a gyro) to operate. The various electronic ones all require some sort of DC power. This one looks quite appealing with the use of a single AAA cell.

Ralph

[Alan Coats]

I contacted the manufacturer about this altimeter. Here is their reply -

"SUITABILITY:

I am happy to tell you that yes, this device is very popular on gyros. We have sold many of these units for precisely that application, and we are proud to say we have had no returns or complaints. Vibration will neither hurt nor affect the readings of MicroTim at all. This is one great advantage of having a resin-filled unit.


MOUNTING:

Being marketed as a general purpose device, we provide no specific means of hard-mounting the device. However, we ship with two pairs of industrial- strength black velcro which I know to have been used effectively for several of our gyro clients (as well as PPC/PPG/Balloon/etc). I have seen this unit mounted on 2 RAF2000's vertically on the instrument panel using this velcro. It is amazingly secure. Also, drilling holes in the case and lid (so long as it is not through the internal components, of course) does NOT void your 1-year warranty unless the custom mounting is determined to have directly caused the damage. We allow our customers the freedom to hard-mount as they wish.

I hope this helps you Alan, and we sure would like your business. If you have any further questions, fire away."

I am seriously considereing buying one.
Alan

[joeheli]

Alan I really apresiate that really good info. Thank for that good work ;) !

[Alan Coats]

Jose,

Thanks for bringing this altimiter to our attention. I had done searches on the web and hadn't come across it.

It looks ideal for my GyroBee.

Alan

[joeheli]

Alan check this out. The tach they sell it on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2496818767&category=26436

[quadrirotor]

something which looks like:
http://www.kartworld.com/Engine_Accessories/engines-A-DT.htm

[joeheli]

Yes quadrirotor that tachometer looks like the microtim altimeter.

[joeheli]

Alan did you get the microtim? I really want to know your experience!

[Alan Coats]

Alan did you get the microtim? I really want to know your experience!


No, that purchase hasn't made it to the top of my list (budget) yet. I do expect that I will get one when the time comes.

Alan

[buffwegsen]

Joeheli,

I am using this altimeter on my powerchute. I'm very happy with it. I threw it in my truck and it showed that my driveway actually drops slightly (3 feet) over 150 feet. Didn't even know that!

I heard about this altimeter from Don Stutts at Airframes Unlimited (he built my PPC). He's offering them on his airframes. Check out his video

http://www.airframesunlimited.com/videos/tg100.wmv

and you'll see it when he looks down at his instruments.

It's also advertised at

http://www.ppcflyingforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=98

where someone commented on it. I kind of agree with them on the one-foot accuracy thing. It's amazing to see each foot, but kind of useless for flying.

I'm just 2 1/2 weeks away from my first gyro solo. It literally makes my heart race just picturing it! The point is I won't even bother transferring that altimeter for a while. I have a feeling my eyes will be elsewhere :)

Regards,
Roger

[Brian Jackson]

Welcome aboard, Roger! Keep us posted on your gyro solo.

Brian Jackson

[joeheli]

Roger I just had that experience not long time ago, That is something you will never forget. THe most important thing is "ALWAYS LOOK AT YOUR AIRSPEED AND ALTIMETER"
Wend you are up there for a novice like us.. You really can see changes of altitude, just keep your self 350,400, or feet... Always keeping track on your airspeed and altitude You can check it out. http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3132