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    Default Re: Pioneer Control Grips

    Quote Originally Posted by WWhunter View Post
    If it's to high, can't you just cut a little off the stick?
    Totally, but if you trim the stick as much as you can, and it's still too tall with the grip, then that's a whole 'nother can of worms.

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    Default Re: Pioneer Control Grips

    Does anyone know the diameter of the control sticks offhand; 3/4",7/8",1"?

    I'm going to order my grips and this is the parameter they need

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    Default Re: Pioneer Control Grips

    Mine (a Series 5) are 7/8".
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    Default Re: Pioneer Control Grips

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Page View Post
    Mine (a Series 5) are 7/8".
    Awesome, thanks for this Eric! I can't imagine this spec has changed in the Series 7

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    Default Re: Pioneer Control Grips

    Be aware that if you want to control trim with buttons on the grip you may need to
    change the wiring a bit since those buttons typically can't handle the current needed
    to drive the trim servo motor. Also note that the trim motor direction is determined
    by the input voltage polarity so operation with 2 switches requires some additional
    circuitry. It's also more difficult to have both the Kitfox-supplied switch and grip buttons
    at the same time.

    If you need more details on how to wire it up just let me know here and I'll post
    the info on my setup which uses the Ray-Allen grips, Garmin autopilot servos and the
    TCW Safety Trim Booster.

    Victor
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