Futaba 5801 replacement(Bluebird BG-0828SW)

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Futaba 5801 replacement(Bluebird BG-0828SW)

Postby Glassman » Sun May 19, 2019 6:29 pm

Hello all.

I think I found a 5801 replacement for all you outdated sailors (like me), a Bluebird BG-08285SW from flightcomp.com. Cost is only $80 with two different drums available (extra cost, $10 each).

Torque at 6v....22.8 kg-cm/ 316.7 oz-in
Speed at 6v... 0.10 sec/60 deg
6 turn but adjustable either with controller card (sold separately) or with digital transmitter.
The physical size is comparable to a standard servo. 40.5mm x 20mm x 38mm or 1.59 inches x 0.79 inches x 1.49 inches
weight is only 77 +/1 grams or 2.71 oz
Metal case, all metal gears, dual stainless steel bearings, 25 tooth spline (same as futaba 5801, I use the futaba drum on mine with no problem)

I have been using one of these for a few years with out any problems in the EC12. I also run two battery packs, one for the winch and another for the receiver, rudder, and jib tweaker. I have never had a problem with losing control since I did this power setup.

Just as a comparison...
RMG 285el-1 specs
torque.. 22 kg-cm
speed.. 2.7 revs-sec (.0166 sec/60 deg, IF I did my math correctly)
size.. 73mm x 57mm x 54mm
These specs are from their website.
weight...122 grams
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Re: Futaba 5801 replacement

Postby MichaelJ2K » Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:32 am

Visited their website; everything is sold out.
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Re: Futaba 5801 replacement(Bluebird)

Postby bigfoot55 » Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:53 am

Tom Germer reports good experience with this winch in ec12's, and as of 9/28 there was one in stock.
"I have found a sail winch from Taiwan.
There is a company on the west coast that sells them.
The web site is Flightcomp.com. The sail winch is from Blue Bird Model in Taiwan.
The part # is BG-0828SW. $80.00...."
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