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Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-19-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Buck Rogers
Yes, you are over estimating the amps but it's...

Yes, you are over estimating the amps but it's always a good idea not to run your ESC/motor on the limit anyway as some of the published ratings are a bit suspect. I don't think you should worry...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 04-05-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Buck Rogers
I dont think it makes much difference - either...

I dont think it makes much difference - either way is good.
Forum: Power Systems 05-14-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By Buck Rogers
Its all down to efficiency really. There are a...

Its all down to efficiency really. There are a number of variables you can change to get to a given thrust - you could use a small prop to accelerate a small mass of air to a high speed or you could...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 12-15-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,818
Posted By Buck Rogers
I've not usually had any problems using my RC...

I've not usually had any problems using my RC gear in the cold but I do have a temperamental Hyperion Titan ESC that will not start up in the cold. If its too cold and I attach the battery it just...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 11-03-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,713
Posted By Buck Rogers
I know a lot of people use ammo boxes and similar...

I know a lot of people use ammo boxes and similar but I think this is just adding to the danger. If the Lipos go up inside a closed container this could cause and explosion - its vital to provide...
Forum: Beginners 10-17-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,924
Posted By Buck Rogers
I've never understood the point in having the...

I've never understood the point in having the props on a twin spinning in opposite directions. If you look at full size aircraft most of them have the engines spinning in the same direction.
Forum: Power Systems 10-15-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By Buck Rogers
Yes, good advice from chellie - switching BECs...

Yes, good advice from chellie - switching BECs are the only way to go. I wouldn't trust a linear BEC in any of my planes now.


This subject must come up every week - maybe it needs a sticky or...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 08-25-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By Buck Rogers
It all depends on the actual current being drawn...

It all depends on the actual current being drawn - the only way you will be able to find this out is to measure it. But for now we can work with the specs of the motor.


Its best to go with the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-21-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,343
Posted By Buck Rogers
Not sure about the super cub a I've never owned...

Not sure about the super cub a I've never owned one but in general I would never fly with anything that seems loose or not quite right. If something goes wrong in the air you could be in for a big...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-16-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,343
Posted By Buck Rogers
Hi Rudi, pretty much most model shops should be...

Hi Rudi, pretty much most model shops should be able to provide you with wheels. Try this site - I buy a lot of stuff from here - the prices are pretty good.

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/index.php
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 07-10-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 789
Views: 60,363
Posted By Buck Rogers
I've flown in quite windy conditions, maybe 12...

I've flown in quite windy conditions, maybe 12 mph gusting to 20 mph. It was ok, its never much fun flying in the wind but this little plane handles it quite well.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 06-06-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 960
Posted By Buck Rogers
Just a word of caution here. If you have a...

Just a word of caution here. If you have a linear BEC as is installed in most ESCs the continuous current capacity will be much less than the rated capacity.

I recently had a crash due to a BEC...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-09-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,834
Posted By Buck Rogers
This is the cable ...

This is the cable

http://www.amazon.com/RS232-Flight-Sim-Module-USB/dp/B000RO7JAI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1241899868&sr=8-5

It definitely works with Windows XP but I've heard...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-21-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,928
Posted By Buck Rogers
It dont think it is likely to be dumb thumbs. ...

It dont think it is likely to be dumb thumbs. normally these sorts of incidents happen near to the ground when there is no time for the pilot to sort themselves out. By the sounds of the the pilot...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-20-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,928
Posted By Buck Rogers
If the servo was fluttering it could have been...

If the servo was fluttering it could have been drawing a lot of current. If you could connect it up and get a multi-meter in the circuit you could measure the current being drawn to confirm.


A...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 04-20-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,022
Posted By Buck Rogers
I'd recommend a UBEC whatever the rating on the...

I'd recommend a UBEC whatever the rating on the BEC on your speed control. On of my ESCs has a BEC rated at 3A but its not up to running 4 HS-65s. I'm now putting UBECs in all my planes.
Forum: Power Systems 03-27-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By Buck Rogers
Ok, for the 3S battery, lets assume it will hold...

Ok, for the 3S battery, lets assume it will hold 11V under load. Its 10C so the max amps you can get out of the battery is 4500 mA (4.5A) so the max watts you can push is 11 x 4.5 = approximately 50...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-16-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Posted By Buck Rogers
The +, - and signal wires all have to match. ...

The +, - and signal wires all have to match. Luckily manufacturers but these pins in the same order although the sometimes use different colors on the servo wire. All you have to worry about is...
Forum: Power Systems 01-06-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By Buck Rogers
This notation is used by some manufacturers to...

This notation is used by some manufacturers to describe the stator dimensions - its in millimeters so:

3732 would mean a stator diameter of 37mm and stator length of 32mm.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 12-22-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,049
Posted By Buck Rogers
I've always wondered if it would be possible to...

I've always wondered if it would be possible to use the Battery's internal resistance to determine the power being used with a volt meter.

You could measure the battery voltage (unloaded) - then...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-23-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By Buck Rogers
Ok, here is a another question. If I charge up...

Ok, here is a another question. If I charge up my LiPos ready to fly and then find the weather is not up to flying and I dont know when I'll be able to fly again - is it best to:

1) Leave them...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 05-22-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,072
Posted By Buck Rogers
I recently picked up my first warbird (A GWS P51)...

I recently picked up my first warbird (A GWS P51) and I was surprised at how easy it was to fly - especially after all the horror stories I heard about P51s.

I made sure I built it nice and light...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-21-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,311
Posted By Buck Rogers
I've always thought it would be a good idea to...

I've always thought it would be a good idea to put on a warning sticker about what to do with the LiPo (if one is being used). What if someone was to find a lost plane and takes it home only to have...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-26-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By Buck Rogers
I can think of a couple of things. Firstly, why...

I can think of a couple of things. Firstly, why cant you connect the servos to individual channels (aileron and aux) and limit the downward travel on each channel by adjusting the end point.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-22-2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,091
Posted By Buck Rogers
Yes, I see what you are saying but, the web site...

Yes, I see what you are saying but, the web site I posted starts the analysis from the point where the plane is already banked, it does not cover the dynamics of the roll to achieve the bank in the...
Forum: ParkFlyers 01-26-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By Buck Rogers
The swift is a bit of a pain to hand launch. ...

The swift is a bit of a pain to hand launch. First make sure the v-tail is attached securely, tighten up the connectors at the back - if necessary you can tighten the forward screw slightly tighter...
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