Wattflyer RC Network: RC Universe :: RCU Magazine :: RCU Forums :: RCU Classifieds :: RCU User Reviews :: RCU YouTube
Home Who's Online Calendar Today's Posts RealTime Post Spy Mark Forums Read
Go Back   WattFlyer RC Electric Flight Forums - Discuss radio control eflight > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register Members List Wattflyer Extras Articles Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Social Groups

Thank you for your support (hide ads)

Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 11 Last »
Showing results 1 to 30 of 500
Search took 0.08 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Larry3215
Forum: Company Discussions 05-15-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 215
Posted By Larry3215
The vast majority of these internet companies are...

The vast majority of these internet companies are very small one man or at most mom-n-pop operations. They almost always have "real jobs" full time and run the rc business more as a hobby or at most...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-15-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By Larry3215
By the way, if its a concern, you can lower the...

By the way, if its a concern, you can lower the inrush current when connecting several packs by connecting the packs with the lowest voltage together first. Then add the packs with higher voltages...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-15-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By Larry3215
This corresponds very closely to tests I ran...

This corresponds very closely to tests I ran several years ago with 10C-15C first gen packs. At the time 1C was considered the max safe charge rate. I was very comfortable connecting packs with up to...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-15-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,922
Posted By Larry3215
You must have done other things or different...

You must have done other things or different thiings than you thought and not known it. What you're describing will not do what you say it will. It just doesnt work that way.



+1
Forum: Power Systems 05-15-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 197
Posted By Larry3215
No. Having an over size esc can in no way...

No.

Having an over size esc can in no way force the motor to draw too much current. Having an undersize esc will not protect the motor from over current.

ESC's do not work that way. Its NOT the...
Forum: Power Systems 05-15-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 197
Posted By Larry3215
Excellent advice :)

Excellent advice :)
Forum: Foamies 05-15-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,593
Posted By Larry3215
My domestic tranquility thanks you all :D

My domestic tranquility thanks you all :D
Forum: Foamies 05-14-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,593
Posted By Larry3215
Ok, someone please thank me for something. Other...

Ok, someone please thank me for something. Other wise my mother-in-law will freak if she finds out that I've been thanked 666 times :eek: :D
Forum: Foamies 05-14-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,593
Posted By Larry3215
Thats a significant weight reduction! Well done!...

Thats a significant weight reduction! Well done! You should notice a definite improvement in the way it flys.
Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,593
Posted By Larry3215
Building light is not easy for most people and...

Building light is not easy for most people and certainly not for me in general.
I find that I have to really pay attention to every single detail and resist all temptations to make some part "just...
Forum: Power Systems 04-20-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By Larry3215
Good points on the top/bottom plates. or you...

Good points on the top/bottom plates. or you could use over size corner mold or triangle brackets.

Ive just used 1/4" bolts by themselves (no box) several times using double nuts on systems up to...
Forum: Foamies 04-20-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 413
Posted By Larry3215
Those numbers look close enough for me :)

Those numbers look close enough for me :)
Forum: Power Systems 04-20-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By Larry3215
By the way, as Denny said, you dont need a "box"...

By the way, as Denny said, you dont need a "box" with all 6 sides. All you need is the front and two sides. The rest can be left open for access and to save weight.
Forum: Power Systems 04-20-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By Larry3215
Ok, here is a quick sketch. the black is...

Ok, here is a quick sketch.

the black is your original models firewall.

the red is the new mounting "box" you will build to space the motor the correct distance forward. (Dont forget to add in...
Forum: Power Systems 04-20-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By Larry3215
You're still not getting it :) The bolts...

You're still not getting it :)

The bolts that hold the motor on go all the way through from the front of the motor mount and back through the original fire wall.

The bolts are LOOOOOOOONG.
...
Forum: Foamies 04-19-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 413
Posted By Larry3215
You have a nice start there! My only concern...

You have a nice start there!

My only concern is with the size of your fin/rudder and stab/elevator. It may just be the picture making them look a bit small. If they are not large enough you will...
Forum: Power Systems 04-19-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By Larry3215
Denny's suggestion is strong and simple. I dont...

Denny's suggestion is strong and simple. I dont know why you're worried it wouldnt be strong enough. Perhaps you missed the note that the bolts go through the original firewall and the new firewall...
Forum: Power Systems 04-13-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 384
Posted By Larry3215
Gary, Im surprised no one has asked this - what...

Gary, Im surprised no one has asked this - what brand motors are these? A 2212-17 from one mfg may be very different from a 2212-17 from some other mfg.

If you can give us a little more info we...
Forum: Foamies 04-06-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,593
Posted By Larry3215
Wow! Lots of interesting stuff happening while I...

Wow! Lots of interesting stuff happening while I was gone!

Sorry for the late replys guys - I just had my right knee replaced. I am now home recovering - and trying to think up things to do...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-19-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By Larry3215
If you're bungee launching jets, thats a...

If you're bungee launching jets, thats a different story from sailplanes. With the jets you will want the tow point much further forward of the cg than with a sailplane.

Having the tow hook back...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-19-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By Larry3215
Nigel, that all sounds reasonable except for...

Nigel, that all sounds reasonable except for putting the hook on the tow line. That wont work.

The reason is that, as far as that hook is concerned, the "pull" direction is always exactly in line...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-19-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,619
Posted By Larry3215
I read those back when they first came out but...

I read those back when they first came out but basically dismissed his technique as being unnecessary. I "knew how to do the dive test and didnt need any help" was my attitude. Ive only changed my...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-19-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,619
Posted By Larry3215
In case some of you were wondering, MrEd and I...

In case some of you were wondering, MrEd and I decided to take our debate off the thread to keep things from getting too off topic. We will report our conclusions once we have come to an...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-17-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,619
Posted By Larry3215
Im short on time Ed, so I will have to go into...

Im short on time Ed, so I will have to go into detail later, but I think you just proved my point :)

In the mean time, Ive attached some of Gordy's articles on CG and trim.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-17-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By Larry3215
I am wondering if using a solid carbon rod...

I am wondering if using a solid carbon rod instead of a metal pin would be more reliable. It wouldnt bend and if the end was rounded it shouldnt gall up the inside of the tube. It would also have...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-17-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 30,619
Posted By Larry3215
I dont want to hi-jack this thread or drag it...

I dont want to hi-jack this thread or drag it into an off topic debate, but I will mention that there is a better way to check/set your CG than the dive test.

The dive test doesnt really tell you...
Forum: Power Systems 03-17-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 335
Posted By Larry3215
Most receivers can handle that voltage easily -...

Most receivers can handle that voltage easily - its the servos that may give you problems.

Digital servos in particular are very sensitive to rx voltage and you should never exceed the listed max...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-17-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By Larry3215
It seems to me that recessing the hook would end...

It seems to me that recessing the hook would end up increasing the weight of the structure as well as sacrificing valuable space inside the fuse near the CG - which is where you want to try to have...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-15-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,020
Posted By Larry3215
Hang in there Stuart! Those docs are getting...

Hang in there Stuart! Those docs are getting pretty good at fixing tickers these days :)

Once you're back home, a little relaxed flying will be the best medicine you could get :D
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 03-14-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By Larry3215
You might try calling Great Planes. If Google...

You might try calling Great Planes. If Google didnt work, thats likely your only option.

On the other hand, if you know the diameter of the original fan unit, why not go with a different unit?
Showing results 1 to 30 of 500
Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 11 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:56 AM.

Privacy - Contact Us - WattFlyer RC Electric Flight HQ - Archive - Top

Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright 2005 WattfFlyer.com
RCU Eflight HQ

Charities we support Select: Yorkie Rescue  ::  Crohn's & Colitis Foundation



Page generated in 0.23625 seconds with 13 queries