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Post by patmatgal on Apr 24, 2008 15:34:09 GMT 1
Went flying this morning, NICE day. About 60 degrees at 9 AM, calm I mean a really good day. Well that`s what I thought... Should have known better, the park I went to is surrounded by trees and the wind can be VERY deceptive, swirls around from all different directions. First flight ended up in a tree. Got it back after about 15 to 20 minutes with suprisingly little damage, a ding in the wing. Couldn`t stay in the air after that so I swapped battery packs right away (error #1) and tried again. Well after 3 failed attempts (nosed into the ground each time) the motor wouldn`t even cut on. Got this ferocious smell from the fuse too. When I got it home and taken apart I saw the receiver was fried, smell coming from compartment under the wing. Right now I`m not so sure I want to re build it, but am thinking about putting in an AR6000 receiver, binding that to my DX6 radio and that`s about all I`ve thought. Any suggestions on what servos and what ESC to use? I would be starting with a new fuse, wing and tail feathers (also busted those up) and putting in the parts needed. I saw that most of the electrics in the Super Cub are not swapable so even wonder if a venture like that would be costlier than getting another RTF. Any suggestions? Anyone done a complete makeover and got any ideas? Thanks much in advance. For now it`s back to the sim...lol  |
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Post by 5280ducs on Apr 25, 2008 3:06:49 GMT 1
Hi Patmagal, I`m using an AR6000 in my SC. When I replaced the electronics I used a couple of HS-55 servos and a GWS 20 amp ESC found here www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=GWSICS480 I didn`t want to spend alot of $$$. I had to shim the servos with some balsa wood to get a tight fit in the SC, but I`ve had no problems with them. I think the servos and ESC combined cost me about $32 shipped. Ive been really happy with this set up so far, I`m going to go with lipos soon. Hobby city has Zippy 3S 1500mah lipos for around $20 ea. Even with paying shipping from Hong Kong and the 2 week wait they are still a pretty good deal. Good Luck |
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Post by patmatgal on Apr 25, 2008 14:39:00 GMT 1
5280ducs
Thought about it last night and figured that I should just put the $ into another plane. But what I should do and what I`ll probably do are way diffrent (lol) What I`ll probably do is lay off this for a little while and then just do a complete re build with new parts (fuse, wing, tailfeathers etc.) I`m thinking it`ll fly a lot better with upgraded parts like ESC, receiver, servos and radio. That`s great to know about shimming the HS-55 servos, and using a GWS 20 amp ESC, thanks a lot. I ordered some Zippy batteries from Hobby City 10 days ago and the order is still pending (they`re on backorder) but the price looks great.
Thanks Again, Happy Flights
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Post by swimmer on Jun 4, 2008 21:36:41 GMT 1
Hi Patmagal, I`m using an AR6000 in my SC. When I replaced the electronics I used a couple of HS-55 servos and a GWS 20 amp ESC found here www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=GWSICS480 I didn`t want to spend alot of $$$. I had to shim the servos with some balsa wood to get a tight fit in the SC, but I`ve had no problems with them. I think the servos and ESC combined cost me about $32 shipped. Ive been really happy with this set up so far, I`m going to go with lipos soon. Hobby city has Zippy 3S 1500mah lipos for around $20 ea. Even with paying shipping from Hong Kong and the 2 week wait they are still a pretty good deal. Good Luck Will a SC with these components be compatable with a DX7 tx? Will a DX7 operate a 3 channel airplane? |
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Post by patmatgal on Sept 18, 2008 8:45:12 GMT 1
Ahhh... Well after several months away from the Super Cub I`m back.... Ordered a fuse, tail feathers and wing from Hobby Zone. They should be arriving soon and I hope to put a Park 450 brushless motor and an e flite 25 amp ESC in it. I have these 2 batteries I`m hoping to use, both are 3S1P but one is 1300 mah and the other is 1700 mah. I figure it would only mean one has less flight time than the other, maybe 5 minutes and 7 minutes. I know that a 2100 mah is recomended but I`d like to try these first. Anyone have an opinion on this?
Happy and safe flying to all.
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Post by duck9191 on Sept 19, 2008 2:57:37 GMT 1
just make sure that the 1300mah is at least rated at 15c to handle the current.
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Post by patmatgal on Sept 20, 2008 23:58:11 GMT 1
duck9191
Ok, thanks. Both are rated at 20C so they should be good. Plus they are cute little batteries that pack a good punch, just not for too long. With the weight savings (lighter motor and battery) I've got to remember to check the COG.
Thanks again
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Post by duck9191 on Sept 21, 2008 2:20:40 GMT 1
ya make sure you do check the cog. nose heavie flys tail heavie dies lol. you will notice a lot more power, lots of fun.
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