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Post by airdale on Jun 15, 2009 21:29:00 GMT 1
I fit my 2100's in mine just fine using the same method I posted years back when we first started this site. CHeck it out if you haven't already. Easiest and fastest method hands down. Only need one strip of velcro and a set of side cutters or a dremel. Oh yeah and 3 minutes of your time. Kevin Took a little searching but I found the thread-SWEET! I have all of the above and will be performing a little snip-n-glue on the SC tonight! That's a whole lot easier than squeezing those 1800's into the stock box (possible but very annoying) Thanks |
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Post by ginginho on Jun 15, 2009 22:24:59 GMT 1
I fit my 2100's in mine just fine using the same method I posted years back when we first started this site. CHeck it out if you haven't already. Easiest and fastest method hands down. Only need one strip of velcro and a set of side cutters or a dremel. Oh yeah and 3 minutes of your time. Kevin Took a little searching but I found the thread-SWEET! I have all of the above and will be performing a little snip-n-glue on the SC tonight! That's a whole lot easier than squeezing those 1800's into the stock box (possible but very annoying) Thanks I did the same (thanks Kevin) a while back. Most of the cross pieces have since gone too, cracking or snapped due to heavy landings. It's not a problem though, it still holds the U/C fine. Don't forget the velcro, you don't want the lipo jumping around in there! |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 16, 2009 0:26:54 GMT 1
Max amps 35A for 30 sec. It's a HC Turnigy, therefore it's really more like a 30A motor, possibly 25. You don't improve an electrical motor's efficiency by over propping and running it at half throttle. Most 'standard' type electrical motors function best (most efficiently if that what's you are after) at about 75-80% of max capacity. It does no harm to run at less than that even. At some point it becomes ridiculous because you are carrying around a big motor (weight) and running a small % of it's capability. How to Select a Suitable Electric Motor www.ampaviators.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=42You should look around that site. There are a LOT of great and well explained articles. Don't believe the 16A on the TP either. OTOH, it's a cheap motor and burning it out is not a serious losss. |
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Post by airdale on Jun 20, 2009 15:49:43 GMT 1
Well, I learned a Valuable Lesson today- Tether the plane when working on it While attempting to get some readings on a few new props I bought SOMEHOW the radio decided to send the WOT to the plane (I suspect a SEVERE case of headupesasses) and it came powering across the workbench. A wise man wudda got the hell outta the way but NOT ME, I gotta save the plane (DUH). So after 3 hrs. in the ER and 5 stitches later, I STILL don't know which prop to go with. ;D  |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 20, 2009 16:02:36 GMT 1
Some props are too dull, some are too sharp, that one looks just right....OUCH!
I got a wood shelf in the basement that got that treatment. Memorable.
I literally leave the room and peek around a corner wearing safety glasses when prop testing now. A LOT of folks don't know or appreciate that props also have RPM limits. Once you start monkeying around with your own power systems it is well to become informed about these things. At high RPM some slow fly type props can come apart.
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Post by airdale on Jun 20, 2009 17:03:17 GMT 1
No slo-fly's in my box but GOOD advise!! I can't believe that 4 years working around jets in the Navy. Worked the flight deck as a Plane Captain and Flight Engineer on a A-3 and the worst thing I got was a burned finger on a pitot tube. 2 months around these "toys" and BAM!!
Changed my whole outlook on this hobby!
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Post by patmatgal on Jun 21, 2009 2:46:42 GMT 1
Sounds like you still got your sense of humor after the incident, that's good. Me, Id be ticked off at the plane  (like being ticked off at an inanimate object is productive  ) |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 21, 2009 3:05:30 GMT 1
2 months around these "toys" and BAM!! Changed my whole outlook on this hobby! I think that's the key, thinking they are toys. Well, they are, but like a lOT of toys they can have a nasty side. It scares me and I get angry when I hear about people buzzing their friends or the crowd for 'fun'. Whooo! Having a meat chopper going 10,000 RPM and 30MPH packing a 1 1/2 pound punch is not my idea of a good time. |
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Post by ginginho on Jun 21, 2009 9:10:20 GMT 1
2 months around these "toys" and BAM!! Changed my whole outlook on this hobby! I think that's the key, thinking they are toys. Well, they are, but like a lOT of toys they can have a nasty side. It scares me and I get angry when I hear about people buzzing their friends or the crowd for 'fun'. Whooo! Having a meat chopper going 10,000 RPM and 30MPH packing a 1 1/2 pound punch is not my idea of a good time. Too right Fly! Hopefully anyone who is tempted to do this will see Airdale's injury and may be swayed not to. That's a nasty looking cut there Airdale. Electric motors are worse for this than IC, as they do not stall when hitting resistance but just keep spinning (and slicing). A mate has a few nice scars on his fingers as proof! |
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Post by airdale on Jun 21, 2009 12:22:45 GMT 1
Sounds like you still got your sense of humor after the incident, that's good. Me, Id be ticked off at the plane (like being ticked off at an inanimate object is productive ) Can't blame STUPID on an inanimate object! It was doing what it was designed to do. (and VERY well might I add- it also tore up my new wing!) I got back from the Hospital, repaired the wing, and went to the field to try my new props. I think the wife is questioning my sanity. Not for the first time! |
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Post by mrmugen on Jun 21, 2009 14:20:41 GMT 1
Glad your alright man. Could have been worse...  When I work on any electric planes with power hooked up and prop on I always tether them down. I just use a piece of rope I tied in a circle and toss it over the tail and over the corner of the bench.....safety forst. That being said I will probably spend fathers day in the hospital as well. Why is it when you give someone advise you usually get burned by the very advise you give? At least it seems to work that way for me. Planning to fly all day too! I am wearing arm chaps...lol. Well enjoy your prop testing and be safe. Off to load the pick up and trailer with planes. Kevin |
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Post by airdale on Jun 21, 2009 15:46:33 GMT 1
I'm gonna do the exact same thing!! Gotta LOVE Fathers Day- get to do WHATEVER we want (well- sorta). I really need to work up a set a Safety Procedures to follow when I'm flying. I do basically all ROG takeoffs and I can't count how many times I've bumped the throttle by mistake when I have the Radio over my neck!
I've read everywhere that you turn on the radio B-4 you plug in the battery BUT that's how I've gotten into trouble with the throttle stick!
I'm thinking about cranking the tension up on the throttle stick to prevent accidental bumps!
How much pressure is the correct setting on the throttle stick? Should it slide easily for those fine little adjustments in speed (like landing) or should it be a little stiff to prevent those ooop's?
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Post by duck9191 on Jun 21, 2009 17:46:23 GMT 1
the reson you have to turn on the radio first is because if you dont the plane is wide open to any interfrearnce and could take off on ya just fromv glitching. i must say that is one big benefit of a computer radio, throttle lock, saved me a good number of times. i have been lucky, i have only taken a chunk out of my shoe not skin lol
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Post by airdale on Jun 21, 2009 23:32:09 GMT 1
Soo then- with my DX6I I can leave the radio OFF and not have to worry about "stray signals"??
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Post by duck9191 on Jun 22, 2009 1:27:05 GMT 1
thats the good thing with 2.4 systems, they need to bind to one another then the rx only accept the signal from the previously bound tx.
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(like being ticked off at an inanimate object is productive 
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When I work on any electric planes with power hooked up and prop on I always tether them down. I just use a piece of rope I tied in a circle and toss it over the tail and over the corner of the bench.....safety forst. That being said I will probably spend fathers day in the hospital as well. Why is it when you give someone advise you usually get burned by the very advise you give? At least it seems to work that way for me. Planning to fly all day too! I am wearing arm chaps...lol. Well enjoy your prop testing and be safe. Off to load the pick up and trailer with planes.