Mini Pylon Plane Needs a Complete Overhaul.
10-04-2005, 04:55 AM
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Mini Pylon Plane Needs a Complete Overhaul.
Hi all,
I want to upgrade my little speeder a bit, but theres some problems that I need to keep in mind when picking a new power system.
To start, heres the thing:
Specs
Wingspan: 27.5" (70cm.)
Length: 17.7" (45cm.)
Weight: 8.3oz. (235gr.)
Power System
Motor: Graupner Speed 300 6v.
ESC: Kontronik Rondo300
Battery: 6cell 600mAh. AAA NiMH pack
Propellor: Yanked it off my old Action Falcon. Dont know about pitch but its 3.45" (88mm.) long.
Improvement Possabilities
Motor: Brushless, but it has to be same weight as a sp300 in order to keep balance. Heavier is better, so theres room to try lighter batteries.
Battery: As you can see, the pack is jammed up front, it barely balances out. Lipo would have to near same weight and size for it to work.
Propellor: Obviously, the toy prop is made for a 180size motor. :P But I dont know howmuch bigger the motor can take.
Whos got some nice tips?
Please keep in mind im not bill gates, I dont have money coming out my earholes, so keep it reasonable. :P
I want to upgrade my little speeder a bit, but theres some problems that I need to keep in mind when picking a new power system.
To start, heres the thing:
Specs
Wingspan: 27.5" (70cm.)
Length: 17.7" (45cm.)
Weight: 8.3oz. (235gr.)
Power System
Motor: Graupner Speed 300 6v.
ESC: Kontronik Rondo300
Battery: 6cell 600mAh. AAA NiMH pack
Propellor: Yanked it off my old Action Falcon. Dont know about pitch but its 3.45" (88mm.) long.
Improvement Possabilities
Motor: Brushless, but it has to be same weight as a sp300 in order to keep balance. Heavier is better, so theres room to try lighter batteries.
Battery: As you can see, the pack is jammed up front, it barely balances out. Lipo would have to near same weight and size for it to work.
Propellor: Obviously, the toy prop is made for a 180size motor. :P But I dont know howmuch bigger the motor can take.
Whos got some nice tips?
Please keep in mind im not bill gates, I dont have money coming out my earholes, so keep it reasonable. :P
