Speed Freaks Wanted- Over 200 Members already !
12-11-2010, 06:00 PM
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Ah man I'd love to say yeah for sure, but that'll get me into trouble, all I'm going to say is I'm hoping to come.
01-09-2011, 08:59 AM
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RE: Speed Freaks Wanted- Over 200 Members already !
So I ended up changing out my ESC to a ICE Lite 100 on my Sunracer. I was pushing the 80 and also wanted data logging. Here is my first flight on the ICE 100. Readings look good. Does anyone know what temps are normal?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnZgig8WmmM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnZgig8WmmM[/youtube]
01-09-2011, 12:51 PM
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Is that battery, motor, or esc temp?
140 is too hot for a battery or ESC IMO. I try to keep them under 130. Some motors can withstand quite a bit of heat, not sure about the Neu though.
How fast?!
140 is too hot for a battery or ESC IMO. I try to keep them under 130. Some motors can withstand quite a bit of heat, not sure about the Neu though.
How fast?!
01-10-2011, 09:15 AM
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The temp is for the ESC. Notice it only spiked there for a second and was back down after that. I beleive it was during landing, so a spike there makes sense.
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ORIGINAL: Kmot
smarks: Were you using a GoPro with the head strap?
smarks: Were you using a GoPro with the head strap?
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02-22-2011, 03:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: vicman
SRV,
You coming to the rally this year? I'm working on making this one even better than last year.
SRV,
You coming to the rally this year? I'm working on making this one even better than last year.
Your answer to the question about coming this year is going to be no, I just found out my sister's wedding is on the 25th, I probably shouldn't miss it, because I'm the one that's taking her down the isle, unless my ghost does it for me.[&o] Ah shucks!
I'm sure it'll be a blast though.
02-22-2011, 07:47 PM
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At least I know now not then to find another driving partner! And I got that doggone SD 65 a few screw turns away from being flight ready now, along with a couple of more mundane efforts.
03-13-2011, 06:43 PM
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Ifinaly got around to getting my jett 56 in my sundowner. Installed nice and easy the tank was another story but its in there as well. I have replaced the spinner with a tru turn after the pictures were taken, I didnt dare run the plastic spinner,Ionly used it to align the cowl.
03-14-2011, 04:58 AM
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Hello Vic. im not leaving here soon enough Iknow that much. Its been a long cold snowy winter here. Im hopeing to get down that way in may for the fun soar and then back in june for the rally. thats the plan for now. Ive been considering moving back after the way its been here. Not much of a chance to fly unless you brave the three feet of snow.
Hows things your way? Is everything looking good for the rally?
Hows things your way? Is everything looking good for the rally?
03-28-2011, 09:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: blanik213
''Hi, my name is Woody, and I am a Speed Plane Addict.
I have been a Lover of Speed Planes for 6years,
and with the help of the Revvers Brother-hood I hope to
make my planes even FASTER !!!
Don't let my wife/girlfriend see this....I promised her I
would ''tame it down a bit''. : ( heh heh heh )
Signed Woody (10/6/10dated)
....Description of plane The Aurora (Modified multiplex Twin Jet)
Running castle Ice 100 light's x2 Mega 16/25/1.5sc x2 TP 5000 4s 45/90c 5x5 EMP props total of 3500+ watts Short video on youtube (aurora at neat fair)
''Hi, my name is Woody, and I am a Speed Plane Addict.
I have been a Lover of Speed Planes for 6years,
and with the help of the Revvers Brother-hood I hope to
make my planes even FASTER !!!
Don't let my wife/girlfriend see this....I promised her I
would ''tame it down a bit''. : ( heh heh heh )
Signed Woody (10/6/10dated)
....Description of plane The Aurora (Modified multiplex Twin Jet)
Running castle Ice 100 light's x2 Mega 16/25/1.5sc x2 TP 5000 4s 45/90c 5x5 EMP props total of 3500+ watts Short video on youtube (aurora at neat fair)
04-04-2011, 08:59 AM
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Thanks Razor,wish there were more activity on this thread with pic's and info of other mods or speed project sharing their experiences with different gear.Hopefully with the season just getting started this thread will heat up.
05-04-2011, 02:39 PM
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Hey Vicman don't know if I can make that trek,missed Joe Nall due to work schedule and distance from my location.When and where in NC will the speed rally take place, it's unfortunate we don't have a speed rally in the tristate area.
07-07-2011, 05:34 PM
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Lost an old friend on July 4th. My Lanier "Shrike" with K/B 7.5cc RE went straight in on the downline of a split-S. It was ugly but the plane was well past it's expected lifespan with numerous engine replacement and rebuilds over 10 years. I will build another but I feel like my favorite pet has died.
The reason I am posting is because over the years I have encountered servo failures due to fatigue ( servo motor burn-out ) and harmonic vibration from the extreme engine RPM's. I have had these failures with both analog and digital servos.
Are any of you guys experiencing the same?
Speedy
Rev'ver Bro "184 ( I think! )
The reason I am posting is because over the years I have encountered servo failures due to fatigue ( servo motor burn-out ) and harmonic vibration from the extreme engine RPM's. I have had these failures with both analog and digital servos.
Are any of you guys experiencing the same?
Speedy
Rev'ver Bro "184 ( I think! )
07-07-2011, 05:53 PM
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Hate to hear about your loss brother [&:]
So far I haven't had any major failures but some reliability issues for sure.
I used to use the cheaper 3003 Futaba servos for the elevator/rudder set-up on my quickies and had centering issues as the planes got faster. Then I moved to 3004s for the bearings. These worked a little better but had a very short lifespan, like 30 flights, before the same centering issue. Moving to a higher class of servo is seeming to keep things in control better.
So far I haven't had any major failures but some reliability issues for sure.
I used to use the cheaper 3003 Futaba servos for the elevator/rudder set-up on my quickies and had centering issues as the planes got faster. Then I moved to 3004s for the bearings. These worked a little better but had a very short lifespan, like 30 flights, before the same centering issue. Moving to a higher class of servo is seeming to keep things in control better.
07-08-2011, 08:53 AM
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I started out with the standard JR 531's and then after about 6 servo failures I switched to the JR ( Spektrum ) DS-821's with about same results and the ultimate demise of my Shrike. Guess I might have to step up a bit and go to a more top end servo. I am thinking about the Hitec HS-5625/45 MG's. Seems a bit overkill but the 821's at 72 in. ozs. are not doing the job. I have had great luck with the Hitec HS-5645 MG's on my giant warbirds and 50cc aerobatic stuff.
