FEJ F-14 Swing Wing Battery?
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FEJ F-14 Swing Wing Battery?
Guys,
Ian dropped off my F-14 on Sunday and I'm working to finish it. The build looks awesome! I was wondering if I can use a 6.6v or 9.9v LIFE pack for the swing wing rather than a 2S lipo. I'm trying to minimize the use of lipo batteries.
Thanks,
DD
Ian dropped off my F-14 on Sunday and I'm working to finish it. The build looks awesome! I was wondering if I can use a 6.6v or 9.9v LIFE pack for the swing wing rather than a 2S lipo. I'm trying to minimize the use of lipo batteries.
Thanks,
DD
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RE: FEJ F-14 Swing Wing Battery?
The Tamiya manual for the speed controller states 6.6V - 7.2 for input but I thought I heard of some one using a 9.9. Maybe Lowell can weigh in or Bob.
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Well i was told 3 cell but correct me if im wrong the speed control is only rated to 7.2volts but im guess since its for short burst it doesnt matter. Why not use a 3 cell ion it will weigh much less than the lif4 packs. I use one on my seiko servo in the 46% ultimate.
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3s ion is 11.1v, correct? This quite a bit above the max rating of the ESC. Was hoping a 3S LIFE would be a good compromise since Ian feels a 7.4v pack doesn't move the wings forward with much authority.
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3s ion is 11.1v, correct? That is quite a bit above the max rating of the ESC. Was hoping a 3S LIFE would be a good compromise since Ian feels a 7.4v pack doesn't move the wings forward with much authority. I haven't checked the speed myself yet. Plan on doing that tonight.
Dave, I think I am over it until I have to charge a battery and then I get all bugged out. Funny cuz I just bought an electric car too.
Dave, I think I am over it until I have to charge a battery and then I get all bugged out. Funny cuz I just bought an electric car too.
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i use 2300 life with no problems
i use 2300 life with no problems
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RE: FEJ F-14 Swing Wing Battery?
Gunnrad, do you remember which model speed controller her had though? I noticed that the one in the pics of FEJ's manual is not the same one that was shipped in the kit Dantley got. His is a TEU-104BK.
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well like I said I was told a 3 cell lipo was the recommended so the 11.1 ion would be your choice, now that being said I have the same speed controller as you and I would hate to take be wrong. The battery recommendation was from James himself so maybe he will chime in
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Ian not sure on the speed control. But I happend to be taking my plane back after a flight and herd the fly eagle guys tell bob he needed a 3 cell Lipo. I had one on my fueling station that looked like it would fit so I pulled it off and gave it to him.
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RE: FEJ F-14 Swing Wing Battery?
Hi All:
Yes, with complay supply controller, please use 11.1 v
using 7.4 V still can do the job on swing wing back, but won't get wing open fast during in theair. Should go with 11.1V without issue.
the photo is what we use now.
Thanks
James
Yes, with complay supply controller, please use 11.1 v
using 7.4 V still can do the job on swing wing back, but won't get wing open fast during in theair. Should go with 11.1V without issue.
the photo is what we use now.
Thanks
James
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vega thats not the same speed controller we have, have u looked up the instructions on that speed controller? Ours says max 7.2 which is why we are wondering, well i am anyways.
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i have this speed controller for 3 years and used a 3 cell on my swing wing for my F-14 and Tornado from the very 1st
i have this speed controller for 3 years and used a 3 cell on my swing wing for my F-14 and Tornado from the very 1st
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Fender i looked up directions on this when i had to set end points it is not a high performance controller probably 7.2 from R/C car.. i have this pict. of Tamiya controler my Tornado had in it i new from my racing days i could go higher voltage as long as there was no binding or load on it or motor..