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Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,343
Posted By plasticbaldy

Info please

Please provide info of how you made your air trap.
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-28-2019, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,405
Posted By plasticbaldy

Advanced Button

I can't find the 'Advanced' button on my Phoenix 5.5.It doesn't come up on startup.
OK I found it. It doesn't appear in startup. I found it in C>Program Files>Phoenix RC Launcher (Not Shortcut to...
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-17-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,153
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Unofficial

Hi Guys I'm new here & got too tired after reading 30 pages - so humour me please.
Firstly I really have to compliment you on your technical proficiency. I'm really impressed. REALY IMPORESSED !
...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-06-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Brushed motor equivalent size

Now you're talking critical specs that are useful for me.
Quoting you "rule of thumb" is ~3W/g "
Can you give me a W/g figure for Brushed 12V motors please Doc ?
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-05-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Brushed motor equivalent size

Thanks Doc. Reading the reviews I see that guys are getting 1000W on 4s out of this. Overkill maybe for my application.
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-03-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Brushed motor equivalent size

It's a pity that Hobby King doesn't keep good stock levels of brushless inrunners because there's lots in their list for around $20.
Maybe I can use an outrunner. Do outrunners generally have more...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-03-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Brushed motor equivalent size

Cool. Thanks. I was hoping that 350 - 400W would be enough.
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-03-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Brushed motor equivalent size

Thanks Doc. How many watt do you think the Mabuci RS550 is good for at it's max 12V ? And is the torque a consideration here ? How does torque compare generally on a Brushless to a Brushed motor of...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
09-01-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,480
Posted By plasticbaldy

Brushed motor equivalent size

I'm designing an electric start for a 40cc gas (petrol) engine and a brushed Mabuci RS550 is used to start slightly smaller engines so it's my starting point.
This is the standard RS550 spec ;
...
Forum: T-Rex heli
12-22-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Stripped Gears HK600GT - Help Please

I re-set my throttle curves & had 3 successful flights today. No problems switching to idle-up now that there's no RPM change when I switch.

On the 4th flight I gently opened the throttle to...
Forum: T-Rex heli
12-21-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Stripped Gears HK600GT - Help Please

Thanks Tinkman. I used the curves straight out of the Trex600 manual & I understand their function. Was flying nitro Hirobos with invert switch 25 years ago. Just getting used to 3D & the changes...
Forum: T-Rex heli
12-21-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: Stripped Gears HK600GT - Help Please

Thanks. I'd best learn to do what you do.:eek:
Forum: T-Rex heli
12-21-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By plasticbaldy

Stripped Gears HK600GT - Help Please

Second time now. First time I made the mistake of flipping to Idle-up with stationary rotors & the pinion chewed the teeth off the Hobby King main gear. I had Idle Up set to 70% with the stick down...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
12-03-2004, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,517
Posted By plasticbaldy

SMARTECH Car Engine

Has anyone have any good or bad experiences with the SMARTECH 40138 15CXP 2.5CC ENGINE
Forum: Electric RC Helis
07-20-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By plasticbaldy

RE: other makes of flying saucers like draganfly.

Thanks 'Pipe' - Do you have a source for the Roswell 'Brain' ? Can I build the electronics speed controller/gyro unit ?
Forum: Electric RC Helis
07-19-2004, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By plasticbaldy

other makes of flying saucers like draganfly.

I've been out of the hobby for a while now & have lost touch. Can anybody provide links to manufacturers of other types of R/C electric flying saucer models similar to 'Draganfly'. Particulartly...
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