ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
ORIGINAL: k_sonn
ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
A little off topic but what did you settle on (powertrain wise) for your Starfire? I want to do the same for mine. Its really light and I think perfect for edf.
Can you give me the complete list of items needed for the conversion?
Thanks,
Andy
Hi Andy,
I ended up using the BVMEVF 5612 fan. I also used the BVM inlet adapter. Its a fiberglass adapter designed to fit the BVM fan in the ducting from the glow fan days. BVM no longer sells the EVF 5612 fan, it has been replacedwith the new EVF-2 fan. The EVF-2 is a few ounces lighter, produces 1/2 pound more thrust, and runs at a lower amp draw.
A list of things needed for the conversion:
- BVMEVF-2 fan (includes motor and controller) it's a true plug-and-play setup.
- BVMInlet adapter
- Batteries Thunder Power 12 cell45C 6400 mAh batteries
- Mylar to make an exhaust tube
Everything else was stock from the kit, including the glow fan ducting. Mine weighed 15 pounds ready to fly with batteries.
If I can help in any other way, please feel free to contact me.
Kirk
has anyone tried to use a SS turbine pipe for a thrust tube?
Not to my knowledge but I don't see why it wouldn't work if it met a couple of conditions. First, the front openingwould have to have an open large enough for the fan to slideinto and still get anair tight seal at the back of the fan. Second, the opening at the end would have to be the correct size for the fan. In the case of the EVF, the front openeing that mates with the fan would need to be 4.6 inches (if I am correctly remembeing the diameter of the EVF) and the rear opening would need to be 3.5 inches. Most use mylar because it is very light and fairly easy to get the shape needed.