Electric Dilemma...
08-04-2003 | 07:38 AM
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Electric Dilemma...
Hi!
I've become addicted to this hobby recently and this is my first post.
I fly electrics.
I’m a beginner with about 2 months flying experience and I live in Dubai, here electrics aren't quite heard of & the 2 decent hobby shops in the city provide for IC planes.
I have 2 PC-9 EPP kits lying at home that my Bro left me before he went off to Canada. I've built one and it flies great ( have to drive 2 hours to the hillside to get to some slopes.)I learnt to fly on a friend's electric trainer and so i dont own an ESC or a motor/prop setup .The radio equipment i have is a Futaba Skysport 4ch system. that ive installed in the Slopie.
Problem #1:
I want to convert one or both of my PC-9s to electric.
So i went looking for a decent speed 500 setup and came across
the Hobby-Lobby sale.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/jetibrushless.htm
A Jeti "Phasor" 15/4 Brushless Motor and Jeti JES 30-3P Motor Controller each for 78$.totals up to 156$.
thats just about the MAX i can afford.
The planes have a 50 inch wingspan and I was looking for motor setup that can pull a 42-50oz (1200 -1500gms) plane with authority.
A direct drive with this motor seems appealing.
But !
I'm not sure if i should go ahead and make the purchase beacause with the added cost of battery and a peak charger I'll be stretching it.
Just want your opinion on what i should do.
Heres Problem# 2:
After a LOT of hunting on the net
i came across this :
www.parkflyers.com/html/viper.html
Its a viper twin flying wing. and the combo includes the 2 speed 400 motors,a 35amp ESC and battery for 149$ .
This has everything that i probably need ( except the elevon mixer) .
So what do i go for ?
:
1. a cheap can motor/gearbox setup for the PC-9s with an ESC and a 1700mah stock NiCad. ( have an mabuchi RS-540SH lying around.. btw are these RS540's any good??)
2. the brushless direct drive setup.
3. The Viper twin package.
-I'm not that worried about crashing beacuse the advantage of living in a desert country is LOADS n LOADS of soft SAND.
I've seen planes nose dive into sand dunes without much or any damage.
Appreciate any help !!
I've become addicted to this hobby recently and this is my first post.
I fly electrics.
I’m a beginner with about 2 months flying experience and I live in Dubai, here electrics aren't quite heard of & the 2 decent hobby shops in the city provide for IC planes.
I have 2 PC-9 EPP kits lying at home that my Bro left me before he went off to Canada. I've built one and it flies great ( have to drive 2 hours to the hillside to get to some slopes.)I learnt to fly on a friend's electric trainer and so i dont own an ESC or a motor/prop setup .The radio equipment i have is a Futaba Skysport 4ch system. that ive installed in the Slopie.
Problem #1:
I want to convert one or both of my PC-9s to electric.
So i went looking for a decent speed 500 setup and came across
the Hobby-Lobby sale.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/jetibrushless.htm
A Jeti "Phasor" 15/4 Brushless Motor and Jeti JES 30-3P Motor Controller each for 78$.totals up to 156$.
thats just about the MAX i can afford.
The planes have a 50 inch wingspan and I was looking for motor setup that can pull a 42-50oz (1200 -1500gms) plane with authority.
A direct drive with this motor seems appealing.
But !
I'm not sure if i should go ahead and make the purchase beacause with the added cost of battery and a peak charger I'll be stretching it.
Just want your opinion on what i should do.
Heres Problem# 2:
After a LOT of hunting on the net
i came across this :
www.parkflyers.com/html/viper.html
Its a viper twin flying wing. and the combo includes the 2 speed 400 motors,a 35amp ESC and battery for 149$ .
This has everything that i probably need ( except the elevon mixer) .
So what do i go for ?
:
1. a cheap can motor/gearbox setup for the PC-9s with an ESC and a 1700mah stock NiCad. ( have an mabuchi RS-540SH lying around.. btw are these RS540's any good??)
2. the brushless direct drive setup.
3. The Viper twin package.
-I'm not that worried about crashing beacuse the advantage of living in a desert country is LOADS n LOADS of soft SAND.
I've seen planes nose dive into sand dunes without much or any damage.
Appreciate any help !!
08-04-2003 | 10:17 AM
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Electric Dilemma...
I'm sure you'd get better response if you posted in the Electrics Forums. This is 90% IC.
But I'd go with the 540 on your existing plane to start. You can probably get it in the air for $70 to $90 for ESC, simple charger and one Battery pack.
Keep in mind, you'll probably want AT LEAST two battery packs, three if you want to fly continuously.
Dennis-
But I'd go with the 540 on your existing plane to start. You can probably get it in the air for $70 to $90 for ESC, simple charger and one Battery pack.
Keep in mind, you'll probably want AT LEAST two battery packs, three if you want to fly continuously.
Dennis-
