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Hello again. Oh aeropal, where are you?? hehe I need some help again
Here is the setup I want:
Plane: Graupner Mini Piper
Transmitter: Flash 5x on ch 59
Receiver: 4 channel GWS R4P Sub Mini Hitec/Futaba
comes with 39" antenna to increase range to 1000 ft
Crystal: UM-1 crystal on ch 59
Servos: 2 HS-55
ESC: GS-100E Speed Controller 5-Amp With Brake
Motor: Graupner Speed 300 Plus 7.2v
(says it comes with controller)
Batt pack: Graupner 6 cell 1000 mah nimh pack w/conn
Charger: CG-340 with two pin female JST connector
Prop: HLFK5555 4.9 X 4.3
Epoxy Glue - 5 min
Now for the questions:
1) Does this setup look feasable to you?
2) Do you see any problems with it?
3) Have I forgotten anything?
4) What about the battery having a controller already? Does that mean I don't need an ESC? I thought ESC was used for servos too.
All this is gonna run me about 250 bucks.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated,
Jeremy
Here is the setup I want:
Plane: Graupner Mini Piper
Transmitter: Flash 5x on ch 59
Receiver: 4 channel GWS R4P Sub Mini Hitec/Futaba
comes with 39" antenna to increase range to 1000 ft
Crystal: UM-1 crystal on ch 59
Servos: 2 HS-55
ESC: GS-100E Speed Controller 5-Amp With Brake
Motor: Graupner Speed 300 Plus 7.2v
(says it comes with controller)
Batt pack: Graupner 6 cell 1000 mah nimh pack w/conn
Charger: CG-340 with two pin female JST connector
Prop: HLFK5555 4.9 X 4.3
Epoxy Glue - 5 min
Now for the questions:
1) Does this setup look feasable to you?
2) Do you see any problems with it?
3) Have I forgotten anything?
4) What about the battery having a controller already? Does that mean I don't need an ESC? I thought ESC was used for servos too.
All this is gonna run me about 250 bucks.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated,
Jeremy
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1) Does this setup look feasable to you?
2) Do you see any problems with it?
3) Have I forgotten anything?
4) What about the battery having a controller already? Does that mean I don't need an ESC? I thought ESC was used for servos too.
ESC: GS-100E Speed Controller 5-Amp With Brake
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darenm,
Thanks a lot for your answers. Yeah, I meant to say the motor already has a controller, vice the battery
So the servos dont need the ESC?
And about the 555, i want to get an electron 6 but for the sake of this being my first setup, I was gonna go kinda cheaper. Just in case I jack it up at all. This will be my first 3 channel.
Thanks a lot for your help,
Jeremy
Thanks a lot for your answers. Yeah, I meant to say the motor already has a controller, vice the battery
So the servos dont need the ESC?
And about the 555, i want to get an electron 6 but for the sake of this being my first setup, I was gonna go kinda cheaper. Just in case I jack it up at all. This will be my first 3 channel.
Thanks a lot for your help,
Jeremy
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I've found it easier to take off from ground with a lighter battery pack, e.g. 7 cell 720 mah. On the other hand, 6 cell 1000 mah is heavier but good for flying in windy conditions; so you might want to try both and see if for yourself. Also, because the push-in prop will come loose eventually, you will need a prop adapter.
Here is mine.
Here is mine.
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Thanks caesar,
Yeah I was reading somewhere that I should put a prop adapter on it. I found one at hobby lobby that should work great. I'll try the 6 cell first cause it gets pretty windy out here in hawaii most of the time. Around 8am is the only real good time to fly.
Yeah I was reading somewhere that I should put a prop adapter on it. I found one at hobby lobby that should work great. I'll try the 6 cell first cause it gets pretty windy out here in hawaii most of the time. Around 8am is the only real good time to fly.
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I put ailerons on mine. Jut did some cutting and bam . I also installed zagi 400 with a 1100 mah hecell battery . It flies awsome. Rolls just like any other plane, full aerobatics, and totally fast. you should try it!
Mike
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haha, im sure I will. I haven't even gotten the plane yet though
Caesar, how did you mod your landing gear. I've seen a few other nice piper's like that with that landing gear.
Caesar, how did you mod your landing gear. I've seen a few other nice piper's like that with that landing gear.
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it's very simple. I cut pieces out of a foam egg container (very light and flexible) and painted it yellow and epoxied them to the original wire. the wheels are hobby lobby's 1-5/16" LYT (they are indeed super light but strong). I CAed a tiny piece of aluminum tube to retain the wheel. The original wheels require metal retainers, that add weight. I want to keep the weight minimum because I use the stock motor. The steerable tailwheel is Sullivan 1/2". You could use the plastic Dubro 1/2" also.
Mike - any photos of your mods?
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Mike - any photos of your mods?
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