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Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
12-04-2004, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By Joje

RE: Speed controller and motor timing.

It sounds like it's an issue not to ignore. From what I understand the Jeti Advance series ESC calibrate themselves and so the Kontronik Swinger ESC appears to do. Would you feel comfortable with...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
12-03-2004, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By Joje

Speed controller and motor timing.

How much impact has "timing" on motor performance? From what I read i a Jeti specification outrunners have a different timiing than other direct drive or geared motors.

What is "timing" in this...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-29-2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

I believe I read it on Tower Hobbies site and it certainly made me confused since everybody on this forum favors an automotive battery. Thanks for confirming.

Joje
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-17-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Where can one cut the best deals on Lipos?

Joje
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-15-2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

whilerunning a motorcalculator I noticed a significant impact on overall performance caused by choicing different brands of Lipos. Which brand of Lipos is considered to provide most bang for the...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-14-2004, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

I was going to order an Astroflight 109, but read that you cannot feed it from an automotive battery. A special wall power unit is supposed to be needed. Is that right?

If so, the Astro 109...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-14-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Thanks, I'll consider that.
Joje
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-07-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Your feedback is very encouraging:D:D

It feels like a new dimension to model flight!!!
Have you guys figured out how long a Lipo lasts in the real world.
Again I ead something like 400-500...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-07-2004, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Since charging batteries takes it's time I suppose it makes little sense to base a day of flying at the field on having the Lipos (or any batteries) charged as they are depleted. Maybe it makes more...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-07-2004, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Again, very helpful!
Thanks,
Joje
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-06-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

How does the real world match the theory interms of charging time? Does a 1C charge current in reallity also translate into one hour actual time?

Joje
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-06-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

Thanks, very helpful info. I believe I will be using two 1500mAh 3Cell packages in parallel for better endurance. If I am figuring right each package will carry half the load. If each package is...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-05-2004, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-Poly Voltage Fall off?

I am new into electric. If the power drops so rapidly at the end of the discharge cycle, would it be wise to skip the BEC and take the penalty of a separete receiver/servos-battery (small lipo) to...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
11-05-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Joje

RE: GP Electric J3 Cub

I ran a motor analysis program and, right or wrong, came to the conclusion that a Multiplex BD480 4G would be perfect with a 12x6 prop, matched by a 2Ah 3-cell Lipo. I am contemplating the Jazz 40...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-05-2004, 05:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

RE: Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

What would be your choice of charger for numerous large Lipos?

I am trying to educate myself about batteries. I come across the C-factor but have not been able to figure out what it refers to....
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
11-01-2004, 02:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Joje

RE: GP Electric J3 Cub

Is there ant reason why I could not limit the max voltage to the motor to 9.6V engine specification) by the digital throttle trim on my transmitter if if use a speed control and a battery that...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
10-31-2004, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Joje

GP Electric J3 Cub

I am new into electric flight and need some advice about choice of motor-package. I will build a GP electric J3 CUB and wonder if I should stick to the GP T600GD ESC/BEC package or buy something...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
10-31-2004, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,591
Posted By Joje

Li-PO or NiCd Pros and Cons

I am new into electric flight and need some advice. From what I read Li-Pos are lighter but more expensive than NiCds and require a specially designed charger. If I read the specifications correct a...
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