Help! A Couple Questions for Beginner Before Buying (Updated with final build and flight)

Merv · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
I say getting the highest c rating you can is a good idea. It won't hurt anything to go way over, all it means is less sag in the voltage when your flying. So I think 75 C is just fine.

I agree the higher C batteries will not hurt anything.

They are more expensive, and they are heavier. I just prefer to buy more lower C batteries than fewer higher C's for the same cost.

Matthewdupreez · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
Also if you're getting a power pack. Get power pack F. It has a slightly beify motor and it's actually five dollars cheaper currently to get it.

I really think you should go on banggood and save yourself a bunch of money there though. It's up to you. I just did a quick some of how much it'd cost you to order that stuff from banggood and is comes out to under $40 USD.

except for the battery they normally charge ridiculous prices to ship them

Matthewdupreez · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
I'd be happy to post links to suggested parts if you want

i must say i wouldn't mind some links... for the parts

Corsair714 · Mar 16, 2021

Matthewdupreez said:
except for the battery they normally charge ridiculous prices to ship them

Depends where you live

Corsair714 · Mar 16, 2021

Matthewdupreez said:
i must say i wouldn't mind some links... for the parts

I'll post some links in a bit then.

Corsair714 · Mar 16, 2021

Merv said:
I agree the higher C batteries will not hurt anything.

They are more expensive, and they are heavier. I just prefer to buy more lower C batteries than fewer higher C's for the same cost.

Yup you're right. I'm ok with the extra weight and cost, but it's up to whoever is buying it I guess.

Matthewdupreez · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
Depends where you live

well they apparently think south african don't deserve well priced lipo batteries

Matthewdupreez · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
I'll post some links in a bit then.

awesome

Corsair714 · Mar 16, 2021

So one thing. Can you solder? Most motors don't come with pre soldered bullet connectors.

The Hangar · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
So one thing. Can you solder? Most motors don't come with pre soldered bullet connectors.

That’s one of the benefits of getting a power pack - everything is ready to go.

Corsair714 · Mar 16, 2021

Yes true, but the extra money you need to get a power pack is hard to justify.

Matthewdupreez · Mar 16, 2021

Corsair714 said:
So one thing. Can you solder? Most motors don't come with pre soldered bullet connectors.

yea i can solder

Scrivner · Mar 17, 2021

Corsair714 said:
So one thing. Can you solder? Most motors don't come with pre soldered bullet connectors.

This is going to sound crazy but I'm an electrical engineer and I've never soldered anything. I've always worked on the CAD side of things and never in the lab so the opportunity has never presented itself. But... I'm not afraid to try it and I know lots of people who would be willing to help me out with it. 🙂

Corsair714 · Mar 17, 2021

Well if you know how to solder or are willing to learn, this is what I have compiled so far for budget pretty good quality electronics.

Best gear for starting out flying RC planes for a good price

Matthewdupreez · Mar 17, 2021

Corsair714 said:
Well if you know how to solder or are willing to learn, this is what I have compiled so far for budget pretty good quality electronics.

Best gear for starting out flying RC planes for a good price

This is an amazing Transmitter for how much it costs. It also comes with a receiver.
https://www.banggood.com/FlySky-FS-...7.html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=42482&rmmds=search

ESC with pre soldered XT60 connector and 3.5mm bullet connectors
http://www.banggood.com/Sonicmodell...rushless-ESC-With-5V-or-3A-BEC-p-1649079.html

Brushless motor, you would need to solder bullet connectors to these motors. Amazing motors though especially for the price. Pick whichever you like best.

Motor option 1 if you want to fly faster get the 2600kv option. If you prefer longer flight times get the 2300kv option.
https://www.banggood.com/Flashhobby...kmClientCountry=CA&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=514648

Motor option 2 make sure to choose 2400kv option
http://www.banggood.com/EMAX-ECO-II...-Motor-for-FPV-Racing-RC-Drone-p-1756434.html

Bullet connectors for motor.
https://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-...or-p-51435.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search

Propellers. These are very durable good quality props.
http://www.banggood.com/10Pairs-Dal...laded-for-FFPV-Racing-RC-Drone-p-1685298.html

Metal gear servos.
https://www.banggood.com/4PCS-Racer...-p-1516604.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search

Y lead for aileron servos.
https://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-...mmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN

Battery, 3S 850mah with XT60 connector.
https://www.banggood.com/TATTU-R-LI...-p-1653150.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search

Super cheap charger. It works well though.
https://www.banggood.com/IMAX-B6-80...CN&ID=47757&rmmds=detail-top-buytogether-auto

these are also very well priced.
C power pack equivalent
https://www.banggood.com/XXD-2217-K...mmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN

B power pack equivalent
https://www.banggood.com/XXD-2212-1...mmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN

Merv · Mar 17, 2021

Scrivner said:
...... But... I'm not afraid to try it and I know lots of people who would be willing to help me out with it. 🙂

I struggled to learn to solder, I was using a cheap $10 solder iron. I finally got a temperature controlled iron, it was like magic, now I can solder nearly anything.

Ratcheeroo · Mar 17, 2021

Merv said:
I struggled to learn to solder, I was using a cheap $10 solder iron. I finally got a temperature controlled iron, it was like magic, now I can solder nearly anything.

yep same here, I look for things to solder now LoL!

Corsair714 · Mar 17, 2021

Matthewdupreez said:
these are also very well priced.
C power pack equivalent
https://www.banggood.com/XXD-2217-K...mmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN

B power pack equivalent
https://www.banggood.com/XXD-2212-1...mmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN

Ya I've used what you say is a B pack equivalent. I wouldn't say it's really worth the money it's quite under powered. Idk how that C one would work. If I get motors that size I get sunnysky stuff.

Corsair714 · Mar 17, 2021

High quality variable temperature portable soldering iron.
https://www.banggood.com/SQ001-Upgr...html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=6157193&rmmds=search

Here's a link to the soldering iron I use. It's amazing! You'll need to plug a battery into it or get a power source for it though.

Ratcheeroo · Mar 17, 2021

Corsair714 said:
Ya I've used what you say is a B pack equivalent. I wouldn't say it's really worth the money it's quite under powered. Idk how that C one would work. If I get motors that size I get sunnysky stuff.

I agree about the B pack equivalent, I find the 2212 6T 2200 KV have lots of power and work really well, I use these in all of my swappable planes

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