AndrewRussellHayes
Junior Member
I have built a tricopter and I think i have not properly matched my major components.
I will start by admitting that I don't really know what I am doing. I finally put together a working machine and flew (crashed repeatedly) for a few minutes.
I was experiencing a lot of problems getting a hover but my gut tells me it had to do with unbalanced props, out of tune APM settings and too much wind for a beginners first flight.
The real problem happened when one of my motors emitted a bunch of smoke. The motor would still run with throttle but I decided to go ahead and cut power and do a little research before I broke something more expensive.
My gut tells me, perhaps, I have overloaded the motor or something along those lines. I want your input. Do I have the proper setup? Do i need to switch a major component? Before I list what I have, my goal is a moderately high-powered tri that is capable of fast flight and some basic acrobatics when I become more skilled. Is my setup wrong? Do I need to change something? What is the best setup i can use for my goals? I'm willing to scrap a lot of my setup if i need but I'd like to keep using the APM and the battery and transmitter since they are the more expensive parts of my setup.
Here is what I have:
Motors: Turnigy Park300 Brushless Outrunner 1380kv (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14398)
ESCs: Turnigy Multistar 15 amp multi-rotor brushless esc 2-3S (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=25363)
ESC Settings:
- Cut-off voltage: low
- cut-off type: slow
- startup: medium
- timing: auto
- brake: off
- battery type: Nixx (i was told this was best to stop low voltage cutoffs in flight)
Props: 8045 SF (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=25812)
Battery: Turnigy 3000mah 4S 40C Lipo Pack (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10299)
Transmitter/Receiver Turnigy 9X 9Ch (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8992)
Controller: APM 2.5 (http://store.3drobotics.com/products/apm-2-5-kit)
servo: BMS-385DMAX Digital Servo (metal gear) (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8761)
I appreciate any input!
Also, side note question. When deciding wether or not to use one counter rotating prop is there a reason to, or not to, use one?
I will start by admitting that I don't really know what I am doing. I finally put together a working machine and flew (crashed repeatedly) for a few minutes.
I was experiencing a lot of problems getting a hover but my gut tells me it had to do with unbalanced props, out of tune APM settings and too much wind for a beginners first flight.
The real problem happened when one of my motors emitted a bunch of smoke. The motor would still run with throttle but I decided to go ahead and cut power and do a little research before I broke something more expensive.
My gut tells me, perhaps, I have overloaded the motor or something along those lines. I want your input. Do I have the proper setup? Do i need to switch a major component? Before I list what I have, my goal is a moderately high-powered tri that is capable of fast flight and some basic acrobatics when I become more skilled. Is my setup wrong? Do I need to change something? What is the best setup i can use for my goals? I'm willing to scrap a lot of my setup if i need but I'd like to keep using the APM and the battery and transmitter since they are the more expensive parts of my setup.
Here is what I have:
Motors: Turnigy Park300 Brushless Outrunner 1380kv (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14398)
ESCs: Turnigy Multistar 15 amp multi-rotor brushless esc 2-3S (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=25363)
ESC Settings:
- Cut-off voltage: low
- cut-off type: slow
- startup: medium
- timing: auto
- brake: off
- battery type: Nixx (i was told this was best to stop low voltage cutoffs in flight)
Props: 8045 SF (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=25812)
Battery: Turnigy 3000mah 4S 40C Lipo Pack (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10299)
Transmitter/Receiver Turnigy 9X 9Ch (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8992)
Controller: APM 2.5 (http://store.3drobotics.com/products/apm-2-5-kit)
servo: BMS-385DMAX Digital Servo (metal gear) (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8761)
I appreciate any input!
Also, side note question. When deciding wether or not to use one counter rotating prop is there a reason to, or not to, use one?