RCmadlad
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Thanks for the tip I am curently designing chuck gliders, so I can fly them when my electronics arrive.
FT-EZ Three Pack Plans?
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RCBuildIdeas
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Here's a new design for the FT-EZ Power Pack; I have not flown this model yet using the motors, but it does seem to glide ok.
AUW: 44 grams
wingspan: ~ 17 inches
There's just a little reflex at the outboard wing tabs and I used 1.5 inches of dihedral (3/4 " under each tip). i hope to try flying this tomorrow. CG seems to be around 1.5 inches from the leading edge at the root chord line; but not sure until I test fly it. (If you would like to make one of these, let me know and I'll attach a PDF or DXF file.)
AUW: 44 grams
wingspan: ~ 17 inches
There's just a little reflex at the outboard wing tabs and I used 1.5 inches of dihedral (3/4 " under each tip). i hope to try flying this tomorrow. CG seems to be around 1.5 inches from the leading edge at the root chord line; but not sure until I test fly it. (If you would like to make one of these, let me know and I'll attach a PDF or DXF file.)
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legodragonxp
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Oh, that looks like fun.
RCBuildIdeas
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Just got back from the first flights using the motors. On the first flight it headed right for a tree and stuck in the branches; thankfully, I was able to get it down. 2nd flight it actually climbed; at least for several seconds. It seems to turn best with the rates button pressed. So my first impression is that it's under powered, but to be fair, I was using a 7x20 motor on one side and one of the original 7x16 motors on the other. Also, I was not using the propellers that came with the FT-EZ Power Pack. So maybe if I match the motors and use another set of propellers it might fly better?
captinsmilo
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try more aggressive props like the gemfan 1mm shaft or the ones made for some of the 1s race drones they are made to bite the air and are made for the 1700kv or whatever and matching motors should always help try the plaid motors for the highend woops from newbee
captinsmilo
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https://newbeedrone.com/collections/all/products/plaid-motor-venom-prop-combo here is 4 motors (2ccw 2cw) and 4 props (2ccw 2cw) for 22 bucks
captinsmilo
Member
hope that helps i think the plaid and unicorn motors are the highest kv ive seen in the tiny brushed motors
RCBuildIdeas
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Thank you for the suggestions and link.
RCmadlad
New member
I got a question, what is the thickness of the foam you are using?Thank you for the suggestions and link.
captinsmilo
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i have used the project board from walmart it is 1/8 inch or so and the 2mm stuff from dollar general and both work great but the foam board u get from flitetest is way better waterproof stronger and not much more than buying sheets from walmart
RCBuildIdeas
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It's about 3/16 inches thick. I purchased it at Dollar Tree.
captinsmilo
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probably the same as the stuff from walmart should work great there are several great templates u can dwnload on this thread too
captinsmilo
Member
toasted a motor today 15 mph gusts of wind! im going to get the newbeedrone 3 pack (silver, black, and gold series) and some extra props soon. ill let everyone know how they work when i get them.
is there anyone that knows the max amp the board can safely push?
or what the best replacements are?
or the specs of the stock motors?
if not then i hope i dont blow up the onboard speed controller
is there anyone that knows the max amp the board can safely push?
or what the best replacements are?
or the specs of the stock motors?
if not then i hope i dont blow up the onboard speed controller
captinsmilo
Member
Specifications:
Gold Edition Motors
https://newbeedrone.com/collections...c-rotor-gold-edition-6x15mm-brushed-motor-set
Gold Edition Motors
- KV: 19,700
- Speed: 73,000 RPM (@ 3.7V)
- Lifetime Rating: 5-6 hours
- Can Diameter: 6mm
- Can Length: 15mm
- Shaft Diameter: 0.8mm
- Weight: 1.85g
- Plug: Micro-JST-1.25
- 4 GOLD Edition BDR motors (2 CW, 2 CCW)
https://newbeedrone.com/collections...c-rotor-gold-edition-6x15mm-brushed-motor-set
captinsmilo
Member
or should i get the best? i am a tiny bit afraid of toasting the board ?
Specifications:
Unicorn Edition Motors
Specifications:
Unicorn Edition Motors
- KV: 25,500
- Speed: 93,000 RPM (@ 3.7V)
- Current Load: 1.0A (@ 3.7V, direct drive)
- Lifetime Rating: 4-5 hours
- No Load Current: 200 mA
- Start Torque: 22 g.cm
- Stall Current: 4500 mA
- Terminal Resistance: 0.7 Ohms
- Operating Voltage: 0.5 - 4.35 V
- Can Diameter: 6mm
- Can Length: 17mm
- Shaft Diameter: 0.8mm
- Shaft Length: 5mm
- Weight: 2g
- Wire Length: 30mm
- Plug: Micro-JST-1.25
- 4 NBD Unicorn motors (2 CW, 2 CCW)
JustDucky
New member
I'm not nearly as talented as the scratch builders here, but I decided to create my own aircraft from the FT EZ-pack too. For mine, I started with the Firefox Twister 12" chuck glider. I had already attempted to convert it once before using the guts of a nano drone with disappointing results. I almost completely hollowed out the forward fuselage to make the electronics fit and I had to do some field trimming, but the little bird soon took to the sky and had a successful first flight.
Very much looking forward to seeing more awesome and inspiring ideas from the community!
Very much looking forward to seeing more awesome and inspiring ideas from the community!
captinsmilo
Member
that took plenty of skill
Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
wrangler90
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Thank you Aviator08. I just completed your EZ Glider design and it worked. This was my second attempt to get this kit to work. The first attempt was with Nerdnic's Chuck Cat which would not maintain elevation, and it would Yaw but not turn; I also had the motors spaced approx 8 inches from each other. My question is how important is it to have the motors mounted under the wing as in Josh's build videos. I mounted the motors above the wing as the Chuck Cat has a lower wing design and the wire would pass through the to the receiver above the wing? Would that have contributed to the plane not being able to maintain elevation?I bought the basic power pack and it arrived very quickly. I have been putting together a couple designs, and will test soon. Here are the DXF files if anyone wants to try them out. ( CG has not been verified yet.) I will post final pdf plans once I have confirmed they fly properly. This is pretty cool , can't wait to send these to my young grand kids.
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FL_Engineer
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Ordered!
