GrizWiz
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Yeah it will think it is upside-down
FT-EZ Three Pack Plans?
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Yeah it will think it is upside-down
In the past, it appeared to me that the orientation was very specific, plug forward, board vertical, with LED down. I had only seen this in a FT EZ 3 Power Pack video (specifically, the EZ-V video), and there is no mention in any other manual.
EDIT: The following info is incorrect. DUH! LOL!
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GrizWiz
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Hmmmm
rickp
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Ah, but which way is right-side-up for the controller? Only way to find out was try it both ways.
Did a bench test and determined that the LED and power switch need to be pointed down.
Installed it with the LED and switch up, and the stability worked backwards!
Tilted the model nose down without transmitter input and the elevator tried to push it further down - clearly that's wrong.
Installed board with the LED and switch down, and the stability worked correctly - counteracting un-commanded changes in attitude.
Will maiden my model soon, and if successful then post plans and photos here.
rickp
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Nice, but that's not the same controller used in the FT EZ 3 Power Pack. At least it's not the one that came with mine.
Mention this as I was initially confused by your post. My issue, I'd say, not yours.
Oh poop. Yep. My bad. Don't know what I was thinking. I guess I wasn't! LOL!
So, it IS mounted batt plug forward, board vertical, LED down.
(Info & image from EZ V / Build video)
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rickp
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Good to know, as I had not even considered front/back orientation. Thanks AgentC, rick
captinsmilo
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jst micro 1.25mm 2pin i got a pack for9 bucks 30 pair with wires attached they work for the light plugs if u get some 6v smd led's
captinsmilo
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with the right motors u can get 110 grams total weight and i fpv mine
AgentC
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Hey Captinsmilo,
Nice lights! Asking as a complete novice, where did you get the lights, and how are they configured on the board?
AgentC
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I'm working on a OV-10 Bronco, plans to be up soon (hopefully)...
I've also been trying to get gliders working with the 3-channel, but the 880mm Sophisticated lady is a tad heavy, so resizing and then testing.
Gliders on the 3-channel seem to be an awesome Avenue to look into!
I've also been trying to get gliders working with the 3-channel, but the 880mm Sophisticated lady is a tad heavy, so resizing and then testing.
Gliders on the 3-channel seem to be an awesome Avenue to look into!
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rickp
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How about an F7F Tigercat?
Haven't been able to maiden mine yet due to weather conditions, but it balances nicely and runs fine on the bench.
All the details are in my blog, including full plans, and here's a picture of the finished model before applying the skin.
That's a 3D model on the laptop screen, from which I also built a Phoenix simulator model.
Best of luck with whatever you build, rick
Haven't been able to maiden mine yet due to weather conditions, but it balances nicely and runs fine on the bench.
All the details are in my blog, including full plans, and here's a picture of the finished model before applying the skin.
That's a 3D model on the laptop screen, from which I also built a Phoenix simulator model.
Best of luck with whatever you build, rick
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Man, you guys are making me want to jump onto this train more and more. I love the Tigercat and I’d love a Mossie.
rickp
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Great looking OV-10! Rick
rickp
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Nope - that's my only FT EZ model.
Want to see how this one flies before I decide whether to make another.
But even if I don't make another one for myself, I might be persuaded to create a set of plans for someone else.
I'm pretty busy over in the User-Built Models for PhoenixRC thread, but there's always time for something compellingly cool.
Cheers,
rickp
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Have you seen the Mossie that legodragonxp is working on beginning at post #283?
Don't know whether he finished it, but it looked like a good start.
And here's a deal for you - if you'll commit to jumping onto this train, then I'll create a set of Mossie plans if legodragonxp hasn't done so.
It would be a profile version of the picture below.
Cheers, rick
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