Hi, I'm in the process of getting parts for my Power Pod. I basically ordered almost the same setup recommended here:
http://flitetest.com/articles/swappable-fuselage-speed-build-kit
I chose the HobbyKing ESC, 8x4 prop, the Hextronix motor and a $30 Turnigy TX/RX combo (same features as the HK one, except it looks more professional )
Now there comes the question. I haven't flown an RC plane yet, so I want a slow flying Nutball and FT Flyer, but I also want to have long battery life, about 20 minutes. The reason I want such a long battery life is because I have already experienced the frustration of a low capacity battery in an old eletric RC truck my dad had.
I chose a Turnigy 3S 1000mAh battery. Do you think that's gonna force the Flyer to fly significantly faster than with the recommended 2S 500mAh? If so, could you still fly it in the same area as, say a basketball court and a half? And do you think I can really do 20 minutes with this motor?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=2069&aff=247441
If I cannot get both flight time and slow speed I could get both packs and deal with it I guess. I think the 3S pack and a new motor could power the more advanced swappables.
Cheers!
Ivan
P.S. If I get replies I'm going to upload pictures of my humble NutBall with no electronics (yet), all made with local supplies.
http://flitetest.com/articles/swappable-fuselage-speed-build-kit
I chose the HobbyKing ESC, 8x4 prop, the Hextronix motor and a $30 Turnigy TX/RX combo (same features as the HK one, except it looks more professional )
Now there comes the question. I haven't flown an RC plane yet, so I want a slow flying Nutball and FT Flyer, but I also want to have long battery life, about 20 minutes. The reason I want such a long battery life is because I have already experienced the frustration of a low capacity battery in an old eletric RC truck my dad had.
I chose a Turnigy 3S 1000mAh battery. Do you think that's gonna force the Flyer to fly significantly faster than with the recommended 2S 500mAh? If so, could you still fly it in the same area as, say a basketball court and a half? And do you think I can really do 20 minutes with this motor?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=2069&aff=247441
If I cannot get both flight time and slow speed I could get both packs and deal with it I guess. I think the 3S pack and a new motor could power the more advanced swappables.
Cheers!
Ivan
P.S. If I get replies I'm going to upload pictures of my humble NutBall with no electronics (yet), all made with local supplies.