What else do I need?

[KLJ4CCH]

Hey guys, I thought I would post here regarding the purchase of all my electronics for an airplane I have built.


Here is my list:
Servo: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__22927__HXT900_9g_1_6kg_12sec_Micro_Servo_USA_Warehouse_.html
Motor:http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24239__D2826_6_2200kv_Outrunner_Motor_USA_Warehouse_.html

Speed Controller: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24235__TURNIGY_TRUST_45A_SBEC_Brushless_Speed_Controller_USA_Warehouse_.html

Charger:http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__39436__iMAX_C_403_Super_Simple_Balance_Charger_Genuine_USA_warehouse_.html

Battery:http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15019__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html

Servo extensions: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__43756__Twisted_30CM_Servo_Lead_Extention_Futaba_22AWG_5pcs_set_USA_warehouse_.html

I already have a RC RX and TX. soo.. did I do ok? is 20c good enough for all of the servos and engine esc ect.? AM I MISSING ANYTHING???? thanks yall for your help!

 

[xuzme720]

I usually recommend a higher C rating but that will do for what you are using it for as long as your flights aren't all full throttle and be sure to check current draw to make sure you aren't over 34amps. Ideally, with this setup, hopefully you aren't pulling more than say 25-30 amps at full throttle. Keep the prop small with this higher KV motor, I think a 5x5 is recommended on 3S.

 

[KLJ4CCH]

I have a multi meter... how would i check the draw? I most of my flights will not be at WOT thank god, I plan on going up to a high alt and glide down motor off hahah.

but everything is ok? I will order tomorrow!!! super excited!

 

[Ak Flyer]

That's plenty of battery. You can pull 44 amps from that battery( 2.2 x 20= 44) or 66 surge amps. I use that same size battery on a 450 heli which is a way bigger draw.

I would use the turning accucell 6 charger. I have who of them, nearly person I know uses them and they have a fantastic reputation.

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor..._6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_accessories.html

 

[Craftydan]

I have a multi meter... how would i check the draw?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...attmeter_Voltage_Analyzer_USA_Warehouse_.html

Unfortunately on backorder at the moment in the US warehouse. Handy tool. lets you check and balance batteries *and* check draw. Put it between the battery and ESC, point the prop in a safe direction and slowly slide up the throttle. good for double checking currents on motor/prop pairs to make sure they won't burn anything out.

You can also mount the motor/prop to a balance beam with a scale on the other side and you can estimate WOT thrust for a given wattage.

 

[KLJ4CCH]

Wow thanks yall. That price seems right hahaha!

Thank you all for your time, and very quick responses! I really hope my bird flies! or its back to the drawing board haha.

yall are great!

 

[KLJ4CCH]

So my my card issuer will not allow me to purchase the parts....They wont let me use my own money...I am gonna move to like a small island and skip all of the bureaucratic sillyness. I wonder if hobby king will take pine cones? hahaha

 

[Tritium]

So my my card issuer will not allow me to purchase the parts....They wont let me use my own money...I am gonna move to like a small island and skip all of the bureaucratic sillyness. I wonder if hobby king will take pine cones? hahaha

My card provider did that to me (No HK purchases they said) 2 years ago and they promptly lost an account!

Thurmond

 

[Craftydan]

So my my card issuer will not allow me to purchase the parts....They wont let me use my own money...I am gonna move to like a small island and skip all of the bureaucratic sillyness. I wonder if hobby king will take pine cones? hahaha

I've taken to using paypal with HK. Not everyone likes PP but I've had good service so far. I really like my credit union, but they do take some heavy handed anti-fraud measures (once found my card wouldn't work in North Carolina because the card had been flagged as "compromised" and NC was a "high fraud region". Why a compromised card wasn't simply replaced . . . ).

Paypal for known sellers in sketchy areas is a good workaround. You even get the credit fee waived at HK and others.

I do, however, get a call about 30s after each HK order from "fraud prevention" wanting to confirm a suspisious transaction . . .

 

[Mustang7302]

You'll need a DC power supply with any of the chargers you get.

I too use PayPal when ordering through HK or even FT and have not had a issue doing so.

 

[Tritium]

My card provider would not even allow payments "through" PayPal to Hong Kong! Thus the loosing of that provider and finding a new one.

Thurmond

 

[Craftydan]

Thurmond,

Like a hot rock. Good for you.

I understand "protect the customer", but that's "not doing your job!"

 

[KLJ4CCH]

I have one rolling around her somewhere. it goes from 9 to 13.3 volts, and has like 6 diffent types of connectors. I picked it up at AES for a radio I got a while back.

 

[KLJ4CCH]

I am gonna go to Walgreens and load up 200 bucks on a visa gift card. That way I dont have to worry about my real card being stolen :O

 

[Craftydan]

I am gonna go to Walgreens and load up 200 bucks on a visa gift card. That way I dont have to worry about my real card being stolen :O

Take precautions as you see fit. Haven't had any problems with HK, or the handful of Pacific rim suppliers that seem to run a good business and have good reputations to match. Most of my problems have been with my bank "protecting" me.

 

[xuzme720]

Take precautions as you see fit. Haven't had any problems with HK, or the handful of Pacific rim suppliers that seem to run a good business and have good reputations to match. Most of my problems have been with my bank "protecting" me.

They (the bank) just realized you are spending all your money on your hobby and they want to make sure that they get their share before you send it all overseas!

 

[Craftydan]

They (the bank) just realized you are spending all your money on your hobby and they want to make sure that they get their share before you send it all overseas!

Isn't that how all organized crime works?

 

[xuzme720]

Isn't that how all organized crime works?

Exactly!

 

[KLJ4CCH]

I see what yall mean by organized crime!!! I still have not gotten my parts. I almost went else where to purchase parts, the remebered, I cant afford four futaba servos hahah. I might as well just build a wing. It would be much much cheaper hahah

 

[Craftydan]

yeah . . .still waiting on an order from the slow boat. 2 weeks in, I hope I'm on my last week . . .