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== {{icon24|light-bulb}} Tips & Tricks == | == {{icon24|light-bulb}} Tips & Tricks == | ||
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* Flite Test: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IuSFWz4ktvupu_gxw1vn-sjBGOkJFHV Beginner Series] [http://flitetest.com/articles#/textSearch=Series:%20beginner%20series&listSort=date_low_to_high {{icon|script-stamp}}] | * Flite Test: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IuSFWz4ktvupu_gxw1vn-sjBGOkJFHV Beginner Series] [http://flitetest.com/articles#/textSearch=Series:%20beginner%20series&listSort=date_low_to_high {{icon|script-stamp}}] | ||
* Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/B_IOt-Jjaqo Speed Building Tips] | * Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/B_IOt-Jjaqo Speed Building Tips] | ||
* Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/R2hjmvyRFwU Power Pod Scratch Build] | * Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/R2hjmvyRFwU Power Pod Scratch Build] | ||
* Flite Test: [http://flitetest.com/articles/DIY_Landing_Gear DIY Landing Gear] | |||
* Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/fcsgyed2Mhs Connecting Electronics] | * Flite Test: [http://youtu.be/fcsgyed2Mhs Connecting Electronics] | ||
* HorizonHobby: [http://youtu.be/OXuNnYQO2s4 Prop Balancing] | |||
* Flite Test (Flite Tip): [http://youtu.be/cEJvRPPU7fo Hand Launching] | |||
* Flite Test (Flite Tip): [http://youtu.be/8sLvsJxbTBA Landing & Flaring] | |||
* Joop Media: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAWBXlUACU Antenna 101] | |||
===== {{icon|globe-network}} Websites ===== | |||
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/ HamTestOnline] | |||
===== {{icon|clipboard-list}} Technical Information ===== | |||
Refer to this for detailed technical information and definitions for the various different parts on RC airplanes and multi-rotors. | |||
<ul> | |||
'''Electric Motors'''<br/> | |||
Electric motors are made up of a motor can lined with a ring of magnets with a coil of wire in the center. When choosing a motor you have two choices brushed and brushless motors. Brushed motors run off of DC current w/ 2 wires and rotate the coil of wire in the center of the motor. Brushless motors run off of AC current w/ 3 wires and rotate the motor can and magnets around a stationary coil of wire in the center of the motor. For RC (remote control) we will only be using brushless motors. | |||
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To explain what the different numbers associated with the motor mean I will use the following motor as an example.<br/> | |||
''Example: NTM Prop Drive Series 2830-1100KV Motor'' | |||
* The 2830 are the dimensions of the motor can and should be divided into two numbers (e.g. 28-30) and are represented in millimeters.<br/>Motor Can Diameter: 28mm<br/>Motor Can Height: 30mm | |||
* The 1100kv refers to the RPMs per volt, which can be multiplied by the battery voltage to give you the actual motor RPM. (e.g. 1100kv * 11.1v = 12,210RPM) | |||
'''Propellers'''<br/> | |||
Propellers are the backbone of any RC airplane/multi-rotor build, arguably one of the most important parts. Props (propellers) typically come made out of one of three materials: molded plastic, carbon fiber or sometimes even wood. Of these the molded plastic is the most common and recommended for beginners, carbon fiber I feel are better props but break easier and cost more.<br/> | |||
''Example: Gemfan 5x3 Inch Plastic 5030 Propeller'' | |||
* The 5 x 3 are two numbers representing the diameter of the prop (propeller) followed by the pitch, or how far the prop will move forward in one revolution under perfect circumstances. Both of these numbers are represented in inches.<br/>Propeller Diameter: 5in<br/>Propeller Pitch: 3in | |||
'''Electronic Speed Controllers'''<br/> | |||
Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) convert DC power from the battery into AC power for the motor. ESCs are rated in amps and as a general rule of thumb you should choose an ESC that is 5-10A more than what your motor can draw at full throttle. | |||
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== {{icon24|ruler}} Scratch Builds == | == {{icon24|ruler}} Scratch Builds == | ||
===== {{icon|envelope-string}} | ===== {{icon|envelope-string}} FT Versa Wing Mk1 {{icon|new-text}} ===== | ||
This was my first attempt at scratch building. | This was my first attempt at scratch building. For simplicity I went ahead and used the FT Versa Wing speed build kit from Flite Test. | ||
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{{icon|wooden-box-label}} [http://store.flitetest.com/ft-versa-wing-speed-build-kit/ FT Versa Wing Speed Build Kit]<br/> | |||
{{icon|asterisk-yellow}} [http://store.flitetest.com/ft-elements-simple-firewall/ FT Elements Simple Firewall]<br/> | |||
{{icon|blueprint}} [http://assets.flitetest.com/article_files/FT-Power-Pod-Swappable-TILED-PLANS_1360986132.pdf FT Power Pod Swappable (Tiled)] | |||
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===== {{icon|box-label}} Parts List ===== | |||
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{{purchase|icon=battery|name=Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack|quantity=2|shop=HobbyKing|url=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11897|price=6.45}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 7 July 2017
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Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks
YouTube
YouTube- Flite Test: Beginner Series
- Flite Test: Speed Building Tips
- Flite Test: Power Pod Scratch Build
- Flite Test: DIY Landing Gear
- Flite Test: Connecting Electronics
- HorizonHobby: Prop Balancing
- Flite Test (Flite Tip): Hand Launching
- Flite Test (Flite Tip): Landing & Flaring
- Joop Media: Antenna 101
Websites
Websites
Technical Information
Technical InformationRefer to this for detailed technical information and definitions for the various different parts on RC airplanes and multi-rotors.
-
Electric Motors
- The 2830 are the dimensions of the motor can and should be divided into two numbers (e.g. 28-30) and are represented in millimeters.
Motor Can Diameter: 28mm
Motor Can Height: 30mm - The 1100kv refers to the RPMs per volt, which can be multiplied by the battery voltage to give you the actual motor RPM. (e.g. 1100kv * 11.1v = 12,210RPM)
- The 5 x 3 are two numbers representing the diameter of the prop (propeller) followed by the pitch, or how far the prop will move forward in one revolution under perfect circumstances. Both of these numbers are represented in inches.
Propeller Diameter: 5in
Propeller Pitch: 3in
Electric motors are made up of a motor can lined with a ring of magnets with a coil of wire in the center. When choosing a motor you have two choices brushed and brushless motors. Brushed motors run off of DC current w/ 2 wires and rotate the coil of wire in the center of the motor. Brushless motors run off of AC current w/ 3 wires and rotate the motor can and magnets around a stationary coil of wire in the center of the motor. For RC (remote control) we will only be using brushless motors.
To explain what the different numbers associated with the motor mean I will use the following motor as an example.
Example: NTM Prop Drive Series 2830-1100KV Motor
Propellers are the backbone of any RC airplane/multi-rotor build, arguably one of the most important parts. Props (propellers) typically come made out of one of three materials: molded plastic, carbon fiber or sometimes even wood. Of these the molded plastic is the most common and recommended for beginners, carbon fiber I feel are better props but break easier and cost more.
Example: Gemfan 5x3 Inch Plastic 5030 Propeller
Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) convert DC power from the battery into AC power for the motor. ESCs are rated in amps and as a general rule of thumb you should choose an ESC that is 5-10A more than what your motor can draw at full throttle.
Scratch Builds
Scratch Builds
FT Versa Wing Mk1 
FT Versa Wing Mk1 
This was my first attempt at scratch building. For simplicity I went ahead and used the FT Versa Wing speed build kit from Flite Test.
Parts List
Parts List
Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack 
Manufacturer
6.45 — HobbyKing | 
2
References
References
