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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 8, 2011 5:45:38 GMT -5
LMAO!!!! Well, the canopies while they can be disposable, are nowhere near the shades found in nappies! Scott
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 8, 2011 13:31:20 GMT -5
Every shade of brown I'm sure!
I have a stupid question. I will be using a separate BEC. I have disabled the BEC in the Align ESC. Does it matter what voltage I have the BEC set to in the ESC? It gives me options for 5v, 5.5v and 6v. The separate BEC gives me the option of 5v or 6v.
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 8, 2011 17:09:22 GMT -5
If the built-in BEC is disabled, I'd think not. Might want to lift the red wire plug to be on the safe side, though.
On the separate BEC, as far as safe voltages, it really is based on your servos. Best to look up the specs to make sure you get right. That said, I always opt for the highest voltage the servos will accept. For example, I run 6.2 volts to all servos on my HeadHunters. 6.2 volts to allow for line loss.
Scott
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Post by Jerrymac on Feb 9, 2011 0:14:17 GMT -5
Lots of time left before you need those nappies, but, you need that new canopy NOW, lol.
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 9, 2011 4:53:04 GMT -5
That's what I thought. Maybe I was just over thinking things! As that's what I did on my Mini Titan without thinking about it. Yes, I always remove the red plug without snipping it and cover the exposed end in shrink wrap. Everything is geared up for 6v so I'll select that with the jumper on the BEC. If the built-in BEC is disabled, I'd think not. Might want to lift the red wire plug to be on the safe side, though. On the separate BEC, as far as safe voltages, it really is based on your servos. Best to look up the specs to make sure you get right. That said, I always opt for the highest voltage the servos will accept. For example, I run 6.2 volts to all servos on my HeadHunters. 6.2 volts to allow for line loss. Scott
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 9, 2011 4:58:46 GMT -5
We all know that if I got a nice canopy it wouldn't fit! Lots of time left before you need those nappies, but, you need that new canopy NOW, lol.
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 11, 2011 10:50:09 GMT -5
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 11, 2011 13:17:18 GMT -5
One thing...
You might want to rotate your satellite antenna 180 degrees to the left. As it stands now, the active element is subject to reflections. Other than that, looks great!!!
Scot
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 11, 2011 16:52:34 GMT -5
That's an interesting point. I've mounted it exactly as Finless did in his electronics placement video for the 550 and I notice many others have done the same. But I was unaware that the active element in Spektrum receivers is apparently the wire on the left. Your reply prompted me to have a search and I found this www.archeli.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=136223 I read a few other posts where people questioned this but if it's what you do and you've had no issues then I'll turn it 180 degrees. One thing... You might want to rotate your satellite antenna 180 degrees to the left. As it stands now, the active element is subject to reflections. Other than that, looks great!!! Scot
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 11, 2011 21:02:01 GMT -5
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 12, 2011 7:40:06 GMT -5
Yes, that's the one I linked to ;D Mind you, I'm still confused. Turning it 180 degrees would have the active element pointing forwards, which I thought was best after reading that link. Maybe I need to read that page again.
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 12, 2011 11:21:32 GMT -5
LOL... My angles... LOL! What should happen is the active element in your installation should point down to keep it free from interference from the battery. Probably more critical with CF installations, but ever since I read that page, I've moved all my satellites to where the left element is in the clear.
Scott
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 16, 2011 7:46:06 GMT -5
Now sorted. You never stop learning in this hobby.
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 16, 2011 19:38:24 GMT -5
That's so true. I think that's one of the things I love about it. Two years, two months ago, it was Airhogs... now... well... now.. Scott
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 17, 2011 5:17:43 GMT -5
It's a rocky road ;D That's so true. I think that's one of the things I love about it. Two years, two months ago, it was Airhogs... now... well... now.. Scott
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 17, 2011 13:00:17 GMT -5
My road has been far from rock free! Scott
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