Generator Mounts

[cbergen]

In between test flights of new heli's over the holidays, I was able to come up with some simple mounts for Raja's (rbort) "Jewel" Generators.

http://www.helifreak.com/album_mod/upload/4f353e5c829b2581c1ac637d5db2e75b.jpg

For the Intrepid Gas and 90/Magnums.

http://www.helifreak.com/album_mod/upload/8c0981d82b7c5d7b08a640c0cfd0ebe0.jpg

For the Observer EB's

http://www.helifreak.com/album_mod/upload/868244be1b8d12b19fae228959b061cc.jpg

And for the Twin Observers.

The mounts for the Gassers and Observers will be available through Raja, or us, very shortly, for $20.00.

The Mounts for the Twin Observers can be gotten directly from us, and will cost more due to the additional parts needed.

http://www.helifreak.com/album_mod/upload/562883ba1eec0f9b2a23901d2971491b.jpg

[lperagallo]

YEAH :noteworthy :noteworthy

[heliplt]

Very slick design Chris :smokin:

[heliman53]

Chris, what kind of output are you seeing watts, volts. Craig B

[cbergen]

I've just made the mounts, the Generators come from rbort, http://mysite.verizon.net/vze49gsg/

[rbort]

Yeeha Chris! :)

Output is 5.4v, up to 3 amps continuous, 5 amps surge.
Watts would be 16w at 3 amp but the generator motor is capable of around 70w.

In flight tested with a watt meter on my Spectra-g showed 2.45a max amp draw during heavy 3D.

-=>Raja.

[3drcheli]

How do you start a 90 size motor with this generator in place, or is it just intended for Gassers? - not that you really need it for glow flights last all of 8minutes or so.

Would be good to switch the motor direction in order to flick a switch and start the engine. Don't think 70W is going to do much though :lol:

Kevin

[cbergen]

:oops: :oops: You got me with that one. I've been flying gassers and turbines for so long, I totally blanked on the starting of a 90........

I suppose we could go back to starting with a belt!! :shock:

[Brady Longmore]

sorry for asking a newbie / idiot question: :dontknow

What does this "generator" do? What's it's purpose???

[cbergen]

Check the link to Raja's site, basically it powers the electronics on the heli.

[cbergen]

Just an update, I test flew an Industrial Twin today made for the people that Raja fly for, with a Generator installed.

While running at an idle, I felt around for any vibes or looseness or any hint of an issue and could not find one. I kept a close eye on it while in a hover for any sign of a high freq or any radio interference, Smooth as glass, no problems whatsoever.

Excellent job Raja, I give your idea a big :thumbsup2: .

[rbort]

Excellent Mr. Bergen! Thanks for getting that heli up and flying for us too! Now that you made this post I think I better get ready for more requests! I'm down to 1 stock generator, 1 duel jewel, and 2 jewels spoken for in stock, but I just ordered some more parts yesterday and today to make some more.

By the way everyone, I will be going on vacation the first couple of weeks in April, so just wanted to post it here in case you are looking for me and I don't answer email or such.

-=>Raja.

[rccardude04]

Chris, do you have a part number for the Generator mounts?

They're a bit hard to find on the site... If you're still selling them, that is.

-Eric

[rbort]

If you're looking for the Bergen Intrepid mount or the Observer mount, I have those in stock. The part numbers are 2046 or 2046-O. I'm sure Chris can get you one as well if you're ordering other parts to make it more convenient for you.

-=>Raja.

[rccardude04]

I need the intrepid mount and I'm already making out an order from Bergen for some blades and a flybar since I decided to tip it over after the tail let go.

I'd order it direct from you but I don't have paypal and my friend needs it pretty quick.

Thanks for the #s!

-Eric