View Full Version : T-Rex 450 Nose Mount
KarbonBird
03-27-2007, 10:12 AM
I have been fiddling with some nose mounted designs of late and this is my latest offering. Quick removal of the camera (triggered using a HS 55). Vibration is very low with a lot of the vibes being absorbed by the rubber mountings. Camera can be tilted up to 90 degs above subject. Cost of materials was about $10 AUD.
Using a Casio Exilim 850 I have managed to get some good pics which I will post in due course.
Tonystott
03-27-2007, 04:54 PM
How did you get it to balance?
miami6
03-27-2007, 05:33 PM
looks great
tony great question
what lipo
what is the duration
what size mains
etc ............
KarbonBird
03-27-2007, 05:49 PM
Updated pics showing the battery which can be adjusted for the CG.
Battery used is Flightpower 2170 mAh - not checked flight times as yet.
Motor - Hacker A206XL
Efliernz
03-28-2007, 06:39 AM
Very nice. I started designing/measuring mine up tonight (until ER came on tv...).
KarbonBird - any drawings available??? Please... :glasses2:
KarbonBird
03-28-2007, 07:56 AM
Very nice. I started designing/measuring mine up tonight (until ER came on tv...).
KarbonBird - any drawings available??? Please... :glasses2:
No - sorry not as yet but I would be happy to put together a quick sketch if you like with approximate measurements. I use 2 different size pool noodles, electrical cable holder and an old boom from the same heli (recycled!!!). a bit of refrigeration insulation for vibration absorbtion and that's it!
Efliernz
03-28-2007, 04:03 PM
I'll draw up my version. If I can design/draw an aerobatic plane in an hour, I can measure/draw up a mount.
Thats about the same inventory list I had drwan up too. The owner of the lhs laughed at my small collection of "used" tail-booms. Now he knows why :)
The weather is crap here at the moment so I guess I'll get building.
KarbonBird
04-06-2007, 02:22 AM
Some sample pics taken today...
bullaculla
04-06-2007, 03:23 AM
Nice!
good stuff :mrgreen: