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andythilo · 12-21-2021, 07:18 AM

3 lipo packs made up and tested.

Still waiting for the rpm sensor, Christmas post is appalling. Also found the tail dampeners are shot so replacing those. Pre Christmas maiden still possible…

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Luigi_tuga · 12-22-2021, 12:03 PM

Cool!

andythilo · 12-23-2021, 09:06 AM

Nearly there! Brushless RPM sensor fitted and works perfectly. Brain2 picks it up and now set up the gov in the brain. All wiring finished, all packs ready, just waiting for new tail dampeners but may stick the old ones on for a test.

Max RPM on the bench is 4600, but keeping it at 3000/3500/4000 for the minute.

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andythilo · 12-23-2021, 10:36 AM

Finished

. Still undecided on the landing gear and how much difference it’ll make. Also need to decide how I’m actually going to measure the speed. 2 options really, a gps data logger or swap receiver to a SPM8020T and get the Spektrum GPS module. But maiden and testing needed first.

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1978jasonp · 12-23-2021, 11:34 AM

I love how the motor sticks out

andythilo · 12-23-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1978jasonp

I love how the motor sticks out

It should be good for cooling, not so good for aerodynamics lol

andythilo · 12-24-2021, 03:44 PM

Update

Still no maiden, it's been raining all day

. However the 'speed' issue has been decided upon. Decided to use a SkyRC GNSS receiver. I know GPS isn't the best due to the update speed, but this does 10hz so should be ok for an indication.

Mounting it was the problem, simply nowhere as it stood to fit. So fired up Fusion360 and made and printed a rear cover plate and holder. Should be strong enough for testing although might redesign to use the bottom frame screws. The holder is 3M taped to the plate.

Xrayted · 12-25-2021, 08:06 AM

Nice work on the custom GPS mount! Very clean

Luigi_tuga · 12-27-2021, 04:51 AM

Almost there!

andythilo · 12-27-2021, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xrayted

Nice work on the custom GPS mount! Very clean

Thanks

, updated it now so it fixes in the bottom as well, much more secure.

andythilo · 12-27-2021, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Luigi_tuga

Almost there!

Yeah she's all ready for maiden but weather is terrible

. Rain and low thick cloud.

andythilo · 12-30-2021, 10:58 AM

Got the GPS, fits nicely although the clips are useless so I put some 3M tape on it before I pushed it in holder. Pretty secure now.

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felopaul · 01-03-2022, 09:00 AM

if you send me a file create by this GPS system, i can add to my Free softawre , to manage speed average on 100m or 200m

andythilo · 01-03-2022, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felopaul

if you send me a file create by this GPS system, i can add to my Free softawre , to manage speed average on 100m or 200m

Hi

Not sure I can download files from it?

felopaul · 01-03-2022, 11:31 AM

i read in manual , that you can export to Excel file et CSV

andythilo · 01-03-2022, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felopaul

i read in manual , that you can export to Excel file et CSV

I’ve read it can only export in ‘Drag’ mode. Not sure if can use that. I’ll try when I get some flying weather.

12-22-2021, 12:03 PM	#42 (permalink)
Luigi_tuga Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Cool! andythilo likes this.

12-23-2021, 10:36 AM	#44 (permalink)
andythilo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Finished . Still undecided on the landing gear and how much difference it’ll make. Also need to decide how I’m actually going to measure the speed. 2 options really, a gps data logger or swap receiver to a SPM8020T and get the Spektrum GPS module. But maiden and testing needed first. Last edited by andythilo; 12-23-2021 at 11:04 AM..

12-23-2021, 11:34 AM	#45 (permalink)
1978jasonp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Newbury Park	I love how the motor sticks out andythilo likes this.

12-24-2021, 03:44 PM	#47 (permalink)
andythilo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Update Still no maiden, it's been raining all day . However the 'speed' issue has been decided upon. Decided to use a SkyRC GNSS receiver. I know GPS isn't the best due to the update speed, but this does 10hz so should be ok for an indication. Mounting it was the problem, simply nowhere as it stood to fit. So fired up Fusion360 and made and printed a rear cover plate and holder. Should be strong enough for testing although might redesign to use the bottom frame screws. The holder is 3M taped to the plate. Attached Thumbnails Xrayted likes this.

12-25-2021, 08:06 AM	#48 (permalink)
Xrayted Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Smyrna, GA	Nice work on the custom GPS mount! Very clean andythilo likes this. __________________ Tony Synergy 516, Gaui R-5 Speed (RIP), Cypher Vtol Jet (RIP), Spirit FBL, Hobbywing and Scorpion Tribunus ESC, Xnova motors. The girl in my DX9 tells them all what to do

12-21-2021, 07:18 AM	#41 (permalink)
andythilo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	3 lipo packs made up and tested. Still waiting for the rpm sensor, Christmas post is appalling. Also found the tail dampeners are shot so replacing those. Pre Christmas maiden still possible…

12-23-2021, 09:06 AM	#43 (permalink)
andythilo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Nearly there! Brushless RPM sensor fitted and works perfectly. Brain2 picks it up and now set up the gov in the brain. All wiring finished, all packs ready, just waiting for new tail dampeners but may stick the old ones on for a test. Max RPM on the bench is 4600, but keeping it at 3000/3500/4000 for the minute.

12-27-2021, 04:51 AM	#49 (permalink)
Luigi_tuga Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Almost there! andythilo likes this.

12-30-2021, 10:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
andythilo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Got the GPS, fits nicely although the clips are useless so I put some 3M tape on it before I pushed it in holder. Pretty secure now. Xrayted likes this.

01-03-2022, 09:00 AM	#53 (permalink)
felopaul Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2016	if you send me a file create by this GPS system, i can add to my Free softawre , to manage speed average on 100m or 200m __________________ SAB Speed Pilot, Xnova Pilot, with Comet EVO , Kraken 700, Kraken KSE 700, Kraken 580, Buddy with VBar Evo

01-03-2022, 11:31 AM	#55 (permalink)
felopaul Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2016	i read in manual , that you can export to Excel file et CSV __________________ SAB Speed Pilot, Xnova Pilot, with Comet EVO , Kraken 700, Kraken KSE 700, Kraken 580, Buddy with VBar Evo

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