Power System Recommendations

[Planehazza]

Hi all,

I have a box [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LtSrC7Xp1k"]Fliton Inspire Mini[/URL] which I want to build over the winter. Everywhere I go, people say the AXI 2808/24 is a good choice, but it's £60 and not many places stock them. Just wondered what power systems you guys used in similar sized models? I'll be ripping out the HS56/65 from my old rusty 450, so I only really need motor, ESC and motor mount etc.

The Turnigy Park 480s seem to get good reviews:
[URL]http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28728__Turnigy_Park480_Brushless_Outrunner_1320kv_UK_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=park%20480[/URL]
And this ESC:
[URL]http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29880__Turnigy_dlux_30A_SBEC_Brushless_Speed_Controller_w_Data_Logging_2s_4s_UK_Warehouse_.html[/URL]

Cheers!

[RcRotaryMadness]

I always found the hacker motors from robotbirds to be good motors... they also do a choice of own brand motors and escs.

[Dorlingus]

I've flown loads of different motors over the years in fixed wing stuff. Me and few others cam to a conclusion this year and that Turnigy motors were cheap for a reason. You can buy 3 motors and they would all perform differently. The other problem is their build quality, I've seen the magnets come off because they were held together with Chinese cuckoo spit. It seems it's worth spending the money on a reasonable quality motor giving consistency and efficiency. I've used hacker motors which are always nice, eflite have been excellent albeit expensive, Himax motors from multiplex and AXI motors a great too and not forgetting scorpion obviously. ESC's on the other hand is a different ball game all together. ZTW 60A ESC's at £15 have been fantastic. I have one in a sebart Angel with a Hacker A30 motor. I believe the ZTW 60A is the same as the hacker equivalent without you being ripped off. Any ESC coming from Sunrise is also excellent. I have 5 of them in various setups and they've been bullet proof (also labled as YEP). I have a Sunrise 120HV in my Logo 600, which is the YGE clone and it's been faultless.

[RcRotaryMadness]

I use a yep esc on my 550 and i guess theres nothing to stop you using one for a plane since they can be programmed for either heli or plane... very good and cool running esc for the money.

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[Planehazza]

Cheers, I'll go for the Axi/Hacker motor. I have a turnigy plush ESC, but it's 30A tops (think it's actually only 25A) so might as well get a new ESC too.

So assuming, I need >30A, should I just go for this?

[URL]http://www.electricwingman.com/rc-factory-1200mm-axi-power-setup.aspx[/URL]

That way I know everything is there that I need. the 2808/14 with 10.47SF is a popular and recommended setup for this machine. I'll just be recycling HS56HBs from old models.

[GIXERMAN]

Omg Harry turns planker!

[Planehazza]

[QUOTE=GIXERMAN;1073432]Omg Harry turns planker![/QUOTE]

What can I say? It's in the name! I need a winter project and had this kit sat boxed in the shed for about 5 years. Planks are fun, but helis is definitely where it's at!

[Dorlingus]

THe Jeti ESC is a rip off! its the same as the ZTW. Get yourself one of these, they're brilliant. They make the Jeti esc's

[url=http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZTW-BINJU-TECHNOLOGY-60-AMP-BRUSHLESS-SPEED-CONTROLLER-NEW-FROM-A-UK-SELLER-/380679281998?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item58a240dd4e]ZTW BINJU TECHNOLOGY 60 AMP BRUSHLESS SPEED CONTROLLER NEW FROM A UK SELLER | eBay[/url]

[GIXERMAN]

[QUOTE=Planehazza;1073442]What can I say? It's in the name! I need a winter project and had this kit sat boxed in the shed for about 5 years. Planks are fun, but helis is definitely where it's at![/QUOTE]

Enjoy being a winter planker then Harry.

[Martind]

I have a yep 80a and a overlander thumper motor on a extra 300 54" working well

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[Varelco]

Has Pete never convinced you to have a go on a plank Brian? ;)

[GIXERMAN]

No your right, he nos better :)

[Planehazza]

[QUOTE=Dorlingus;1073446]THe Jeti ESC is a rip off! its the same as the ZTW. Get yourself one of these, they're brilliant. They make the Jeti esc's

[URL="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZTW-BINJU-TECHNOLOGY-60-AMP-BRUSHLESS-SPEED-CONTROLLER-NEW-FROM-A-UK-SELLER-/380679281998?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item58a240dd4e"]ZTW BINJU TECHNOLOGY 60 AMP BRUSHLESS SPEED CONTROLLER NEW FROM A UK SELLER | eBay[/URL][/QUOTE]

Awesome mate, you've just saved me big time.

[Planehazza]

So, being 60A 1-6S, I bought another one of these to power my latest model, the 48" Edge 540T from Extreme Flight. How good are the BECs on these ZTW ESCs? Should I be using a CC BEC Pro or BUG etc?

[Martind]

I've got a yep80a on my 5s 55" extra. No problems so far with 3x hitec minis and 2x micro servos.