Author Topic: Papa's quadcopter build (Read 4007 times)

papascotimini · « **Reply #45 on:** April 30, 2012, 12:57:52 PM »

Thanks pinguin

I also received the prop adapters but I don't know how to install the blades on it nor how to install it to the motor, can anybody post a pic of yours installed?
Thanks

Happy Flying

Papa

RCREDHOTS · « **Reply #46 on:** April 30, 2012, 05:09:54 PM »

Quote from: papascotimini on April 30, 2012, 12:57:52 PM

Thanks pinguin
I also received the prop adapters but I don't know how to install the blades on it nor how to install it to the motor, can anybody post a pic of yours installed?
Thanks

Happy Flying

Papa

Hello Papa
The props need to be as per your setup drawing if I am correct you are building a quad in the x configuration.
Front left CW motor the same
Front right CCW motor the same
Left rear CCW motor the same
Right rear CW motor the same
The prop adapters should fix the shaft and use the correct bushing or drill the props the correct size as per your prop adapters AND balance all the props!
Remove the flashing from the razor edge of the props!
If you are using the prop adapters I think you are they will tighten on the motor shaft as you tighten the spinner nut or nut and washer.
They have a tapered split collect that locks on the motor shaft.
I don't have my camera charged up
Hope this helps!

RCREDHOTS

papascotimini · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:50:59 PM »

Rc

Your explanation did help me but I still couldn't figure how to install the blades. I have these propellers: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10055 and these Prop adapter: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=16579.
Thanks

Happy Flying

Papa

pinguin6218 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:16:26 AM »

I don't know if this pictures would any help to you

papascotimini · « **Reply #49 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:27:23 AM »

Thanks pinguin, that's exactly what I was looking for. In this case I'll have to drill my props as they don't fit the prop adapter shaft.
Thank you pinguin and Rc

Happy Flying

Papa

L PLATER · « **Reply #50 on:** May 01, 2012, 11:18:59 PM »

I am thinking about getting a quad copter, anyone have any suggestions for one, bnf would be the way I would want to go.

Cheers
Glenn

papascotimini · « **Reply #51 on:** May 02, 2012, 03:21:03 PM »

Glenn

I can't recommend any bnf quad as I'm building mine from scratch. It also depends on how much you are wiling to spend

Happy Flying

Papa

icecycler · « **Reply #52 on:** May 02, 2012, 05:28:01 PM »

Glenn
I cannot relolect many bnf multicopters. There are a few that come complete with the tx like the Walkera Lady Bug. Your best bet is to shop around the and see what comes up. Now if your looking for something to build and just add the rx and tx look into the DJI Flamewheel with NAZA, nice bird from all the accounts i've read.There's more but that one is the cat's meow right now.

Ice

AKPHill · « **Reply #53 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:19:35 PM »

They have them artf at Hoverthings.com

http://www.witespyquad.com

RCREDHOTS · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:03:33 PM »

Hey Papa
How is that quad doing?

I made my quad a little larger better to see and handles a bunch better.

I am using a 4000 ma 3s 40c and getting 9 minutes of flight time.
The Tri copter I can't get ant more then 5 safe minutes of flight time.

RCRDHOTS

papascotimini · « **Reply #55 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:26:38 PM »

RC

It's going pretty well. I just waiting for the battery to have all the necessary components. I'll be using a 2650 mAh battery but if I don't get decent flight time I'll buy a larger battery. I think I'll be able to finish and fly it within a month (that's the time it takes to get my orders from HK or US). When I start building it I'll post pics and eventually the maiden flight

Happy Flying

Papa

RCREDHOTS · « **Reply #56 on:** May 14, 2012, 05:24:32 PM »

Papa
I forgot to say the battery I am using on the tri copter is a 2600ma 40c and that's only giving me 5 safe minutes, not sure what the problem is I change the motors .
I am going to down size the props to 10-74 I am using 11-47 may be too large.
But I have to say bigger is better and more stable.

The quad is like a rocket added a red plex disk on the front so I can tell the front from the back

RCREDHOTS

papascotimini · « **Reply #57 on:** May 14, 2012, 07:44:44 PM »

I think that you'll get a better flight time with smaller props. How big are your quadcopter arms? Mine are 40cm long. I'm still thinking in a solution to the orientation problem. Maybe a 600 canopy?

Happy Flying

Papa

caddmus · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2012, 08:19:55 PM »

Quote from: papascotimini on May 14, 2012, 07:44:44 PM

I think that you'll get a better flight time with smaller props. How big are your quadcopter arms? Mine are 40cm long. I'm still thinking in a solution to the orientation problem. Maybe a 600 canopy?

Happy Flying

Papa

You could paint two arms with one color and the other two with another color, with that should be enough for the orientation I think

AKPHill · « **Reply #59 on:** May 14, 2012, 09:28:54 PM »

Well with all the reading I have done on quad copters it has become painfully clear that they should have 3s 4400 mah battery
and that is what mine will have at the end of the week
Here is a pic of mine almost finished waiting for new rx to show up

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