PHOTON - Electronics
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- This video will detail the electronics used in the Photon: motor and propeller, ESC, receiver, servos, and extensions. Below are parts and sources for the parts on this plane. I have ordered each of these parts from the sources listed. I do not specifically recommend any particular seller but have had good experiences with each of these. Other sources do exist, and all sellers have their advantages and disadvantages.
MOTOR: (I have chosen a small, high kV motor for high wattage and small propeller. There are many other options for motor and prop combinations on this plane)
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=...
PROPELLER:
Preferred: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
OK: www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=...
ESC: (30 amp is usually OK, for a few more $'s I usually opt for a 40 amp)
*program the ESC brake to ON*
www.hobbypartz.com/60p-dye-100...
www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=...
BATTERIES: (options are too numerous to list - here are a couple of my favorites)
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
www.hobbypartz.com/77p-sl2200-...
SERVOS:
Digital, metal: www.hobbypartz.com/9gexidimege...
Analog, metal: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Analog, plastic: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=...
SERVO EXTENSIONS:
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=...
RECEIVER:
Too many options to discuss here. Be sure you have at least 4 channels if using straight ailerons with a Y-harness, 5 channels if using flaperons. I strongly recommend good receiver antenna placement and/or addition of a well-placed satellite receiver. 
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Most notable about your airplane designs (seems to me) is that you make use of ordinary and readily available materials. You are the Bernard Maybeck of model airplane design. Thank you.
Definitely, I like to keep it cheap and easy, but versatile and creative for designers and builders.
Ed, you really now your rc planes. Your very easy to understand and your planes look great. Thanks for sharing your videos. I know you youtube guys go thru a lot just to get your videos posted. Thanks for all you do.
Hey Ed. Some time ago I asked you about a delta wing trainer, and you encouraged me to make one. I can't post the link, but if you search for "Little Delta Trainer" on RUclips you'll find it.
I'm enjoying the heck out of scratch building my own planes, and your techniques have really opened this facet of our hobby to me. Thanks for your excellent work.
ok. thanks for getting back to me. should be flying this weekend :)
Thanks for the links! I'll have to do some shopping. Great video with some awesome tips!
love your channel. Just built a noobtube for my nephew. Thanks
You can carefully drill it out, preferably using a drill press and/or a self-centering bit like a step drill bit. Some guys have used taps to ream out the prop hole. The hubs I bought actually do fit - sorry you are having troubles!
6x4 will give you plenty of thrust and a pretty high wattage, with the prop clearance you need for the recommended fuselage tube diameter. A 7x4 might give more thrust but a higher strain on the motor and ESC so keep an eye on the temperatures if you do use that. You would also need to make the upper fuselage tube larger in diameter.
Hi Ed', When I was a balsa flyer, I used water pipe split insulation tube, front and rear and on top of the battery it's very light, cut it about half inch too long for a tight fit, you'll find it works very well, the battery will never move, cause damage or upset your CG. Also It's usual (for gliders) to make the rudder hinge line tilt rearward about 30 deg', but that's a matter of personal choice
ya, then you wouldn't need to incorporate any means of air flow into the fuselage to cool the battery because it would just get blocked by your idea anyway.
awesome videos, can't wait to build first plane. What is used for the motor mount Ed? Thanks!
Very Thorough
Ed, as always an excellent informative video. Yours is my favorite RC channel. I'd like to ask your opinion on which of your planes would be the best aileron trainer. My first plane is a 3ch Radian, which I'm finally getting very comfortable flying. I love your building techniques, but which of your designs is the best aileron trainer? (I was thinking about building an Axon.)
Ed, what's the measurement for the carbon spar? What's the thickness, we have couple of choices at our local hobby store and they are pretty cheap , around 4 bucks. Thanks
Hi Ed, I'm in the process of building my first depron plane using the techniques coming from you & Andrew Newton. I have some concerns about the propeller: doesn't it impact the ground on every landing?
+Michele Borioli That's why they all use Prop-Savers and often just hand-catch it for landing. Any RC hobby store will have generic landing gear sets that can be glued or taped to the fuselage. You can also use a folding prop.
i'm new so i ordered what you suggested and i can't seem to fit the prop on the threads that the motor came with...? did you drill out the prop to accept the threads?
Hey Ed, love your videos! I'm considering one of your designs for FPV. I'd prefer to stay away from flying wings. Which would you recommend for FPV? I have a Turnigy C3542-1000kv motor i'd like to use but will not if you tell me that it's too much motor for any of your designs. Any advice is much appreciated!
With the motor and prop combo specified: yes.
Hi Ed, I'll build the Axon and the Photon with Coreflute and for weight constraints I'll go with the 3mm thick - I'll share how they came out! I found out Coreflute density is 0.0905 g/cm2 or about 2.5 x heavier than foamboard. In that case, how to calculate what motor/esc/prop combo to use for these 2 planes (many motor specs don't tell how much trust they have)? What would you suggest? Thanks a lot for sharing your wealth of knowledge and creativity in such sharp crystal clear videos!
Thanks yet again!! lol Free room and board if ever you want to visit NH!!
Will a Turnigy 2200 mah 40c 3s1p with a peak of 50c work? Thanks
I think the Axon is just a little more versatile and crash-tolerant than the Photon. Consider leaving the wing at 60" if you want a little more float out of it. The higher wing on the Axon gives it a little more stability for training too.
Hi Ed, ithank so much for your excellent videos! In Australia foam board costs around 11 dollars/sheet; corrugated plastic (aka coreflute) costs AU$ 5.5/ a 5 mm thick sheet.It's also nearly indestructible, a plus for a beginner pilot like me, when I don't crash it's sure a rough landing. Could I build your models with 5 mm coreflute and if so, could you comment (or make a video :) on the implications and hints of building with corelute (motor/prop/esc combo need mods because of extra weight?).
I use thin metal plate (titanium in my case, scavenged from saltwater pool equipment) bent in an L and stuck to the bottom of the fuselage with Scotch Heavy Duty Foam Mounting Tape. I have a video on "Metal Motor Mounts" on the EA channel. Simpson ties for stud framing are steel, cheap, work well, a bit heavy. Aluminum is thicker but reasonably light.
Extensions are sold (Hobbyking and others) up to 24" long, maybe more.
Another nice one Ed......the axon i built failed miserably all my fault cog completely wrong but i will rise again foamboard in hand...... a photon it will be......but I have to finisdh my quadcopter first....keep flying
Amazing !! You are one of a kind sir =) your ideas and unique of building model airplane is astounding. As one of your fan I cant help but to ask about your left hand..what happened in the past ? You dont have to answer.. Thanks so much I learned from you a lot.
Have good day, your fan =)
is a 1300 kv motor too much? 6x4 prop, it tends to roll to the right and crash, twice already
They are 7mm OD carbon arrows, 32" long, 19 grams each, $4 at Cabelas sporting goods, very stiff and nearly indestructable.
I know it is not nice to ask you this question, but what happened with your left hand?
Watch the "Introduction to Ed @ Experimental Airlines" video
Awesome vid. Where do you get the blank gift card material
Big D : Gift cards are *ABS Plastic sheet* , enter that term in the search box on E/BAY *Just choose your desired thickness* .
This will do the job nicely a tad thick but that's ok www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Carbon-Fibre-Effect-ABS-Plastic-Sheet-2mm-A3-A4-Vacuum-Forming/262894520157?hash=item3d35bc075d:m:mDRvGQxsfv9dtamzvXRPAhA
Could you make a video on functions of speed controller such as brake, low cut-off voltage etc. It would be very helpful.
You should watch the "Intro to Ed @ EA" video on my channel. The hand thing has been quite an experience to be sure.
Ah yes, the maddening geographic foamboard penalty! It would be so easy for someone to fire up a foamboard plant there, or at least up the way in southeast Asia.
Anyway, Coreflute would probably work but it's pretty heavy. Tape-covered Readi-Board is 140g per 20"x30" sheet. I would do the math on the Coreflute and increase the powerplant (thrust) by a proportionate amount. But you're right, that stuff is strong!
Email me any time with questions: experimentalairlines@gmail.com
Peace,
Ed