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yorcram
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Power system

Unread post by yorcram » Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:47 pm

I will be needing a new power setup soon . Been a very long time since I needed to get a motor/esc. Not sure on brands or sites to buy from.
Looking for 500watts from a 4cell battery and think I need 10-11in max prop diameter.
Any recommendations?
Plane Crazey :D

wildblue30
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Location: Beaver Bank, NS

Re: Power system

Unread post by wildblue30 » Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:30 pm

Hi,

Earlier this year I purchased the following items for my Durafly Tundra which I fly on 4S with a 10x7E prop.

Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 3536-1050kv Brushless Outrunner Motor
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-aer ... tor-1.html

Hobbywing Skywalker 2-4S 50A UBEC Brushless ESC
https://www.banggood.com/Hobbywing-Skyw ... ehouse=USA

I also use this same ESC in my 450 helicopter on 4S. Very compact and zero issues in either model so far.

Jeff
MAAC 85077
Tarot 450 Pro V2, H-King Voltigeur, E-Flite Ultimate 2, BAe Hawk EDF, H-King Wargo MX2, E-Flite Timber X, E-Flite UMX Timber X, E-Flite UMX A-10, Eachine E160, Eachine E180, YX F180 V2, MJX Bugs 3
Transmitter: RadioMaster TX16S

chodgkinson
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Re: Power system

Unread post by chodgkinson » Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:02 pm

Any idea how many watts and the amps you are pulling with the 4S and 10x7 set up Jeff?

Chris

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yorcram
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Re: Power system

Unread post by yorcram » Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:42 pm

Decided on hk sk3 4240-760kw motors and YEP 60Amp ESCs.
Ordered 2x 4s5000 70c batteries for power.
Plane Crazey :D

wildblue30
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Re: Power system

Unread post by wildblue30 » Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:47 am

Hi Chris,

My setup pulls about 40 amps (so roughly 650 Watts) at wide open throttle using a 2200 4S 40C LiPo. I rarely ever use full throttle in flight but when I do it will go unlimited vertical.

Jeff
MAAC 85077
Tarot 450 Pro V2, H-King Voltigeur, E-Flite Ultimate 2, BAe Hawk EDF, H-King Wargo MX2, E-Flite Timber X, E-Flite UMX Timber X, E-Flite UMX A-10, Eachine E160, Eachine E180, YX F180 V2, MJX Bugs 3
Transmitter: RadioMaster TX16S

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