Freewing 90mm F-22 Raptor - Official Thread

[Evan D]

No. First there are many ESCs that have built in anti spark so you don't need an additional one. Also many jets like this one have a built in anti spark external to the ESC. Additionally, "must" as you used is deceiving, you simply do not have to use one. Does it reduce or eliminate the spark in high voltage systems and reduce the wear on connects, yes it usually does, but it is not mandatory by any means. Also, 6S is the grey area where it's not as helpful as on 8, 10, 12 or more.

But all that said I'm not sure that was Drews issue. As Hanger Queen pointed out I think the issue is something else, a bad series connector, mismatched sizes of connectors, a bad solder or crimp joint, something else...

Exactly! for 6 or 8 s always must use an anti spark connectors!!

[Oachidori]

Correct me if I understood you incorrectly: the arcing happened when the model was already powered on?
In that case, I would not trust that series adapter anymore. It would mean that somehow the contact was open circuit for a moment, than closed again, causing an arcing.
If the arcing happened while connecting the battery, that would be normal if you haven't used so-called anti-spark connectors.

Exactly! for 6 or 8 s always must use an anti spark connectors!!

[HangarQueen]

Correct me if I understood you incorrectly: the arcing happened when the model was already powered on?
In that case, I would not trust that series adapter anymore. It would mean that somehow the contact was open circuit for a moment, than closed again, causing an arcing.
If the arcing happened while connecting the battery, that would be normal if you haven't used so-called anti-spark connectors.

[Drewmb88]

Odd experience today. My benchmark series adapter seemed to arc on me below the shrink wrap. Running admiral 6s 5000 50c, along with an admiral 2s 5000 60c. Any insight?
The arc only happened after plugging into the aircraft.
thank you
Drew

[Oachidori]

my Starscream version..

[zero260n3]

Hello, pardon the reply if this is not the right thread; I'm new here. I just bought a Freewing F-22 Raptor 90 mm; I have a Futaba, T16IZ Transmitter, and a Futaba RS7108SB receiver, I am having a tough time setting this guy up, lots of wires. Any videos or step-by-step setup?

[Evan D]

Anytime

[avatar71]

If you can, place your plane upside down on a towel and look at what happens when you move the steering when retracted. The steering push rod is connected to a little slider on a rod so that it does not force anything. See the picture I attached.

GENIUS! The linkage was a little mashed up. There is still some pressure on the linkage but I'm unlikely to use full rudder during flight. So, to answer the initial question, the E1712 does NOT defeat steering while retracted. Thank you!

[Evan D]

If you can, place your plane upside down on a towel and look at what happens when you move the steering when retracted. The steering push rod is connected to a little slider on a rod so that it does not force anything. See the picture I attached.

[avatar71]

Why do you think it would break the servo or mount?

On most of my FW planes when retracted the nose gear servo doesn't move. But I also have a Assan steering gyro on some and that disables steering too.

because it actuates the servo and the nws cannot move since its retracted

[Evan D]

Why do you think it would break the servo or mount?

On most of my FW planes when retracted the nose gear servo doesn't move. But I also have a Assan steering gyro on some and that disables steering too.

[avatar71]

It's not a travel setting. Do you have the nose gear plugged into the correct pins. Notice in the video (@3:25) that the gear pins are a set of 3 pins, however, there is a small space between the pair and then a single that's right next to the nose steering. Is the nose retract plugged into the one next to the nose steering? I'm not sure if this might be the cause, but if it's plugged in correctly and the steering isn't defeated with the gear up, then you should look into the Assan unit or see if Motion will send you a new control box to try.

So the new MCB did nothing new. Is NWS supposed to be deactivated when retracted? It must somehow as if it is not, it's certainly going to break the servo or mount. I know I am in the correct output. Frustrating. I the model specifies a 6 ch rx... Silly for it not to do this function.

[Oachidori]

Not sure where you would get it but the ESC they put in the new Eurofighter is good. 120A, 8S, 8A BEC and has reverse.

Freewing 120A ESC with 8A BEC and Reverse Thrust Function [092D002001] Motion RC

https://www.altitudehobbies.com/products/hobbywing-flyfun-v5-series-120a-esc

Hobbywing FlyFun 120A 80A ESC V5 8S Brushless Electronic Speed Controller Model | eBay

Thank you Evan.

[Evan D]

Not sure where you would get it but the ESC they put in the new Eurofighter is good. 120A, 8S, 8A BEC and has reverse.

Freewing 120A ESC with 8A BEC and Reverse Thrust Function [092D002001] Motion RC

https://www.altitudehobbies.com/products/hobbywing-flyfun-v5-series-120a-esc

Hobbywing FlyFun 120A 80A ESC V5 8S Brushless Electronic Speed Controller Model | eBay

[Oachidori]

Hello,
today i wanted to fly after almost two years my F22, it has only two flies, and surprise my ESC was dead. Can you recommend me another ESC, it is the 6S version.
Thanks,

[Cape Jets]

Just completed another Jet for my fleet of 90mm Freewing Jets. She has a Spektrum AR10100T 10 Channel Receiver, Freewing 90mm 12 Blade 4068-1835kv 6S EDF Inrunner, Freewing 150amp ESC, Upgraded the servos to D85MG Hitec Servos for the Elevators & Hitec HS85 Servos for the Ailerons & Flaps added some Nav lights on the wings and with all my jets afterburners. Coated her with 5 coats of Matte finish Min Wax to protect the surfaces. (makes it real easy to clean) Put in some crazy mixes I am sure I will never dare to use, but looks cool on the ground. Also have a spare FMS 8S 1500kv that might go in her in the future. Now once the weather breaks up here on Cape Cod she will get her maiden...... but for now she looks great in the hangar.....

[avatar71]

Thanks all! New MCB-E on order

[xviper]

It's not a travel setting. Do you have the nose gear plugged into the correct pins. Notice in the video (@3:25) that the gear pins are a set of 3 pins, however, there is a small space between the pair and then a single that's right next to the nose steering. Is the nose retract plugged into the one next to the nose steering? I'm not sure if this might be the cause, but if it's plugged in correctly and the steering isn't defeated with the gear up, then you should look into the Assan unit or see if Motion will send you a new control box to try.

[Evan D]

No. Should just work dependent on the retract signal like the landing light.

[avatar71]

Both of those things should already happen. Controlled by the MCBe.

Thanks, yeah... that is what I had hoped. I did have the nose light in the wrong socket so, that is now fixed. The steering servo still steer whilst retracted. I opened a ticket with Motion and I hope there's something simple I'm missing. Is it a travel setting?