Cool deal. It's been consistent around 110 since. But not as much wind.
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Well I bent a main strut this time, but the retract units are holding true, no problems with those so far. So far also no major stress indications on the airframe yet. The cause of this one was me. I bounced the landing. I'm not even sure what I do on them I have 2 great landings then the last packs of the day sure enough it'll bounce, I think it could just set it down at 0 air speed and the thing will still bounce just to spite me because it doesnt want its day in the air to end.
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Just installed a new power system and landing gear. Out with the FMS 2100kv units and in with some Jetfan V3 fans and HET 700-68-2250kv motors. Controlling them are Hobbywing 120a ESCs with 150a burst capacity. These motors are a combined ~350g heavier than the FMS units. I'm coming out a touch tail heavy even with my heaviest batteries (~800g/ea) ALL the way forward! I know it can be flown like this though.
I also installed the E-Flite 25-46 90 degree retracts with the trunnions drilled out to accept the 5.1mm pins from the stock struts. I added Robart 2.75" rubber wheels and RC Geek 3D printed hub caps. They look amazing!
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Originally posted by Gvasiloff View PostJust installed a new power system and landing gear. Out with the FMS 2100kv units and in with some Jetfan V3 fans and HET 700-68-2250kv motors. Controlling them are Hobbywing 120a ESCs with 150a burst capacity. These motors are a combined ~350g heavier than the FMS units. I'm coming out a touch tail heavy even with my heaviest batteries (~800g/ea) ALL the way forward! I know it can be flown like this though.
I also installed the E-Flite 25-46 90 degree retracts with the trunnions drilled out to accept the 5.1mm pins from the stock struts. I added Robart 2.75" rubber wheels and RC Geek 3D printed hub caps. They look amazing!I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by vicentel View PostHi Guys,
Has anyone every come up with a variable wing sweep mechanism mod for the Freewing F-14? I'm trying to come up with some ideas in my head but was wondering if anyone else has done this so I don't end up trying to "re-invent the wheel". Thanks, VicI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by vicentel View PostHi Guys,
Has anyone every come up with a variable wing sweep mechanism mod for the Freewing F-14? I'm trying to come up with some ideas in my head but was wondering if anyone else has done this so I don't end up trying to "re-invent the wheel".
Thanks,
Vic
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https://www.facebook.com/joshua.bybe...08640280683520
This is in the EDF Jet Clubhouse Facebook group. You need to be a member of the group to view.Pat
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Originally posted by xviper View PostCan you clarify what you mean by this? Do you mean you want to be able to move the wings as much as you want and hold them anywhere you want? You can always put the sweep servos on a rotary knob or slider, rather than a switch. This can be done with any servo. Sounds dangerous to me.
My thinking is along the lines of removing the current swing wing servos and replace them with 2x high torque servos (I found 35kg stall torque @ 6V). Use long aluminum servo arms that clamp on to the spline (~1.25"-1.5"). I would have to design a way to mount the servos, probably 1/16" (~1.5mm) thick aluminum plate.
Cheers,
Vic
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The "servos" in the F-14 are not regular servos that can be stopped between end points. They are modified retract units.
Originally posted by xviper View PostCan you clarify what you mean by this? Do you mean you want to be able to move the wings as much as you want and hold them anywhere you want? You can always put the sweep servos on a rotary knob or slider, rather than a switch. This can be done with any servo. Sounds dangerous to me.
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