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Post by lvflier on Feb 23, 2013 16:05:47 GMT -4
So here is what I am getting let me know if the castle pro 20a is still the best choice. Align 600 motor ICE 100a esc DS615 x3 DS655 tail quark align 6s 5400mah 40c pack for now (I think it is 5400mah)
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Post by Chris Reibert on Feb 23, 2013 20:35:13 GMT -4
Looks like an ideal setup to me
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Post by lvflier on Feb 23, 2013 21:57:27 GMT -4
If anyone needs servos I found a VERY fair store in FL. I paid 180 or 185 for 3 new ds615 and 1 DS655 that is like 45 each shipped CONUS. He was a very nice guy to deal with, PM me if you would like the store info. If you want to wait until I get mine I will let you know they should be here tues or wed.
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Post by edintexas on Feb 23, 2013 23:44:54 GMT -4
The gap was bigger with the cf boom when I cracked the case. Really want to see his pics, I'm curious! I think it's better to have a gap and a tight boom then really loose. The problems with a gap are; 1 it puts pressure on the frame, and 2 if it extends to the forward end far enough it can allow the gearshaft bearings to float in their journals. Here are a couple of pictures I took. Talked to Robert at RCA. He told me they had a few reports of this a while back. Gotta hand it to those guys, they really wrote the book on customer satisfaction. It was my boneheaded idea to overtighten the screws but RCA is sending me a new gearbox housing no-charge! Attachments:
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Post by edintexas on Feb 23, 2013 23:46:01 GMT -4
Boom OD Attachments:
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Post by edintexas on Feb 23, 2013 23:47:11 GMT -4
Case ID Doing the math, the circumference of the bore is about 66.71mm and the circumference of the CF boom is about 68.47mm. The difference is 1.76mm which I think is pretty close to the gap I had before I manhandled it. Attachments:
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Post by Dr. Evil on Feb 23, 2013 23:55:12 GMT -4
The gap was bigger with the cf boom when I cracked the case. Really want to see his pics, I'm curious! I think it's better to have a gap and a tight boom then really loose. Here are a couple of pictures I took. Talked to Robert at RCA. He told me they had a few reports of this a while back. Gotta hand it to those guys, they really wrote the book on customer satisfaction. It was my boneheaded idea to overtighten the screws but RCA is sending me a new gearbox housing no-charge! Get use to that type of customer service. I am glad your taken care of.
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Post by edintexas on Feb 24, 2013 0:24:33 GMT -4
On a different topic, I have both 15 tooth and 16 tooth drive gears. Which would be better for a 6S setup with the Phoenixtech 1100KV motor I got with my kit? Thanks
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Post by heliharry on Feb 24, 2013 0:30:22 GMT -4
I'm close to getting to this point in my build ... is the gap acceptable or not ?
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Post by Chris Reibert on Feb 24, 2013 2:07:00 GMT -4
I too broke a tail case once and still flew all summer. Then I gave it to Chitty and he flew with it with 3 out of 4 screws. The carbon fiber booms are bigger than aluminum. Just snug it up, don't kill it, and you will be fine. Better to be snug then loose and have to pin the boom. Tighten it equally on both top and bottom bolts
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Post by heliharry on Feb 24, 2013 2:20:05 GMT -4
Got it .... Thanks
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Post by Valkman on Feb 24, 2013 10:29:32 GMT -4
edintexas....stick the 16 tooth in there
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Post by chitty024 on Feb 24, 2013 18:02:25 GMT -4
I too broke a tail case once and still flew all summer. Then I gave it to Chitty and he flew with it with 3 out of 4 screws. The carbon fiber booms are bigger than aluminum. Just snug it up, don't kill it, and you will be fine. Better to be snug then loose and have to pin the boom. Tighten it equally on both top and bottom bolts This is true! I did the same thing with mine and then flew it until I crashed it. I then got Chris's cracked one and flew it until I crashed it. Never caused any problems and I think I even crashed my original twice before it gave out. Whatever you do, do not forget to pin the boom! ;D
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Post by edintexas on Feb 25, 2013 8:46:31 GMT -4
OK, Several of you guys have talked about pinning the boom. Is there a preferred method or do you just put a couple of 2.6 x 8mm self tapping screws through the sides of the gear case? I'm sure you need to be careful to stay clear of the torque tube.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Feb 25, 2013 8:54:08 GMT -4
Once the boom is secure and all gears move smooth and gearbox boom clamps are snug. Carefully drill through the gearbox and boom. Once done take the boom back off to get the metal shavings out. Then use a screw just long enough to go through the gearbox and boom. Don't try it till I can post up pics for you later. I would not pin a carbon fiber boom! I only pinned the aluminum booms because of play. It may weaken the carbon fiber, plus the carbon fiber boom fits nice and snug.
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