Bbcorvette18
70cc twin V2
4 2700mah a123s seems like major overkill
30% Pilot Carbon EDGE Build & Discussion
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bruceman
50cc
Hi BB,
Not using A123's, I agree A123 packs would be very heavy. I'm using Fromeco Lion packs. The carbon EDGE uses all high voltage servos, the power board uses two packs for redundancy and separation of the servo power from the receiver. A third pack is used for the ignition on a smart-fly regulator for ignition isolation through the optic kill in the power board. The fourth pack is used for he smoke pump, I have read that the Sullivan pumps like to suck up mah's. The pump battery is easily removable when not using smoke, which is most of the time. I guess it's personal preference, but I like the confidence of redundancy and isolation even in this size plane. I've seen too many planes take a dirt nap from trying to suck everything out of a couple batteries and one takes a poop.
Not using A123's, I agree A123 packs would be very heavy. I'm using Fromeco Lion packs. The carbon EDGE uses all high voltage servos, the power board uses two packs for redundancy and separation of the servo power from the receiver. A third pack is used for the ignition on a smart-fly regulator for ignition isolation through the optic kill in the power board. The fourth pack is used for he smoke pump, I have read that the Sullivan pumps like to suck up mah's. The pump battery is easily removable when not using smoke, which is most of the time. I guess it's personal preference, but I like the confidence of redundancy and isolation even in this size plane. I've seen too many planes take a dirt nap from trying to suck everything out of a couple batteries and one takes a poop.
Bbcorvette18
70cc twin V2
Yea that makes since ive got 3 1100 a123s in my 30% sbach but im thinking about jumping up to twp 2300s and a tech aero
bruceman
50cc
In post #9, I began discussing the tools necessary to work with carbon fiber. I forgot to mention that when using the adhesive sheeting to bond the carbon fiber, heat can also be used instead of a pressure roller. A covering iron with an old sock works really well too.
In this picture, I am showing the components to laminate a piece of carbon fiber to a piece of thin ply. the adhesive is 3M 468MP sheet adhesive. If ordering your carbon fiber from Protech Composites, you can order the adhesive with the carbon fiber.
In the next picture I am showing the adhesive applied to the light ply, peel off the un-printed side of the adhesive and apply to either the wood or the carbon fiber. I usually apply it to the carbon fiber, then trim the outline with an exacto knife to remove excess adhesive. after applying the first side of the adhesive, peel off the printed side of the adhesive and apply to the other surface to be laminated. MAKE SURE YOUR ALIGNMENT IS GOOD. Using either heat or a pressure roller, secure the adhesive to the stack.
In this picture, I am showing the components to laminate a piece of carbon fiber to a piece of thin ply. the adhesive is 3M 468MP sheet adhesive. If ordering your carbon fiber from Protech Composites, you can order the adhesive with the carbon fiber.
In the next picture I am showing the adhesive applied to the light ply, peel off the un-printed side of the adhesive and apply to either the wood or the carbon fiber. I usually apply it to the carbon fiber, then trim the outline with an exacto knife to remove excess adhesive. after applying the first side of the adhesive, peel off the printed side of the adhesive and apply to the other surface to be laminated. MAKE SURE YOUR ALIGNMENT IS GOOD. Using either heat or a pressure roller, secure the adhesive to the stack.
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bobzilla
70cc twin V2
yes..awesome build.remember, this is an artist at work, this is not (and has never been) about simplicity.
He should change his name to PlanePicasso