Monday, August 31, 2009

Definetly recommended Motor

RC Smart 893 RPM/V Outrunner Brushless Motor is one great small motor that I have had on gliders and park models.I have had the motor for two years with no problems.Definetly recommended.










Specifications



Package Included



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Saturday, August 29, 2009

My recommend Battery Charger (2)

In last few day, I recommend two battery chargers to my friend. Today, I will introduce the last one battery charger to you~



G.T.POWER A6 Digital LiPo Li-polymer Balance Charger

The A6 balance charger is a rapid charge / discharger with built in balancer, computerised with micro-oprocessor and specialised operating software.

Specifications

Features
Optimized operating software
When charging or discharging, It has an 'AUTO' function that sets the feeding current automatically. Especially for Lithium batteries, it can prevent the over-charging can lead to an explosion by users fault. Every program in the unit is controlled with mutual links and communication for every possible error so it introduces a maximum safety. These can be set at users option.

Special recharge plugsport for receiver, transmitter and igniter charger. And for frequently used charger port such as multi purpose crocodile pin etc.

It provides most convenient balance charge port for Lithium batteries, with separated 3,4,5,6 charge port, and external reverse connector.

High-power and high-performance circuit
It employs the circuit that has maximum output power of 50W. As a result it can charge or discharge up to 15 cells of NiCd/NiMH and 6 series of Lithium batteries with maximum current of 5.0A. Furthermore the cooling system is so efficient that can hold such a power without any trouble of running the CUP or the operating program.

Individual voltage balancer for Lithium batteries inside
It has an individual-cell-voltage balancer inside. This does not require any extra balancer separately when charging Lithium batteries (Lilo/LiPO/LiFe) for cell voltage balancing.

Balance individual cells on discharge
It also can monitor and balance individual cells of the Lithium battery pack during the discharge process. If the voltage of any one cell varies abnormally, the process will be stopped with the error message.

Accept various types of Lithium battery
It can accept three types of Lithium batteries - Lilo, LiPo and LiFe. They have different characteristics by their chemistry. You can select any one of them that you are going to process before the job. For their specifications, refer 'Warnings and safety notes' section.

Lithium battery 'Fast' and 'Storage' mode

You can charge Lithium battery for special purposes. 'Fast' charge reduces the charging time of Lithium battery and 'storage' mode controls the final voltage of the battery to be suit for long time storage.

Maximum safety
Delta-peak sensitivity: The automatic charge termination program works on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. (NiCd/NiMH)

Auto-charge current limit: When charging NiCd or NiMH at 'AUTO' current mode, you can set the upper limit of change current to avoid from high current charging. This is very useful when charging the low impedance and small capacity NiMH battery in 'AUTO' mode.

Capacity limit: The changing capacity always calculated by multiple of the charging current and time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit the process will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum value.

Processing time limit: you can also restrain the maximum process time to prevent form any possible defect.

Input power monitor: To protect the car battery using as input power from being damaged the voltage of it always monitored. If it drops below the lower limit the process will be ended automatically.

Automatic cooling fan: The electric cooling fan comes into action automatically only when the internal temperature of the unit is raised.

Data store / load
For users convenience it can store maximum 5 data of different batteries. You can establish the data contains program setting of the battery to charge or discharge continually. These data can be called out at any time you need and the process can be executed without program setting.

Cyclic charging / discharging
Perform 1 to 5 cycles of charge>discharge or discharge>charge continually for battery refreshing and balancing.

PC based analysis using USB communication
For technical expert, it offers PC based program can analyze the characteristic of the battery by USB port. It shows a graph of voltage, current, capacity and temperature curves. It also shows the individual voltage of each cell in the Lithium battery pack.



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Friday, August 28, 2009

My recommend Battery Charger (1)

This charger is computerized with a high performance microprocessor and specialized operating software. It can maintain your battery at its best condition and also control them safely. Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively as it contains a wide of information you need to keep the manual in a safe place and be sure to pass it on to the new owner if you ever dispose of yours imax B5.

Specifications

Features
Cell Balance and Charger in 1
The iMAX B5 Balance Charger has an individual-cell-voltage balancer built in so it does not need a separate balancer when charging Lipo batteries.

Maximum Safety
The automatic charge termination program works on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection.

Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is calculated by multiple of the charging current and time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit the process will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum value.

Charge Time Limit
You can also set a maximum charge time to prevent any possible over charge.

Input Power Monitor
This function monitors the input voltage from your battery supply and will automatically stop the charge program if your battery falls below the required level.

High Power and High Performance Circuit
The iMax B5 Balance Charger has a maximun output power of 50W. As a result it can charge up to 14 cells of Nicd/NiMh and 5 series of Li-polymer batteries with maximum current of 5A.

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Recommend battery chargers

My friend is planning to buy a Li-polymer Battery balance charger. But he does not know choose which one is better. His intention is to get a reasonably good charger with sufficient function to take good care of the Li-polymer Battery.

He ask me what is my suggestion. I recommend two Battery balance chargers for him to choose.







I will discuss this two Battery balance chargers in next time ~bye


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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

knowledge of Li-polymer Battery (2/2)

Storage temperature and charge of Li-polymer Battery

Storing a Li-Po battery at the correct temperature and charge makes all the difference in maintaining its storage capacity. The following table shows the amount of permanent capacity loss that will occur after storage at a given charge level and temperature.

It is significantly beneficial to avoid storing a Li-Po battery at full charge. A Li-Po battery stored at 40% charge will last many times longer than one stored at 100% charge, particularly at higher temperatures.

If a Li-Po battery is stored with too low a charge, there is a risk of allowing the charge to drop below the battery's low-voltage threshold, resulting in an unrecoverably dead battery. Once the charge has dropped to this level, recharging it can be dangerous. An internal safety circuit will therefore open to prevent charging, and the battery will be for all practical purposes dead.

In circumstances where a second Li-Po battery is available for a given device, it is recommended that the unused battery be discharged to 40% and placed in the refrigerator or freezer to prolong its shelf life. Batteries should be allowed to completely warm to room temperature over up to 24 hours before any discharge or charge.

Permanent Capacity Loss versus Storage Conditions

Storage Temperature

40% Charge

100% Charge

0 °C (32 °F)

2% loss after 1 year

6% loss after 1 year

25 °C (77 °F)

4% loss after 1 year

20% loss after 1 year

40 °C (104 °F)

15% loss after 1 year

35% loss after 1 year

60 °C (140 °F)

25% loss after 1 year

40% loss after 3 months



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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

knowledge of Li-polymer Battery (1/2)

Serious Safety Issues of Li-polymer Battery

If LiPo batteries are improperly charged they can cause an explosive fireball. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of using a charger specifically designed to charge LiPo batteries, and to be positive that the manual cell count (if the charger has one) is correctly set for the specific battery being charged. If you use a good quality LiPo charger, these batteries are totally safe.

LiPo Do's and Don'ts

Do: Only use a charger that is specifically designed to charge LiPo batteries. Using other types of chargers can cause an extreme fire hazard!

Do: LiPos don't develop memory or voltage depression characteristics like Ni-Cds. Do charge them without the worry of cycling or discharging them.

Do: Store LiPos at least partially charged. LiPos will maintain their performance levels over time, even during non-use, much better than Ni-Cds and there's no need to cycle them.

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Don't: Use any type of charger that is not specifically designed to charge LiPo batteries. Using non-LiPo-specific chargers can cause an extreme fire hazard!

Don't: Fully discharge your LiPo battery pack. Most speed controller have a voltage cut off that will prevent over-discharging the battery. Discharging a LiPo beyond it's critical minimum voltage will cause damage to the battery.

Don't:
If you have a crash and the battery is damaged, don't put the battery in your car or house immediately after a crash. It's possible that a chemical reaction can take place in the damaged battery that could cause a fire. Put the battery in a safe place for a least one hour.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Review on AXI Motor (Gold Line 2217/9D )

I shared some information of axi motor before.

Today, i want to discuss
AXI Gold Line 2217/9D Outrunner Brushless Motor .

I brought
this motor on rcecho.com last weekend.




The high quality and performance of AXI 22xx GOLD LINE motors meant that they were a perfect base for development of the new AXI 2217/xx GOLD LINE. New small and powerfull motor AXI 2217/9D GOLD LINE with rotating case is suitable for aerobatic models up to 800g and for microhelicopters up to 700g. Hardened steel Shaft have 3,17mm diameter and is supported by two large ball bearings wich ensure very good mechanical stability. Thanks to using newest materials this motors achieve in their weight category extremely high efficiency and high load possibility. The optional Radial Mount Sets can be use also with AXI 2217/xx series motors.

Motor Nomenclature
Electric motors manufactured by Modelmotors are marked with name and numbers with slash. Name means type of motor (eg.: AXI - brushless 14-pole outrunner, MiniAC - brushless two-pole inrunner). First two numbers mean diameter of stator and next two numbers lenght of stator in mm. Simplified the bigger diameter and lenght the bigger power of motor. The number behind the slash is winding number. The lower winding number the higher RPM and current capacity.


Motor Specifications


  • No. of cells: 2 - 3 Li-Poly
  • RPM/V: 1880
  • Max. efficiency: 84%
  • Max. efficiency current: 17 - 30A (>75%)
  • Current capacity: 34A / 30s
  • No load current: 1.9A
  • Internal Resistance: 39m ohm
  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 27.7 x 35mm
  • Shaft diameter: 3.17mm
  • Weight with cables: 69.5g

    This motor has high quality . It is suitable for my helicopter.^^



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    Saturday, August 22, 2009

    What Battery should I use?

    What Battery should I use?



    When in doubt, use your airplane manufacturer’s recommended battery. This is generally a good starting point, although with experience you will probably have your own ideas about the best battery to use. Here is some basic info about battery types.

    There are three main types of batteries currently (no pun intended) in use for electric airplane motors. These are Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo).

    NiCads are the oldest generation of these batteries. They pack more power but are heavier than the NiMH. The NiMH voltage (power) tends to fall off fairly fast during the flight. The wonder batteries LiPos have great power for little weight and hold that power well throughout the flight. However, LiPos tend to be much more expensive than NiCad or NiMH. Again, go with the recommended battery, you will have time to experiment after you learn to fly.

    Note that more cells in the battery means more voltage, which means more power.

    Power (Watts) = Current (Amps) x Voltage (Volts)



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    Friday, August 21, 2009

    RC Lithium-ion Polymer batteries

    Let you can learn more about RC Lithium-ion Polymer batteries

    LiPo batteries are very different from previous generation batteries and understanding how they work, and especially how to charge them, is the key to getting the best performance.

    Series
    Individual Lithium Polymer cells have a nominal voltage of 3.7 volts (vs. 1.2volts per cell for Ni-Cds or NiMHs). Cells are wired in series to give the following pack voltages:
    1 cell = 3.7 volts
    2 cells in series = 7.4 volts
    3 cells in series = 11.1 volts

    Parallel
    Unlike Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries that self-discharge when wired in parallel, LiPo cells can be hooked up, charged and discharged in parallel with no detrimental effect. Wiring two LiPo cells in parallel doubles the capacity (more run time), plus an important advantage of wiring in parallel is that each cell only sees half the total current.

    3S 2P
    A battery pack that has three cells in series (giving 11.1 volts) and 2 of these 3-cell packs are wired in parallel is commonly referred to as a 3S, 2P (3 series, 2 parallel).

    C Rating
    LiPo cells are also commonly given a C or current rating. This is the maximum average recommended discharge current for the cell. For example, the VP2150/20C packs have a 20C rating. To determine the maximum recommended discharge rate multiply the capacity times the C rating. 2150mAh x 20C = 43,000. So the maximum recommended discharge rate would be 43,000mA or 43 amps. If your application has a higher amp draw, remember that LiPo cells can be wired in parallel, and with 2 cells in parallel each cell sees half the total current. With 3 cells in parallel, each cell see one third the current.
    By wiring packs in a combination of series to get the voltage and parallel to achieve the capacity and individual cell current to an acceptable level, LiPo cells can be used to power nearly every type and size of model.

    Charging
    Charging LiPo batteries requires a very different charge method than other types of cells. It's imperative to use a battery charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries, and with most LiPo-specific chargers it's necessary to correctly select the cell count (1, 2 or 3 cells) manually.


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    Tuesday, August 18, 2009

    Understanding Motor Specifications

    Haha~

    Do you know different motor specifications's mean?

    Today, i will tell you the motor specifications's mean.

    Most electric airplanes either come with a motor or the manual will tell you exactly what size motor it needs. If you're converting from a brushed motor or glow engine to a brushless RC motor, understanding what these designations mean will be important.

    1.)Voltage Constant
    Kv is the "Voltage Constant". This is how many RPM's the motor turns for each volt applied. Actually, it's a tad less because even brushless motors aren't 100% efficient.
    For example, if you apply 12volts to a 200Kv motor, it will turn at just under (12 x 200) 2400 RPM's.

    2.)Torque Constant
    Kt is the "Torque Constant". For all motors, Kt= 1355/Kv. You'll have to ask someone smarter than me where the 1355 comes from, cause I don't have a clue! Just accept it for what it is.
    In a nut shell, this means the faster the motor spins for a given voltage (Kv), the lower the output torque will be (Kv).

    Outrunners generally have a lower Kv, which in turn produces more torque at a slower speed for spinning those larger props. The opposite is true with inrunners.

    3.)No Load Current
    Io is the "No Load Current". This is the amount of current it takes to spin the motor with no prop.

    For example, if your motor is pulling 25Amps, and the Io is 2Amps, then you really only have 23Amps turning the prop.

    4.)Terminal Resistance
    Rm is the "Terminal Resistance". This is the internal resistance of the motor measured in Ohms. The higher the Rm, the less efficient the motor is.

    5.)Current and Power
    The maximum current and power is what determines how large of a prop and what size plane can be used with the motor. Simply multiply the current by the battery voltage to get power.

    The larger the propeller's diameter and pitch, the more current the motor will draw for a given RPM. For example, the 200Kv motor will run at 2400 RPM's regardless of whether it has a 10x6 prop or a 11x5 prop. But, the 11x5 prop will cause the motor to draw more current. Drawing too much current will destroy the motor.

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    Monday, August 17, 2009

    How does Timing effect the power of an electric motor?

    In general terms this describes motor action:-) But (bet you knew that was coming) more specifically you need to first visualize that the permanent magnets create a fixed field in magnitude and position (for this discussion). This field has a shape with a maximum intensity exactly between the magnets (in a 2 pole motor - most DC motors - directly opposite each other). To generate the maximum torque from the motor, the electric field generated by applying current to the windings must be located 90 ELECTRICAL degrees from the center of the magnet field (90 physical deg. in a 2 pole motor). This is defined as the max. Kt (torque constant - oz.in./A)


    What happens in a real motor under load is that the electric field lags the magnet field due to inductance effects in the windings and possibly some saturation effects in the steel parts (magnetic iron). The amount of lag varies with load (and rpm), so is a complex variable.


    We try to preset the motor timing (brush position) so that at a selected load current, the fields are at the 90 E deg point for max. Kt., and max. magnetic power conversion efficiency. At no-load (without a prop) this will be an advanced position and since it is ahead of the 90 E Deg. point, will have a reduced Kt (take the SIN of the angle x KT90, eg SIN108 x 1 = .951 x Kt), which requires more current to turn the shaft (at no-load. The current will pull into phase at the selected load current. This will actually look like the current decreasing as the load increases, up to a point.


    In a brushless motor the same thing is happening, but we advance the hall sensors for this effect. The big difference is that we have to visualize the analogy while sitting on the rotor (stationary frame of reference) and look at the stator field.


    This is explained in most texts of ac and dc electric machines. It's a lot more complex than this, so I hope I've given you some insight as to the goings on in that little bundle of wire and magnets.

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    Sunday, August 16, 2009

    brushless motors

    In general, we will use brushless motors more than brushed motor. It is because brushless motor have much higher power to weight ratio.


    There are some advantages of Brushless Motors:


    l No brushes or commentator wear out


    l Don't have to worry about cleaning the brushes or commutator.


    l There's no Friction from brushes to slow the motor down.


    l Longer flight times and extended battery life due to the absence of friction from brushes.

    l Much higher power to weight ratio!





    How brushless motors work

    Brushless RC motors work on the same principle as brushed motors, except the electromagnets(poles) are stationary and the permanent magnets are on the spinning portion of the motor.


    Since the electromagnets are stationary, there is no need for brushes! The electronic speed controller(ESC) takes care of switching the voltage of the electromagnets.


    It's important to know that a brushless speed controller and a brushed speed controller can not be used interchangeably. They perform completely different tasks.


    The quickest way to tell the difference between a canned motor and a brushless motor is to count the number of wire leads. All brushless RC motors have 3 wires. Canned motors have 2 wires. The third wire is used for feedback. Switching any two of these wires will change the rotation of the motor.



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    Saturday, August 15, 2009

    Inrunner motor & Outrunner motor

    There are two types of brushless RC motors for RC Helicopter, Inrunner motor and Outrunner motor .The permanent magnets of inrunner brushless motors are positioned on the inside of the electromagnets.

    Inrunner brushless motors are set up very similar to the canned motor explained above, except the permanent magnets and electromagnets are in opposite positions.

    An outrunner brushless motor has the permanent magnets on the outside of the electromagnets. You can see in the picture to the right that the outer hub holding the permanent magnets has the output shaft attached in the center.

    Inrunner Brushless Model Aircraft Motors
    The faster a motor spins, the more efficient it is. Inrunner motors turn very fast and are much more efficient than outrunner motors. Inrunner brushless RC motors require a reducing gearbox between the motor and propeller of your RC airplane. For this reason, the output speed and torque of the propeller can easily be "tweaked" to facilitate different flying characteristics by using different size gears.

    The downside is added parts that can and do fail. The gears get stripped, and the gearbox shafts are easily bent. It can also be an obstacle when mounting the gearbox motor combination for your RC airplane neatly, especially under a cowling.


    Outrunners motor
    # Low RPM's, high torque
    # Less efficient than inrunners
    # No gearbox required
    # Narrow prop selection
    # Silent




    # High RPM's, low torque
    # More efficient than outrunners
    # Require a gearbox
    # Wide prop selection
    # Noisy


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    Difference between brushed and brushless motors .

    Today, i am going to talk about motor.
    RC motor can be divide into two classifications, brushed motor and brushless motor.
    Today, i will tell you the difference between brushed and brushless motors .
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    Brushed vs. Brushless
    RC MotorsTo fully appreciate the advantages of a brushless RC motor, you need to have a basic understand of how motors work.

    "How Stuff Works” has an in depth explanation of how motors work, and the graphics in the section were taken from that article. Below is a quick summary of how a canned motor works.

    Standard "canned" Motor right
    A standard brushed motor is often referred as a canned motor. Every canned motor consists of the following parts:

    Armature
    The rotating portion of the motor. It consists of the poles, terminals, and the commutator.

    Poles
    Copper wires wound around a piece of metal forming an electromagnet. The poles are attached to the armature. Most motors have 3 or more poles

    Terminal
    Point at which the copper wire of a poll attaches.

    Commutator
    A switch on the armature that reverses the current to the poles every 1/2 rotation so that the magnetic fields of each will always maintain rotation.

    Brushes
    Tabs in the motor cap that are wired to the battery and make contact with the plates on the commutator as the armature rotates.

    Magnets
    The outer shell (or can) of the motor is lined with two permanent magnets, of opposite polarity. This non-rotating portion of the motor is also referred as the motor stator.

    The battery is wired directly to the brushes. The brushes make contact with the plates of the commutator as the motor turns. There are the same number of plates on the commutator as there are poles on the armature.

    When the brushes come in contact with the appropriate plates of the commutator, a particular pole (electromagnet) is charged. When a pole is charged, it is attracted to one of the magnets in the can and repelled by the other.

    The commutator acts as a switch by switching the polarity of each pole every time the pole passes a magnet. When the polarity is switched, the pole is attracted to the next magnet in the can while being repelled by the one it just passed. This process repeats as long as power is supplied to the motor.





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    Friday, August 14, 2009

    Li-polymer Battery

    When we play RC Model , we will use different type of battery, for example,Li-polymer Battery ,Receiver Battery, Transmitter Battery, etc.



    Do you understand their use?
    Today i want to share some knowledge of Lithium Polymer Battery to you~~

    About
    Lithium Polymer Batteries
    In a nutshell, a battery consists of two metals immersed in an electrolyte solution. A chemical reaction takes place that causes electrons to flow from one metal to the other. This produces a voltage difference between the positive and negative poles. When a load (such as a motor) is placed between the two poles, electrons will flow through the circuit until the metals are chemically neutralized (battery dead).

    The voltage produced between the two metals is called the electrochemical potential. This energy is directly related to the types of metal used in the battery.

    Lithium is the lightest metal in the universe and has the highest electrochemical potential. Lithium would be perfect for making lightweight powerful batteries right?

    Well, almost... Because lithium metal is very unstable, battery manufacturers began using non-metallic lithium-ions.

    Using Lithium Polymer Batteries
    Lithium ion polymer batteries
    harness an enormous amount of energy in a very small space. These batteries will explode if used improperly. I don't say this to scare you. When proper LiPo battery safety precautions are followed, these batteries are completely safe. Lithium polymer battery care can be broke down into three categories, which are discharging, charging and storage.

    Storing
    LiPo Battery Packs
    LiPo batteries should always be stored in a cool environment. In other words, don't leave them in your car with the windows up on a hot summer's day. Keep the battery in a cool location out of the direct sunlight. It is highly recommended that Lipo batteries be kept in a charging bag while be charged and while not in used. A charging bag is a very cheap form of insurance!

    Advantages of LiPo Batteries
    #1
    Have nearly double the capacity with half the weight of NiCad or NiMH battery packs
    #2
    Retain charge significantly longer than NiCad or NiMH batteries when not being used
    #3
    Do not develop a "memory" as NiCad batteries do
    #4
    With LiPo cells in combination of series and parallel, LiPo packs can be built to power most all RC aircraft

    Disadvantages of LiPo Batteries
    #1
    Have very short shelf life of two to three years
    #2
    Very sensitive to high temperatures
    #3
    Very sensitive to high and low voltages. Exceeding either will damage the battery
    #4
    Prone to explode if exposed to heat, or charged/discharged improperly


    LiPo Battery Safety
    LiPo Battery Packs are safe as long as they are used properly. The video below is an example of what will happen when a LiPo battery is used improperly.

    #1
    Always let your LiPo batteries cool to ambient temperature before charging
    #2
    Make sure your charger is designed specifically for Lipo battery packs
    #3
    Double check that your charger has counted the cells correctly and is charging at or below 1C charge rate
    #4
    Always charge your batteries on a solid non-flammable surface in a well ventilated area
    #5
    Always check your LiPo batteries for any damage after a crash. If the LiPo back is punctured or damaged in any way, don't use it.
    #6
    Always charge and store your LiPo batteries in a charging bag! Charging bags are relatively inexpensive and could potentially prevent your housing from burning down.
    #7
    Never, under any circumstances, leave your batteries charging unattended
    #8
    Never leave your batteries inside RC aircraft while charging

    Hope u have a greating and safe memory with playing Rc Model.



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    Thursday, August 13, 2009

    Do you know AXI this band?



    Today, I received my AXI Gold Line 4120/14 Outrunner Brushless Motor which I buy from www.rcecho.com in last week~HAHA ~~^^



    Do you know Axi this band? If you don’t know what is AXI motor, there are some information about AXI motor.Axi have high quality.

    AXI RC motors are a special brand of RC motors that have been designed by Model Motors Ltd. A company that specializes in building motors and their parts for all types of RC models. AXI RC motors are high quality motors that produce a large amount of output despite their tiny sizes. If you are looking to build your RC model from scratch and are looking for a reliable and powerful power station, then you definitely need to consider an AXI RC motor for your project.

    AXI motors were first developed in 2001. The first model, The AXI 2820/10, was a brushless motor with an outer rotating case. The outer case became known as the ?Outrunner?, a word derived from the German word ?Aussenlaeufer?. The motor soon became one of the topmost selling models in the world and was considered to be one of the best performance motors in the market. Today, the company produces motors for all types of RC airplanes, boats and cars.
    If you are looking for the best RC motor for your model, then you need to look for one made with the latest materials and technology. The ideal motor offers you high efficiency despite varying loads that need to be propelled. AXI RC motors are renowned for their ability to pull even heavy RC models at high speeds without compromising on the efficiency.


    Due to the high torque generation of the Outrunner, the brushless AXI RC motor can generate a great amount of thrust despite its smaller size. While on direct drive, AXI RC motors can drive large diameter propellers as well as high pitch propellers with extremely high levels of efficiency, something that ensures that you do not lose out on power or performance due to your RC model's large size or weight.

    If you are looking to run your RC model at higher than normal current levels, while extracting a high weight-to-power ratio, then you need to look at the line of products offered in the AXI RC motor range. These motors are manufactured with pin-point precision and are extremely reliable for all RC models.

    Whether you are a first-time builder or an experienced hobbyist, you should look at the prospect of harnessing a strong and powerful motor that offers you the latest technology and the highest levels of performance and AXI RC motors fit the bill.

    I will test my new motor in next few days. When I tried it, I will share my option to u~~



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    Tuesday, August 11, 2009

    Hirobo S.R.B Quark 40MHz Electric Helicopter

    Do you know Hirobo S.R.B Quark 40MHz Electric Helicopter?


    The S.R.B. Quark offers to those who have mastered hovering with the X.R.B. co-axial counter-rotating indoor electric RC helicopter, an even higher level of freedom of freedom of flight control, while the design ensures greater safety and ease of use.


    The S.R.B. Quark employs a single rotor system, yet it has the main rotor and the tail rotor just like general helicopters, providing a more realistic helicopter style. At the same time, its design offers the most superior stability and excellent controllability among the single-rotor RC helicopters.


    Although the S.R.B. Quark offers the most superior stability and excellent controllability among the single-rotor RC helicopters, due to the characteristic feature of a single-rotor helicopter, S.R.B Quark’s steering will feel more sensitive than co-axial counter-rotating helicopters like X.R.B, and it requires more stick operation to control take-off or pirouettes. Please read these instructions carefully in order to master the handing of this helicopter.


    If you can master the S.R.B. Quark, you will have reached a level where even RC helicopters aimed at experts will be within your ability to control. We hope that this will be your first step into the wonderful world of RC helicopters.


    I would recommend this model( Hirobo S.R.B Quark 40MHz Electric Helicopter)to anyone.

    It's inherent stability give the pilot the opportunity to recover from various mistakes without necessarily crashing. However, in contrast to counter-rotators, the SRB exhibits single-rotor heli behaviors and flight characteristics, such as the ability to lean in pitch and roll axes and fly at significant speed. It also can fly in light wind.

    The pilot has to work to fly the SRB: It CAN be crashed, but it is very forgiving. In my opinion, this is what makes the SRB such an optimal trainer and ideal "next heli" after learning basic piloting with a counter-rotator.

    I think the Quark's design is very sensible. It's foam blades absorb crash impact and break, protecting the mechanical components. The included blade balancer is very cleverly designed and works perfectly. All that is required for blade balancing is common household clear tape which blends-away nicely on the foam blade material.

    The Quark is quite pricey but, in my opinion, you get what you pay for. I've owned mine for about three or four weeks now and I've truly enjoyed it. All I've had to do is replace broken main rotor blades, and that process is simple and requires only a few minutes. So far, the model has proven to be durable and reliable.

    There are some features about the Quark that I think should receive more attention. It has a very quite, brushless motor that provides good power to the main rotors. The tail rotor is driven by its own motor, but the motor is mounted at the opposite end of the tail boom from the tail rotor - inboard near the main rotor shaft. The heli also incorporates a fail-safe system to protect it if it flies too far away from the pilot. The motors shut down and bring the model down. It might crash, but at least you don't loose your expensive model.

    As for negatives, there's little I would complain about with the Quark. I'd prefer that it used a 2.4GHz radio system (which Hirobo says they have no plans to produce). I've noticed what I believe to be a little interference during flight, even after using my frequency scanner to be sure my channel is clear. I also wish Hirobo would have produced the Quark with a heading-hold gyro instead of a rate gyro. I have found it impossible to completely eliminate mild left or right piro drift during hover, especially as the battery charge diminishes. Like my previous CX, the gyro adjustment is extremely delicate. On the other hand, during flight, it isn't terribly difficult to control the drift with mild stick inputs once the gyro is well adjusted.

    In conclusion, I think the Quark deserves significant acclaim. With it, I am truly enjoying heli flight with minimal down time. For me, it serves as an optimal model for builing my flying skills and developing my sense of flight orientation. Training with my sim is very helpful, but the Quark takes training to the next level, giving me the hands-on experience my sim just can't deliver.



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    Monday, August 10, 2009

    Choosing the Right Brushless Electric Motor for Your RC Airplane

    Today i wnat to teach you ho to choose a Right Brushless Electric Motor for your RC Airplane


    Finding the brushless motor that is the best choice for your plane or helicopter can seem to be a daunting task due to the large number that are available. There are a few important considerations you should keep in mind when choosing. This article will help you identify these issues so you can spend more time flying and less time trying to find that “perfect” motor.

    Ultimately, you want to swing a certain size prop at a certain RPM. In fact, the freedom you have in choosing propeller size and operating RPM can lead to huge performance gains over comparable glow motors used in many remote control airplanes. Prop and RPM selection determines how much power you need, it is important to choose a motor that is almost at its limits when running at that power level. A motor that is too small will overheat and ruin itself, a motor that is too large will be a detriment to performance, due to the added weight.

    Translating propellor size and RPM into power requires some help. This help can come from a computer-based prop simulator. You can also find data posted by someone who has done what you are trying to do; find out what prop they used, what RPM it spun, and how much power was used.

    Your list of potential motors should now only contain motors that can comfortably (but not ‘in their sleep’) put out the power you need. Now you’ll have to make decisions on the other things: battery voltage and capacity, direct drive or geared, outrunner or inrunner, and kV.

    The easiest choice is whether to use direct drive or a gear box, so make that one first. If you want to turn high RPM (greater than 10,000 RPM) you’ll probably want a direct drive inrunner. For lower RPM, you can run an outrunner in direct drive or an inrunner through a gearbox. The outrunner motor is simpler and quieter, but the inrunner motor in a gearbox can be more adjustable and slightly more efficient. In some cases, the outrunner motor can be quite a bit cheaper. Each has its advantages, so consider them both.

    At this point you know what RPM your motor needs to turn. It is either the same as you want the prop to turn(direct drive), or at a ratio faster than the prop when using a gearbox. Motor RPM is going to determine your specific motor and battery choice, by the following approximate formula (assuming lithium polymer batteries).

    Motor RPM = 0.8 x 3.5V x Series Cell Count x Motor kV Rating

    You need to select the right motor and battery combination that will satisfy the motor RPM formula. You can do it with a low kV motor and a high series cell count battery, or vice versa.

    Lithium polymer battery packs are ideal for use with brushless motors in radio controlled airplanes and helicopters due to their low weight and high capacity compared to NiMH and NiCd packs. Along with a brushless motor and battery, you will also need a brushless speed control (ESC) with an amp rating equal to or greater than the peak current drawn by your motor.

    Make your choice, order the parts, put them together.You want to make sure that you are near the RPM and power levels you were aiming for. Remember, though, the most important test is how it performs in the air. Fly it, and fine tune with prop selection. Hopefully this article has brought you close enough that a motor or battery change isn’t required.

    Hope this information can help u~
    in the last month , i brought a
    AXI Gold Line 4120/18 Outrunner Brushless Motor from rcecho.com.
    It is very suitable for my helicopter. And it is powerful~~



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    RCECHO Brushless motor

    The article How Electric Motors Work explains how brushless motors work. In a typical DC motor, there are permanent magnets on the outside and a spinning armature on the inside. The permanent magnets are stationary, so they are called the stator. The armature rotates, so it is called the rotor.
    The armature of a typical DC motor
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    The armature contains an electromagnet. When you run electricity into this electromagnet, it creates a magnetic field in the armature that attracts and repels the magnets in the stator. So the armature spins through 180 degrees. To keep it spinning, you have to change the poles of the electromagnet. The brushes handle this change in polarity. They make contact with two spinning electrodes attached to the armature and flip the magnetic polarity of the electromagnet as it spins.
    This setup works and is simple and cheap to manufacture, but it has a lot of problems:
    The brushes eventually wear out.
    Because the brushes are making/breaking connections, you get sparking and electrical noise.
    The brushes limit the maximum speed of the motor.
    Having the electromagnet in the center of the motor makes it harder to cool.
    The use of brushes puts a limit on how many poles the armature can have.
    With the advent of cheap computers and power transistors, it became possible to "turn the motor inside out" and eliminate the brushes. In a brushless DC motor (BLDC), you put the permanent magnets on the rotor and you move the electromagnets to the stator. Then you use a computer (connected to high-power transistors) to charge up the electromagnets as the shaft turns. This system has all sorts of advantages:

    I have brought a brushless motor from rcecho.com

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