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Post by Burkeomatic on Sept 26, 2022 2:36:03 GMT
The first thing I thought of when I saw that was That Infinity wing , very cool plane I'll eventually print one, I have the files. I am a little intimidated by it, not sure why. I don't know if I want to do the little or the big one.
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Post by ratcheeroo on Sept 26, 2022 9:11:08 GMT
The first thing I thought of when I saw that was That Infinity wing , very cool plane I'll eventually print one, I have the files. I am a little intimidated by it, not sure why. I don't know if I want to do the little or the big one. My printer is not working at the moment, email China support not so great, go figure.
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Post by Burkeomatic on Sept 26, 2022 17:53:01 GMT
I'll eventually print one, I have the files. I am a little intimidated by it, not sure why. I don't know if I want to do the little or the big one. My printer is not working at the moment, email China support not so great, go figure. I would send you my ender if it wouldn't cost in shipping what it costs to buy one lol.
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Post by bwarz on Sept 30, 2022 0:49:09 GMT
If ratcheeroo doesn't do the XP54/XP68 I'd love to give that one a go.... XP54 | XP68
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I like the fuselage on the XP68 but the vstabs on the XP54. Also like the razorback XP68 but the single prop of the XP54... I have a little contra set up if you want me to mail it to you. I was going to use it for a XB42 but I don't want to build a xb42 because I would need landing gear, and I don't feel like dealing with landing gear. I think that'd be cool if it's big enough, but I gotta give you something for it - I know those things ain't cheap! Does it need two ESCs or can you run two motors on one?
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Post by Burkeomatic on Sept 30, 2022 3:32:51 GMT
I have a little contra set up if you want me to mail it to you. I was going to use it for a XB42 but I don't want to build a xb42 because I would need landing gear, and I don't feel like dealing with landing gear. I think that'd be cool if it's big enough, but I gotta give you something for it - I know those things ain't cheap! Does it need two ESCs or can you run two motors on one? I would include the two escs. It is just two 1806 motors, they run 3s and spin 7 inch props. I used it to fly nerdnics chipmunk. It makes enough thrust to move stuff. Isn't a power house by any stretch. Would probably be optimal on a 30-40 inch wingspan plane. I think I maybe paid 30 bucks for it.
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Post by bwarz on Oct 1, 2022 14:13:13 GMT
I think that'd be cool if it's big enough, but I gotta give you something for it - I know those things ain't cheap! Does it need two ESCs or can you run two motors on one? I would include the two escs. It is just two 1806 motors, they run 3s and spin 7 inch props. I used it to fly nerdnics chipmunk. It makes enough thrust to move stuff. Isn't a power house by any stretch. Would probably be optimal on a 30-40 inch wingspan plane. I think I maybe paid 30 bucks for it. Ooo that's gonna be kinda small for the planned build - I've been shooting for 48" wingspans and I'm not sure a pair of 1806 motors would cut it Thank you for the offer though!
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Post by Burkeomatic on Oct 1, 2022 17:17:31 GMT
I would include the two escs. It is just two 1806 motors, they run 3s and spin 7 inch props. I used it to fly nerdnics chipmunk. It makes enough thrust to move stuff. Isn't a power house by any stretch. Would probably be optimal on a 30-40 inch wingspan plane. I think I maybe paid 30 bucks for it. Ooo that's gonna be kinda small for the planned build - I've been shooting for 48" wingspans and I'm not sure a pair of 1806 motors would cut it Thank you for the offer though!
I would have one of those, but I am cheap. I have been looking at how to make a contrarotating gearbox. Not sure how I want to go about it, I want it to be small, effective, and cheap. I am hoping to come up with something that you can 3d print and not have to use a ton of parts.
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Post by bwarz on Oct 2, 2022 22:46:21 GMT
Ooo that's gonna be kinda small for the planned build - I've been shooting for 48" wingspans and I'm not sure a pair of 1806 motors would cut it Thank you for the offer though!
I would have one of those, but I am cheap. I have been looking at how to make a contrarotating gearbox. Not sure how I want to go about it, I want it to be small, effective, and cheap. I am hoping to come up with something that you can 3d print and not have to use a ton of parts. With 'ya on the cheap part - that $$ would buy LOTs of other parts - which is why I don't have one also I saw a gearbox design on ali and they gear the one prop and belt drive the other with the same size gears/pulleys. Really neat method. 3D printing something would be cool but I wonder how well they'd hold up to serious RPMs...
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Post by Burkeomatic on Oct 3, 2022 1:29:37 GMT
I would have one of those, but I am cheap. I have been looking at how to make a contrarotating gearbox. Not sure how I want to go about it, I want it to be small, effective, and cheap. I am hoping to come up with something that you can 3d print and not have to use a ton of parts. With 'ya on the cheap part - that $$ would buy LOTs of other parts - which is why I don't have one also I saw a gearbox design on ali and they gear the one prop and belt drive the other with the same size gears/pulleys. Really neat method. 3D printing something would be cool but I wonder how well they'd hold up to serious RPMs... Strengthwise, probably ok, heat wise, not so sure. If I upgrade my hot end to print nylon, that could be an option. You can turn regular pla into goo with just a heat gun. Colorfabb has a new High Temp PLA coming out.
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Post by peanut on Oct 12, 2022 17:07:42 GMT
I’ll throw my hat in the ring with the Fairey long range monoplane. Thanks to Burkeomatic for the suggestion and inspiration.
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Post by ratcheeroo on Oct 12, 2022 23:00:22 GMT
I’ll throw my hat in the ring with the Fairey long range monoplane. Thanks to Burkeomatic for the suggestion and inspiration. Nice choice! Good luck with the build, looking forward to seeing it!
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Post by Burkeomatic on Oct 13, 2022 1:01:35 GMT
I’ll throw my hat in the ring with the Fairey long range monoplane. Thanks to Burkeomatic for the suggestion and inspiration. That's going to be awesome.
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Post by barrett on Oct 13, 2022 13:37:33 GMT
Myles you still have that contra motor?
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Post by barrett on Oct 13, 2022 13:40:14 GMT
i could put a contra motor on it
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Post by Burkeomatic on Oct 13, 2022 13:59:32 GMT
Myles you still have that contra motor? Yeah, it is 2 1806s, think it would fly it? It could probably do for some new props.
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