Pulse xt 40

[Phil 9]

Im going IC with mine as I already have the engine but with 15-20 electric it does sound tempting but a battery and motor is another £200 so it will need to be an oiler up front for now

[Peter Roberts]

Like Allan I like the 60 especially with good length flights and quite a stable presence in the air  - It is a personal preference for the 40 which you can get walking for a landing.

 

I do like all the Pulse XT series and I've tried 60, 40 and 25 I think it is a really good model and the kit - being Hangar 9 is great too.

 

You haven't made a mistake but you'ld like it as well.

[Tim Mackey]

Posted by Phil B on 27/08/2010 00:29:01:

Im going IC with mine as I already have the engine but with 15-20 electric it does sound tempting but a battery and motor is another £200 so it will need to be an oiler up front for now

 Crikey Phil, where are you shopping mate?

[Phil 9]

An e flight power 60 is about £95 then you need a 60 amp ESC about £70 (for the recomended e flight one) and at least one 6s lipo just to fly. but for a good day out you need at least 2 batteries and 3 is better that means no waiting around for a charge.

 

a giant cos 6s battery is about £80

 

it soon adds up Timbo.

 

Can you set me up for a lot less? I am all ears Timbo I know your the expert when it come to this.

[Tim Mackey]

Send me half the savings I can get you  and its deal.

[Tim Mackey]

Motor £28

ESC £34

Battery  £67  ( which can be charged in 15 minutes ) ...... so why buy two?

 

I reckon thats a saving of 70 squid, so I will expect a cheque in the post for £35

Unless of course you think the ESC is too expensive - theres always this at £20

[Phil 9]

Sorry I have hijacked this thread a little from a xt40 to an xt60 but Timbo you have caught my attention and would like some more info.

 

even so motor £28 esc £34 battery £67 x 2 = £196 still not for off my original estimate.

 

Having said that I am more than tempted.

 

I have had electric on small models but this is different. would you reccomend a seperate battery for the servos? if so can you point me in the right direction how to wire it up

[Phil 9]

and if you could what prop (sorry)

[Tim Mackey]

Well as i said, you could get away with one battery at 5c chargeable rate - and buy another later out of the next pocket money

Yes, separate power for the radio, ( I much prefer a UBEC to a separate battery )

Simply wire the £4 UBEC main leads to the ESC input leads, and then when you connect the battery up, it powers the UBEC ( which feeds the radio ) at the same time.

Easy peasy.

Prop?

Depends on flying style, but I would experiment with a few around the 16 x 10E size - get one either side of that too, and use a wattmeter to check power.

 

[Simon B]

What's the quality of that motor like? The price is very good and i've still not replaced the E-Max motor on my Pulse 40.

[Phil 9]

Thanks Timbo

 

Flying style is relaxed. when I do get to the field I like to get the most out of it so I recon I will need two batteries.

 

desicions desicions ?

 

Thanks for the help Timbo

[Phil 9]

Timbo that motor you pointed out is out of stoke could I get away with the 500Kv vertion?

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[Tim Mackey]

The motors are "turnigy" and often evoke strong feelings from some folk who just dont think they are up to the job. I can only speak from personal experience ( and frankly only ever do ) and I have had several and they have all been good value.

Phil, you could use the 500 kv motor but would need to prop down a bit to manage the current - again, the wattmeter will get you in the right ballpark, prop and cell count wise.

[Tim Mackey]

Posted by Phil B on 27/08/2010 18:27:51:

Timbo that motor you pointed out is out of stoke could I get away with the 500Kv vertion?

 I think they come out of the far east actually LOL

[Phil 9]

ha ha very funny Timbo.

 

But thanks for the info. I did a bit of hunting around and found hobby king have a 400kv motor ready to go

 

it even works out a little cheeper

[Tim Mackey]

I wont even mention little chickens then

Good news -and  of course, the hobby-king motors are identical other than the colour.

Do keep us informed of how things are going

[Peter Roberts]

Anyone looking for motors should also look at 4-max or talk to George - they're good and reliable and supporting home industries.

[Tim Mackey]

And are nothing more than the exact same turnigy motors in purple - hardly supporting home "industry" Peter

[Phil 9]

350 motor

 

400 motor

 

looking again at the hobby king motors the specs seem to be slightly different (ie recomended prop sizes)

 

these to look about right but I dont know which one to go for can I get some help please.

 

I think electric would be good for me but I cant afford to buy the wrong gear thanks all

Edited By Phil B on 28/08/2010 13:22:30

[Peter Roberts]

Tim its supporting home industry more than buying them from Hong Kong or Japan isn't it as 4-Max is a UK company - and George is great

[Tim Mackey]

Go for the 400 motor Phil.

[Tim Mackey]

Posted by Peter Roberts on 28/08/2010 19:32:02:

Tim its supporting home industry more than buying them from Hong Kong or Japan isn't it as 4-Max is a UK company - and George is great

 Well I wont go into detail, but thats not been my experience I am afraid - and besides, I dont mind paying a little extra to support UK business - but the mark up is quite significant

 

PPower price - PPO-5055-400 @ £55.50 plus shipping

Exact same motor from H King $30 ( £19 )  + shipping

As for service, I have no complaints about H King

[Phil 9]

Thanks again Timbo

[Phil 9]

Well I have order the motor from hobby king and two bateries.

 

I will post some pics when I put it together