Multiplex Magister

[ericrw]

The all up weight of my Magister with it's stock set-up (680 motor/8xsc cells) is approx 2380 grams.      I am upgrading the power train with a Power HD Brushless 920 KV, a 60 Amp ESC and a 12x6 prop.  I've read somewhere that It could take a 3 cell, 2500Mah lipo battery.  What I need to know is it possible to put in a larger Mah battery to gain longer flight duration and if so what would be the maximum ?     I realise that size would be a restriction.  Thanks, Eric.

[Romeo Whisky]

Well so long as you stay with 3S the mAh is not an issue apart from size and weight.  And since you can always counter-balance if necessary it really comes down to size.

 

Both Giant Cod and Overlander gives size details on their websites and what I did was to make up cardboard mockups of the various sizes of LiPo available and see if they fitted in the model.  That way I knew before I spent the money which packs would fit, and which would not.   (I still keep the cardboard mock-ups for future refeernce for the sizes I haven't bought yet).

[Tim Mackey]

Exactly as RW says - and interesting that he mentions the cardboard mock up batteries., as this system is illustrated in my latest tutorial in the Autumn special mag re:

Converting IC to leccy.

[martyn sharp]

Eric  I  use a 5000mAH in mine the COG is just sliglty noese down and I get loads of flying time and I roll ,loop and other moves so i guess the answer is yes you can  altrough i use a brusless setup .

 

good tips in the mags and web.

 

Martyn

 

PS did the manuel help   

[ericrw]

   Martin,  Yes !   The manual was helpful. What size Amps have you in your model to cope with a 5000Mah.  Eric.

[Stephen Grigg]

Always fancied the Magister and bought the Mentor lovely model,now I have the Fun cub lovely model

[ericrw]

Martyn,  It should read ;what amperage is your ESC in your Magister ?  Sorry, that I  spelt your name incorrectly.  Eric.