Tom Mann Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Wattmeters typically go inline between motor and ESC, and display voltage, current draw and power consuption in REAL TIME. So, for a fixed wing you leave the canopy off and stare at it while you run the motor up.Somehow this loses its appeal when dealing with a 1m diameter main rotor spinning at 2000RPM. I personally won't be anywhere near the thing to look at it, as I am quite attached to my appendages. Has anyone seen a product that will store historical data and present a report (average, peak, max/min etc?Come to think of it this would be a touch for fixed wing too because you could get a report based on a real flight (surely more valuable than a ground run). tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakMad Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Tom, I think the Hyperion E-meter may do what you want, check Robotbirds.com. Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I seem to recall something about this one being unavailable for a while due to re-design?Problem with most of these "wattmetery type thingies" is they are a bit heavy and bulky for onboard use, and if the money can allow it, a better bet is something like the E-logger ( link here )http://www.eagletreesystems.com/MicroPower/micro.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravedan Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Use a DPR !!!Thread in forum on www.flyingsites.co.ukItem found at www.model-pro.co.uk in equipment section. (NO connection with firm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dickens Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I agree with Timbo, I use an Eagletree E-Logger, about the size of a receiver, stores the data which can be downloaded onto a PC at home (Or if you are flash a laptop on the field). With the optional LCD screen it can also be used as a wattmeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mann Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 many thanks y'all for your replies. I'm going for eagletree it looks pretty slick. For any UK readers who want to buy: you have to get onto their UK dealer's site https://www.rc-log.co.uk, it worked out at £63 for the logger and whizzy add-on screen to read output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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