Tim Hooper Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Gents, A word to the wise....... I really wouldn't over-think this too much. The Pix-E will float along on the merest whisper of power, so it really is fairly academic just which prop is going to be the most efficient/powerful. As long as it squirts air backwards then it should be fine! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 thank you Tim & Steve Steve i agree there i think that i will be getting one on my next order thats for sure need it for building next model may go with another one of Tim's builds... maybe even a old school bi plane .. if i fancy a challenge .... will keep in mind the prop idea not putting one on less its ready to go thank you for that heads up Tim .. thank you didnt know if to go a little more involved with this on being little heavier and having the ailerons on it... I know that is a little off the Pix-e but anyone ever heard of a precedent HiBoy training plane???? rgds Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 built another one... the blue one in this picture just wanted something for the new wings so been on a mini mission 3 day build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looking good Adian.....you should go into business producing ARTF Pix E's... Tim...... overthinking things is exactly what this forum is for...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 thanks Steve wish i could sell some he!he! loft is starting to fill up now got all my servos turn up yesterday only thing is ordered the other electrics from GS and rather than do card decided to paypal it.. wish i didn't now got to wait 10days .. for the processing ... so now i cant put motors in for a while.. not a happy chap.. i can make one from start to finish now in 2 days (with out the covering) getting the hang of things i did make some changes to the rear window on the blue one see how it goes when i fit everything out in the front and if it makes the CG off to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Astonishing! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 good afternoon pix-e fans well i just finally got myself a V/A/W meter is pointed in the right direction by some good people on here.. been having a little tinker and now its all working very happy.. well just tested the original pix-e set up .... and looking pretty good i think... tested a 15 c and a 20c 1300mah 2s lipo on a 18amp esc and a CF2812 1650KV Motor ... and its showing these readings ... i think they look pretty good but I'm NO EXPERT please let me know if this is any good if you can and if my reading are correct prop 9x4 watts c15- 65w c20-88w amps c15-10a c20-11.7a 7x5 watts c15-39w c20-52w amps c15-5.6a c20-6.7a hope that sounds about right thats what the meter was saying Regards Adrian Edited By Adrian Day on 09/03/2013 16:17:55 Edited By Adrian Day on 09/03/2013 16:18:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 just noticed i didnt put the motor spec CF2812 1650KV Brushless Outrunner Motor Specifications: RPM/V (kv): 1650 RPM/V No. Of cells: 2-3 Li-Poly No load current / 10 V: 0.9 A Max. efficiency: 82% Max. efficiency current: 7 -15 A (>75%) Current capacity: 15A/60s Internal Resistance: 0.15 ohm Stator Dimensions: 22x10 mm Weight: 39 g Shaft diameter: 3 mm Recommended model weight: 200 -800 g Recommended prop without gearbox: 5-7 inches Model Cells KV Prop RPM Current Thrust CF2812 3S 534 7X6 11000 15.5A 730g/1.61lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Adrian, I think the smaller 7x5 prop would be better suiter to a smaller, faster model. So I'd fit the 9x4, and go flying! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 thanks tim sounds good to me happy days lets hope the weather is fine tomoz so can take her out been a little windy for the little pix-e Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day 2 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 HELP .......... been away for a while and in that time lost everything off laptop including passwords and emails for this site and email address.... now i cant get on to my real account and post or even see subscriptions that i have ... what can i do friends who know me from this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi Adrian, Welcome back - I'll PM you and we'll sort out get you back onto your your original account Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Day Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 thank you Pete im back now ... seems everything was right just wouldn't take anything of my logging details. for 2 days now it takes everything fine ... little lost as to why that happened though.. thanks for everything .. looking forward to getting back t things now . regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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