arko66 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi again. I need help yet again! I just purchased an Overlande Technologies Extra 260 E30 Series 49" from MSL in Leeds (Great price!). Ive been looking for the ideal set up in power. One site recommends a Tornado Thumper 3542 with Tornado Opto 60 Amp ESC and a 3S 11.1V Lipo. Another says a Hacker A30-14L witha 60Amp ESC and 3S 2100-2600 mAh Lipo. Another says something else and now Im unsure what to buy. Flying weight is 2.3-2.65lbs (1050-1200g). Ideally I would like enough power to hover and pull into vert without weakening anything....like my nerves! haha. Can any fellow member recommend an ideal set-up and also recommend a comparitavely cheap option as a combo? Many thanks in advance friends. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hi Ian, built one last year with the Tornado 3542 which has bags of power. The issue for me was the Kv. The motor was a 1250Kv which pulled over 40 amps on the 14x7 - too much for the 40-amp ESC I was using. (I quite like a 14x7 for practicing 3D). Because of this I had to fly with a 12x6 which was better for normal aeros, the model was still very fast. I used 2500mAh 3S Li-Pos. I think there's a 1100'ish KV Tornado so you'll be fine with that. Any equivalent unit will be fine, just make sure the Kv is 900-1100 and you'll be fine. I think the Tornado is cheaper than the Hacker if price is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arko66 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks for that David. Sorry to get back so late but I have been worrking like mad , what with the snow and everything. I only wish choosing a set-up was as easy as monitoring sewers! Getting the "flow" of things, if you know what I mean? Haha. I actually bought a HiModel BL2820-07 (500W) 919Kv Brushless Motor & 60A 'Professional' ESC Combo Deal. brc338. More than enough power I think with a 14x7 prop.... but which Li-Po? 25C 2200 3S or 3250 3S/or 4S? Not only that...but I got to buy a new charger! Any reccommendations? Thanks in advance. arko (ian williams) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Either will probably be ok Ian. The larger pack will provide greater endurance despite the weight - 3S is sufficient for a good performance I would think. Charger wise - too many to mention and depends on how much you want to pay. £50 -£100 will get a good one - I tend to like the Graupner range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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