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    ESC caught fire, possible reasons?

    I have the quad-copter attached to a test harness, tried to get the quad just off the ground for testing. Was at aprox. 50% throttle when I noticed a motor slow down and the ESC LED connected to that motor turn red. After returning to zero throttle, I then tired 50% again and the ESC caught...
    • mek
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    • afro esc esc fire multistar
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: First Build
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    Flight Controller reccomendation?

    I am looking for a FC that can be set up relatively easy for a first flight (won't crash my quad), but that is also highly programmable for the future. I am using my quad for the purpose of eventually getting into PID tuning and programming/GPS integration/drift correction. However, I want to...
    • mek
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    • flight controller gps quadcopter programming
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Newb Guides
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    Is this even possible? Need suggestions on motor etc.

    I have a z600-v3 quadcopter (320 grams and 600 mm) frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__40639__Z600_V3_Quadcopter_Frame_With_Mid_Crab_Landing_Gear_600mm_White_Red_.html We were looking to have an extra payload on this quadcopter (around 2 lbs not including components). I am...
    • mek
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    • motor size payload propeller
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: First Build
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