tested the parts of my crashed quadcopter. Most stuff works. (video)

[photojunky]

In this video I survey the damage to my trashed quadcopter. I hooked everything back up to see if the flight controller and if the other hardware still worked. Many of the components still functioned, but I am not sure I should trust them.

 

[Jackson]

Why do you need new motors? I'd take apart the one that was crunchy, if the shaft ain't bent it's probably just gunk in there that needs to be removed. I've seen vids where folks don't even take them apart, they just pop them into a container of water and just run them. Then after they dry (you can also blast them with some contact cleaner,) add 2 drops of real oil (not WD-30) to the bearing.

 

[mozquito1]

What is the maximum thrust weight of one of them motors. Do you know.
Just curious is all.

 

[photojunky]

Why do you need new motors? I'd take apart the one that was crunchy, if the shaft ain't bent it's probably just gunk in there that needs to be removed. I've seen vids where folks don't even take them apart, they just pop them into a container of water and just run them. Then after they dry (you can also blast them with some contact cleaner,) add 2 drops of real oil (not WD-30) to the bearing.

Interesting, I will definitely take it apart tonight or tomorrow and see what is going on with it. Didn't know you could run them in water to clean them, but I guess if you dry them quick enough, there would be no harm. That's why I love this forum. Some great info here. WD isn't an oil, it's a penetrant.

 

[photojunky]

What is the maximum thrust weight of one of them motors. Do you know.
Just curious is all.

I don't know, I looked up the specs on hobbykings website and they did not mention it. I can tell you 6 of them with 17 inch props will lift 5 pounds no problem

 

[RENOV8R]

Interesting, I will definitely take it apart tonight or tomorrow and see what is going on with it. Didn't know you could run them in water to clean them, but I guess if you dry them quick enough, there would be no harm. That's why I love this forum. Some great info here. WD isn't an oil, it's a penetrant.

Running a BL motor in water is actually a great way to break them in. Keeps them lubricated, gives them a little resistance and keeps them from overheating.