Eachine e58 drone

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dalars

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I just started flying one of these. wow, so addictive.

but lets talk maintenance on these.
I already ordered a new set of arms & rotors since I seem to have burned out a motor already. (caught in the bushes)
the gears look fine so it's got to be the motor. I need to devise a test rig so I can check motors.

do these low end drones strip gears and burn out motors easily?
should I buy a good supply of parts expecting this to be my future until I stop flying into bushes?(slightest breeze can cause havoc)

are more expensive ones more durable? perhaps easier to not crash?

do we need to lube the gears at some point?
plastic on plastic can be that long lasting and those high revs.



any advice appreciated.

Dale
 
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Went thro 2 of these, at £23 each before upgrading to a DJI mini. What I found straight away was that as the dji had gps it was so easy to fly.
I would rather buy a good gps drone than throw a lot of time an cash at the cheapy e58. Get brushless motors also. you can get a few on banggood for about £70
 
I have no answer/suggestions to your query. I never attempt to repair a crashed/broken toy drone.
Rather I would like to make an observation :
E58 is an entry-level toy drone. It costs about $48 Canadian ( I'm in Canada ). To buy spare motors and arms etc will cost you nearly the same amount, if not more. So, why bother? Why not just buy another E58 as a backup, if you like it so much?
Of course, if you are mechanically inclined and enjoy tinkering and repairing, by all means. That's part of the fun too.... for some folks.

No drones, low end or high end, will survive crashing into bushes frequently. Only difference is : low end drones will break quicker/sooner.
Almost all toy drones have brushed motors which are not as durable as brushless motors. There are only a few toy drones that come with brushless motors, and one will have to really google for that.

All my drones are toy drones. Most of them are at least 2 years since I bought them. I never do any "maintenance" on them, not even lubing the gears. I flew them early this month (June), and they all work perfectly.
 
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David,
I have several Eachine E58 drones - cheap & fun & durable.
I just replaced a motor (left rear) easily and flying good again.
All you need is the small screw driver which comes with the drone.
Using the prop guards will help crash tolerance.
This light drone was never meant to fly outdoors in any wind.
Happy Landings,
Vince
 

agree with vdlaporte, but the urge to fly outside is huge. If I was to buy a cheap fun, it would have brushless motor and Return to home GPS, from about £70 on banggood. The e58 will just keep flying when its out of range and there is no way of knowing where that limit is, trust me thats how I lost one, lol.​

 
dalars said:
I just started flying one of these. wow, so addictive.

but lets talk maintenance on these.
I already ordered a new set of arms & rotors since I seem to have burned out a motor already. (caught in the bushes)
the gears look fine so it's got to be the motor. I need to devise a test rig so I can check motors.

do these low end drones strip gears and burn out motors easily?
should I buy a good supply of parts expecting this to be my future until I stop flying into bushes?(slightest breeze can cause havoc)

are more expensive ones more durable? perhaps easier to not crash?

do we need to lube the gears at some point?
plastic on https://zumbaliciouscrew.com plastic can be that long lasting and those high revs.



any advice appreciated.

Dale
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Hey Dale,

Totally get it once you start flying these drones, it’s super addictive, but crashes can get expensive fast. With low-end or budget drones, what you’re seeing is pretty normal. They do tend to strip gears and burn out motors more easily, especially if you’re hitting bushes or even flying in a bit of breeze. The motors are small brushed types on most of these, and they don’t tolerate high loads or impacts very well. Gears are usually plastic, so they can survive some abuse, but the motors take the hit first. Buying a supply of spare motors, arms, and rotors is a smart move. Honestly, that’s par for the course until you get more comfortable flying. Even the slightest wind can push these drones around, so expect crashes at the start—it’s part of the learning curve.

More expensive drones are generally more durable. They often have brushless motors, reinforced frames, and better stabilization systems, which help prevent crashes or at least reduce damage when you hit something. They’re not crash-proof, but you can fly in slightly windier conditions and take harder hits without frying a motor. As for maintenance, most of these plastic-on-plastic gears don’t need lubrication. A little light oil can help in some cases, but at the high RPMs these small motors spin, it usually isn’t necessary and can attract dust. Just check them for wear and replace if they start slipping. Also, keeping the motors clean and free of debris is key bushes, grass, or sand can kill a motor fast.

If you want a simple test rig for motors, you can mount them on a piece of wood or acrylic and run them at low voltage to see if they spin smoothly before putting them back on the drone. That way you don’t fry more expensive electronics while testing. Basically: spares are your friend, crashes happen, and consider upgrading to brushless if you want more durability and less frequent repairs.
 
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