dragger201
If it ain't broke, don't fix it??? You kidding?
Well, where to start................
Well my first gimbal(more a vibration dampener with a camera holder) just had to much jello even with balanced blades. So I ordered a 2-axis gimbal.
Got some composite carbon fiber impregnated nylon props. 11x4.7. They worked great and were nice and stiff. Didn't deflect like the plastic ones. Flight time with the camera and VD gimbal, right at 20 minutes. Then I installed the 2-axis gimbal and flight time dropped to 15 minutes.
Then I got the software I needed to set up the 2-axis gimbal. Got it set up just the way I wanted it. Then decided to try it all out even though it was kinda windy. BAD mistake. BIG BAD mistake. The roll control motor came apart and I discovered the drawback to the CF/nylon composite props. Three of them shattered.
I think I can fix the gimbal, but I need to move the shaft so the "back" engages the back cover/bushing properly.
Things I got on the way.............
Different landing gear assembly.....should provide more protection for my gimbal.
New set of motors..............T-Motor MN2213 950kv. Not getting any heating or other problems with the Hobbypower 2212 920kv motors, but they are cheap motors and I can't find much in the way of specs on them. So now, if they give me any problems I got a set to put on Frankendrone. Though with the new landing gear I gotta do a disassembly so they may just accidentally get put on and the 920kv motors will be spares.
Got some 12x4.5 plastic props to test. This will be my next to last(or maybe last) test. If I run into consistent heating with motors and ESCs, then will give the 12x3.8s a try. I really want to swing the biggest props I can with new motors and existing ESCs.
Got a cowl for my FC. Research has indicated that the APMs are sensitive to strong sunlight and this is Mississippi. Strong sunlight is what we do in the summer time.
Here's a pic with the CF 10x4.7 props and the cowl...........which also serves as a mount for the FPV camera.........
Well my first gimbal(more a vibration dampener with a camera holder) just had to much jello even with balanced blades. So I ordered a 2-axis gimbal.
Got some composite carbon fiber impregnated nylon props. 11x4.7. They worked great and were nice and stiff. Didn't deflect like the plastic ones. Flight time with the camera and VD gimbal, right at 20 minutes. Then I installed the 2-axis gimbal and flight time dropped to 15 minutes.
Then I got the software I needed to set up the 2-axis gimbal. Got it set up just the way I wanted it. Then decided to try it all out even though it was kinda windy. BAD mistake. BIG BAD mistake. The roll control motor came apart and I discovered the drawback to the CF/nylon composite props. Three of them shattered.
I think I can fix the gimbal, but I need to move the shaft so the "back" engages the back cover/bushing properly.
Things I got on the way.............
Different landing gear assembly.....should provide more protection for my gimbal.
New set of motors..............T-Motor MN2213 950kv. Not getting any heating or other problems with the Hobbypower 2212 920kv motors, but they are cheap motors and I can't find much in the way of specs on them. So now, if they give me any problems I got a set to put on Frankendrone. Though with the new landing gear I gotta do a disassembly so they may just accidentally get put on and the 920kv motors will be spares.
Got some 12x4.5 plastic props to test. This will be my next to last(or maybe last) test. If I run into consistent heating with motors and ESCs, then will give the 12x3.8s a try. I really want to swing the biggest props I can with new motors and existing ESCs.
Got a cowl for my FC. Research has indicated that the APMs are sensitive to strong sunlight and this is Mississippi. Strong sunlight is what we do in the summer time.
Here's a pic with the CF 10x4.7 props and the cowl...........which also serves as a mount for the FPV camera.........
