GP CAP 232 .40 conversion

[Franck]

Its time for a new conversion!

Bought the plane second hand, state is "as on picture". Never flown, no covering, no electronics or whatsoever.

Engine:
Himodel A4130-8 Brushless Outrunner 380KV
Size: 50 x 65mm
Axle: 6mm
Weight: 400g
KV: 380
Max. Efficiency: 88% (@18-40A)
Voltage: 18.5 - 29.6V (5-8S lipo / 16-24 Nicd)
Max. current: 60A
Model weight: 3000-6000 gram
Prop: 18x10 (@18.5V), 16x10 (@22.2V), 14x10 (@25.8V)

Controller Himodel 60-3P* opto. (*.... sounds familiar :D )
BAttery : (2*)3S1P 4100mAh 15C (total 6S)

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10153/normal_Cap%20232.jpg

[Franck]

Dit some measuring on the motor. Kv seems a tad lower than the numbers say.

http://www.peakeff.com/GraphKIR.aspx?&v=22&kv=350&io=1.6&rm=0.036&w=400&MinThrust=2000&MaxThrust=5000&MinMPH=50&MaxMPH=100&gws=False&apc=True&all=False&title=4130-8

[Franck]

Mounted the motor. Not perfect (small area on the firewall) but it will do.

[Franck]

:d :d

[rc2xs]

I'm thinking of getting that esc and I was just wondering, have you run it yet? And if you have how smooth is the throttle responce? I have another brand of these cheap chinese esc's and I found the throttle responce to be unacceptably bad, it was like having three speeds for the motor.

[Robb]

You can get an 13-14" prop on there?
What is the weight of the airplane as you got it?

[Franck]

I have three of these controllers (componentwize they look like relabled jeti's). The throttlecurve is ok as far as im concerned...(though it will never be as smooth as a CC)

The total weight of the fuse and wing was approx 1kg. Prop will prob. be an 14 or 15" wich fits perfectly.

[Franck]

Fixed the saito hole in the hood. Cowl fits just nicely.

[ogmis16]

Glad to see someone else doing this Conversion. I just picked up the kit today Nov 3rd (a winter project).Keep the updates coming on your build as I will check back frequently to see how this project turns out.