Originally Posted by ajbaker

The statement would require knowledge, experience, and ability to understand basic logic. You newbees should follow the logic before lending a worthless opinion.
AJ

That was pretty low, even for you.

Originally Posted by Eagle202

That's a really good description and picture using key strokes to represent the 45 D cut.

Yes, thank you AshtonFlyer, great description. Now I'm gonna go try and make it happen.

Originally Posted by Limited flyer

That was pretty low, even for you.

Dude, it's his thread, his opinion. After reading 14,000 in this thread he's probably formed an opinion based upon quite a bit of experience.
Lay off of AJ. I don't know why he didn't close the thread ages ago. I come -- feel the same feeling he has expressed, and leave ... then after a few months -- come back... ---repeat.

He didn't fall off the toy truck yesterday -- he's been around the hobby long enough to deserve more respect than I've seen here lately.

Originally Posted by ajbaker

The statement would require knowledge, experience, and ability to understand basic logic. You newbees should follow the logic before lending a worthless opinion.
AJ

A quite laughable response from someone without any aeronautical credentials outside of toy airplanes and without any supporting references, proof or documentation.

Just my opinion as a "lowly reader" as you have previously described anyone with fewer posts to this forum than you.

Ted
BS, Summa Cum Laude, Aeronautical Science
USMC Fighter Pilot, Retired
Airline Transport Pilot, Retired
50 years of continuous experience as a pilot of single and multi-engine airplanes and helicopters, flight and ground school instructor (to include aerodynamics and flight theory), aircraft owner, and the only person to be awarded an A+ in the University of Maryland (European Campus) course of LOGIC during my tenure.

But, hey, what do I know compared to an RCG thread starter?

Originally Posted by ajbaker

It depends on what exact motor you have. What do you have? Also brushed or brushless makes a big difference. Otherwise, the info you have been given will destroy your ESC and LiPo.
AJ

stock motor

Originally Posted by G550Ted

A quite laughable response from someone without any aeronautical credentials outside of toy airplanes and without any supporting references, proof or documentation.

Just my opinion as a "lowly reader" as you have previously described anyone with fewer posts to this forum than you.

Ted
BS, Summa Cum Laude, Aeronautical Science
USMC Fighter Pilot, Retired
Airline Transport Pilot, Retired
50 years of continuous experience as a pilot of single and multi-engine airplanes and helicopters, flight and ground school instructor (to include aerodynamics and flight theory), aircraft owner, and the only person to be awarded an A+ in the University of Maryland (European Campus) course of LOGIC during my tenure.

But, hey, what do I know compared to an RCG thread starter?

There are lots of fighter jocks and engineers out there but thread starters are rare.

Originally Posted by CPMBOY
sorry for asking this maybe-already-been-asked question. What is the ESC setting for the Bixler with stock motor, 2200 mah batt. Im using EMAX 40a ESC with programming card....the settings are:
Ok..the settings are:
1. brake type: Off/soft/hard
2. timming mode: low/mid/hi
3. cut off mode: soft cut/cut off
4. start mode: fast/soft/very soft
5. gov mode: OFF/gov-low/gov-hi
6. Li-XX cells: auto/2 cells/3cells/XX cells
7. cut off voltage: low/mid/hi

Originally Posted by ajbaker

It depends on what exact motor you have. What do you have? Also brushed or brushless makes a big difference. Otherwise, the info you have been given will destroy your ESC and LiPo.
AJ

AJ, How will improper settings destroy the ESC and Battery? And more specifically, which setting will cause the most damage.

Originally Posted by buracho

Originally Posted by CPMBOY
sorry for asking this maybe-already-been-asked question. What is the ESC setting for the Bixler with stock motor, 2200 mah batt. Im using EMAX 40a ESC with programming card....the settings are:
Ok..the settings are:
1. brake type: Off/soft/hard
2. timming mode: low/mid/hi
3. cut off mode: soft cut/cut off
4. start mode: fast/soft/very soft
5. gov mode: OFF/gov-low/gov-hi
6. Li-XX cells: auto/2 cells/3cells/XX cells
7. cut off voltage: low/mid/hi




AJ, How will improper settings destroy the ESC and Battery? And more specifically, which setting will cause the most damage.

Well, LOGIC would indicate that if you are using an EMAX 40a ESC that you have a brushless motor. The battery capacity is not relevant. Dkumagai gave some accurate recommendations in his previous post, however, I would suggest you set the brake function to 'Hard' as this will reduce drag when gliding.

Ted
Lowly Reader

Originally Posted by scott page

Dude, it's his thread, his opinion. After reading 14,000 in this thread he's probably formed an opinion based upon quite a bit of experience.
Lay off of AJ. I don't know why he didn't close the thread ages ago. I come -- feel the same feeling he has expressed, and leave ... then after a few months -- come back... ---repeat.

He didn't fall off the toy truck yesterday -- he's been around the hobby long enough to deserve more respect than I've seen here lately.

Well, my intention was to get his attention, not yours. My only endgaame was to get the two of them complaining at me so's the two of them would get off each others back, just trying to diffuse this is all.

Originally Posted by buracho

There are lots of fighter jocks and engineers out there but thread starters are rare.

Only because they are more fun to read then police.

Thread starters aren't rare, there is one for every thread!!!

Originally Posted by buracho

There are lots of fighter jocks and engineers out there but thread starters are rare.

Being a lowly engineer I have to tip my hat to AJ at his ability to run this thread as well as provide good information to those interested in this hobby.

I enjoy being part of this thread and while sometimes I provide not the best solution or answers I do try my best. I will accept criticism with the understanding that I still have a lot to learn and can only do so by asking questions then reading the answers without saying something derogatory.

With that said I believe sometimes emotions run strong here and words and opinions are thrown out without understanding the consequences.

Anytime adults stoop to throwing insults and slander is the time to step back take a breath and grow up. We are supposed to be civilized and conduct ourselves accordingly.

I may be out of line but this is supposed to be a hobby and we are supposed to have fun. Lets respect each other and keep our opinions to ourselves.

Just my two cents.

Vince

Most of the answers provided here ARE opinion, the rest is just facts

Originally Posted by G550Ted

Well, LOGIC would indicate that if you are using an EMAX 40a ESC that you have a brushless motor. The battery capacity is not relevant. Dkumagai gave some accurate recommendations in his previous post, however, I would suggest you set the brake function to 'Hard' as this will reduce drag when gliding.

Ted
Lowly Reader

Forgive my ignorance but wouldn't setting the brake to hard slow it down MORE. Wouldn't it be like throwing out an anker instead of just turning off the motor. If you set the brake to soft the prop will slow down to a stop, instead of the prop stopping straight away like an air brake or air spoiler!!

LURCH

Originally Posted by G550Ted

Well, LOGIC would indicate that if you are using an EMAX 40a ESC that you have a brushless motor. The battery capacity is not relevant. Dkumagai gave some accurate recommendations in his previous post, however, I would suggest you set the brake function to 'Hard' as this will reduce drag when gliding.

Ted
Lowly Reader

Just a quick question on the brake function. I assumed that brakes lock the bell in place by pumping a constant low current into the stator coils rather than sequencing them to induce rotation. If that's the case, does having brakes on draw a significant amount of current? I also wonder how much drag a prop generates spinning around in the wind. When I'm gliding the prop almost never stops moving even at low speed and it takes a fair amount of force to advance the bell on my motor. Haha guess that answers my question.