Build Log E-Sky E-Smart 600 series build thread

[Dennis H.]

Originally Posted by nuttcaze

Hi all, quick question, I bought this ESC for my E-Smart
http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=4393
and also bought this BEC
http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=1157
I am gonna be using a DX6i set up for it with the AR6200, no 3D or any aggressive flying, just some hovering, do I still need the BEC? If so am I correct that the wiring shown is the correct way to wire it also? Thanks in advance.


LockMD - awesome heli and hover, can't wait to finish mine so I can try. Are you outside with it or standing inside?

nuttcaze, This is the ESC I got, Its 9 dollars cheaper, If I read the manual right, With the one I got, You don't need a Bec, It has a build in Switching Bec mode in it. If I'm wrong some one jump in!
http://www.hobbypartz.com/vose80abresc.html

[Dennis H.]

Originally Posted by jsy nobby

They're called "Circlip pliers" and no,I didn't use them,just wedge the circlip open with a flat screwdriver a little and slide it into place.


-Andy

Yup, That what I'm trying to do now with screwdriver, Not working so far.

[nuttcaze]

cool thanks, I'll go ahead and put it on, might as well if it'll be a little safer and I already own it so, I'll consider it $15 insurance

[jsy nobby]

Originally Posted by Tweekster

Nothing like having your first crash and watching $250 worth of LiPo's flying across the ground!

Don't ask me how I know that. Luckily there was snow on the ground!

Maybe you should have built them into a little sled....

[Tweekster]

Originally Posted by mrmuffinmanvw

Tweek tell me it isn't so you launched your good guy 5000 mah batteries did they take the beating?

Oh it was several months ago when I had my first and only E-Smart crash.

I had my data logger on and left the canopy off, got a little distracted, lost orientation and nosed it in. My Apache LiPo's went flying, luckily in the snow. Tore up the heatshrink a little, but not the actual cells. Still working well today.

[Tweekster]

Originally Posted by jsy nobby

Maybe you should have built them into a little sled....

Then they would have skidded down the hill next to my house and ended up in the next county!

[jsy nobby]

Originally Posted by Dennis H.

Yup, That what I'm trying to do now with screwdriver, Not working so far.

Aye....Springy little buggers aren't they? It can be done.....

[Dennis H.]

Originally Posted by jsy nobby

Aye....Springy little buggers aren't they? It can be done.....

Yup, You are right about that! I gave up and went to the auto parts store, And pick up a snap ring plier, Got it on in two sec.! Now back to my build!

[GWW]

Very foolish question, but how are you guys keeping the tail servo push rod guides in place? I looked at Finless Bob's video's and he used a tie rap in between the tail boom and the guide. These guides are loose and can slide on the boom but there isn't enough room between the guide and the boom to get a tie rap in between. Did you just put them where they needed to be on the boom and then glue them in place with a bit of epoxy or ca, or am I just missing something?
Thanks in advance.
George

[fpainter3]

I got this BEC instead. My LHS had it for $19.95. It is good for more amps(4) and higher voltage. Those big scanner servos pull some big power. It works great.

http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...roducts_id=323

[Tweekster]

Originally Posted by GWW

Very foolish question, but how are you guys keeping the tail servo push rod guides in place? I looked at Finless Bob's video's and he used a tie rap in between the tail boom and the guide. These guides are loose and can slide on the boom but there isn't enough room between the guide and the boom to get a tie rap in between. Did you just put them where they needed to be on the boom and then glue them in place with a bit of epoxy or ca, or am I just missing something?
Thanks in advance.
George

I used end pieces (cutoffs) of the smallest tie wraps I had. Then worked them under the guide, 180 degrees from the rod side. Get the smooth end worked through, then grap it with needle nose and pull it through to the grooved section. Snip off the excess. There is room, but it's tight and takes a little working.

I like this method because I can still fine tune the alignment, or replace the boom without breaking glue joints.

[LockMD]

Originally Posted by Dennis H.

Hey All, On page 11 in the manual, idem # 59 the "C" Ring, Has anyone got it on w/o using the tool for it? I forgot the name for it. If not how did you get it on?

I know that as a tru-arc ring (spelling?) I did use tru-arc pliers but you should be able to push it on with a couple of screw drivers.

[LockMD]

Originally Posted by nuttcaze

do I still need the BEC?

LockMD - awesome heli and hover, can't wait to finish mine so I can try. Are you outside with it or standing inside?

I was told I didnt 'need' it but for 25-30 bucks I figured it was cheap insurance installed a SportBEC and run it at 6V

thanks and yes I am outside with it (sometimes a little too close)

[Dennis H.]

Originally Posted by LockMD

I know that as a tru-arc ring (spelling?) I did use tru-arc pliers but you should be able to push it on with a couple of screw drivers.

I gave up trying to use screw driver and went to the auto parts store, And pick up a snap ring plier, Got it on in two sec.!

Hey can you post some photo, on your wiring setup for the 4 li-po?, I got all the wire and plug I need to soldier them together now. Well I got as far as I can on my build now, Just waiting for the other parts to come in the sail mail now.

[LockMD]

Originally Posted by Dennis H.

IHey can you post some photo, on your wiring setup for the 4 li-po?, I got all the wire and plug I need to soldier them together now. Well I got as far as I can on my build now, Just waiting for the other parts to come in the sail mail now.

I bought them pre soldered, does this help, if not I will take pics of mine more spread out. you'll need 2 of these:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=2155

and 1 of these:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=2156