Scratch built Tricopter (Wooden Frame)

Started by SideWinder, November 03, 2013, 06:05:19 PM

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SideWinder


The only thing thats scratch built is the frame.
Specs:

Frame made out of wood
KK 2.0 FC with Ver 1.6 firmware
Avionic M2230/15 KV1780 MICRO brushless motor
Hk 20amp esc flashed with simon k firmware
Wolfpack 4200mah 35C 7.4V
8043 props
AUW 570gms approx
Flight time approx 12 mins

I dismantled my quad(http://www.rcindia.org/multirotors/my-wood-frame-quad-with-kk-2-0/msg153896/#msg153896)
And built this tricopter because it is easier for me to keep check on orientation on a tri than a quad!
Working with KK 2.0 is like playing with lego blocks. Most of the issues are already documented online, so its easy to setup.

Issues:

Wolfpack batteries are getting a lil 'more than warm' after flight. I thought a 4200mah 35c should very easily handle 60amps draw.
Voltage after use is around 6.65-6.7v. I am at loss here?

Motors get super hot and impossible to touch for a minute or 2 after flight, but its holding together even after 15-20 flights, so i think thats alright. I wanted to reduce the prop size, but 7*4/4.5 props are not available here in India.

Flight video:


niteenk

Which servo are you using for yaw mechanism?

RCNeil21

Nice build one suggestion is that place the fc at cg, a t copter is an asymmetrical frame. So cg is not at point where arms meet like tricopter. Its a little back.
Check this to find cg for your t copter-     

http://tcoptercalculator.co.nf
Build planes like feathers rather than tanks, both handle bullets equally well.

joban13

try a 3s battery, might help with the heat issue

Darshan for multirotors

Joban a 3s would make it even worse.You need to lessen the number of cells if you want to reduce the overheating(as in this case) of the motors......
Go for 1s but I don't think you can find those high mAh lipos in India
put your heart in flying and flying will never leave your heart

joban13

my bad, din't read properly...thought he is using a 4s...

sooraj.palakkad

Lot of great suggestions , but I don't think the one who posted this won't be in need of it anymore !!
Guys its a 2 year old post;)
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