Looking for beginner setup

Started by adyonfire4, June 22, 2011, 01:32:58 PM

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KALYANPRODHAN

Can I request experts the consumables cost for nitro  plane?
As far as I know, After building, Battery is only need recharge and much cheaper. Moreover, Larger capacity cell and Motors are available now a days much cheaper.

And it is clear that Price war has began in Electric RC. Very soon, IR indoor plane would be available like Rs. 600/- IR Co-Axial Heli.

I Recommend, buy a Analog joy-pad (Rs.200-400), Practice on Simulator Softeare and read the write ups on this forum and wiki and follow related links. Just building and flying can ruin your hard earned money and may generate anger. Your pocket money will be inceased and buy a Tx/Rx with mix function like turnigy 9Ch. (You can practice on Tx/Rx too with sim cable which is much better, but  reflex with visual synchronization is required which can also be made in Joy-Pad but fine adjust will definitely require practice on Sim by Tx/Rx).

And finally made EP300 like large plane (Slow Flyer) with coro that will make almost nondestructive.
We have to unite and to prove ourself to make indigenous products as well as marketing / Canvasing them. I'm sure we must achieve success if we try unitedly.

adyonfire4

As Much I know the parts of elec RC plane are-Electric motor,propeller,ESC ,Batteries,Tx/Rx,Servos what else tell me- pls,also thnx for all help coming.

Swapnil

Ady, you won't need any other electronics apart from the stuff you've mentioned. But like Kalyan sir says, PLEASE make sure you read a lot about all of them before you buy them or start constructing your plane. You'll also need building materials, hand-tools, power-tools etc.

adyonfire4

Thnx Swapnil sir for your reply can you tell me how to select power rating and all that stuff pls

Swapnil

#29
That depends on your budget. Have you purchased anything yet?
(And don't call me 'sir' dude, I'm still in my twenties!) :)

Swapnil

Look, when you've gone through enough threads and tutorials you won't have questions related to selecting power setup and such.
As everyone has suggested, building a plane will be easier on your wallet as compared to buying an ARF. Even if you go for an ARF, do read a lot about handling the electronic parts before buying it.
Reading is boring, but otherwise you might end up in a total mess.

adyonfire4


Swapnil

If you are going to build a bird yourself check this site, it's really helpful!
http://adamone.rchomepage.com/design.htm


adyonfire4

@swapnil i think this site is good one and helpful but how 2 use depron sheets?

adyonfire4

pls tell me tools and materials needed-

Swapnil

Depron can be cut using laser and CNC. You can also use a hot-wire bow.
It's really easy to build. Search for 'Hot-wire foam cutter' here or on google.

Also, have you considered coroplast? It's cheap, durable and can be cut easily using a small cutter or pen-knife.

Jatayu

@Ady - Simulator Practice is the key. Like all the experts say try to get analog joypad or a basic 6ch RC from Rcbazaar or any other LHS's and put in weeks of practice in flying...in the meantime go through different topics in this form, start with the RC-India Gems , find out people who regularly fly in your area and try to meet with them, trust me that will give u a whole new platform and idea to start of in RC after about a month or so. Then u can source all the electronics and scratchbuild your first trainer...
Spektrum Dx6i | Blue Baby |  Fast Cat | TB-20 | Speedy | Lil' Ripper| Little Elley| PT-20 Ryan | Delsoro - SAE Heavy Lifter | Hiller 450v2|2x AXI 2217/2|2x Castle Creations- Thunderbird 54A| 2x Thunderpower RC Lipo 850mAh 65C| 10x Futaba s3114

SAE Aero Design West- 2011
1st Place Highest Payload Lifted
2nd Place Operational Availability

Swapnil


Jatayu

Please dont be in a hurry. Decide clearly what u want to do, then source them. Once u get the depron sheets , yourself will understand how to use them. Go step by Step. Or else you'll just be emptying your pocket for nothing!!
Spektrum Dx6i | Blue Baby |  Fast Cat | TB-20 | Speedy | Lil' Ripper| Little Elley| PT-20 Ryan | Delsoro - SAE Heavy Lifter | Hiller 450v2|2x AXI 2217/2|2x Castle Creations- Thunderbird 54A| 2x Thunderpower RC Lipo 850mAh 65C| 10x Futaba s3114

SAE Aero Design West- 2011
1st Place Highest Payload Lifted
2nd Place Operational Availability

Swapnil

Exactly, we don't want another 'SALE SALE SALE'!

You'll get all the help you need here. Just be patient and don't shell out your money in exitement.

adyonfire4

 :bow: Yes folks i will not hurry and go step by step. Thnx by the way whats a Exacto Knife?

Swapnil

#41
X-Acto Knife? Just do a google image search! Attaching one...
rcelectro.com has a good set. Check it here:

Product page at RC Electro


adyonfire4

Give ur views on this and(tell me the scale as well) and also tell that can i cut depron sheets from knifes-Ok guys can i convert the normal dimensions of a Cessna 152 by n times than change the CG and other things acc to site by Swapnil and get the neccessary motor rating from the same site(adamone.rchomepage.com)

Swapnil

Yes, you can use a knife but something like a stanley-cutter would be better.
Ady, instead of trying to scale down a cessna, why don't you try a simple SPAD? It'll be much less headache!



Swapnil

#44

adyonfire4

@Swapnil but the wing seems so big doesnot it?

Swapnil

That's O.K.
For your 1st build, you should be more concerned about building it properly and learning to fly!
Later on you can build a more aesthetic plane.

Do you have a RC flight-simulator?

Swapnil

And, I'm not suggesting you to build the exact 'ESPA3D'. I posted the links to show you how easily you can build a plane out of coro.
First determine the dimensions of the plane using info from:
http://adamone.rchomepage.com/design.htm

Decide the wing area (and hence chord and span) according to the motor you are going to use.
For example:
For a 160-170 watt motor, wing area = 300 - 450 sq. in.
For a 300 watt motor, wing area = 400 - 500 sq. in.
etc....

adyonfire4

No but i know every basic of flight mechanics-

adyonfire4

Is coro more simpler and flexible than depron?