Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread - Page 4

drkilljoy · 02-19-2007, 12:43 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3DBatixkid
	Folks, Good news! Got a lil' present in the mail today! Time to get back to work on this thing! As you can see they are standard sized servos and 4600mah batteries. I will talk to Kyosho about a lighter setup after I fly this one. I will be using a UBEC on this model. Not sure what receiver yet. Probably a DP 149 for the time being.

any test flights yet? whats the all up weight?

3DBatixkid · 02-19-2007, 12:57 AM

Im going to the hobby shop to pick up the rest of parts tomorrow. Hoping to have it in the air end of the week. Ill post all the info when its done. Hoping to get video at the Bakersfield Practice day on March 3-4.

3DBatixkid · 02-19-2007, 08:43 PM

I just mocked up the plane to get a first weight on it for all you guys. Its 5lbs 14oz right now. All it needs is a receiver and pushrods. Im thinking it will be 6 on the money.

Breakstuff5050 · 02-19-2007, 10:14 PM

this thing looks pretty sweet, got any pics of how much throw you can have?

3DBatixkid · 02-19-2007, 10:20 PM

I have 40deg on ailerons (measured). I would guess closer to 60deg on rudder, and probably 45ish on elevator.

drkilljoy · 03-10-2007, 02:48 AM

3Dbatix, whats the news on that maiden? i still havent maidened mine...work's been too much

. all my supplies are here except the two 3S 4100 packs. for now i will run it on two 3S 1800 mAH packs in series...should give my 2 minutes of flying time

SargeNZ · 03-10-2007, 05:57 AM

Wow Zak, 6lb is light, My Fliton Edge came in at a tad over 6 with 5S 3700's and hyperion 4025 outie. You've got more power than I have too!

3DBatixkid · 03-10-2007, 09:19 PM

Did the maiden a week ago. Got some video but wont have it up/edited untill my new computer shows up. It will be done before the end of the month for sure. The plane is a kick in the pants. The ailerons are a little slow and low speeds, but the tail surfaces are way powerful. Flat spins are nice, hovering is easy. Inverted harriers are super solid. Upright is a lil shaky but its manageable. I think youll have fun!

Sarge,

The power is not bad. I think the APC props suck (IMO). Once they get under flying speed they seem to cavitate heavily and lose all power. I would like to find some other prop and I think it would be even better. I also flew the plane with the 5000mah 5s packs. The 4600s are lighter, but arent broken in yet. Just got to give them some time.

gmilo · 03-10-2007, 09:30 PM

Zak....Xoar 17x8 and 17x10 kick butt over the APC POS props. Lets connect at the field with the Inspire and the 330 freestyle I'm building now.

Greg

SargeNZ · 03-10-2007, 09:42 PM

Do Xoar do 15-16" props??

drkilljoy · 03-11-2007, 09:03 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3DBatixkid
	Did the maiden a week ago. Got some video but wont have it up/edited untill my new computer shows up. It will be done before the end of the month for sure. The plane is a kick in the pants. The ailerons are a little slow and low speeds, but the tail surfaces are way powerful. Flat spins are nice, hovering is easy. Inverted harriers are super solid. Upright is a lil shaky but its manageable. I think youll have fun!

What flying time are you getting with you batteries?

3DBatixkid · 03-11-2007, 03:15 PM

I find any more than 5mins can be hazardous. Thats with pretty much 0 throttle management though (rippin it around the whole time).

02-19-2007, 12:57 AM	#38 (permalink)
3DBatixkid im weeetaaaahded! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 302	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread Im going to the hobby shop to pick up the rest of parts tomorrow. Hoping to have it in the air end of the week. Ill post all the info when its done. Hoping to get video at the Bakersfield Practice day on March 3-4. __________________ Zak West www.3dbatix.com www.DesertAircraft.com www.Smart-Fly.com www.Fromeco.org AlignRC USA Team Horizon Hobby

02-19-2007, 08:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
3DBatixkid im weeetaaaahded! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 302	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread I just mocked up the plane to get a first weight on it for all you guys. Its 5lbs 14oz right now. All it needs is a receiver and pushrods. Im thinking it will be 6 on the money. __________________ Zak West www.3dbatix.com www.DesertAircraft.com www.Smart-Fly.com www.Fromeco.org AlignRC USA Team Horizon Hobby

02-19-2007, 10:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
Breakstuff5050 SMACKING THE BEVEL!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shelby NC Age: 20 Posts: 434	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread this thing looks pretty sweet, got any pics of how much throw you can have? __________________ www.lelandstoytrains.com *uck it, just huck it www.jtecrc.com

02-19-2007, 10:20 PM	#41 (permalink)
3DBatixkid im weeetaaaahded! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 302	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread I have 40deg on ailerons (measured). I would guess closer to 60deg on rudder, and probably 45ish on elevator. __________________ Zak West www.3dbatix.com www.DesertAircraft.com www.Smart-Fly.com www.Fromeco.org AlignRC USA Team Horizon Hobby

03-10-2007, 02:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
drkilljoy Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 22	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread 3Dbatix, whats the news on that maiden? i still havent maidened mine...work's been too much . all my supplies are here except the two 3S 4100 packs. for now i will run it on two 3S 1800 mAH packs in series...should give my 2 minutes of flying time


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03-10-2007, 05:57 AM	#43 (permalink)
SargeNZ E-Flight Pimp Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gouche of the world, NZ Age: 20 Posts: 443 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread Wow Zak, 6lb is light, My Fliton Edge came in at a tad over 6 with 5S 3700's and hyperion 4025 outie. You've got more power than I have too! __________________ T.L.A.R: A rule to live by. SargesRC - Now with Extra Gucchie

03-10-2007, 09:19 PM	#44 (permalink)
3DBatixkid im weeetaaaahded! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 302	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread Did the maiden a week ago. Got some video but wont have it up/edited untill my new computer shows up. It will be done before the end of the month for sure. The plane is a kick in the pants. The ailerons are a little slow and low speeds, but the tail surfaces are way powerful. Flat spins are nice, hovering is easy. Inverted harriers are super solid. Upright is a lil shaky but its manageable. I think youll have fun! Sarge, The power is not bad. I think the APC props suck (IMO). Once they get under flying speed they seem to cavitate heavily and lose all power. I would like to find some other prop and I think it would be even better. I also flew the plane with the 5000mah 5s packs. The 4600s are lighter, but arent broken in yet. Just got to give them some time. __________________ Zak West www.3dbatix.com www.DesertAircraft.com www.Smart-Fly.com www.Fromeco.org AlignRC USA Team Horizon Hobby

03-10-2007, 09:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
gmilo Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alamo, CA USA Posts: 230	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread Zak....Xoar 17x8 and 17x10 kick butt over the APC POS props. Lets connect at the field with the Inspire and the 330 freestyle I'm building now. Greg

03-10-2007, 09:42 PM	#46 (permalink)
SargeNZ E-Flight Pimp Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gouche of the world, NZ Age: 20 Posts: 443 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread Do Xoar do 15-16" props?? __________________ T.L.A.R: A rule to live by. SargesRC - Now with Extra Gucchie

03-11-2007, 03:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
3DBatixkid im weeetaaaahded! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 302	Re: Kyosho Edge 540 EP build thread I find any more than 5mins can be hazardous. Thats with pretty much 0 throttle management though (rippin it around the whole time). __________________ Zak West www.3dbatix.com www.DesertAircraft.com www.Smart-Fly.com www.Fromeco.org AlignRC USA Team Horizon Hobby

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