Hello,I think this is the correct category but if it's not, please put it in the right one (mods).My questions are:* How much space do the EasyStar have for my Autopilot? I'm think of the space under the "cockpit".* How much weight can the EasyStar carry if i upgrade to a brushless motor?Edit:Sorry for my poor engslish by the way..
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Upgrading to a brushless is the way to go and a lot of people seem to use a 6x4 prop as it just fits nicely on the easystar. There is plenty of room for equipment and you can always trade lipo size to reduce weight if it becomes an issue though naturally flight time will be reduced. In my case I built my first easystar using:
cheap outrunner with a 7x5 prop
3000 mAh 11.1v lipo
60 Amp esc
AR7000 receiver
cheap camera for short range testing with a 9v Nicad
LPRS easyradio serial transceiver
telemetry and multiplexer boards
GPS receiver
extended the rudder using my RAC breakdown card
carbon rod down the length of the fuselage
I later considered some of the parts a bad idea but its gives you an idea of just how much space there is to use on a stock model before you start to cut away extra space in the foam.
I was suprised just how much weight I had added compared to a stock easystar. It flies under power okay but glides about as well as the space shuttle.
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can you provide a hot link to Mr. Pibbs posts on the easystar mods please
cheap outrunner with a 7x5 prop
3000 mAh 11.1v lipo
60 Amp esc
AR7000 receiver
cheap camera for short range testing with a 9v Nicad
LPRS easyradio serial transceiver
telemetry and multiplexer boards
GPS receiver
extended the rudder using my RAC breakdown card
carbon rod down the length of the fuselage
I later considered some of the parts a bad idea but its gives you an idea of just how much space there is to use on a stock model before you start to cut away extra space in the foam.
I was suprised just how much weight I had added compared to a stock easystar. It flies under power okay but glides about as well as the space shuttle.