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Multiplex EasyStar, Weight and space?

Posted by Jimmy on July 27, 2009 at 11:18am
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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  • evilmacaw July 28, 2009 at 4:13pm
    Peter Meister,
    can you provide a hot link to Mr. Pibbs posts on the easystar mods please
  • James Turner July 28, 2009 at 2:13pm
    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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