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Turnigy G10 Outrunner - Hair Dryer & Thrust test

Posted by Gareth Rens on January 10, 2012 at 1:02pm



Motor: Turnigy G10 810kv
(http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=19020)

ESC: Turnigy dlux 55A SBEC
(http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16365__Turnigy_dlux_55A_SBEC_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html)

Battery: Turnigy Nano-tech 5000mah 4S1P
(http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17254__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_4S_35_70C_Lipo_Pack.html)

Prop: EPP1245 CF SF
(http://mikrokopter.altigator.com/propeller-pair-epp1245-cf-p-89.html)


I was expecting around 1.6kg of thrust per motor. My platform weighs about 5-6kg.
1.6 x 8 = 12.8kg for a 6kg platform is fine. With a 12x45 prop, im getting 2.4kg per motor.
I think I might have to add some weaponry or perhaps build a small cockpit for my cat!



Thanks to Karla for allowing me to test the "blow your hair back" factor.


G:)

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  • Karla Jean Fripp January 11, 2012 at 11:02am

    Hmm. Now I know that my hairdryer is actually a ducted fan. He actually bought me a telescope for Christmas. A big ducted fan would make a cool copter..

  • Gareth Rens January 11, 2012 at 10:09am

    @Ellison: She already has a "ducted fan" but it doesnt produce much thrust. Only enough to dry her hair.

    I wasnt worried about a few grams, but good point :)

  • Ellison Chan January 11, 2012 at 10:05am

    I think you need to also put the battery on the scale and then zero it.  Otherwise you loose a few grams from the tension in the wire.

  • Ellison Chan January 11, 2012 at 10:03am

    Karla, did he get that for you, as a Christmas gift?  Tell him to get you a ducted fan next year.

  • Karla Jean Fripp January 11, 2012 at 9:54am

    Thanks Guys. I had 15 seconds of fame :) I really didn't think it would pull like that.

  • Jack Crossfire January 11, 2012 at 2:20am

    Strong heroine.  Not many American heroines could hold it back.

  • Allan Harley January 11, 2012 at 12:34am

    sorry mate :)

  • Gareth Rens January 11, 2012 at 12:32am

    @Allan: :)

  • Allan Harley January 11, 2012 at 12:19am

    sorry Gareth i was to busy admiring Karla didn't see your test :)

  • Don Brooks January 10, 2012 at 9:24pm
    Intersting, i was eyeing a digital scale to do some thrust vs. current use testing different props for my setup. Glad to see it works!
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