Probably not too many posts remaining. Getting so close to maiden. Limiting factor presently is that, despite stock and my batteries being "reserved", Hobbyking just can't seem to get someone to put them in a box and press the "shipped" button. 4 days later and no action in Honkers.
Got the motor in. Still can't believe it is 4.2kW.
The long motor shaft sticking down possibly 8mm more than I'd like.
The swash plate is now connected to the servos. The geometery is very precise. This kit comes together with such precision.
One of the 3 x Futaba BLS451 precision high torque super fast servos. They came with heavy duty horns that are more than up the task.
Looking down the centre-line of the heli. The way the servos mount gives optimal positioning to transfer the forces from the swash/blades directly in to the servos.
Kontronic Jive 80+HV ESC now mounted and connected to the motor. Used the good ol' "Scope" soldering iron to ensure those wires were soldered good and proper.
12 tooth pinion arrived today. Slid in to place with the precision of Swiss clock. Motor mounts adjusted to give the precise meshing required with the main gear. ReadyHeli (Florida, USA) have shipped the counterbearing which will go over the pinion and give a third bearing support and "SUPER" strong mesh with the main gear. No flexing or bearing stresses in the motor on this sucker!
Anti-static wiring in place. One of the draw-backs of belt drives in that they can generate high voltages from static from the belt whizzing around at very high speed. A zap to the receiver or FBL controller generally results in an unplanned tail kick that makes you crap your nappies. The bonding of the belt tensioner back to the tail tube and back to the battery -VE stops the soiling of one's pants.
Receiver and VBar FBL controller mounted and servos connected. I just loved the way the Futaba S.Bus link required only one small cable to go from the receiver to the FBL controller. That did away with four more cables. Neat! See next pic.
Took a snap shot from the set-up software showing how the Futaba S.Bus reciever connect with one wire. That wire transmits all commands to the FBL controller and supplies power from FBL controller back to the S.Bus receiver which effectively is now only a satellite to the Mini VBar controller. Great design!
JUST WAITING FOR MY FREAKIN' BATTERIES MR. HOBBYKING !!!
Dave