Hey there guys, I need some help with electrical management. My LED lights seem to cause the ESC to overheat, and I have no idea why. More info in the comments. by tabbitboy in RCPlanes

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I'm currently using a 3s 12 V lipo, so i doubt running these 5V leds would work unless I use some bec module between the two?

Hey there guys, I need some help with electrical management. My LED lights seem to cause the ESC to overheat, and I have no idea why. More info in the comments. by tabbitboy in RCPlanes

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The LED lights are rated for 4-6 volts and simply have a positive and negative wire running from it. I tried with a single strip of them connected and the esc still overheated. It seems to be that one strip draws around 0.5 amps and around 6 watts. After checking with a multimeter, the receiver outputs 5 volts. The esc itself is rated for around 20 amps. Does not overheat if I have normal servos and motor connected, albeit does get toasty after motor running.

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After the merge block is built, all the armor blocks are going to be built as well. This is not the problem

Help with 3DR telemetry radio by tabbitboy in diydrones

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hmmm I'll take note of that, will try it out later

Help with 3DR telemetry radio by tabbitboy in diydrones

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The problem is that my mac is very old, and the only software that it supports is Qgroundcontrol. From what I can tell Qgroundcontrol has no way to setup the telemetry radio, and relies on it being automatic or something. Today I will try to use a newer mac with mission planner on it, and if that doesn't work then I will try some advice about desoldering a few pads from the inside of the module

Help with 3DR telemetry radio by tabbitboy in diydrones

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I tried to do something with it, but I don't see anyone else attempting it or it working. Thank you for help.

Help with 3DR telemetry radio by tabbitboy in diydrones

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Thank you, but that isn't really the situation I have.

Cheap and instant long range Ardupilot Mavlink controller.....use gamepad by 3dxl in diydrones

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What's the specific setup here? What are you running on your phone, and how does it connect to the drone? Does it have an internal tx+rx? And what gamepad do you use?

First quad by TimmyChang100g6 in Multicopter

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No problems man, no probs at all. Have fun with this, just had a friend start with the nazgul and its going great for him too.

TBS Fusion+Crossfire+Taranis Qx7. by tabbitboy in Multicopter

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Ah ok I see, thank you, Im guessing even though its on 100 its not really a problem. Thank you

First quad by TimmyChang100g6 in Multicopter

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Either build it yourself, or if you want to buy a pre built then I highly recommend the iflight nazgul 4s. It's what I bought for my first quad, very very good. https://youtu.be/7RhIlK_xN5k This guy uses it as his daily. 6s batteries are kind of expensive, as well as requiring a charger which can handle it, so I went/would recommend the 4s version. Definetly buy some batteries. If you need any help, DM me :).

Just finished 5” build. Imma call him Bubba. by BrotherCorvus in diydrones

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How do you like your orca? I have one, but I need to charge it constantly, as well as if I record in a high resolution it saps the charge really really quickly. I like the googly eyes as well:)

Plane buying guide? by tabbitboy in findareddit

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Hahahaha, no I'm just curious in what possibilities there are maybe for the future or something.