Apr 30th 2015
Know How... 141
Augmented Car Reality, Gameboy Backlight and Thrust
Hosted by
Bryan Burnett,
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Learn how to test your quad copter thrust!
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Advanced Thrust Tester
Parts:
1. A Thrust measuring device
* Turnigy Thrust Stand $48.75 http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=66623
2. Power Meter
* Turnigy 2-in-1 Power Meter $16.36 http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__60514__Turnigy_2_in_1_Power_Meter_Servo_Meter_1_5_TFT_US_Warehouse_.html
3. Electronic Speed Control
* F-30A Fire Red Series SimponK-RapidESC $10.00 http://www.readytoflyquads.com/f-30a-fire-red-normal-esc-with-rapidesc-fw-for-multirotor
4. Bullet Conectors
* 4mm Gold Bullet Connectors (Pack of 10) $11.99 http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Bullet-Connector-Protector-10pairs/dp/B00DU4A86O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425181648&sr=8-2&keywords=4mm+bullet+connector
* 3.5mm Gold Bullet Connectors (Pack of 40) $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Gold-plated-Bullet-Connector-Battery/dp/B00DGL1T1O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425181709&sr=8-2&keywords=3.5mm+bullet+connectors
* 2mm Gold Bullet Connectors (Pack of 20) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NW7ZXK0/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1425181838&sr=1&keywords=2mm+bullet
5. Silicone Wire
* 14 AWG http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=14+awg+silicone&_sacat=0
* 18 AWG http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=14+awg+silicone&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=18+awg+silicone&_sacat=0
Tools:
* Wire Cutter
* Wire Stripper
* Soldering Kit (Iron, Solder, Helping Hands)
Procedure:
1. Slide Covers onto both sets of leads
* Source Side: Positive = Larger Side of Cover
* Load Side: Negative = Larger Side of Cover
2. Solder 4mm Connectors to both ends of the Turnigy 2-in-1 Power Meter
* Source Side: Positive = Female Connector // Negative = Male Connector
* Load Side: Positive = Male Connector // Negative = Female Connector
3. Create 4mm to XT60 Adapter
* Solder XT60 connector onto 14 AWG Silicone wire
* Solder 4MM connector onto other side
* Insulate XT60 Ends
4. Solder Connectors onto ESC
* 4mm connector onto Power Leads
* 3.5mm Female Bullet connectors on Motor Leads
* Insulate Ends
5. Create 3.5mm to 2mm Adapters
* Solder 3.5mm Male Bullet Connectors on one end of 18 AWG silicon Wire
* Solder 2mm Female Bullet Connectors on the other end of 18 AWG Silicone wire
* Insulate Ends
6. Attach Servo Tester to ESC control leads