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skyhawk newbie

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« on: February 06, 2011, 22:20:16 PM »
Hope this is in the right place...

Now as I'm geting better at flying I wana fly faster
As I up-grade the Motor / ESC / Prop..
I'm told I need to get a Watt meter ,because I don't keep my powered gliders stock...
and the only way to know if you have the right combo of motor / esc / prop is with a Watt meter..

Spotted this one on E-Bay...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G-T-High-Precision-Watt-Meter-and-Power-Analyzer-483G-/280604417281?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4155539d01

But want to know is it any good as I know nothing about them...
Will only need to use it a few times as I'll then know if the combo I've chosen is right..
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Turnigy2836 Brushless Outrunner 1000kv
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Hobbyking SS Series 25-30A ESC
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Folding Prop Spinner 40mm / 4.0mm shaft
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : TGS 10x6F Precision Folding propeller or maybe 9x5
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack


Regards Sean
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Gliders/Planes/EDF Jets.16 total...
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Aidan

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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2011, 08:13:05 AM »
I don't know anything about that one other than what's in your link but it appears to cover your needs. What you'll usually use it for is to test full throttle current and to see how much the voltage is sagging under load to check see if your motor and batteries are in spec and/or being over-stressed. This should do the job.

skyhawk newbie

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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2011, 09:19:29 AM »
Thanks Aidan...

Your the only one that replyed as I'd put this post up on 3 other Forums..


Regards Sean
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rogallo

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 12:24:02 PM »
looks like the hobbyking one, have that and it seems fine
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Re: Watt Meter
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2016, 11:32:49 AM »
Well, that's nice theme you had began.
I think this system (watch the link) is enough good)
Here it is)
http://www.rcfair.com/blogs/view_entry/12748/
And I'm glad to talk about it with you)