Supplies to get started in radio control
by Lee, January 19, 2005
GETTING STARTED IN RADIO CONTROL
The following is a list of items needed in order to build and fly a "WILD WING". We make our recommendations based on cost control, parts availability and performance. You are welcome to choose any brand of radio, servos, ESCs, chargers, power supplies motors, batteries, carbon tubes, balsa, and other equipment you choose. The J250 motors may soon be a thing of the past. We will update this site as we find new motors that will work.
We suggest that if you want to learn on the buddy cord that you get the Lazer 4 as your first radio so that your radio will be compatible with the trainers. We recommend that you fly with the dual conversion receivers due to the frequent glitching problems we have had with almost all single conversion receivers.
These are tried and true suggestions. Prices are estimated from a variety of different sources including shipping costs. These internet connections will help you see the products. Most of these products will be available at your local hobby shop and we encourage you to support local retailers when possible.
I recommend you spend some time with a flight simulator. There are several available for free and for sale on line but my favorite has been a set up of the Microsoft Flight Simulator to represent radio control. For controls we have a two stick Dual Action Logitec controller. Going into the menus of the software you can set the joystick up with RC configuration.
$150.00 for Hitec Lazer 4 channel radio with 555 receiver and 3 HS-81 Servos
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXANT7**&P;=7
$60.00 for Hobbico MKII Lipo/NiMH/NiCad battery charger and battery cycler. Both charge two batteries at once.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?Q=1&I;=LXCTZ5&P;=3
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXEYD4&P;=0
$20.00 for Power supply for MKII charger. Use a 120 volt to 12 volt, 6 amp power supply available in Target's Automotive Department used for portable ice chests or buy a power supply like the one shown at the bottom of the hobby-lobby page. Another source is also listed.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/chargers.htm
http://www.skywavzelectronics.com/powersupplies.htm
$17.00 for a brushed speed control for brushed J250 motor
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/speedc/speedControllers2AmpView.asp?ProductId=U596242
http://www.allerc.com/index.php?cPath=41
$100.00 for 3-4 1200-1600 2 cell 7.4 volt Lithium polymer batteries work well for both J250s and Razor 400s. If you are going for the Razor motor a three cell battery will go balistic.
http://www.b-p-p.com/BatteryPacks.htm
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_4_70&products;_id=699
$10.00 for six J250 brushed motors
http://www.edgerc.com/Motors.htm
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/motors/Johnson.asp
$150.00 for both. If you want to go brushless try a Razor 400 and Castle Creations 25 amp speed control and a 3 cell lipo battery. This is the best configuration we have tried.
http://www.allerc.com/index.php?cPath=7_51
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=7_49&products;_id=622
$4.00 Hinge tape or heavy clear plastic packing tape cut to 1" width.
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=12&products;_id=1430
$10.00 for 10 EP4040 plastic propellers for the J250 (not brushless) We have had some recent motor failiers with the SD4040 prop but without question it puts out the most power. It is recommended that you buy EP 4o25s or EP5030s and cut them to 4".
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/propellers/DirectDriveView.asp?ProductId=iprop023
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/propellers/DirectDriveView.asp?ProductId=iprop026
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/propellers/DirectDriveView.asp?ProductId=T147057
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/propellers/DirectDriveView.asp?ProductId=U347393
$5.00 for 2mm prop adapter
http://www.hobbyoutlets.com/wattage/131334.htm
$1.00 for package of small control horns $1.00 for small metal 2 rods and clevis'
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=12&products;_id=192
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=12&products;_id=196
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXD854&P;=7
2 for $1.60 Deans mini connecters you will need one for each battery and ESC. Get a few extra.
http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/mainCatalog/connectorView.asp?ProductId=U372838
2 for $11.00 Micro antenna. Much easier to use on mini wings and planes than stock antennas. Has range equal to or greater than a bent or coiled 40" antenna.
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=39&products;_id=1162&osCsid;=8000605d1051c3a194939a364cb8f65d
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=39&products;_id=1405
$14.00 low temperature iron on covering per roll/color "ULTRACOAT" or "ECONOCOAT"
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=iron+on+covering&FVPROFIL;=++&search3;=Go
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXHX46&P;=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXJC75&P;=7
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=1085
$3.50 Carbon fiber tubes. A .157 x 36" is enough for two planes
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?cPath=8&products;_id=151
http://www.airdyn.com/superior/carbon-tubes.htm
$18.00 Covering iron (also note the heat gun)
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/heatgun.htm
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I;=LXJD40&P;=ML
$8.00 3M77 Adhesive Spray
Available at Lowes and other hardware stores
$10.00 Low temp hot glue gun and glue sticks. Avaailable at Harbor Freight and Walmart. Must be low temp!!!
$4.00 3/16" x 36" balsa for elevons available at the local hobby shop
$2.50 "Rubbermaid Active View" plastic project cover in Walmart office supplies for fins. Available in red, blue or black. I have as yet never broken a fin made of this material. It is a thick flexible plastic. Balsa or sign board (coroplast) can also be used.
$2.00 Formica can be obtained from the local cabinet shops. Go in and buy color samples.
$1.00 Automotive wire ties available at auto supply stores or Walmart.
$3.00 2" Fiber tape for wing reinforcement available at Walmart.
Just for fun vinyl trim. Not required but looks good.
http://stores.ebay.com/Paper-Street-Plastics_W0QQssPageNameZl2QQtZkm
I hope this helps you get flying quickly. Enjoy!!!
Lee
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