Eindecker Electric Set-Up
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:40 pm
Steve,
Converting your 10 lb Eindecker to electric will cost approximately $200 to $300 depending on the equipment used. I will start with product manufacturers I have used and then mention the less expensive China products.
You're currently using a Saito 115 (hope I remembered that correctly). Using this as a benchmark we have a 20.6oz engine turning a 15x6 @ 8800 rpm (plus fuel of approx. 14oz.).
A 5S Li-Po battery with a 480Kv motor will very closely approximate your current set-up (18.5V x 480Kv = 8,880).
I like the Rimfire motors and Castle Creation ESCs (Tower Hobby sells them so you can catch a discount). The Rimfire 42-60-480 will handle 5S-6S cell counts (1850W burst, 830W constant, 80A max & 45A constant). It weighs 9.5oz and swings a 13x10E to 15x8E prop. Perfect specs for a 1,000W target system. It sells for $90.
The Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 75A 34V w/ 5A BEC sells for $102 and may be a little more than required. If you find a 60A ESC w/ 4A-5A BEC or 60A ESC w/ separate 4A-5A BEC (BEC is approx. $10) that would also work and possibly save a few bucks.
That leaves the batteries. I like the Rhino packs that Hobby King sells though there are many other good manufacturers. A 5C 2700mA-3000mA pack (25C) sells for about $20-$25 and weigh between 13oz and 16oz.
The overall weight of the electric system will be equivalent or even less than the glow set-up.
If you decide the ~$300 price tag is too high then we can ask around and see what other manufactures members have used and shoot for a sub $200 system. Maybe a Turnegy G60-500Kv (12.86oz, 65A, 1500W) for $54 and a Turnegy Plush 60A ESC w./ 4A SBEC for $35 (SBEC is a switching BEC and is more efficient).
Hope this helps.
Phillip
Converting your 10 lb Eindecker to electric will cost approximately $200 to $300 depending on the equipment used. I will start with product manufacturers I have used and then mention the less expensive China products.
You're currently using a Saito 115 (hope I remembered that correctly). Using this as a benchmark we have a 20.6oz engine turning a 15x6 @ 8800 rpm (plus fuel of approx. 14oz.).
A 5S Li-Po battery with a 480Kv motor will very closely approximate your current set-up (18.5V x 480Kv = 8,880).
I like the Rimfire motors and Castle Creation ESCs (Tower Hobby sells them so you can catch a discount). The Rimfire 42-60-480 will handle 5S-6S cell counts (1850W burst, 830W constant, 80A max & 45A constant). It weighs 9.5oz and swings a 13x10E to 15x8E prop. Perfect specs for a 1,000W target system. It sells for $90.
The Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 75A 34V w/ 5A BEC sells for $102 and may be a little more than required. If you find a 60A ESC w/ 4A-5A BEC or 60A ESC w/ separate 4A-5A BEC (BEC is approx. $10) that would also work and possibly save a few bucks.
That leaves the batteries. I like the Rhino packs that Hobby King sells though there are many other good manufacturers. A 5C 2700mA-3000mA pack (25C) sells for about $20-$25 and weigh between 13oz and 16oz.
The overall weight of the electric system will be equivalent or even less than the glow set-up.
If you decide the ~$300 price tag is too high then we can ask around and see what other manufactures members have used and shoot for a sub $200 system. Maybe a Turnegy G60-500Kv (12.86oz, 65A, 1500W) for $54 and a Turnegy Plush 60A ESC w./ 4A SBEC for $35 (SBEC is a switching BEC and is more efficient).
Hope this helps.
Phillip