Haleswoodcrew
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Upgrading X650 V8
Hi I am in the process of upgrading my my X650 v8 value, due to issues of reliability. Of note, whilst taking the quad apart, three of eight XAircraft props showed imminent signs of failure in the hubs (please take note)..
The 'guts' of the x650 including autopilot, 1212, AHRS, motors and ESCs, I have sold on the eBay Website...
I have sourced Torxpower 2212 800rpm/v, Turnigny 30a ESCs and a WKM autopilot.
The motors have fitted in the original arms with no modification, which is brilliant. This is the V8, hence it is apparent that I am beginning to run out of space....
The ESCs do not fit under the usual ESC covers (I already new this) hence the long cables on the Torxpowers can route all the way down the booms to the main frame.
The WKM seems to fit nicely within the frame (thanks for previous photos and posts showing installation).
The tricky part.,,, where do I put 8 30amp ESCs? I have considered under the frame (next to the undercarriage). They can't fit in the frame, as it will no longer become a foldable X650. If I fit them above, on the top of the frame, they are start to get in the way of Rx, WKM etc and I have concerns the ESCs may also cause RF interference.
I don't want to attach them to each boom, as I am sure that I have OCD and want everything to be tucked away and out of sight.
I have Graupner E-Props ready to fit and this is starting to look like one expensive (don't tell the wife it's more than £20!!) conversion. I just hope that its worth it.
Has anyone else made a X650 conversion for the V8? Do you have any images or ideas?
I would be so grateful, as I am keen to get this sorted by the end of Christmas.
Best Festive Wishes
Richard
Hi I am in the process of upgrading my my X650 v8 value, due to issues of reliability. Of note, whilst taking the quad apart, three of eight XAircraft props showed imminent signs of failure in the hubs (please take note)..
The 'guts' of the x650 including autopilot, 1212, AHRS, motors and ESCs, I have sold on the eBay Website...
I have sourced Torxpower 2212 800rpm/v, Turnigny 30a ESCs and a WKM autopilot.
The motors have fitted in the original arms with no modification, which is brilliant. This is the V8, hence it is apparent that I am beginning to run out of space....
The ESCs do not fit under the usual ESC covers (I already new this) hence the long cables on the Torxpowers can route all the way down the booms to the main frame.
The WKM seems to fit nicely within the frame (thanks for previous photos and posts showing installation).
The tricky part.,,, where do I put 8 30amp ESCs? I have considered under the frame (next to the undercarriage). They can't fit in the frame, as it will no longer become a foldable X650. If I fit them above, on the top of the frame, they are start to get in the way of Rx, WKM etc and I have concerns the ESCs may also cause RF interference.
I don't want to attach them to each boom, as I am sure that I have OCD and want everything to be tucked away and out of sight.
I have Graupner E-Props ready to fit and this is starting to look like one expensive (don't tell the wife it's more than £20!!) conversion. I just hope that its worth it.
Has anyone else made a X650 conversion for the V8? Do you have any images or ideas?
I would be so grateful, as I am keen to get this sorted by the end of Christmas.
Best Festive Wishes
Richard
