Replacing an OG Flight Controler

[Futuramille]

Build thread:
I have a V2 Sköll that has taken a beating and had an issue with voltage leaking through the camera connection, putting voltage through/to the camera video out from the FC.
I cooked three runcam swift 2 cameras before I found the issue.

I needed to replace the FC
I bought 4 Helio Spring AIO boards just as they became scarce so replacement on hand. I like the feel and have two RTF builds from www.theflynoguys.com built early last year, that have this FC.

Running butterflight

So heres my rebuild:
- new runcam swift 2
- new OEM FC

 

[Futuramille]

This area doesn't look happy at all..
This is the camera sig/+/gnd.?

Note: og setup had vtx and camera on the same gnd. There are two black wires in there

 

[Futuramille]

I took a few good pictures of the OG wiring and made sure I understood actual to the documented pin out of the FC. Google is your friend here

 

[Futuramille]

I desoldered all the accessories and pulled the FC away.
This 4in1 Dalrc Engine 40A ESC is a real trooper and still running perfectly.
I needed to match the wiring to the new FC.
There is a plug into the ESC which is turned sideways so keeping track of the wiring reduces work remapping motors later.

I color marked each wire!

 

[Futuramille]

hahaha.. I lost the other build pics. They simply disappeared. lol
...long story short its built and waiting for final setup in butterflight.

 

[Futuramille]

good question is are there more than 10 people checking this forum or am I jerking of ideas to just my friends here?
I wonder if the admin report is honest as presented

 

[HighTechPauper]

I am quite sure the admin report of 129 views is accurate, i just think most are Guests and have nothing to add or say.

 

[Futuramille]

Well it's a good thing not to be alone and DRP is my favorite place to share.

 

[HighTechPauper]

You definitely are not alone!

 

[Futuramille]

Let's just transfer over to my new build..
Nates 6" blew the 4in1 so lots todo on the bench. we only flew 5 batteries through the 3" today.
these new Xing motors are gonna be cool...

 

[Futuramille]

The 3" Cerb blew a 4in1 yesterday. We saw and smelled smoke. front left motor. Any suggestions on a replacement 4in1? 4S running Brother Tornado 1407 3600kv.

 

[HighTechPauper]

20mm mounting or 30mm? Looks like a 30

 

[Futuramille]

Hey thanks HTP! The 3" needs 20x20.

 

[HighTechPauper]

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[Futuramille]

Those are good looking esc HTP!
It weighs a couple grams more but I'm tempted to put a newbeedrone infinity FC200 in it. large overkill but.. Using this in my new 5"

Other than a bit more $ more.. this stack should be beefy. Any draw back going this way?
I like the esc to FC plugs so should have said I was looking for a stack.
The spedix above looks right but the matching FC is sold out.
I might get the spedix too and see if zi can make it work with the HGLRC F420 FC. This is my second blown HGLRC 4in1 so.. we now know it won't stand up to Nates crash record. The red was nice.

 

[Futuramille]

So since I had the question, I figured Id share what I learned from HTP in a wonderful fun side conversation.
Randy, keep me straight and help me where I still misunderstand.

Having a higher amp esc gains little. think of it as a water pipe. bigger sprinklers (motors) take more volume, more water and shoot farther. small pipes work perfect for small spinklers.. around the flower beds and such. Think volume!

It doesn't matter the size of the pipe (amp rating) if you suddenly clog the pipe (crash and the blades stop with power on) it's a "hit" "wave" "shock" to the pipes. your "jackhammering" a system meant for smooth flow. do this too many times or even once and you face replacing pipes.
ESC is an electronic regulator of electrical energy.. a pipe.

 

[Futuramille]

Still don't know what the next stack should be but I'm learning... I Think
I was thinking put an LS7 in a Masda. I still might just to see.

 

[HighTechPauper]

Your analogy is close enough that I will let you live LOL

 

[Futuramille]

Your analogy is close enough that I will let you live LOL

I replaced two lawn sprinkler heads today after work. The analogy fit my day perfect.
my Only regret is that watching the replays this evening.. you can't see the smoke in the vid.

 

[Futuramille]

Nate says " I just need to crash better"... eg shut the power off in a timely manner but.. he reminded me that there's a 'never disengage' rule to consider.
This is too much fun to be legal.