[NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10

[Steven Maxwell]

 We had a Prodigy go in a couple of weeks ago because of a 1.5 amp bec
runner 4 servos had to send in for upgrade to the 3 amp, the weird thing is
the motor kept runner just no control, you think esc design would cut the
motor first for safety.

Steven Maxwell
 
 


> [Original Message]
> From: Larry <ledunn at centurytel.net>
> To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: 5/16/2006 10:22:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10
>
> There is a ton of info in this very long thread on RC Groups about the
Brio. 
> Lots of details on several different motor setups, servos front vrs back 
> etc. Actual building info starts on about page 5 or so IIRC.
>
> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483149&pp=15
>
> I would not do 5 servos. It will add extra weight and you run a very good 
> chance of over heating the BEC in your esc. You could use a separate BEC, 
> but that adds weight too.
>
> Cutting the rear of the fuse is no big deal. It works fine.
>
> DO tape the canopy on when flying or do one of the canopy latch mods in
the 
> thread. It will come off in flight if you don't. The gear axles are very 
> soft and bend easily, I would replace them - especially if flying off
grass.
>
> With the 480 up front, you might be able to get a good cg with the servo
in 
> the front, but in the rear seems to work better for most people.
>
> As someone else reported, the one I assembled came with almost ALL parts 
> warped. It took a good bit of work with the iron to get it straight.
>
> Mine came in at 31.2oz or so with a geared inrunner setup. Flys well
enough, 
> tracks well. Tends to snap out in a hard pull. Knifes well. 3D is just
OK. 
> Wants to land with some speed. Does not fly like a big plane.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Larry
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eddie Batchelor" <perkinsrx at centurytel.net>
> To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10
>
>
> > Richard   ( or anyone else with info on the Brio 10)
> > Just started looking at it. I don't like the stock elevator setup.
Could I
> > split the elevator halves with 2 servos. I don't like the stock 
> > instructions
> > to cut the fuse rear for installation of stab/elevator and I hope to
> > eliminate that step.
> >
> > How is the weight with the 480 setup. I'm wondering if an extra servo on
> > elevator would balance out ok, not be too heavy overall, and not be too 
> > much
> > load on the BEC. After all with p-p rudder the extra hole is already in 
> > the
> > fuse for 2 elevator servos. Yeah I know it is intended as an optional 
> > rudder
> > servo location, just wondering could 5 servos work.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any input/advice
> > I've got a lot to learn.
> > Eddie
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard
> > Strickland
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:01 AM
> > To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> > Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio 10
> >
> > Finally got a couple flights with a 480 outrunner (weather has sucked).
I
> > think it'll be OK with some trimming and prop experimenting.  But one
> > item-it screwed off on hard pulls and pushes.  The elevator halve
> > connection/joiner could stand some reinforcement as it is driven from
one
> > side and allows some flex that needs to be reduced or eliminated. 
Easier 
> > to
> > correct b/4 ass'y.
> >
> > RS
> >
> >
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