[NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox

Thu May 18 20:38:42 AKDT 2006

Oh, come on - you were off to such a great start! Anyway, it looks like they
all went to sleep. I bet Ed is painting and Dave is building. Maybe
tomorrow...

John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Larry
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:49 PM
> To: NSRCA Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>
>
> I'm not touching that with a 10 ft pole!
>
> Altho - if I propped up a bit I would be "more" in all respects  :)
>
> Larry <<'lectric Larry>>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Pavlick" <jpavlick at idseng.com>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
>
>
> > Larry,
> > Wow, that's more than an OS160 (even the "budget" packs)! I have a
> > question: which is better - glow or electric? There, I think I beat you
> > with
> > that one. You think your questions started something. Watch what happens
> > now... <LOL>
> >
> > John Pavlick
> > http://www.idseng.com
> >
> > Hint: There will be all kinds of stuff about replacing
> bearings, worn out
> > servos, vibration that ruins airplanes (most guys buy new
> airplanes every
> > year anyway), LiPO fires, expensive chargers and generators, etc. Enjoy!
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> >> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Larry
> >> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 12:31 PM
> >> To: NSRCA Mailing List
> >> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
> >>
> >>
> >> I got mine direct from Enerland as evaluation packs for field testing.
> >>
> >> As far as I know, the only retail source so far is thru Brian at Tanic
> >> Packs.
> >>
> >> http://www.tanicpacks.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=78&osCsid=1cd604
> >> 58e3bd2908f9edd6937beaf3a4
> >>
> >> A 5S1P pack is $310.00 I think, so $620.00 for 10S
> >>
> >> If you are on a budget - Yesterday I got 2 new 5S2P 4000 15C packs from
> >> CommonsenceRC.
> >>
> >> http://www.commonsenserc.com/index.php?cPath=37_43
> >>
> >> Look under "Big packs"
> >>
> >> Same exact weight (within a few grams) as the 5000 packs. Two of them
> >> stacked is the same height and width, but a little longer than
> two of the
> >> 5000 packs end to end. Less capacity and lower max amp draw,
> BUT they are
> >> only $196.00 per 5S2P pack for a total of $392. But I think they
> >> are still
> >> on sale at 20% off plus free shipping? That gets you down to
> >> $313.00 for the
> >> 10S2P pack.
> >>
> >> Half of the Tanic cost. These should easily do my current
> power level and
> >> some more and not cause me any CG change issues or mounting issues.
> >>
> >> The only thing about Commonsence RC packs I don't like is the
> >> balance tap. I
> >> change all my big packs over to TP taps or use adaptors so I can
> >> charge with
> >> the TP1010/210 combo.
> >>
> >> Larry
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Stuart Chale" <schale at optonline.net>
> >> To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:32 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
> >>
> >>
> >> > Larry, where did you get the batteries? I can't find them
> with a Google
> >> > search.
> >> >
> >> > Anyone else have any experience with these?  Weights? Price?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Stuart
> >> >
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> >> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Larry
> >> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:05 PM
> >> > To: NSRCA Mailing List
> >> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
> >> >
> >> > Steve, That's what I'm running in my Quest 90.
> >> >
> >> > 1515 2Y w/6.7 Neu box, APC 21x14, 10S1P 5000 cells from
> >> Enerland (same as
> >> > the new cells from PollyQuest, Tanic). 2280 + watts static.
> >> That was on a
> >> > cool day at 95% charge. It will be higher on a warm day.
> >> >
> >> > Lots of details and pics in a thread I did on RC Groups
> >> >
> >> > http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512023&pp=15
> >> >
> >> > I am very impressed so far. I only have about 8 flights to
> date, but it
> >> > certainly has more than enough power for my Quest. Full power
> >> take off is
> >> > about a 10 foot roll followed by a straight up acceleration that is
> >> > awesome.
> >> >
> >> > On low passes it sounds kind of like a turbine. Not bad at all.
> >> >
> >> > The motor comes down barely warm, but that's mostly because
> I do 90% of
> >> > any
> >> > flight under 1/4 throttle. It will hover at under 1/3 throttle
> >> and climbs
> >> > briskly at 1/2 throttle.
> >> >
> >> > My last three flights were just about 8 -10 minutes each of mixed
> >> > aerobatics
> >> >
> >> > with a few short insane verticals thrown in and a couple of
> short hover
> >> > attempts and I put back less than 2500 mahr into the packs each time.
> >> >
> >> > I got the motor, gearbox and motor mount from E-Flightline.
> >> They have been
> >> > running that motor/gear box for a while in several large
> >> planes. They are
> >> > good people to deal with. Talk to Jeff (splash).
> >> >
> >> > http://www.e-flightline.com/
> >> >
> >> > Larry
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> > From: "Adam Glatt" <adam.g at sasktel.net>
> >> > To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> >> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:38 PM
> >> > Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Neu gearbox
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> Anyone have experience running the Neu 1515 motor with the Neu 6.7
> >> >> gearbox?  I'm interested in your experience with that gearbox.
> >> >>
> >> >> -Adam
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