EasyStar II Build Help

Ok, so I just ordered a Multiplex Easystar II kit. I have never done a plane before. It needs all electronics, and will be for FPV. What middle of the road servos would be good and what ESC/Motor combo? Not sure what size of prop either.

 

Is this the model:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/easy-star-ii-airplane-kit-MPU214260

If so they have a recommended to complete list on that page. The propeller they recommend is this:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/folding-prop-blades-7-x-6-easy-star-ii-MPU733194

Looks like a nice plane. Are you planning any FPV with that?

 

Yes FPV with Ardupilot. Either UHF or Taranis.

 

Cool. Are you looking to go for long range then?

 

Medium range, 2 miles would be nice, RTH, maybe Ardustation on my new tablet.

Here is a nice excavator easystar flight:

 

I've used a number of different kinds servos in my planes and the one I wish I would have used in all them where they are appropriate is the Hitec 11g HS-65HB Mighty Karbonite Feather Servo. I've not had any trouble with them and the gears are tough as nails and hold up much better than nylon.

You will post your progress on this, including the fpv gear? Pretty please.

 

Yup I used the HS-65MG's in my mini PRÔTOS, there good, strong and fast little servos

Hey, do you plan on powering your plane like this guy did?
http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/8/6/6/6/5/a3561377-54-EasyStar Rocket Flames.jpg?d=1288223972

 

Wow, I wonder how long that rudder lasted.

 

LOL, oh about 3 micro-seconds into the flight
... PIC might even be a FAKE as I just pulled it from Google Images, I didn't visit the source ???
...

 

Just catching up on this thread. I'm with bill on the HS-65's. What a great little servo!

...Tiger

 

Plane was on the porch when I got home, will be checking it out and seeing what's in the box....

 

How about a unboxing video or photos?

 

Have you installed any of the GCS software on your new tablet? The Droidplanner just went version 1 yesterday.

Droidplanner
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidplanner

TauLabs (OpenPilot fork)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.taulabs.androidgcs

 

Looks like the 65 servos are the choice. Prop came with the plane. Need to resize a photo for uploading here. Have not tried the software yet, maybe I will check it out. Looking for some CA glue that works for elapor foam. The Zacki brand is not at a main hobbies.

 

How's this project coming along Pelagic Pilot?

 

First order for things placed, waiting on UPS man. Will use the 65 servos, and looking at modding my dx6i into a Frsky Tx since the Taranis will never be available since it came out! Had and issue with my helicopter yesterday involving a metal fence heli is easy fix, but camera is not so good. Video coming soon.

 

Plane starting to take shape. Will do some photos when I can. The CA glue is making my eyeballs catch on fire so I am relaxing on the couch for a minute. Still need to order the Ardupilot and radio gear.

 

I hear you there, some of that stuff does the same to me. Looking forward to the photos.

 

A couple of before and during photos, still waiting on the motor to show up, and still need to order some more FPV stuff.

 

Looking good, are you able to mount most of the fpv gear in/on the canopy?
Your quad is missing an arm.