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vergo [Flex RC Mini Owl]
rc:flex-rc-mini-owl [19.06.2018 19:34] (current)
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-<note>build in progress</note>+<note important>This quadcopter was dismantled on 19.6.2018 after 28 flights. I don't suggest making a copy of this setup. It's too heavy and underpowered as a result even after swapping the separate camera and vtx to a 2-in-1 combo. The custom prop size is also a pain especially when the prop breaks so easily. See [[rc:lantian-l90|Lantian L90]] for a better alternative in the same size class.</note>
  
 ====== Flex RC Mini Owl ====== ====== Flex RC Mini Owl ======
 +
 +{{ :rc:files:miniowl:miniowl.jpg?direct&400|}}
  
 ^  Specifications  ^^ ^  Specifications  ^^
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 | VTX | Hawkeye 5.8GHz 200mW | | VTX | Hawkeye 5.8GHz 200mW |
 | Antenna | Foxeer 5.8G RHCP, mini version | | Antenna | Foxeer 5.8G RHCP, mini version |
-| Battery | Turnigy nano-tech 450mAh 3S 65C |+| Battery | <del>Turnigy nano-tech 450mAh 3S 65C</del>\\ Turnigy nano-tech 850mAh 3S 45C |
 ^ ^^ ^ ^^
-| Weight | 131 g\\ 171 g (with battery) | +| Weight | 131 g (without battery) | 
-| Flight time | 2-3 minutes |+| Flight time | around 4 minutes | 
 + 
 +===== Videos ===== 
 + 
 +  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ79Qe4efeY (2016, second fpv flight) 
 +  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYypZCnEt2E (2016)
  
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
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     * the buzzer pads marked in inversed polarity     * the buzzer pads marked in inversed polarity
     * the four motor pads may also be in inversed order     * the four motor pads may also be in inversed order
 +  - MWOSD needs to be updated if it shows really have current readings when disarmed.
 +    * The problem is caused by negative current sensor readings. Check scale and offset.
 +  - Turnigy nano-tech 450mAh 3S 65C is the suggested battery by Flex RC.
 +    * Not good in reality, produces low voltage warnings early in flight.
 +    * Use Turnigy nano-tech 850mAh 3S 45C instead, even if a little heavier.
 +  - The field of view of the camera is big enough not to require any uptilt.
 +  - VTX video quality is rather bad even when flown outdoors and doesn't appear to be directly related to throttle levels.
  
 ===== Settings ===== ===== Settings =====
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       * the correct value should be around 360-380 due to the value of the resistor       * the correct value should be around 360-380 due to the value of the resistor
         * these appear to give reasonable results at least with low rpm         * these appear to give reasonable results at least with low rpm
-          * to be verified with full range +        * ''set current_meter_scale = 690'' 
-        * ''set current_meter_scale = 720'' +        * ''set current_meter_offset = 98''
-        * ''set current_meter_offset = 100'' +
-      * something is causing high current to be reported once battery is connected+
       * the configurator is useless for calibration when usb is connected       * the configurator is useless for calibration when usb is connected
       * possibly a flaw in fc design       * possibly a flaw in fc design
rc/flex-rc-mini-owl.1473448390.txt.gz · Last modified: 09.09.2016 22:13 by vergo