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Title: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Dizzy on December 01, 2012, 02:18:14 PM
Hi guys I  thought a unpacking view and comparison with my faithful easystar would be in order although the build will be a steady build through the winter :)


(http://s16.postimage.org/6zuvg6kmp/in_the_box.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6zuvg6kmp/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/8vka0v6ov/fuse_comparison.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8vka0v6ov/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/u7tr2risx/parts_with_easy_wings.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/u7tr2risx/)

(http://s14.postimage.org/sc8e1c5ul/DSCF0009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/sc8e1c5ul/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/sufwconox/easy_comparison_top_view.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/sufwconox/)

I bet thats wet some appetite's here lol

dizzy
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Dizzy on December 01, 2012, 02:19:24 PM
Finally decided on the main layout
This is the vtx position servo a 260degree metal geared servo
(http://s8.postimage.org/4qfptamap/260_degree_servo_position.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4qfptamap/)

(http://s8.postimage.org/9ubkv8msh/take_off_position.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9ubkv8msh/)
Above take off position
below flight position hoping for clear quality video from this position  :D
(http://s2.postimage.org/r0j2vuy3p/flying_position.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/r0j2vuy3p/)

The arm is just basic at present needs shaping and painting

more to come but i have several projects on the go at the moment ;)

dizzy
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Dizzy on December 01, 2012, 02:19:41 PM
reserved
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: FPVSteve on December 01, 2012, 02:45:09 PM
Wow plenty of room in there!
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Coyote on December 01, 2012, 02:48:04 PM
Very nice Dizzy, they do look fantastic and loads of room in them :)
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: g.collins on December 01, 2012, 03:40:37 PM
Hemm, since I have seen this model, Im not decided, I think if the clear canopy is fitted with the camera inside, you will get to much glare and reflection, time will tell,
I now you will make a nice build with it.
:-\ G
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: marcin on December 01, 2012, 04:11:49 PM
reserved  ;D
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Western on December 01, 2012, 06:10:42 PM
I need one of those now Diz. Lost the Sky Surfer today along with vid gear etc  :(
Will be following this with interest.
Cheers, Mark
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Jake Bullit on December 01, 2012, 06:17:45 PM
What happened? :-[
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Western on December 01, 2012, 08:16:27 PM
Pilot error mainly. Lost radio and vid at the same time. Was about 600 meters.
Cheers, Mark
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: bignose13 on December 01, 2012, 11:32:05 PM
Gonna keep an eye on this one, was tempted but out came the skyhunter
Decisions, decisions mmmmmm
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: g.collins on December 02, 2012, 12:53:34 AM
that looks like a beast Simon.
:) G

http://www.fpvmania.com/Skyhunter%201.8m%20UAV (http://www.fpvmania.com/Skyhunter%201.8m%20UAV)
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Dizzy on December 02, 2012, 01:08:52 AM
I wonder if its made of the same black foam that the black X8 is made from  :)

dizzy
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: mjc1970 on December 04, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
Here's a picture of my install so far. I've gone with the M2815 motor and keep debating whether to go with a 3S or 4S configuration.  I'm going to add a step down voltage regulator so that I can go with either.  I've read that others using 4S with the M2815 motor have had issues in some cases and it maybe not strictly rated to 4S?  I have a spare Hacker A30 10XL which I know works great on 4S, so again, I'm debating whether to throw this on instead of the M2815!

(http://s11.postimage.org/lzoiezbun/2012_12_02_23_16_01_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lzoiezbun/)
Title: Re: Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank
Post by: Dizzy on December 05, 2012, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: mjc1970 on December 04, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
Here's a picture of my install so far. I've gone with the M2815 motor and keep debating whether to go with a 3S or 4S configuration.  I'm going to add a step down voltage regulator so that I can go with either.  I've read that others using 4S with the M2815 motor have had issues in some cases and it maybe not strictly rated to 4S?  I have a spare Hacker A30 10XL which I know works great on 4S, so again, I'm debating whether to throw this on instead of the M2815!

(http://s11.postimage.org/lzoiezbun/2012_12_02_23_16_01_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lzoiezbun/)
Nice to see another build in progress i have the larger motor as i wish to fit 2 camera,a one solely for aeropics i seen in the fpvlab thread that there as been issues through over revs causing vibrations but i,m sticking with the 3s as i have several 4000ma lipo,s already :)
I,m totally undecided as to the postion of the vtx at present too :D but i,m in no hurry tbh i will eventually pick the best set up for my use :) I think my esc will end up there somewhere too ;)
good luck on your build looks like your well on the way :)
dizzy