Links and Documents
This page contains as many of the links and documents as possible from all the
pages in the Basics of Electric Flight section and other links to interesting and useful information.
Let us know if there are other links you would like to see here.
http://wattsup.se/
A great website by Joacim Göransson with information on large electric setups. He has done a lot of product testing on motors and batteries and has many great articles and blog entries on his site.
http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html
A good source of information about lipo batteries
http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-battery-chargers.html
A good source of information about charging and balancing
https://sites.google.com/site/tjinguytech/charging-how-tos
Lots of
good stuff on here - from basics to more advanced. It's someone's personal site.
His name is Chris - AKA TJinTech. Look around this site and you'll find lots of
good information.
http://www.badcock.net/
Don't be fooled by the name of the site. It's not related to adult content.
This site has links to efficiency calculators and a motor/prop thrust estimator.
I haven't really used this but I found it interesting.
http://www.electrifly.com/powersystem/specific-plane-conversions.html
This page lists information about electric conversion of popular nitro planes.
It lists the recommended motor, ESC, prop and batteries.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1768
How to solder EC3 connectors
This can also be applied to soldering EC5 and bullet connectors
http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/solderfaq.htm
Some more soldering info
http://www.onlineconversion.com/torque.htm
Easily convert oz/inch to kg/cm
I know... this isn't specifically related to electrics, but still very useful.
LiPo Pack
Voltage Quick Reference. xls
A spreadsheet with listing Cell count and corresponding voltages.
Specification of an Electric Power System Rev 2.pdf
Document written by Lawrie Henrickson with lots of detail on all components of an
electric power system and how to select a suitable one for your plane.
How to Specify and Electric Flight System.pps
This is a condensed version of the "Specification of an Electric Power System Rev
2.pdf" document in a presentation format.
Electric Aircraft Specification - Version 6.0.xls
This is the accompanying spreadsheet for the 2 documents directly above this one.
Brushless Electric Motors
Wikipedia post on brushless electric motors.
Brushed Electric Motors
Wikipedia post on brushed electric motors.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938317
RCGroups discussion on maximum Amps for Deans connectors.
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=117895
Helifreak discussion on maximum Amps for Deans connectors.
TRIcrimp
This is a tool which is made to work with all three sizes of Anderson Power Poles (15, 30 and 45 Amp).
Wire Stripping Tool
Lab Test of Anderson Power Pole Connector
This is a link to a discussion thread where someone did a lab test. Look at post #7. Pretty impressive!
Anderson Power Pole Installation
This is a link with good information about installing Anderson Powerpole connectors.
TJinTech - How LiPo Chargers Work
TJinTech - The Charging Process
TJinTech - Chosing a Charger and Power Supply
TJinTech - Understanding Wattage in Relation to Charging
K&J Magnetics - Temperature FAQ
This is a link to information about demagnetization of magnets at high temperatures.
Arming Switch - Anderson Power Pole
Arming Switch - Emcotec
XPS Anti-Spark System
RCGroups discussion talking about the need for a Spark Eliminator with High Voltage sytems.
FAQ on Castle Creations Website
See question 3 for Castle Creations recommendation about a Spark Eliminator
Quadrocopter accident and injury
Not for those with a weak stomach.
EDF Testing Accident and injury
Not for those with a weak stomach.