This was all Brodak stock (motor, battery, ESC, and timer) at this point. For Mike, I am using the Graupner 9-4 e prop--this is the lightest load prop (in the 9-4 range) I have.
I do have a JMP timer, which I will put on at some point (once I figure out how to program it). That will eliminate the waste of power as I walk out to the handle. Also will allow me to set a lower throttle setting (if that works of course).
Hi Alan,
I'm glad to hear good things about your turnkey Clown system. It's success may help bring more turnkey ARF elec. systems for more modelers to enjoy. It looks like Mike did a great job helping to make this a solid ARF.
You should get an "IRON MAN" award for braving the elements in the name of research. :-)
You will like the JMP unit. It is solid, very flexible, and gets easy to use with practice. I too was initially put off by it's button programing method. After playing with it several times, it turns out to be a very simple system to program. Making changes in power settings and time frames is easy and only takes a few minutes to accomplish. Will Moore got me started on the JMP units and now, like him, I routinly make adjustments at the flying site.
Before you start to use it, do your self a favor and make a simple piece of test equipment. Will Moore published a picture of his in Stuntnews last year. I made a smaller version, putting my mini servo, battery, and 0% to 100% arc into a 3"x2"x4" plastic box (I used the plastic box an Airtronics servo came in). This will make programing the JMP much easier. It also allows you to do a test "run" on any changes you make, without running your motor.
I wish we could trade a few degrees of temp. Your batteries are too cold, and my motor needs a little time between flights to cool down a few degrees. It was 86 F while flying today, and it is forcasted to be 95 F this weekend at our flying field. If we could trade about 25 F, we would both be happier. :-)
If you have any questions on the JMP timer I will be glad to help. Will taught me well. ;-)
I hope your WX warms up soon. I'm sure you will have more fun flying your Clown off green grass while wearing your golf shirt.