Freewing F14 underpowered

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04 Sep 2019 16:54 #20715 by MikeSeale
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Wingman1962 wrote: I'm not sure if I can measure resistance with my charger I will have a look when I get home.

If you can't measure resistance I'm sure several of us will be able to help you out.

Wingman1962 wrote: I have sett the throttle using the guide for the hobbywing esc I can only assume that it's right.

It would be unusual for it not be be ok. When you advance the throttle you should notice that it reaches full power a few notches before full stick movement. If it's still getting louder all the way to the top you might find that you're end points are not giving you full power.

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04 Sep 2019 18:33 #20716 by Wingman1962
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Hi Mike. Am home now, so had a look at my charger and I can check internal resistance so I will have a look at that and I will have another look at that throttle setting and see if what you are suggesting is the case. Also just wanted to mention I did respond to your initial reply you sent me but it looks like my phone never sent.
Thanks John

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04 Sep 2019 21:26 #20717 by MikeSeale
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I'm sure I've pressed send on my phone before and it didn't send...annoying.

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05 Sep 2019 17:51 #20736 by Wingman1962
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Hello Mike. I have had a look at internal resistance of these lipos, one is reading 6-8mOhm and the other is 10mOhm. I have measured amps/watts for each edf. one is reading 62amps and 1650 watts and the other is 68amps and 1700 watts. I've tested the throttle points the way you said and full throttle is being reached with a little movement left on the stick or if you push the stick to full throttle the engine note does not drop if you back it off one click. I did notice the wiring on my amp meter got pretty warm.
Thanks John

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05 Sep 2019 18:21 #20737 by MikeSeale
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Those resistances look about right. Attached are the results for my four 6s batteries that are over 2 years old and have had between 100 and 200 cycles each during that time. These are Zippy Flightmax 30C batteries. If we made up an adaptor you're welcome to try one of my batteries to see if you get the same Watts as your Turnigy batteries. If the Zippys are more powerful that would identify that your Turnigys are the culprit even though the numbers would suggest that the batteries are fine. Where do you live?

I know this is a really silly one, but I assume the fans are on the correct way around?

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05 Sep 2019 18:24 #20738 by MikeSeale
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Just one more thought...what connectors are you using and is all the wiring soldered by you or was it all plug and play.

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05 Sep 2019 21:27 #20739 by Wingman1962
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I'm using HXT connectors on my 6s packs. I live in Christchurch was planning to go up to cashmere at the weekend. The fans would have been fitted at the factory, they look right.

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05 Sep 2019 21:56 #20742 by MikeSeale
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I'll see if I can make an adaptor so you could try my batteries on your setup. Let me know when you are planning on visiting Cashmoor and I'll see if I can meet you there.

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06 Sep 2019 06:41 #20744 by Decks5712
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Hi > Just one thought, have you Calibrated/Learnt the ESC`s with your transmitter`s Low and Full throttle range using a programming card or using the ESC bleep tones?

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06 Sep 2019 15:58 #20747 by Wingman1962
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Hi. Could go up tomorrow for around 2pm. I have an adaptor which I use on my mustang. It's for XT60. What connectors are on your packs?. Cheers

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