hey, it is highly arguable whether 3 tubes + legs of carbon are heavier than servos + all the cabling + 2x pretty heavy-duty legs - so i would actually stick to cinestar legs.. the only reason i was/am using retracts is i'm flying quite a lot with gh2/zenmuse and there you don't have other option.. i will check though whether using retracts + mövi without legs would give me some advantage (maybe less of exchanges etc?), but that's minor decision.. if you are still looking for retracts i'd suggest going for dji retracts - the price went down, i think and you will avoid lots of hassle (i have actually switched to dji retracts after some time, as they are better thought through than custom-built stuff - do not drain any battery while mid-flight and are very nicely built) hope that helps, jk
The retrackts are from seacraft and the fit right in the clamps, and i just added another clamp for ekstra tension
I see some of your photos show the new "paddle props" which are apparently well suited for the newer pancake style motors. Are you happy with these props?
Looks like you are using the "Hungry PDB" with the heat sinks removed. I did likewise mostly to make it fit better inside the hub so that the overall hub height could be minimized. And it still required some thought to get it all to fit properly without risk of a short etc. As a safeguard I will do an IR temp check on the PDB after each flight.... Are you happy with this PDB?
Yes i use these props on most of my birds, a bit stiffer then my others and a litle more flighttime so yes really happy I think the Pdb is a bit overkill but its the smallest one that can handle that power, i dont think it is on my shopping list next time, becouse of it only have 8 connections, and i need power for LED, wookong ect..
Looks like these might be the landing gear units: http://www.secraft.net/shop/step1.php?number=1315 Is this correct, Peter? Andy.
No acctuely Its thes here http://www.secraft.net/shop/step1.php?number=1336&b_code=B20120924072816&c_code=C20121124115633
Here is my cs8, from Spain.... Cinestar cs8 Axt-141 motors (kw4) Ice 50 Xoar 14x4 Wookong m Power dist. board 8 + dual bec Futaba s-bus 6s-5000 x2 Brushless gimbal 3 axis Immersion 5.8 600mw Alexmos v2. Canon 550d Lumix Gh2 Jordi.
Always a great way to start my day. Custom Cinestar-based X8 medium/heavy lifter with MōVI M5 and GH4. Details here: http://forum.freeflysystems.com/ind...-8-upgrade-for-medium-heavy-lift-8-10kg.3079/