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Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
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Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Friends, I share here this experience that has to do with the vibrations of the model during the running of our engines.
I recently flew one of my Stylo models and lost part of the control, I just lost control of the depth, fortunately the model was high which gave me time to "fly" with engine accelerations ailerons and rudder can make it unload on the crop tender of green soybean and thus I did not suffer any type of consequences. I did not even break the propeller, I was very lucky.
When I got home, I controlled the radio system and the elevator servo had stopped working, so I removed it and opened it and found a cable to feed the servo motor itself, just at the welding level.
Núnca control these small propellers, I say that underestimates, so I realized it was very important to check them and discovered that originally come very unbalanced and it was a big surprise for me, I always ran my helices but in larger engines, did not think that it was necessary to check these small ones: error on my part
At 18850 rpm with the original Cox 5 x 3 propeller and as it comes from the factory, the model becomes an incredible vibration. Now after correctly balancing, even adding lead in the mass of the propeller (when needed), it was perfect.
My question is: have they had this kind of problems? Yes, it's largely because the propeller is unbalanced!
Propeller swing, Du-Bro equipment
After soldering, make the decision to place silicone on the cables, in this way they will be more secure and still.
I recently flew one of my Stylo models and lost part of the control, I just lost control of the depth, fortunately the model was high which gave me time to "fly" with engine accelerations ailerons and rudder can make it unload on the crop tender of green soybean and thus I did not suffer any type of consequences. I did not even break the propeller, I was very lucky.
When I got home, I controlled the radio system and the elevator servo had stopped working, so I removed it and opened it and found a cable to feed the servo motor itself, just at the welding level.
Núnca control these small propellers, I say that underestimates, so I realized it was very important to check them and discovered that originally come very unbalanced and it was a big surprise for me, I always ran my helices but in larger engines, did not think that it was necessary to check these small ones: error on my part
At 18850 rpm with the original Cox 5 x 3 propeller and as it comes from the factory, the model becomes an incredible vibration. Now after correctly balancing, even adding lead in the mass of the propeller (when needed), it was perfect.
My question is: have they had this kind of problems? Yes, it's largely because the propeller is unbalanced!
Propeller swing, Du-Bro equipment
After soldering, make the decision to place silicone on the cables, in this way they will be more secure and still.
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Mauricio "Sully” Sullenberger......Miracle on the Soybeans.
Way to be a pilot Mauricio landing undamaged with no elevator control. And a great fix on that servo too.
Bob
Way to be a pilot Mauricio landing undamaged with no elevator control. And a great fix on that servo too.
Bob
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
I have found many times that the hole is not square to the faces of the prop. I have the luxury of placing them on a lathe and truing up both faces. So no matter how much one balances a prop, it's not going to compensate for that problem. In addition, many times one blade is slightly longer than the other. One could want to go crazy trying to figure out all of this. Put another prop on it and try it again.
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Yes Mauricio I must admit I also often saw servos killed by vibration. When it hits mid-air the first thing I try is throttle down or stop the engine. I have always managed to land without major damage so far. Especially in my larger planes the long elevator and rudder pushrods tend to vibrate and this constant load damages the plastic gears sooner or later. I often pull the 2 rods slightly together with rubber bands to prevent vibration.
Electrical or cable soldering failures as results of vibration are less frequent in my experience. I always balance my props but large balsa planes are like drums that induce the formation of fuselage and pushhod vibration. I am just trying to mitigate it in my Sig Wonder that I built a few months ago and took out flying yesterday.
Electrical or cable soldering failures as results of vibration are less frequent in my experience. I always balance my props but large balsa planes are like drums that induce the formation of fuselage and pushhod vibration. I am just trying to mitigate it in my Sig Wonder that I built a few months ago and took out flying yesterday.
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
rsv1cox wrote:Mauricio "Sully” Sullenberger......Miracle on the Soybeans.
Way to be a pilot Mauricio landing undamaged with no elevator control. And a great fix on that servo too.
Bob
Yes Bob, I was lucky, while trying to unload the model without damage, clench my teeth, I did what I could, soy was the mattress that saved the model! ... ufff! I love my planes! ... and I thank soy!
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Ken Cook wrote: I have found many times that the hole is not square to the faces of the prop. I have the luxury of placing them on a lathe and truing up both faces. So no matter how much one balances a prop, it's not going to compensate for that problem. In addition, many times one blade is slightly longer than the other. One could want to go crazy trying to figure out all of this. Put another prop on it and try it again.
Ken you're right, look at this picture, it's the original Cox 5 x 3 propeller, it's slightly curved to the left, that is, it's deformed, I had not noticed it ... I'm surprised ..
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Sorry to hear you had trouble, but happy to hear the plane made it safe to the ground well done!!
Those safety tip props are for youngsters or new pilots, your not allowed to use them lol.
Those safety tip props are for youngsters or new pilots, your not allowed to use them lol.
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
Those flexible props are very hard to balance, if they can even be balanced. If you are past the always crashing stage with your flying then switch to a more rigid prop such as Master Airscrew glass filled props. Any quality brand of prop, glass reinforced or wood, will also preform well.
Sometimes a prop will perform smoother if you rotate the installation half a turn. If the out of balance is the same as the engine is out of balance the vibration will be very bad, while if the prop is out of balance opposite tge engine the vibration will suddenly be minimal. This just takes loosening the prop and advancing to the next blade and retightening.
It is best to have everything properly balanced, but the engine is never in balance since it is a 1 cylinder. Having the propmbalanced minimises vibration more reliably than an off balance prop will.
Phil
Sometimes a prop will perform smoother if you rotate the installation half a turn. If the out of balance is the same as the engine is out of balance the vibration will be very bad, while if the prop is out of balance opposite tge engine the vibration will suddenly be minimal. This just takes loosening the prop and advancing to the next blade and retightening.
It is best to have everything properly balanced, but the engine is never in balance since it is a 1 cylinder. Having the propmbalanced minimises vibration more reliably than an off balance prop will.
Phil
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
pkrankow wrote:Those flexible props are very hard to balance, if they can even be balanced. If you are past the always crashing stage with your flying then switch to a more rigid prop such as Master Airscrew glass filled props. Any quality brand of prop, glass reinforced or wood, will also preform well.
Sometimes a prop will perform smoother if you rotate the installation half a turn. If the out of balance is the same as the engine is out of balance the vibration will be very bad, while if the prop is out of balance opposite tge engine the vibration will suddenly be minimal. This just takes loosening the prop and advancing to the next blade and retightening.
It is best to have everything properly balanced, but the engine is never in balance since it is a 1 cylinder. Having the propmbalanced minimises vibration more reliably than an off balance prop will.
Phil
Your contribution Phil is very valuable ... thanks!
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
The MA 5.5x4.5 has made this one fast are you ok with the speed? Perhaps it is time to make a plane built for
speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed hehehe. That prop cut down to a 4.75x4.5 will make the plane go basaltic. I see it
took off from the ground with ease that is a plus. "Mauricio The Speed Flyer"
Some data for you my friend:
Uploaded by:
AmpAbuser AKA 1/2A Nut AKA Brad
Uploaded on Apr 2, 2018
Best peak: 20,187 rpm
19,784 rpm at 1:59 minutes into the vid Prop speed 84 mph
Estimate 74 mph flying speed during that pass
Static peak: 15,584 rpm / 10oz thrust / 66 mph pitch speed / 84w
Best idle 8,702 rpm
speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed hehehe. That prop cut down to a 4.75x4.5 will make the plane go basaltic. I see it
took off from the ground with ease that is a plus. "Mauricio The Speed Flyer"
Some data for you my friend:
Uploaded by:
AmpAbuser AKA 1/2A Nut AKA Brad
Uploaded on Apr 2, 2018
Best peak: 20,187 rpm
19,784 rpm at 1:59 minutes into the vid Prop speed 84 mph
Estimate 74 mph flying speed during that pass
Static peak: 15,584 rpm / 10oz thrust / 66 mph pitch speed / 84w
Best idle 8,702 rpm
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
1/2A Nut wrote:The MA 5.5x4.5 has made this one fast are you ok with the speed? Perhaps it is time to make a plane built for
speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed hehehe. That prop cut down to a 4.75x4.5 will make the plane go basaltic. I see it
took off from the ground with ease that is a plus. "Mauricio The Speed Flyer"
Some data for you my friend:
Uploaded by:
AmpAbuser AKA 1/2A Nut AKA Brad
Uploaded on Apr 2, 2018
Best peak: 20,187 rpm
19,784 rpm at 1:59 minutes into the vid Prop speed 84 mph
Estimate 74 mph flying speed during that pass
Static peak: 15,584 rpm / 10oz thrust / 66 mph pitch speed / 84w
Best idle 8,702 rpm
Thank you very much Brad for taking the time to make these measurements, data that is very interesting !.
Seee .... I like the speed ... although it is already very fast ... Recently I have been prescribed new glasses and I am enjoying them to the fullest ... this requires that you do not take your eyes off the plane ... haha an eyelash and you will go with a bag to look for the model! LOL
By the way, Brad, do you use glasses ... your models are very fast, you must have an excellent view!
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Re: Vibrations, vibrations and vibrations ....
balogh wrote:Yes Mauricio I must admit I also often saw servos killed by vibration. When it hits mid-air the first thing I try is throttle down or stop the engine. I have always managed to land without major damage so far. Especially in my larger planes the long elevator and rudder pushrods tend to vibrate and this constant load damages the plastic gears sooner or later. I often pull the 2 rods slightly together with rubber bands to prevent vibration.
Electrical or cable soldering failures as results of vibration are less frequent in my experience. I always balance my props but large balsa planes are like drums that induce the formation of fuselage and pushhod vibration. I am just trying to mitigate it in my Sig Wonder that I built a few months ago and took out flying yesterday.
Thank you András for commenting your experience, this shows that you should take seriously the issue of these small propellers and make the right balance.
Yesterday I made flights and the truth completely changes the sound and the vibrations noticeably decrease, it is "another model!" ... in short we continue learning.
Now I will take all my propellers in use no matter how small they are and I will balance them, a step that should not be avoided!
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