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clkandcjk · 09-14-2009, 10:50 AM

I am at work right now, but I could post tonight. I can tell you that I took the cap from a sharpie and cut it down.

clkandcjk · 09-14-2009, 04:11 PM

Here are the pics I promised of my first attempt at night blades for my TREX450. I used 4-pin LEDs from RadioShack, copper tape from the doll house section of my LHS, and a ParkZone battery connector. They are so bright that I can't see my glo wire from HK.

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shaggybirdman · 09-14-2009, 08:00 PM

have ya flown them yet? if so how long did the batteries last?

Quote:

Originally Posted by clkandcjk

I just finished a set with mcx batteries. First night flight was last night. I even created a battery holder on the blade so I could remove them for charging or replacing.

clkandcjk · 09-14-2009, 08:05 PM

Yes, I flew them last night for 30 minutes and they were not dead yet.

shaggybirdman · 09-14-2009, 08:06 PM

i think ya need higher value resistors in line with the led's to tone them down some.

shaggybirdman · 09-14-2009, 08:08 PM

way cool. i get 60 min out of a charge on my align blades. how many packs was that? my gearing gives me 10-11 min flights on 3s A123.

clkandcjk · 09-15-2009, 08:06 AM

I flew 3 packs during that half hour. I was messing around in between, but left the blade lights on.

Jamie Dumanski · 09-20-2009, 02:22 PM

Does anyone know the FWD voltage on?

Hobby City Blue, Green White?
Hobby City Red?

Xerogear Green, Blue?
Xerogear Red?

I think they are all 20ma, but do not know the FWD voltage.

Thanks,

Jamie

Mr.HillBilly · 09-22-2009, 10:14 PM

Well I am still seeing spots, but readings off the XeroGear strips stock.

2S
Green 2.75
Red 1.85
Yellow 1.95
White 2.65

3S
Green 3.30
Red 1.92
Yellow 2.02
White 3.11

I could not find any blue right now but I think they were running the same as the green.

From my calculations they are running about 15ma so you will need 68 ohm, and 150 ohm resistors if running 1S, that is what I am using.

Eegie · 10-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Mudbogger2 thanks to you for starting this topic and for all your ideas / info and to everyone else that's contributed too. I've spent the last week building night blades and getting my first night ship ready, I had my very first night flight tonight and had the greatest time. The home made blades are tremendous and make it easy to perceive the attitude of the heli. On my first flight I was rolling and backward / forward flipping. Can't wait to go again.

clkandcjk · 11-06-2009, 10:03 AM

I just built a new set of night blades using blue and green LEDs from Hobby City strips. I used one 15 ohm resistor for all three LEDs I put on. It is working great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.HillBilly

Well I am still seeing spots, but readings off the XeroGear strips stock.

2S
Green 2.75
Red 1.85
Yellow 1.95
White 2.65

3S
Green 3.30
Red 1.92
Yellow 2.02
White 3.11

I could not find any blue right now but I think they were running the same as the green.

From my calculations they are running about 15ma so you will need 68 ohm, and 150 ohm resistors if running 1S, that is what I am using.

4g3freak · 01-20-2010, 12:32 AM

thenewguy · 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM

My night blades I have built. More pics here. Night blades Just scroll down.

Ray K. · 01-30-2010, 06:33 PM

Has anyone ever tried this method of producing night blades on TR blades?

Are there LiPo cells small enough to really make it work? Does the much higher RPM on the TR make problems for this construction method?

-Ray

flyinfool · 01-30-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray K.

Has anyone ever tried this method of producing night blades on TR blades?

Are there LiPo cells small enough to really make it work? Does the much higher RPM on the TR make problems for this construction method?

-Ray

I'm working on it.
yes
yes

I'll know more in a couple of weeks. Parts are on order.

merlin3 · 01-31-2010, 05:43 PM

ive made about 5 sets, mine i made all internal, good luck, nick maxwell flew them at ircha night fly competition

flyinfool · 01-31-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin3

ive made about 5 sets, mine i made all internal, good luck, nick maxwell flew them at ircha night fly competition

Care to share???

SkinWalk3r · 02-19-2010, 08:34 PM

guys ! I dont get this ; how are you getting a positive AND a negative from one piece of copper strip ? you are mounting the LED on the tape which is one piece ! what am I missing ?

flyinfool · 02-19-2010, 08:42 PM

Its Magic.......

The positive buss is on one side of the blade and the negative buss is on the other side of the blade. If you look close at the pics you will see that the strip that the LED is mounted to runns around the leading edge to the other side.

jongam0 · 03-12-2010, 06:18 PM

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09-14-2009, 10:50 AM	#201 (permalink)
clkandcjk Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	I am at work right now, but I could post tonight. I can tell you that I took the cap from a sharpie and cut it down. gene2197 likes this. __________________ T-Rex 500 ESP GY401/9254, DS510 x 3, Align 425D,Turnigy 6s 2650-3000, Align 500L T-Rex 450 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades Blade 400 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades, Zippy 2200 20c x7(shared), Turnigy 2836-3700 Motor, CC35 in Fixed End Point mode, Turnigy 3A UBEC E-Flite Blade mSR (stock) -- E-Flite Blade mCX (stock)

09-14-2009, 04:11 PM	#202 (permalink)
clkandcjk Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	450 Night Blades with MCX Battery Here are the pics I promised of my first attempt at night blades for my TREX450. I used 4-pin LEDs from RadioShack, copper tape from the doll house section of my LHS, and a ParkZone battery connector. They are so bright that I can't see my glo wire from HK. __________________ T-Rex 500 ESP GY401/9254, DS510 x 3, Align 425D,Turnigy 6s 2650-3000, Align 500L T-Rex 450 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades Blade 400 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades, Zippy 2200 20c x7(shared), Turnigy 2836-3700 Motor, CC35 in Fixed End Point mode, Turnigy 3A UBEC E-Flite Blade mSR (stock) -- E-Flite Blade mCX (stock)

09-14-2009, 08:05 PM	#204 (permalink)
clkandcjk Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	Yes, I flew them last night for 30 minutes and they were not dead yet. __________________ T-Rex 500 ESP GY401/9254, DS510 x 3, Align 425D,Turnigy 6s 2650-3000, Align 500L T-Rex 450 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades Blade 400 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades, Zippy 2200 20c x7(shared), Turnigy 2836-3700 Motor, CC35 in Fixed End Point mode, Turnigy 3A UBEC E-Flite Blade mSR (stock) -- E-Flite Blade mCX (stock)

09-14-2009, 08:06 PM	#205 (permalink)
shaggybirdman Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	i think ya need higher value resistors in line with the led's to tone them down some. __________________ cx2, mcx, T Rex 450 SA, GAUI 550, walkera cb100, 4#6, 4#6S, 4g6S, trex 450 clone, V911/FP100, DX7, DX8 never hold your farts in. they travel up your spine, and that's where s****y ideas come from.

09-14-2009, 08:08 PM	#206 (permalink)
shaggybirdman Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	way cool. i get 60 min out of a charge on my align blades. how many packs was that? my gearing gives me 10-11 min flights on 3s A123. __________________ cx2, mcx, T Rex 450 SA, GAUI 550, walkera cb100, 4#6, 4#6S, 4g6S, trex 450 clone, V911/FP100, DX7, DX8 never hold your farts in. they travel up your spine, and that's where s****y ideas come from.

09-15-2009, 08:06 AM	#207 (permalink)
clkandcjk Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	I flew 3 packs during that half hour. I was messing around in between, but left the blade lights on. __________________ T-Rex 500 ESP GY401/9254, DS510 x 3, Align 425D,Turnigy 6s 2650-3000, Align 500L T-Rex 450 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades Blade 400 GY401/9650, HS65MGs x 3, HC CF blades, Zippy 2200 20c x7(shared), Turnigy 2836-3700 Motor, CC35 in Fixed End Point mode, Turnigy 3A UBEC E-Flite Blade mSR (stock) -- E-Flite Blade mCX (stock)

09-20-2009, 02:22 PM	#208 (permalink)
Jamie Dumanski Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	FWD Voltage Does anyone know the FWD voltage on? Hobby City Blue, Green White? Hobby City Red? Xerogear Green, Blue? Xerogear Red? I think they are all 20ma, but do not know the FWD voltage. Thanks, Jamie

09-22-2009, 10:14 PM	#209 (permalink)
Mr.HillBilly Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008	Well I am still seeing spots, but readings off the XeroGear strips stock. 2S Green 2.75 Red 1.85 Yellow 1.95 White 2.65 3S Green 3.30 Red 1.92 Yellow 2.02 White 3.11 I could not find any blue right now but I think they were running the same as the green. From my calculations they are running about 15ma so you will need 68 ohm, and 150 ohm resistors if running 1S, that is what I am using.

10-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#210 (permalink)
Eegie Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009	Mudbogger2 thanks to you for starting this topic and for all your ideas / info and to everyone else that's contributed too. I've spent the last week building night blades and getting my first night ship ready, I had my very first night flight tonight and had the greatest time. The home made blades are tremendous and make it easy to perceive the attitude of the heli. On my first flight I was rolling and backward / forward flipping. Can't wait to go again.

01-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#212 (permalink)
4g3freak Join Date: Jan 2010	cool

01-20-2010, 05:18 PM	#213 (permalink)
thenewguy Join Date: Nov 2004	My night blades I have built. More pics here. Night blades Just scroll down. Attached Thumbnails

01-30-2010, 06:33 PM	#214 (permalink)
Ray K. Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	Has anyone ever tried this method of producing night blades on TR blades? Are there LiPo cells small enough to really make it work? Does the much higher RPM on the TR make problems for this construction method? -Ray __________________ Fired up!

01-31-2010, 05:43 PM	#216 (permalink)
merlin3 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2005	ive made about 5 sets, mine i made all internal, good luck, nick maxwell flew them at ircha night fly competition __________________ Team Horizon

02-19-2010, 08:34 PM	#218 (permalink)
SkinWalk3r Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	guys ! I dont get this ; how are you getting a positive AND a negative from one piece of copper strip ? you are mounting the LED on the tape which is one piece ! what am I missing ?

02-19-2010, 08:42 PM	#219 (permalink)
flyinfool Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2005	Its Magic....... The positive buss is on one side of the blade and the negative buss is on the other side of the blade. If you look close at the pics you will see that the strip that the LED is mounted to runns around the leading edge to the other side. __________________ Jeff Borowski

03-12-2010, 06:18 PM	#220 (permalink)
jongam0 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	subscribe

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