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TheBum · 07-27-2012, 06:23 PM

That would be 3.2 hours (mAh / mA = h).

skunkworx · 07-27-2012, 06:41 PM

So I could reliably put up to 3X that amount on it and run for close to na hour then?

What do you think about the sizes of the LED's. Most seem to prefer/use the 0805's. Any reason the smaller ones wouldn't be a good idea? Cost definitely isn't the reason I'm asking. It's pretty negligeable from one to the next. I plan on buying tons of them as I have over 72yds of copper tape to go through!

TheBum · 07-27-2012, 06:54 PM

Physical size mainly. After working with the 0805s, I wouldn't want LEDs any smaller. I had to use sharp point tweezers to position them.

Sleepy · 08-01-2012, 12:55 PM

You will not want any more than 6 LEDs on each blade, 3 or 4 on top and 2 or 3 on bottom. On a 600 blade that is plenty, you will be very surprised how much it will be lit up. Any more and it is to much. I use mostly the 805's and that is because they are plenty small and bright, I bought some 12's also but haven't got around to building a set with them yet, they are not much bigger. I woudnt want smaller, the 805's are enough work to position evenly and solder up. I also run 240 or 400mah packs on each blades whether they are 600 or 690.

skunkworx · 08-02-2012, 06:07 PM

I'm used to working with some pretty small components in much tighter conditions, so the size doesn't bother me. I was just looking for as bright as possible if I'm only going to use a few as suggested. I flew with a set that had only 6 total on it and I felt like it could use some more and that was only on 430's. 615's seem like they would need at least 4 more than that, but then again, this will be my first try at them. I like the idea of building it with a bunch and then reducing later if needed. I don't mind re-doing the math or the entire layout as many times as necessary. But I'd rather not go totally overboard with it unless I know it will suit my personal preferences. Besides that, I learn a lot more from making mistakes than getting it right out of the gate. A bit insane, I know. It's just another facet of the hobby that I'm interested in learning all there is to know about it.

07-27-2012, 06:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	That would be 3.2 hours (mAh / mA = h). __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

07-27-2012, 06:41 PM	#42 (permalink)
skunkworx Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	So I could reliably put up to 3X that amount on it and run for close to na hour then? What do you think about the sizes of the LED's. Most seem to prefer/use the 0805's. Any reason the smaller ones wouldn't be a good idea? Cost definitely isn't the reason I'm asking. It's pretty negligeable from one to the next. I plan on buying tons of them as I have over 72yds of copper tape to go through! __________________ Tim KBDD TEAM PILOT --Si vis pacem, para bellum--

07-27-2012, 06:54 PM	#43 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Physical size mainly. After working with the 0805s, I wouldn't want LEDs any smaller. I had to use sharp point tweezers to position them. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

08-02-2012, 06:07 PM	#45 (permalink)
skunkworx Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	I'm used to working with some pretty small components in much tighter conditions, so the size doesn't bother me. I was just looking for as bright as possible if I'm only going to use a few as suggested. I flew with a set that had only 6 total on it and I felt like it could use some more and that was only on 430's. 615's seem like they would need at least 4 more than that, but then again, this will be my first try at them. I like the idea of building it with a bunch and then reducing later if needed. I don't mind re-doing the math or the entire layout as many times as necessary. But I'd rather not go totally overboard with it unless I know it will suit my personal preferences. Besides that, I learn a lot more from making mistakes than getting it right out of the gate. A bit insane, I know. It's just another facet of the hobby that I'm interested in learning all there is to know about it. __________________ Tim KBDD TEAM PILOT --Si vis pacem, para bellum--

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08-01-2012, 12:55 PM	#44 (permalink)
Sleepy Registered Users Join Date: May 2007	You will not want any more than 6 LEDs on each blade, 3 or 4 on top and 2 or 3 on bottom. On a 600 blade that is plenty, you will be very surprised how much it will be lit up. Any more and it is to much. I use mostly the 805's and that is because they are plenty small and bright, I bought some 12's also but haven't got around to building a set with them yet, they are not much bigger. I woudnt want smaller, the 805's are enough work to position evenly and solder up. I also run 240 or 400mah packs on each blades whether they are 600 or 690.

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