Neato Pipsqueak 3"

By flying toaster on Jan 14, 2018

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SystemRotor   Jan 15, 2018  

Mate very clean solder work what solder are you using and your solder iron temp .

flying toaster   Jan 15, 2018 

Thanks! I'm using 63/37 rosin core. For those pads I was at 350C. I use as thick of a tip on the iron as I can and also put a small dab of flux paste on the tinned pads. Solder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T8NEFG/ paste: https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Clean-Paste-Syringe/dp/B00425FUW2/

SystemRotor   Jan 15, 2018 

Thank you for that information .

SystemRotor   Jan 15, 2018  

Mate what flying time do you have .

flying toaster   Jan 15, 2018 

I had an issue with the camera so I haven't gotten any proper test flying in yet but these motors have a low amp draw. I believe I'm getting a little over 3 min with a 4S 450mah pack. I can report back once I have a better idea.

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