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Myzee · 09-14-2006, 09:39 PM

Hey everyone, is there an electric conversion for a Venture 30?
I would like to set up my spare heli that way if possible.
Thanks in advance!

Myles

tech1 · 09-15-2006, 01:16 PM

Nothing out there.

I have a converted Venture 50 (metal frames). Mechanically, it should be a similar process. Mine only used 2 cross members and a plate to support the outrunner. Gear ratio is the same as the nitro version but I am swinging 680mm blades as opposed to the normal 600's.

The tough part was in choosing a motor and battery combination that would suite the type of flight I needed.
Once I got that right, the heli really flies well. Flights are 12 minutes on a 12 pound heli and a 4000 Mah battery.

By the way, if you are interested in using Nimh packs, I have a few used 22 cell packs for sale.

Myzee · 09-17-2006, 07:34 PM

What motor and ESC did you end up using?

tech1 · 09-17-2006, 08:10 PM

My setup is overkill for a 30 sized heli. It is currently lifting a 12 pound camera ship on 680mm blades.

Is this setup for regular flying of 3D?

Myzee · 09-19-2006, 06:42 AM

What motor and ESC did you end up using?

tech1 · 09-19-2006, 11:50 AM

Oh you want my secret recipe

Castle creations HV85. (I picked it because there was no CC45 in stock)
Axi 4130-16.

Myzee · 09-19-2006, 05:50 PM

Thanks, i know NOTHING about electric setups so your info gives me a starting setup to go by.
Did you just do the conversion yourself or did you purchase a conversion kit?
Thanks for any info!

tech1 · 09-19-2006, 06:45 PM

No, I bought the Airfoil 50 Helicam package. When I blew the first motor, it was an oppertunity to re-visit the power system.
The airframe is now the cheapest part

Math now plays a large part of my flying.

Credence · 09-19-2006, 07:38 PM

Myzee, how is the skycam buisness there? Wondering how succesful folks are with aerial photography. Part time or full time?

I had played with the idea of doing the same thing my self but didn't think the returns would be there.

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Myzee RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Myles Jarvis Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Picton, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 2,111 Total Props: 8	Venture 30 electric Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hey everyone, is there an electric conversion for a Venture 30? I would like to set up my spare heli that way if possible. Thanks in advance! Myles __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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09-17-2006, 07:34 PM	#3
Myzee RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Myles Jarvis Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Picton, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 2,111 Total Props: 8	Electric Venture What motor and ESC did you end up using? __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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09-19-2006, 06:42 AM	#5
Myzee RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Myles Jarvis Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Picton, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 2,111 Total Props: 8	Set up What motor and ESC did you end up using? __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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09-19-2006, 05:50 PM	#7
Myzee RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Myles Jarvis Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Picton, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 2,111 Total Props: 8	Motors and ESC Thanks, i know NOTHING about electric setups so your info gives me a starting setup to go by. Did you just do the conversion yourself or did you purchase a conversion kit? Thanks for any info! __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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09-15-2006, 01:16 PM	#2
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	Nothing out there. I have a converted Venture 50 (metal frames). Mechanically, it should be a similar process. Mine only used 2 cross members and a plate to support the outrunner. Gear ratio is the same as the nitro version but I am swinging 680mm blades as opposed to the normal 600's. The tough part was in choosing a motor and battery combination that would suite the type of flight I needed. Once I got that right, the heli really flies well. Flights are 12 minutes on a 12 pound heli and a 4000 Mah battery. By the way, if you are interested in using Nimh packs, I have a few used 22 cell packs for sale.
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09-17-2006, 08:10 PM	#4
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	My setup is overkill for a 30 sized heli. It is currently lifting a 12 pound camera ship on 680mm blades. Is this setup for regular flying of 3D?
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09-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#6
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	Oh you want my secret recipe Castle creations HV85. (I picked it because there was no CC45 in stock) Axi 4130-16.
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09-19-2006, 06:45 PM	#8
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	No, I bought the Airfoil 50 Helicam package. When I blew the first motor, it was an oppertunity to re-visit the power system. The airframe is now the cheapest part Math now plays a large part of my flying.
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09-19-2006, 07:38 PM	#9
Credence Join Date: Sep 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 306 Total Props: 0	Myzee, how is the skycam buisness there? Wondering how succesful folks are with aerial photography. Part time or full time? I had played with the idea of doing the same thing my self but didn't think the returns would be there.
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