EasyStar Brushless Notes and Shopping List

Here's what I did to convert the EasyStar to a brushless system.

Andreas recommends the credit card approach for expanding the rudder, and using real hinges to install.  I did that here.





Shopping List:

• Multiplex EasyStar (at Amazon) (at Tower Hobbies)
• HXT 2835 (380S) 2200kv Brushless Inrunner 
• TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller 
• Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack (USA Warehouse) 
• 6x4 prop
• update: prop adaptor! (I forgot, and ordered  this one from heads-up rc)
• HiTec HS81 servos (need 2, rudder and elevator)
• XT-60 connectors
• 16x28.5 mm Hinges for rudder upgrade (I didn't order these, Andreas gave me a pair of hinges).

 CA Glue and Kicker:

The instructions recommend CA (superglue) and CA Accelerator (aka kicker).  You can probably use just about any medium-viscosity super-glue.  You definitely want the kicker.  Don't get any glue on your skin along with the kicker... it gets hot fast, and of course it's glued to your skin!  A lot of people recommend using Goop glue (which is soft and rubbery) for attaching the motor.  Then it's a lot easier to cut out neatly if you need to replace it.

• Medium CA
• CA Accelerator

Range Video has two interesting EasyStar products:

• EZ-Pod: nice-looking no-mod canopy replacement for holding a camera with servos.
• Outrunner brushless motor mount:  not sure why this is any better than using an inrunner, unless you were planning on swapping motors a lot?

Chris has an awesome aerial video mount here, and a video down at the Alameda Air Station.