What I would buy if I were starting RC today.
Recommended links for on line retailers that sell RC gear that will work with our planes.
Questions? Here is a Chart showing recommended parts list for your specific plane
Other recommended supplies: Radio, Chargers, Tape, Tools and Glue
For Albatross, Assassin, Rebels, Widowmaker, Vertigo, Roswell Delta, Pelican and Scythe
Motor Amazon 2812-1534KV motor
Motor (Best price, from China slow shipping) 2812-1534KV motor
Ebay 2812-1534KV motor
Propellers on Amazon 10X - 7x6 APC style
ESC 30A Amazon with plugs 30 amp ESC
Basic Metal gear mini 12g / 2kg thrust Servos on Amazon 8X - MG90 Servos
Medium sized servos 22gm / 4.6kg thrust Corona 238mg medium sized servos
6 channel Radio/receiver on Amazon FlySky i6 with a iA6B Receiver
Extra Receiver Amazon Flysky i6 (get iA6B receiver)
Charger B6-AC Lipo Charger
Recommended parts for larger wings including Reaper, Reaper XL, Bullseye, Titan, Bandit,
When you upgrade the motor you also need to upgrade the battery, ESC and servos
RCTimer 3530-1700 KV motor
ESC 40A Amazon with plugs 40 amp ESC
Medium sized servos 22gm / 4.6kg thrust Corona 238mg medium sized servos
Large Metal gear standard 55g / 10kg thrust for larger planes G996R
Propellers on Amazon 10X 7x6 APC style
Prop Saver from Crashtesthobby 5mm prop saver
Lipo Battery Suggestions. Many battery brands are available. Google search sizes. Battery supplies have been unpredictable. We prefer the XT60 plug connector. A higher C Rating indicates that the battery can discharge at a faster rate, making it suitable for applications that demand quick bursts of power or high-performance scenarios.
I buy a lot of batteries from Hobby king.
Amazon has RC lipo batteries avialable too
I also buy from RCbattery
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 800 mah for Scythe
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 1300 mah for Assassin, Rebels, Roswell, Widowmaker
Lipo battery 3S/ 40C or higher C rating1800 to 2200 mA lipo for Titan, Bandit and Pinata
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 2200-4000 mA lipo 30+ C battery for the Grim Reaper, Grim Reaper XL, Bullseye
Why do we recommend these component parts over others?
Crashtesthobby's goal is to make RC something everyone can afford. We manufacture EPP foam planes that fly well and can survive better than other types of planes. We want parts that will remain easy to get and give high performance at a low cost.
All of the components we are suggesting are available from many retailers so you can compare prices and read reviews. These parts are simple and well proven with thousands of customers. You can find these parts on Amazon and on Ebay. Many of the different hobby shops sell them too.
Motor EMAX 2812-1534kv - This is an inexpensive, lightweight motor, it allows you to fly both fast or slow.
7x6 APC style props - This is a stiff prop that is quiet and inexpensive and works well with the 2812 1534kv motor and the 3530 1700kv motor.
30-50 Amp ESCs W/BEC - This is a good sized ESC with a BEC to use with the above prop and motor.
Small Servo MG90 Servos - Metal gear servos can take more abuse. Make sure you get ALL metal gears.
Medium strength Servos, Corona 238 servos have twice the torque of the MG90 servos
Large Standard sized MG high torque servos needed for all planes with bigger motors and/or wingspans over 48"
Radio Flysky i6 - The best radio for the price. 20 model memory. Uses 4 AA batteries but the batteries last.
Extra Receiver iA6B - The B receiver design has the plugs in the end which are easier to install in planes.
Bullet Plugs 3.5mm - Used to connect the ESC to the motor. You will also need heat shrink tubing.
XT60 plugs - Used to connect the battery to the ESC and charger. If you wire them backward you will kill your ESC.
Charger (copy) B6AC - Multifunction charger that is adjustable. Make sure you get the right wall plug. You may need to solder on XT60 connecters to be able to charge your batteries. Look Here.
3S Batteries 1300 mA 11.1 volt - It is always a challenge to find good batteries. Make sure you store them at about 3.7 volts per cell and charge just before you fly to get the longest battery life. Pulse and Graphine brands have more power but many other good batteries are out there. Look for batteries with a C rating of at least 35C or more. Try to find batteries that already have the XT60 plugs attached.
Questions? Here is a Chart showing recommended parts list for your specific plane
Other recommended supplies: Radio, Chargers, Tape, Tools and Glue
For Albatross, Assassin, Rebels, Widowmaker, Vertigo, Roswell Delta, Pelican and Scythe
Motor Amazon 2812-1534KV motor
Motor (Best price, from China slow shipping) 2812-1534KV motor
Ebay 2812-1534KV motor
Propellers on Amazon 10X - 7x6 APC style
ESC 30A Amazon with plugs 30 amp ESC
Basic Metal gear mini 12g / 2kg thrust Servos on Amazon 8X - MG90 Servos
Medium sized servos 22gm / 4.6kg thrust Corona 238mg medium sized servos
6 channel Radio/receiver on Amazon FlySky i6 with a iA6B Receiver
Extra Receiver Amazon Flysky i6 (get iA6B receiver)
Charger B6-AC Lipo Charger
Recommended parts for larger wings including Reaper, Reaper XL, Bullseye, Titan, Bandit,
When you upgrade the motor you also need to upgrade the battery, ESC and servos
RCTimer 3530-1700 KV motor
ESC 40A Amazon with plugs 40 amp ESC
Medium sized servos 22gm / 4.6kg thrust Corona 238mg medium sized servos
Large Metal gear standard 55g / 10kg thrust for larger planes G996R
Propellers on Amazon 10X 7x6 APC style
Prop Saver from Crashtesthobby 5mm prop saver
Lipo Battery Suggestions. Many battery brands are available. Google search sizes. Battery supplies have been unpredictable. We prefer the XT60 plug connector. A higher C Rating indicates that the battery can discharge at a faster rate, making it suitable for applications that demand quick bursts of power or high-performance scenarios.
I buy a lot of batteries from Hobby king.
Amazon has RC lipo batteries avialable too
I also buy from RCbattery
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 800 mah for Scythe
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 1300 mah for Assassin, Rebels, Roswell, Widowmaker
Lipo battery 3S/ 40C or higher C rating1800 to 2200 mA lipo for Titan, Bandit and Pinata
Lipo battery 3S/40C or higher C rating 2200-4000 mA lipo 30+ C battery for the Grim Reaper, Grim Reaper XL, Bullseye
Why do we recommend these component parts over others?
Crashtesthobby's goal is to make RC something everyone can afford. We manufacture EPP foam planes that fly well and can survive better than other types of planes. We want parts that will remain easy to get and give high performance at a low cost.
All of the components we are suggesting are available from many retailers so you can compare prices and read reviews. These parts are simple and well proven with thousands of customers. You can find these parts on Amazon and on Ebay. Many of the different hobby shops sell them too.
Motor EMAX 2812-1534kv - This is an inexpensive, lightweight motor, it allows you to fly both fast or slow.
7x6 APC style props - This is a stiff prop that is quiet and inexpensive and works well with the 2812 1534kv motor and the 3530 1700kv motor.
30-50 Amp ESCs W/BEC - This is a good sized ESC with a BEC to use with the above prop and motor.
Small Servo MG90 Servos - Metal gear servos can take more abuse. Make sure you get ALL metal gears.
Medium strength Servos, Corona 238 servos have twice the torque of the MG90 servos
Large Standard sized MG high torque servos needed for all planes with bigger motors and/or wingspans over 48"
Radio Flysky i6 - The best radio for the price. 20 model memory. Uses 4 AA batteries but the batteries last.
Extra Receiver iA6B - The B receiver design has the plugs in the end which are easier to install in planes.
Bullet Plugs 3.5mm - Used to connect the ESC to the motor. You will also need heat shrink tubing.
XT60 plugs - Used to connect the battery to the ESC and charger. If you wire them backward you will kill your ESC.
Charger (copy) B6AC - Multifunction charger that is adjustable. Make sure you get the right wall plug. You may need to solder on XT60 connecters to be able to charge your batteries. Look Here.
3S Batteries 1300 mA 11.1 volt - It is always a challenge to find good batteries. Make sure you store them at about 3.7 volts per cell and charge just before you fly to get the longest battery life. Pulse and Graphine brands have more power but many other good batteries are out there. Look for batteries with a C rating of at least 35C or more. Try to find batteries that already have the XT60 plugs attached.
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