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The following question came from Sean Conlon: "sconlon@infovista.com" sconlon@infovista.comv )


Has anyone used their litestik gear on a roadkill?


From : Don Stackhouse

Depending on what "gear" you're referring to, that depends. The LiteStik prop reduction and motor are way too big, and there's already a motor/prop/gearbox included in the Roadkill kits designed just for them, no need to steal the one from your LiteStik.

The battery from a LiteStik is almost certainly going to be too big and heavy.

For the receiver we recommend something small, such as the GWS 4-channel or the Maxx Products MX-6800. Both of those weigh about 5.5 to 6 grams without the case, any other receiver that weighs no more than that and that performs well in your flying environment should be fine.

For servos we recommend Hitec HS-50's, Maxx Products MX-30's or equivalent. These both weigh about 5.5 - 5.8 grams each, with about 8 in-oz or better torque. The Wes Tech servos are light enough and might work for the elevator, but are not strong enough for the ailerons+rudder+tailwheel. Anything more than about 6 grams per servo will be too heavy.

For the ESC we recommend the Castle Creations Pixie 7 or 7-P. Weighs almost nothing (the connector weighs more than the ESC), cheap (about $30), is good for up to 7 amps (even the Roadkill P-38 needs less than 2 amps max), lots of features, and performs flawlessly. We've been extremely happy with all of ours. Any other ESC that will handle at least 2 amps, works well with your radio gear, and doesn't weigh too much should be OK.

Don Stackhouse
DJ Aerotech


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