Racing mini quad lighting

Post by **danhampson** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:30 pm

I saw this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxyV-kgfio

My question is would i be able to run some 5v LED's off the cc3d/BEC

these are the lights

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Light-Str ... 1456031563

Ive done some calculations and they would draw 0.8amp

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:41 pm

I think you would need to calculate what everything else is going to be drawing from the BEC's 5volt bus Dan, including any surge currents... Personally I'd run LEDs directly from the lipo so your not running any risk of taking current from the 5 volt system bus...

800mA isn't a great deal but could could be disastrous if it takes the BEC over it's limit.

The led strips I have on my hk450 were 12 volt running directly from the 3S lipo

That's just my opinion...

By the way that video is totally awesome, makes you want to get into that type of flying... I will be at Xmas..lol

cml001 · Post by **cml001** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:00 am

KOOL!

murankar · Post by **murankar** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:51 am

Personally I would do what tony stated. run off the lypo if you could. The last thing you need is for the 5v bus to go below required voltage. This could cause a brown out and other issues. see if you can run off the lipo.

Stambo · Post by **Stambo** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:38 am

Yup I agree with everyone so far. Get 12v leds and run straight from your lipos.
Or use a dedicated bec.
Don't risk overloading flight bec.

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:24 am

Yep 12V LEDs. I have a bunch of them.
Simply wire them to the Power board you have coming with your quad.
Plenty of pads on there to solder to.
I have a strip of blue across the back, Star Wars style

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:26 am

Need some on the back of mine Lee for orientation I think

Stambo · Post by **Stambo** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:07 am

Tony wrote:Need some on the back of mine Lee for orientation I think

Forget orientation, fly FPV.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:23 am

Stambo wrote:
Tony wrote:Need some on the back of mine Lee for orientation I think
Forget orientation, fly FPV.

I will be Stambo, got all the gear now, but just for practice I'll still fly LOS I think.. Plus it means other fpv pilots can see me in front...haha

Post by **danhampson** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:19 pm

I was thinking it would also make it easier to find.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:37 pm

Good point Dan...

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:03 pm

Thats similar to the ones i have Dan:) great video, i to want the lights to find mine+my beeper and a float when i can get it:) All the safety devices cause i cant fly:)

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:33 pm

Yes I agree Graham, you tend to learn a lesson when you've lost an aircraft altogether... I know exactly what it's like. Mines still a submarine...lol

Post by **danhampson** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:15 pm

ive done alot of searching and found these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOLLS-HOUSE-S ... 27ee86747b ive ordered a strip to put on the back of my quad.

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:49 pm

Good link Dan:) just bought some to:)

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:54 pm

They'll do the job

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:49 pm

Nice one Dan, those are better than the 5volt ones...

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