Foil Drive Assist, DIY

Foil drive is 6374 saute.

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based on the @ELEVATE.rocks concept/idea. I’m progressing slowly but can open a complete build if that generate interest. I’m not inventing anything, just learning and growing.

I will of course paint the baseplate carefully. I decided to add threads and close some holes to make it neat.



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Can you recommend a flight controller?

Matek are awesome but Speedy Bee get you BLE

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slow progression. I might need more red, as red color enable better pumping!

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Did you have any luck with the 65111 motor. I ended up choosing this motor since I was hoping to get something in between a 6384 and 65161 but feel like I might of made a mistake since I can’t really get enough power without pushing the current pretty high. I feel like I would have to run the current at like 120A if I wanted to get up and foiling. I appreciate any help.

progressing.



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Did you find out if they are spaced the same Tim? I am thinking about getting some aluminium props and a hub and it would be great to know for sure.

Is it only for the ESC and/or the remote receiver ala Elevate ? The introduction of the FlyColor ESC’s in our DiY niche allows new possibilities. Adjusting the size of your device to the mast plate footprint exacltly means decreasing its possibilities though …

They are the same mate.

I have a FD hub fitted to a cheap BDUAV 6384

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Great news. Thanks a lot for letting me know.

Just ordered the three blade. I will let you know if it fits.

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Great. Thanks Tim. That is the route I want to take. If the two blade fits, the 3 blade will too.

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I have way more space than needed and like the very integrated footprint.

I use mini FESC 6.7 PRO from flipsky, working very well for my light weight (65kg) with big front wing (1400-1900) but very small board (17L), still have to test it with smaller wing, but ESC temperature stays below 60-65 degrees after 5-10 min efoiling (with external ALU heatskink)

I have to test it with bigger guys also, but for me it’s a good ESC for a foil drive assist

Got a pic of the heatsink?

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005003432486308.htm


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I have that same vesc but it overheats in 13sec even at 40a. What does the custom heatsink look like?

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I read somwhere that the mini 6.7 from makerbase is not good, only the flipsky

I have the Flipsky version…