I have been going though the forums for a few weeks gathering information and have this list for my first backpack assist.
I will appreciate if someone can comment if this looks reasonable or not, before I start ordering components:
-Saite 6384
-Flycolor 150A ESC
-2x in series 6S2P 8400mAh Molicel P42A with XT90 connection
-Flipsky vx5 remote
-Camdenboss waterproof enclosure
-Flipsky 2 folded aluminium prop
Apart from cables and plugs, are there other things I am missing? Would it be reasonable to change motor to flipsky 6384 and ESC to 75200, to keep more parts from the same manufacturer?
Saite is a good choice, not the cheapest option but it’s of better quality than the BDUAV Ali Express motor and has thicker cables. It also has a longer stator and rotor magnets which means more torque. If you purchase it directly from Saite (or from them over Alibaba) you can get it with the cut shaft. You can also get it “waterproofed” with epoxy and ceramic bearings. I got mine just with a cut shaft. The inside of my rotor is coated, although I did not ask for it. The stator needs some coating. I swapped the bearings for stainless steel, they last longer than ceramic.
For the prop I don’t know how good the flipsky performs, 3 blade original FD is best according to people Inknow and tested differen folding props. Unfortunately it is also the most expensive one @ around 300$.
The Flipsky prop is allright if it stays submerged, but doesn’t like breaching at all and is best use for light efoil rather than assist duties (Motor low and not motor high).
The FD 3 blade prop is indeed the best assist prop so far, I use a carbon prop molded of it and it is smooth and silent, breaches well and does not over torque (high phase amps) on the 120kv / 12 S setups.