WATT AGE odyssey ep arf Assembly Instructions Manual - page 4
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This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for
your new Odyssey EP ARF. Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with
tips and recommendations that, if followed, will result in a great flying airplane. Failure to follow our
recommendations may result in a poor flying airplane.
IMPORTANT
When choosing accessories for your Odyssey EP ARF, such as servos, ESC, receiver and other
related accessories, it's very important to take the weight of these items into consideration. Remember, the lighter the
overall weight of the finished airplane, the better the airplane will fly.
SECTION 1: OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
What Servos Do I Use?
The servos you use should be the lightest available, yet still have an adequate amount of torque. We suggest using servos
that weigh no more than 0.29 ounces and have a torque rating of no less than 11 ounces per square inch. Cirrus CS-6.2
servos or Hitec HS-55 servos would be a perfect choice.
What Flight Battery Do I Use?
Through much testing with this power system and airframe combination, we have found that using a 7 - 8 cell 300Mah 2/3
AAA NiMH flight battery will result in the best overall performance. The 7 cell flight battery will be lighter than the 8 cell flight
battery and less powerful, resulting in a smooth, slow-flying airplane. The 8 cell flight battery will be heavier than the 7 cell
flight battery, but its extra power will provide for faster overall flight speed and the ability to fly basic aerobatics.
Important Note: You certainly can experiment with different flight battery configurations, but you do so at your own
risk. Keep in mind that if you use larger, higher-capacity cells, the overall weight of the airplane will increase. If this
weight increase is excessive, the overall integrity of the airframe could be compromised.
What Electronic Speed Control Do I Use?
The ESC you choose should be capable of handling approximately 5 amps continuous current. Again, lighter is better.
Your ESC should weigh no more than .25 ounce including the wiring and plugs.
What Receiver Do I Use?
The receiver should be as light as possible, preferably 1/2oz. or less. Most four-channel micro receivers would be a good
choice. If you plan on using the Hitec 555 Micro receiver or the Hitec Electron Micro receiver, we suggest removing the
case to reduce the receiver's overall weight. If you do remove the case from your receiver we strongly suggest wrapping
the receiver with heat-shrink material to protect the internal components.
Important Note: To save even more weight, you can use super-micro receivers such as the Cirrus MRX-4 or the
Hitec Feather. Keep in mind, though, that these receivers don't feature the long range that full-size micro receivers do.
Both the Cirrus MRX-4 and the Hitec Feather feature a usable range of approximately 1000 feet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREINSTALLED POWER SYSTEM
The Odyssey EP ARF includes a 180 size motor, gear box and propeller that, when used with a 7 or 8 cell flight battery,
results in a continuous amp draw of under 5 amps. Using a larger propeller and/or more cells will result in an amp draw
of over 5 amps, which could reduce the reliability and longevity of the power system.
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