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#4410118 - 03/11/18 11:21 PM BuildLog Helicopter Collective 4A2  
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Collective Using PVC Conduit
Please see on YouTube the video of my latest invention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgyD65dqaVc



Thanks
JD
P.S. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel

Adding parts list below

Last edited by JdSlowThumbs; 03/18/18 12:51 AM.
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#4410462 - 03/14/18 03:27 AM Re: BuildLog Helicopter Collective 4A [Re: JdSlowThumbs]  
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HelicopterCollective-4A

This 1-inch version features the following parts:

***** From www.zoro.com *****
A - Conduit Outlet Body, PVC, E | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2674393| Mfr #: 5133153 | ($6.75)
https://www.zoro.com/cantex-conduit-outlet-body-pvc-e-5133153/i/G2674393/
B - Weatherproof Box, 1Gang, 1 in Hub, PVC | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2159762| Mfr #: 5133365 | ($11.96)
https://www.zoro.com/cantex-weatherproof-box-1gang-1-in-hub-pvc-5133365/i/G2159762/
C - Weatherproof Cover, Horizontal, PVC | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2801775| Mfr #: 5133362 | ($3.62)
https://www.zoro.com/cantex-weatherproof-cover-horizontal-pvc-5133362/i/G2801775/ ~23$

***** From HomeDepot *****
About 2 feet of 1-inch Gray PVC Conduit from HomeDepot(Cantex)
HomeDepotPartNo 1 in. x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Conduit
Model # 67462 Internet #202295893 Store SKU #162973 Store SO SKU #184040

***** From www.digikey.com *****
Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro ~20$
Digi-Key Part Number 1050-1121-ND
Description ARDUINO LEONARDO WITHOUT HEADERS
Mfg Arduino MfgPartNo A000052
It needs to become a USB Human Interface Device Joystick
need to include library for "joystick" and easy configuration

Description POT SLIDE 10K OHM .5W 100MM
DigikeyPartNo PTB0143-2010BPB103-ND ~5$ 10K Slide Potentiometer
Mfg Bourns Inc. MfgPartNo PTB0143-2010BPB103

Description POT 10K OHM 1/5W PLASTIC LINEAR
DigikeyPartNo 987-1661-ND ~1 10K Rotary Pot for Throttle
Mfg TT Electronics/BI MfgPartNo P160KNP-0QC20B10K

Description SWITCH PUSH SPST-NO 15A 125V
DigikeyPartNo 451-1199-ND ~6$ Pushbutton for starter switch
Mfg Electroswitch MfgPartNo 7074C

Description KNOB CLR MATTE.50"DIA 6MM SHAFT
DigikeyPartNo 226-3013-ND ~8$ Knob for throttle pot
Mfg Kilo International MfgPartNo JD-50-3-7

Description SWITCH TOGGLE SPDT 5A 120V
DigikeyPartNo CKN1467-ND ~8$ Toggle switch for governor
Mfg C&K MfgPartNo 7105TCWZQE
*The SPDT-Mom-Off-Mom toggle switch for the governor might go with the deluxe kit 5C

***** Additional Material *****
22 or 24 gauge wire (not available at Home Depot)
Insulation for splices, tape or heatshrink
Terminal block was nice to have
Plywood
Chair
Bolt for pivot and fender-washer and wingnut and gasket material

***** Tools *****
Soldering Iron with solder of course
JigSaw/SabreSaw to cut plywood
Drill for drilling pivot hole
common drill bits plus
countersink for 1/4-20 screws
stepped drill for odd sized electronic shafts (like 15/32")

Good Luck And Enjoy
JD

#4410596 - 03/15/18 01:02 AM Re: BuildLog Helicopter Collective 4A [Re: JdSlowThumbs]  
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Actually saw your video on youtube last week I think, very good job JD, great ideas, will be starting mine soon, Home Depot is your best friend smile

Marc..


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