Time to run some twins

[julianconde]

Julian,

Not sure of the exact issue you had with the Eagle Tree Systems GPS. Food for thought is I found the only way I could make it work was to limit the voltage it sees to no more than 6.0 VDC. If the battery pack was over 6.0V, the unit would either not work or give odd readings. To limit the voltage, I use a voltage regulator from MIP systems.

Mike

mike I have a hump pack thats 6.0v that should fix it or do I still needs the voltage regulator ?? The life batter I had was 6.6v

 

[David Bryant]

Now the only thing we have to control is the expansion of the billet pistons as I stuck a piston way to early so we will do some piston heat cycles to take control of that

what happens when you get a "stuck" billet piston? completely seize?

 

[dwilfong]

It was not that bad just a small spot on the ex. sleeve pulled right out at the pond it is savable. The eng was in break in and not reved up bubbling rich. The other eng is perfect. both had the same fit.

The twin .45 has the same pistons with the same fit and no problem.

Just don't get it only in a twin with a 1.01.

Others have had the same results.

 

[julianconde]

Now the only thing we have to control is the expansion of the billet pistons as I stuck a piston way to early so we will do some piston heat cycles to take control of that

what happens when you get a "stuck" billet piston? completely seize?

Well like me I have parts pistons and sleeves. Replace and go at it again

 

[Duke Mordja]

Thanks Julian. Is the magnet drilled and pressed into the flywheel ?

Julian

Are you using the optical rpm sensor on eagle tree?

Magnetic rpm sensors

 

[Mike Rappold]

Julian,

The 6.0V battery should help the GPS - at least that was my experience with it on my boats. Also make sure the unit is facing up as indicated on the unit.

What version of logger are you using out of curiosity?

I have used the Eagle Tree loggers for many years on several boats plus RC drag cars. Great tool once you start using it regularly. I did not like the Eagle Tree software's graph display so I use an Excel spreadsheet to graph it out instead. I use their software to download the run but then save if as a .cvs file to be read by Excel. This allows for more customized control. Can provide more details/examples if interested.

Let me know if have questions.

Mike

 

[julianconde]

Thanks Julian. Is the magnet drilled and pressed into the flywheel ?

Julian

Are you using the optical rpm sensor on eagle tree?

Magnetic rpm sensors

Yes

 

[julianconde]

Julian,

The 6.0V battery should help the GPS - at least that was my experience with it on my boats. Also make sure the unit is facing up as indicated on the unit.

What version of logger are you using out of curiosity?

I have used the Eagle Tree loggers for many years on several boats plus RC drag cars. Great tool once you start using it regularly. I did not like the Eagle Tree software's graph display so I use an Excel spreadsheet to graph it out instead. I use their software to download the run but then save if as a .cvs file to be read by Excel. This allows for more customized control. Can provide more details/examples if interested.

Let me know if have questions.

Mike

Yeah send me a pm with more details. Im just beginning to use this system. Im using the flight data recoder Ill take a pic and send it to you after work

 

[dwilfong]

OK I figured out what to put in the fuel to keep them from growing.

 

[Michael Costanzo]

OK I figured out what to put in the fuel to keep them from growing.

that will not be the only thing not growing!!!!

 

[rbarile]

Julian,

The 6.0V battery should help the GPS - at least that was my experience with it on my boats. Also make sure the unit is facing up as indicated on the unit.

What version of logger are you using out of curiosity?

I have used the Eagle Tree loggers for many years on several boats plus RC drag cars. Great tool once you start using it regularly. I did not like the Eagle Tree software's graph display so I use an Excel spreadsheet to graph it out instead. I use their software to download the run but then save if as a .cvs file to be read by Excel. This allows for more customized control. Can provide more details/examples if interested.

Let me know if have questions.

Mike

Yeah send me a pm with more details. Im just beginning to use this system. Im using the flight data recoder Ill take a pic and send it to you after work

 

[rbarile]

Have a futaba tele. 4pls . trying to get it to work consistently on a AB twin 80s setup. Using two sensors & switching back and forth using servo and switch set up . It will work at home excellent, on the water it will stop after a minute or less. Have it on a single rigger

works and stops when it feels like it. wondering if the new futaba ($600. is any better. Or is the eagle tree the ticket.

Sorry to bust in on the thread. appreciate some help if possible ( A friend of Mike C.)

 

[julianconde]

Have a futaba tele. 4pls . trying to get it to work consistently on a AB twin 80s setup. Using two sensors & switching back and forth using servo and switch set up . It will work at home excellent, on the water it will stop after a minute or less. Have it on a single rigger

works and stops when it feels like it. wondering if the new futaba ($600. is any better. Or is the eagle tree the ticket.

Sorry to bust in on the thread. appreciate some help if possible ( A friend of Mike C.)

I prefer to keep it separate from the radio system. I like the eagle tree as I can see everything on my pc after a run and I'm familiar with the system as well. nothing wrong with the futaba but its cheaper to use the eagle tree than to upgrade my radio gear.

 

[rbarile]

With the eagle tree are you getting both engine rpms on the screen and separated on the log data??

 

[julianconde]

With the eagle tree are you getting both engine rpms on the screen and separated on the log data??

Same run and same screen

 

[dwilfong]

Yes you can see both engs on the same screen and move a courser down the graph to check the RPM"s on both eng"s at the exact same moment in time.

The MPH and head temps will also show on the same graft.

 

[Brian Spitzer]

Julian,

I might've missed it, which eagle tree system are you using?

 

[julianconde]

Julian,

I might've missed it, which eagle tree system are you using?

Heres what Im using Brian.

 

[Brian Spitzer]

Thank you Julian. I have a eLogger V4 I'm going to try next year on some single engine applications.

 

[rbarile]

Yes you can see both engs on the same screen and move a courser down the graph to check the RPM"s on both eng"s at the exact same moment in time.

The MPH and head temps will also show on the same graft.

It sound like its on your lap top after the run. I talking on your transmitter screen or a readout screen for eagle tree while running.

I have a futaba 4PLS with tele. and get one reading . On my twin I have a switch and servo to go sensor 1 or 2 while im running,

Rich b.