We have been running the Droidworx Dist Boards for a while now on our Skyjib EPIC lifters. The copter that RED got from me also uses the droidworx Dist board and has been put through some intence flying. With the AMP EPIC 500 motors, 15x5 Carbon props, Dual 6S 10,000 and a Red Epic (9 lbs), it hovers at around 114-130 amps Total. I can vouch for and know that the Droidworx Power Dist board is more than enough for our set up, I do not see why it wouldnt work for yours.
Another Option is the New Gryphon that we have been using lately. A bit more expensive, but in incorporates a Built in Dual BEC. This is a nice feature because we like to run LED's, and a video transmitter off the main board. Prior to this, we were tapping the Droidworx Dist board and using individual BEC's. The Gryphon makes for a clean install by eliminating the individual BEC's.
You cant really go wrong with either IMO. Hope that info Helps.
You can find both
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS here if needed.
Patrick
We have bought a Skyjib 8 Titanium. Previously we have used DJI S800 platforms which come with their recommended ESC's and motors. On this Skyjib we have the following config:
1 - Distribution power board - Droidworx 4606-0010 rated and tested to 240Amps maximum continuous current and peak short term maximum of 320Amps
8 - Maytech ESCs with SimonK Firmware 45A-OPTO NO BEC - Cont. Current 45A, Burst Current (10 sec.) 65A
8 - T-MOTOR Navigtor Series, mn4014 4-9 KV: 400
No. of Cells (Lipo): 4-8S
Max Continuous current: (A)180S: 30A
Max Continuous Power: (W)180S: 900W
Max efficiency current: (3-12A)>81%
1 - Pulse 6S 10000mah LIPO (25C) or
2 - Pulse 6S 5000 mah LIPO' (35C)
Now on the user manual of the PDB it says:
CAUTION:
This power board is rated and tested
to 240Amps maximum continuous
current and peak short term maximum
of 320Amps. That is 8x40Amp ESC’s
and equivalent rated engines.
For higher current setups use two
powerboards with 4 ESC’s on each
and stack together using 12+mm long
standoffs.
NOTE: The optimum set-up is for
40Amp ESC’s if you want to fit the
electronics under a Droidworx Dome.
Do we need to have TWO Power Boards or ONE will do the job? Please let us know as we need to have this octo working and we're worried one single Power Board can't stand the AMPS needed. thanks!!!
Michael O'Reilly
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