Exploding Fist
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Greetings. I check these forums now and then, but this is my first post!
I'm currently designing and building a new multicopter, which I indent to mount a camera on to and fly with goggles. My plans currently include putting a string of red 5050SMD LEDs on the back of the rear arms so I can determine the direction the copter is flying, but I am also looking to put head lights on the front to light up in front of the copter, and I want them to be bright. The goal is to be able to fly at night, and I also like the idea of really bright LEDs on an RC aircraft.
I've ordered a pad of 24 5050 White SMD leds to go on each of the front arms, but I'm not sure if that is my best option. I was originally looking at mounting P7 LEDs or equivelent on the front, but heat would be an issue, no? SST-90's would be ideal.
My ask is. What is the best way to get the brightest LEDs on the front of this thing, with the least weight. This will only be flown outdoors. The frame is made of G10 (glass-reinforced epoxy laminate). The battery is a 12v lipo.
I'm currently designing and building a new multicopter, which I indent to mount a camera on to and fly with goggles. My plans currently include putting a string of red 5050SMD LEDs on the back of the rear arms so I can determine the direction the copter is flying, but I am also looking to put head lights on the front to light up in front of the copter, and I want them to be bright. The goal is to be able to fly at night, and I also like the idea of really bright LEDs on an RC aircraft.
I've ordered a pad of 24 5050 White SMD leds to go on each of the front arms, but I'm not sure if that is my best option. I was originally looking at mounting P7 LEDs or equivelent on the front, but heat would be an issue, no? SST-90's would be ideal.
My ask is. What is the best way to get the brightest LEDs on the front of this thing, with the least weight. This will only be flown outdoors. The frame is made of G10 (glass-reinforced epoxy laminate). The battery is a 12v lipo.
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