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| Topic: BIG CopterX head Problems | |
| Hati Replies: 3 Views: 50 |
 Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:40 pm Subject: BIG CopterX head Problems |
| Also keep in mind that CopterX quality control on spares is virtually nonexistent, so 4 bent feathering shafts out of a pack would be no surprise. I had ALL main shafts bent out of the one package. | |
| Topic: Will all Align parts fit? | |
| Hati Replies: 4 Views: 81 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:23 am Subject: Will all Align parts fit? |
| They will all fit as long as they are V2 Align parts. | |
| Topic: Has anybody tried these "new heatproof batteries"? | |
| Hati Replies: 18 Views: 289 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:32 am Subject: Has anybody tried these "new heatproof batteries"? |
| I use one of [url=http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Hot-Power-H6016-Dual-2-6s-Balance-RC-Battery-Charger-US_W0QQitemZ150310546778QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item150310546778&_trks ... | |
| Topic: Worst crash yet! | |
| Hati Replies: 8 Views: 125 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:25 pm Subject: Worst crash yet! |
| It is a nice place to live indeed. I am in the middle, still north of the river but much closer to the centre in Beechboro. | |
| Topic: Worst crash yet! | |
| Hati Replies: 8 Views: 125 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:54 am Subject: Worst crash yet! |
| Well, my second (and worst) crash a few weeks ago was due to overestimating my capabilities. The tail wasn't quite right, needed at least 3 clicks to hold, but I was fairly comfortable to hold it (wit ... | |
| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:42 am Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| Sorry to keep you waiting, but a freshly installed swimming pool (the work around it) and atrocious winds stopped me from getting on with the testing.
Last Sunday I managed to get out to the park t ... |
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| Topic: where to buy? | |
| Hati Replies: 1 Views: 53 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:30 pm Subject: where to buy? |
| See [url=http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/were-can-i-buy-a-copterx-450se-t31602.html]here. | |
| Topic: Black Angel | |
| Hati Replies: 7 Views: 166 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:50 am Subject: Black Angel |
| Looks quite nice, but if you want to use Align spares, you might be in trouble. Tail drive system, swash and main frame components in particular. The "oversized" feathering shaft might transfer more t ... | |
| Topic: Belt CP Owner Needs CX Advise! | |
| Hati Replies: 6 Views: 126 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:26 pm Subject: Belt CP Owner Needs CX Advise! |
| I found the CX spares to be very hit and miss on quality, over half of the main shafts were bent from the factory, so now I only ever buy Align parts. | |
| Topic: were can i buy a copterX 450se | |
| Hati Replies: 4 Views: 140 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:53 am Subject: were can i buy a copterX 450se |
| I got mine from Miracle mart (add the .com, one word), at the time the same price as eBay, just much better service. Pending on the exchange rates (the Aussie $ sucks big time right now) it could well ... | |
| Topic: COPTERX 200 BUILD VIDS | |
| Hati Replies: 6 Views: 91 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:19 am Subject: COPTERX 200 BUILD VIDS |
| Why not just put all the links into one post??? | |
| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:09 pm Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| Well gentlemen, I am happy to report that this thing works like a dream.
I didn't get a chance to fly just spun it up a bit for about 20 secs to get some data to play with. You can use formulas in ... |
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| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:08 am Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| Well Tim, Nigel mentioned a watt meter for about 30 quid (sp?), that is half the price at current exchange rate of this data recorder. I figured what the hell, might as well go the whole mile and get ... | |
| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:26 am Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
You got the bug in my head Nigel  so I got one of [url=http://www.medusaproducts.com/oracle/index.htm]these. It arrived today (the 200A version, so I can use it on larger EP helis), so there will ... |
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| Topic: V2 Alu part colour? | |
| Hati Replies: 10 Views: 155 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:03 pm Subject: V2 Alu part colour? |
| From my experience, the CX parts are darker in colour then the Align bits I bought. So far at least. | |
| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:15 pm Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| Ah yes, that's right, I remember now. You can't argue with a watt meter.
Next unknown is now how much can we take out of a pack without causing long term damage. That is the 100 dollar question... |
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| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:40 am Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| Yes Nigel, I always balance charge my packs, as a matter of fact I never once straight charged them.
I also checked the voltages before the flights, (digital multimeter checked against a Fluke so i ... |
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| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:24 am Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| I set my ESC to 10.5 V while running two Loong Max 2250 25C packs. I ignored the timer for now, just to see how much charge it takes out.
It took approximately 10 minutes in idle up hovering to ge ... |
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| Topic: What motor and ESC should I get for my CopterX? | |
| Hati Replies: 24 Views: 372 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:41 am Subject: What motor and ESC should I get for my CopterX? |
| Exact same reason I went for that ESC motor combo Psilo. It is way more then I need at the moment, but I figured that with a 2 year warranty and the IR card, it will be future proof for me. | |
| Topic: What motor and ESC should I get for my CopterX? | |
| Hati Replies: 24 Views: 372 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:53 am Subject: What motor and ESC should I get for my CopterX? |
| That makes perfect sense. Good explanation Psilo!
External BEC would be more economical (money wise) as the switching ESC from Scorpion is costing nearly twice the price of the linear version. ... |
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| Topic: Best Tail Servo ? | |
| Hati Replies: 10 Views: 248 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:47 am Subject: Best Tail Servo ? |
| I use the Logictech 2100T and 3100G combination. Great tail authority, rock solid in both HH and rate mode and somewhat cheaper and smaller then the popular GY401 and its dedicated servo. | |
| Topic: should I worry? | |
| Hati Replies: 7 Views: 123 |
Forum: Batteries. Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:10 am Subject: should I worry? |
| Also keep in mind that you usually get what you pay for. Cheap is (mostly) nasty, so don't expect the world from them. Sounds like you got already value out of them which is a bonus.
A good charge ... |
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| Topic: Inverted FFF | |
| Hati Replies: 6 Views: 131 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:53 am Subject: Inverted FFF |
| I am way below your level, but in my books it is definitely an achievement and not even a small one either. | |
| Topic: Voltage cut off whats yours ? | |
| Hati Replies: 39 Views: 396 |
Forum: Copter-X Helicopters Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:40 pm Subject: Voltage cut off whats yours ? |
| You shouldn't really go over 12.60 Volts. I set that up in my charger, as per manufacturer (battery) recommendation. | |
| Topic: do lipos hold charge? | |
| Hati Replies: 7 Views: 136 |
Forum: Batteries. Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:43 pm Subject: do lipos hold charge? |
| ... 10mins than having to wait hours to charge before getting in the air again.
With a proper charger (i.e. programmable computerised job) you should be done in less then an hour on a 3C 2200 mAh ... |
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