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| Topic: A clone of a clone | |
| babber411 Replies: 16 Views: 320 |
 Forum: Other Clone helicopters Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:32 pm Subject: A clone of a clone |
Shouldn't this thread be in the purist section (ie Align Trex section) as I can't see the align boys kicking off and getting stroppy if they can't see it 
They won't be checking out the clone sec ... |
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| Topic: 250 clone motor and esc recomendations | |
| babber411 Replies: 4 Views: 81 |
Forum: Other Clone helicopters Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:05 am Subject: 250 clone motor and esc recomendations |
| I think the Trex kits are sold with a 15 amp ESC, so you should be fine mate. Give it a try.
Phill |
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| Topic: I want to build a clone..cheap and reliable. YOU chose :-) | |
| babber411 Replies: 24 Views: 287 |
Forum: Other Clone helicopters Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:21 pm Subject: I want to build a clone..cheap and reliable. YOU chose :-) |
I got 4 KDS gyros on my 450 V2, V2 LE, 450 Pro and 250 (all Tarot, so cheap and cheerful  ) been flying 6 months or so, and they have been great.
I worked out the other day (cheers Finless Bob) al ... |
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| Topic: 250 clone motor and esc recomendations | |
| babber411 Replies: 4 Views: 81 |
Forum: Other Clone helicopters Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:06 pm Subject: 250 clone motor and esc recomendations |
| I'll test my ESC power consumption to confirm tomorrow and see what's being drawn, but I've been told an 18amp ESC is fine for the 250 motor and I got a fast one
Hope this helps, Phill |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:48 am Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| I'm using a TX2801 and my pitch and throttle curves are below:-
Throttle Curve Normal L = 0, 1 = 35, 2 = 70, 3 = 90, H = 100 ST1 L = 100, 1 = 75, 2 = 65, 3 = 75, H = 100 Pitch L = 52, 1 ... |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:08 pm Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| They are 10 C batteries mate, I can't be sure but clearly there is a 10 then a C on the label. Might be they haven't got enough power to feed your power demands, but more likely to be your wires and c ... | |
| Topic: 4g3 standard brushed parts no longer required | |
| babber411 Replies: 0 Views: 21 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:51 am Subject: 4g3 standard brushed parts no longer required |
| All,
I forgot I had them to be honest but no use whatso ever to me now. I have two brushed Tail motors (HM-4G3-Z-29) I tail Gear (HM-4G3-Z-20) Make me an offer if you want them. Thanks ... |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:46 am Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| Oh and what charger are you using?
Phill I've never used the stock charger, as I got a six and a three way charger adaptor for my B6 charger. But I will put the stock charger back in the case. ... |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:23 am Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| Oh and what charger are you using?
Phill |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:22 am Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| Hi ya mate,
I started off with a 4g3 with a brushless main and a brushed tail. Infact I still got two spare brushed motors and a tail gear if anyone is interested? I now have a full brushless sy ... |
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| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:54 am Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| I will check mine today and come back to you on that one. I know the tail won't start spinning on minimum throttle, but I'm not sure where on the stick it will start! I'm guessing 15 to 20 % on the ra ... | |
| Topic: 4g3 power loss | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 84 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:52 pm Subject: 4g3 power loss |
| I had similiar issues with my 4g3 and I ended up changing the ESC. If I powered up slow then all good, above 1/2 throttle was a no no.
You say power loss? Is the led on, on the RX? Tail motor worki ... |
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| Topic: 4g3... Any good??? | |
| babber411 Replies: 5 Views: 92 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3, 5#5, 4 and other models. Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:08 pm Subject: 4g3... Any good??? |
I love my 4g3 to bit, but I also hate it!!! I've had it for 18 months now and most of the time is grounded. I spend more time messing around with my 4g3 than with anything else I got  Probably inclu ... |
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| Topic: Help required please-Servos twitching | |
| babber411 Replies: 18 Views: 211 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:08 pm Subject: Help required please-Servos twitching |
| Have you tried a ferrite ring on the lead that goes from the ESC to the RX. I've noticed some are sold with them, and some aren't!!
I had this with my first 450 V2 and ended up replacing the servos ... |
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| Topic: Airwolf launching, finally :) | |
| babber411 Replies: 2 Views: 101 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:02 pm Subject: Airwolf launching, finally :) |
| Nice, I've been think about getting the same body to be honest. Have you got retracts on it?
Was it very hard to fit? Where did you get it from? Thanks Phill |
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| Topic: 450 pro tail servo?? | |
| babber411 Replies: 3 Views: 133 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:17 pm Subject: 450 pro tail servo?? |
| Yeap I got a DS520 in my Pro with a 401 copy gyro. Not tested it yet, but the DS420 (520 little brother) and same gyro on my 250 is absolutely great.
Phill PS I was surprised the Pro takes a lar ... |
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| Topic: my 450 pics share yours | |
| babber411 Replies: 54 Views: 1173 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:12 pm Subject: my 450 pics share yours |
| There are some nice helis out there makes me want more. Phil I have my servo on the other side but of course it is there to save from a boom strike but I still have not had a boom strike that close ... | |
| Topic: my 450 pics share yours | |
| babber411 Replies: 54 Views: 1173 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:30 am Subject: my 450 pics share yours |
| Here we go!!
http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/33708_blue1_1.jpg http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/33708_blue2_1.jpg http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/33708_gold ... |
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| Topic: Gutted!! | |
| babber411 Replies: 12 Views: 237 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:58 am Subject: Gutted!! |
| Well I might have a look at it today and we what I find. I'll check all the other horns while I'm at it.
Thanks for all the feedback, Phill |
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| Topic: Gutted!! | |
| babber411 Replies: 12 Views: 237 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:02 pm Subject: Gutted!! |
| Hi,
sorry about the crash.... is it possible that the servo horn touched the main gear and snapped? I'm liking your thinking and I will have a look in a bit. Brought her back following the cras ... |
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| Topic: another battery/charger question! | |
| babber411 Replies: 23 Views: 251 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:54 pm Subject: another battery/charger question! |
| Don't be to sure with you B6 charger. I bought my B6 from Heliguy also and it was just as bad as a clone. Even overcharged my lipo's somtimes. Lucky for me Heliguy exchange it for me no problem.
I ... |
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| Topic: another battery/charger question! | |
| babber411 Replies: 23 Views: 251 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:22 pm Subject: another battery/charger question! |
| I bought a Imax B6 charger from Heliguy and it has been great. Paid £65 for it, in a nice case, but takes care of all my battery charger requirements. Does Lipo / Nicads and so on.
I'm no expert bo ... |
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| Topic: servo to swash connection problem | |
| babber411 Replies: 22 Views: 227 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:09 pm Subject: servo to swash connection problem |
| I didn't like the plastic tab arrangement, so bought some M2 nylon nuts from ebay. £4 I think for 20 (including postage and arrived next day ) but they don't come undo and require locktite!!
I ca ... |
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| Topic: Gutted!! | |
| babber411 Replies: 12 Views: 237 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:57 pm Subject: Gutted!! |
| or even pilot error.
Now what is that! Blasphemy! Where are the Moderaters when you need them? 
Agreed, we need to delete the last few posts!!! Pilot error, no way ... |
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| Topic: Gutted!! | |
| babber411 Replies: 12 Views: 237 |
Forum: Trex 450 Sport, Pro, XL, SEV2 and further variants. Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:03 pm Subject: Gutted!! |
| Try to make sense of what happened today. A few minutes before the incident I was giving it a bit of left stick. I've only done light hovering to slow flight with this model up to now.
Not sure wha ... |
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