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| Topic: Jonathan's Trex SEv2 build and flight experiences | |
| randalsh Replies: 977 Views: 17720 |
 Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:27 pm Subject: Jonathan's Trex SEv2 build and flight experiences |
| Very neat and tidy!
Nice one Jonathan. I can't get my tiles that clean and shiny ... And the heli looks good too! 
Randal. |
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| Topic: An erratic Blade 400 | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 116 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:33 pm Subject: An erratic Blade 400 |
| Hi Robin.
if I put slight pressure on the arms then move the stick I get reduced movement Slight pressure should not effect servo throw. I suspect you have at least one dud servo. R |
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| Topic: 450headspeed slows | |
| randalsh Replies: 3 Views: 41 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:59 pm Subject: 450headspeed slows |
| Hi Doug.
Doubt the belt has much to do with the prob, unless it is really way out. If you have lowered the throttle curve and still running a high pitch curve you may find it bogs down. For "gent ... |
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| Topic: Cheap cnc head from china | |
| randalsh Replies: 3 Views: 50 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:36 pm Subject: Cheap cnc head from china |
| "if i grab the blade holders in each hand and twist i have play, is that correct? "
You don't want any play anywhere on the head, but nothings perfect and there's bound to be a little somewhere - e ... |
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| Topic: An erratic Blade 400 | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 116 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:22 pm Subject: An erratic Blade 400 |
| I can't think of any other reason why the servos would work ok without the head spinning, but not when it is. Unless you have a bad connection that only shows when there are vibrations?
Do all the se ... |
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| Topic: An erratic Blade 400 | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 116 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:54 pm Subject: An erratic Blade 400 |
| See my new post " DS75H servos going ..."
You need to undo the linkage and turn the servos by hand to feel for slipping or sticking. Running them with no pressure will not usually prove anything. ... |
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| Topic: DS75H servos going ... | |
| randalsh Replies: 0 Views: 11 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:48 pm Subject: DS75H servos going ... |
| Going through my spares box I found 3 sets of DS75H servos (stock from my departed Blade 400). Two of them were working when I replaced them with 65mgs, and one was dud, although I don't know why. The ... | |
| Topic: An experiment with weight... | |
| randalsh Replies: 11 Views: 175 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:32 pm Subject: An experiment with weight... |
| Think that i would only need a piece of string and use heli as a kite today though ....
Spot on!
Time for a spot of maintainance! What you are saying makes sense to me, Silverlyx. ... |
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| Topic: An experiment with weight... | |
| randalsh Replies: 11 Views: 175 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:45 am Subject: An experiment with weight... |
| You don't think the extra weight and flying time is going to stress and overheat the motor - and esc?
Randal. |
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| Topic: Pitch Checking driving me crazy | |
| randalsh Replies: 10 Views: 138 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11 am Subject: Pitch Checking driving me crazy |
| Watch the direction the tail blade is angled. Right stick will tilt the blades to push air to the right - (and left stick left)- on any head-driven heli tail. Seen from the tail of course. | |
| Topic: Todays flying stories - feel free to jump in | |
| randalsh Replies: 2222 Views: 28834 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:51 am Subject: Todays flying stories - feel free to jump in |
| Either the Trex250 or the Gaui 200?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxhSOLmM9ko&feature=fvw |
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| Topic: Tail wag help please | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 167 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:44 pm Subject: Tail wag help please |
| Hi Craig.
I doubt there are many of us on this forum that have not felt exactly the same more than once. It's an unforgiving hoby and you will spend more time crashing, fixing and problem solving th ... |
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| Topic: An erratic Blade 400 | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 116 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:53 am Subject: An erratic Blade 400 |
| Just a thought. Have you checked the retaining collar on the bottom of the main shaft is firmly agaist the top bearing mount?
I had that give me similar probs once. It needs to be a pushed down as y ... |
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| Topic: Reducing the fleet | |
| randalsh Replies: 5 Views: 100 |
Forum: Blade Helicopters Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:44 am Subject: Reducing the fleet |
| I'd certainly be interested in the radio gear if you split it up.
I'm on a promise for a free DX7 next year, but I can't wait to get rid of this Futaba stuff. Randal. |
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| Topic: Todays flying stories - feel free to jump in | |
| randalsh Replies: 2222 Views: 28834 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:03 pm Subject: Todays flying stories - feel free to jump in |
| Owww! How sweet. | |
| Topic: dog attack | |
| randalsh Replies: 35 Views: 467 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:32 pm Subject: dog attack |
I get the feeling this thread has run it's course 
For me at least. See you. R |
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| Topic: Slightly off topic! | |
| randalsh Replies: 3 Views: 87 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:34 pm Subject: Slightly off topic! |
| You will |
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| Topic: Slightly off topic! | |
| randalsh Replies: 3 Views: 87 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:47 pm Subject: Slightly off topic! |
| There was me thinking I was trying to do things that a real heli could not possibly do ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGu45s1_QPU&NR=1&feature=fvwp |
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| Topic: Tail servo very slow now...? | |
| randalsh Replies: 1 Views: 46 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:43 pm Subject: Tail servo very slow now...? |
| You havn't been fiddling with rudder expo on the tx by any chance? | |
| Topic: dog attack | |
| randalsh Replies: 35 Views: 467 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:02 pm Subject: dog attack |
| Friskle wrote:
"my dogs only are off the lead in certain areas, now, lets say i shift area, go to a field where i can see someone flying a heli or fixed wing, would i let my dog off the lead and prom ... |
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| Topic: dog attack | |
| randalsh Replies: 35 Views: 467 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:40 am Subject: dog attack |
| As helis are getting more and more popular, ie: affordable and easier to fly in built-up areas due to batt technology, etc, we all need to take care not to arouse public opinion against the hoby.
It ... |
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| Topic: trex 450 pro tail servo adjustment problems | |
| randalsh Replies: 5 Views: 91 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:58 am Subject: trex 450 pro tail servo adjustment problems |
| i am following fingerless bobs vids
Has Finless had an accident? |
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| Topic: How stable | |
| randalsh Replies: 8 Views: 126 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:51 am Subject: How stable |
| A constant high head speed and gentle pitch settings should help you hover smoothly. You use the pitch for hight control instead of speed and pitch. But as already stated, you will still always need t ... | |
| Topic: Tail wag help please | |
| randalsh Replies: 12 Views: 167 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:34 am Subject: Tail wag help please |
| Hi Craig.
The belt pulley (heli end) is prone to slipping on the shaft (it's only glued on) and could have the effect you describe. Check that first. Hold the main gear and turn the tail rotor by han ... |
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| Topic: dog attack | |
| randalsh Replies: 35 Views: 467 |
Forum: Trex 450 XL and SE. Electronics, radios, set up, resources and discussion. Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:23 am Subject: dog attack |
| I'm lucky enough to have a farmer friend who has kindly given me permission to fly on his land - about 20 mins drive for me. Part of one field is used by a local flying club - mostly planks. They have ... | |
