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RE: DX8 Help Please.
Hi all, I got it to work after talking with HH tech. I have four servos operating two airelons and two flaps and they are connected through Y cable. With this, I CANNOT get the flaps/gear to operate if I select the wing type that I have. With this the TX will not let you assign the flaps to AUX1 so I am SOL. The only way I can get to work is to choose normal wing type (one servo) to operate both airelons. Then I can assign flaps to AUX1. Can someone with Spektrum authority explain to me this oddity??? DP
Posted on: 11/2/2011 7:03 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10793329
DX8 Help Please.
Hello all, I hope to get some replies here on my predicament. I bought a DX8 recently and I could not the gear and flaps to operate!!! I selected two airelons/two flaps wing type and I just could not get anything to move at all. The servos on flaps/gears are fine when I inserted them into rudder channel so it is not the servos problem. This one got me stumped. DP
Posted on: 11/1/2011 6:35 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10791846
How to get DX8 to read gear/flap servos?
Hi all, I bought the DX8 and installed into my FMS Trojan. However, I could not get the gear/flaps to operate! I even changed frame rates to no avail. They worked fine with my 9303 before I sent the TX in for repair. Thanks DP
Posted on: 10/31/2011 6:31 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10790430
RE: What does telemetry do for you?
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz Here's how I use it: 1) RPM - I get a kick out of ''flying the numbers'' for landing. I also use it to see differences in performance for different props in flight. You can really see a prop unload in the air vs. on the test stand! 2) Flight Pack Volts - I use this to keep from over-discharging my battery. It also tells me when I have a weak cell before my charger will tell me. 3) Rx Volts - Wow, was this an eye-opener! I could immediately see problems with some of my models skating on the edge that I had no idea they needed some TLC. I firmly believe that if more modelers had access to this and used it there would be far fewer ''shot down'' complaints. 4) Airspeed - with RPM, I can see improvements in props for speed. It's also a lot of fun, and useful on a windy day when a radar gun is useless. My son and I like to see who can go faster. 5) Altitude - you'd never believe how low 400' is! It's also cool to go up half a mile and see how tiny your airplane is at that size. 6) G-Force - we announced this at iHobby last week. It's pretty slick to see how few G's our models are really pulling. My personal high is 7.3 on a Stryker in a 100MPH+ dive with a hardest-possible yank to pull out. 7) xxxxxxx - wait til you see this one!!! For me, they add a level of protection, they increase my awareness when tuning, and they provide more fun - depending on the sensor. Andy [/quote] For high end big airplanes I can see the use but say simple parkflyers like the PZ Trojan, does it really make a difference? Sorry for my ignorance. DP
Posted on: 10/26/2011 1:41 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783853
RE: What's up with today's transmitters?
Hello I have heard about the new line of radio where you look at the screen like lap top PC screen while flying rather than looking at the plane. This is not the visor type. It gives you true view of flying like in the cockpit. Aimed for 2018 release is the SFFT technology where voice commands fly the plane for you. SFFT stands for " Stick Free Flying Technology". Within a few years, we can lay on the hammock or fold down beach chair with rum punch in one hand and watch our planes flying through the sky without any stick input. We can give command like " do a lazy eight and hold altitute of 100 feet" and go on with our bussiness like talking on cell phone or BBQing without worries. DP
Posted on: 10/26/2011 12:26 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783725
RE: What does telemetry do for you?
[quote]ORIGINAL: krayzc-RCU Google say: Telemetry is a technology that allows remote measurement and transparent conveyance of remote information.[1] The word is derived from Greek roots tele = remote, and metron = measure. Systems that need external instructions and data to operate require the counterpart of telemetry, telecommand. Although the term commonly refers to wireless data transfer mechanisms (e.g. using radio, hypersonic or infrared systems), it also encompasses data transferred over other media, such as a telephone or computer network, optical link or other wired communications like phase line carrier. Many modern telemetry systems take advantage of the low cost and ubiquity of GSM networks by using SMS to receive and transmit telemetry data. [/quote] Thank you for your reply. What I am asking is how telemetry seen in newer radios can help an average R/C flyer. I am debating whether to buy a TX only or TX/telemetry DX8 that will cost 80 bucks more. Is telemetry something of a novel item designed for marketing gimmick or a feature that enhances the ease/joy of RC flying? DP
Posted on: 10/26/2011 10:51 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783594
What does telemetry do for you?
Greeting experts, Could you please advise this parkflyer on the meaning of telemetry? DP
Posted on: 10/26/2011 10:12 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783534
What's up with today's transmitters?
Hello all, As cell phones are getting larger and larger, I start to see the same thing with TXs. Yesterday I looked at the DX8 as well as the JR 11 and they are bigger than previous releases, especially the later. They remind me of the 80's cell phone (aka. the BRICK) and holding them is like holding a large personal pizza. I guess the larger size allows more features to be build in? I saw a high end TX on the NET yesterday and this one requires a strap on tray to operate. I wonder how their size will be say 5 years from now. DP
Posted on: 10/26/2011 5:54 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783161
RE: Should I ditch JR 9303 and go with Aurora 9?
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Posted on: 10/26/2011 5:42 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10783145
RE: Should I ditch JR 9303 and go with Aurora 9?
Hi, Do you think I will have any problems selling the 9303 after it is serviced by HH? DP
Posted on: 10/25/2011 1:20 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10782193
Should I ditch JR 9303 and go with Aurora 9?
Hello all, I am sending in my 9303 to HH for service and I have heard very good things about the Aurora 9. I really liked the backlit LCD and have heard many positive reviews. I plan to sell my 9303 (2.4) along with recievers and I wonder if people are still consider this radio for their use? DP
Posted on: 10/25/2011 12:29 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10782100
How to operate servos without a radio?
Hello all, My 9303 just died and I need to send it to Horizon for repair. I need to cycle the gear up as I plan to paint the A/C this weekend. Is there a way for me to operate the servos without the radio? Thanks DP
Posted on: 10/25/2011 6:35 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781563
RE: Parkzone S.E.5a
Greetings, For the life of me, I cannot understand why PZ would put such grossly over scaled landing struts on this scale plane???? These plastic struts are purely decorative and they do not contribute to the rigidity of the gear assembly. This makes the plane very toy like and although I am a fan of PZ, this design left me speechless. I plan to replace with wooden struts to make it more scale like. DP
Posted on: 10/25/2011 5:57 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781489
JR 9393 Problem!
Greetings, Yesterday while I was scrolling down the menu, the screen went bezerk and then vertical/horizontal lines start to appear! I recharged the battery to see if the screen goes back to normal but to no avail. I wonder if this is the circuit board issue or the battery just went out cold without being able to be recharged? Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks DP
Posted on: 10/25/2011 5:44 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781466
Please advise me on ESC brand
Hello all I am in need to buy a 70-80A ESC for the FMS Trojan (56" WS) and there are so many choices out there. The Castle Creation is very expensive while the ones selling @ Hobby King is much cheaper. Can someone advise me on an ESC that works great for this bird? I plan to use 4 cell 3500 mah battery. Thanks! DP
Posted on: 9/27/2011 5:25 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10736182
RE: Rust and crud
Hi ST Nice built on that DII. I used to fly wooden planes but I got so nervous so I fly just simple foamies now. But being a scale buff, I repainted most of my planes so they can be as scale as possible within reason given to a foamy. In fact I kept telling myself that is just a foamy so I don't go overboard. DP
Posted on: 9/20/2011 7:20 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10725661
RE: Rust and crud
[quote]ORIGINAL: nytjadens  my dirty girls... ST [/quote] Wow! Nice fleet! Who makes that Albi? DP
Posted on: 9/20/2011 6:44 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10725611
RE: Rust and crud
Hi all, This is my newest completed project the 56" span FMS Stuka in its "rust and crud". It's a repainted ARF foamy. DP
Posted on: 9/20/2011 6:30 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10725579
RE: How to remove scratches on clear vacumm formed part?
Hi all, You can see the buffed out light cover on my Stuka. Now I know how to repair fogged lens cover! Thanks all for your help. DP
Posted on: 9/20/2011 6:19 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10725566
RE: How to make flaps deploy slowly on JR 9303?
Hello all Thank you for your replies. On my Stuka what would be the appropriate speed for flap deployment? I see so many planes pitch up suddenly so slow deployment would help don't you think? DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 11:44 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719677
RE: I GOOFED...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lnewqban What type of glue does the manufacturer recommend? Do the stab halves have braces? Does the attached pic belong to your plane? If so, you could insert a flat piece of aluminum through the vertical tail and underneath the leading edge of both half-stabs and glue there; just in case the stab is hit by accident later on. [/quote] Hi there, That is what I have and I have corrected the problem. I used staples (4 piece thick) and glued them in via Grozilla glue and I placed three on each side. Then I applied putty and sand them smooth followed by repainting and weathering. I think that will be sufficient. DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:32 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719330
RE: Rust and crud
[quote]ORIGINAL: abufletcher I just finished the dummy exhausts for my SE5a and IMHO they turned out really CRUDDY! Just how I wanted them! [:D] So do you have some lovely rust and crud on your models? If so, post a cruddy photo! [;)] [/quote] Hi Don Excellent work and photos as always. Forgive me to be curious but do you fly at all? DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:27 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719323
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: flycatch You got alot of feedback but you purchased the wrong receiver. You require a minimum of seven channels to accomplish what is required. Rudder= one channel throttle=one channel airlerons=two channels elevator=one channel flaps=two channels Total number of channels in use=seven channels You mix airlerons and mix flaps [/quote] Hi Flycatch, I use the AR600 (six channel) and I was able to accomplish what I need although I wonder if that is the best arrangement. There 4 servos for the flaps (inboard and outboard flaps) that all connected to a single channel (aux). The two other airelons are connected to a single Y connector and that connects to the airleron slot. Why should I use seperate channels for the airelons or do I need to? I do not do any 3D stuff at all. DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:24 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719317
How to make flaps deploy slowly on JR 9303?
Greetings, Can you all advise me on what settings I need to make the flaps deployed slowly? On my 9393, there are three flaps positions and what can I do to make them move smoothly? Thanks DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:18 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719302
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: on_your_six I have the same AR500 receiver in a plane of mine... TWO of the receiver channels are marked ''Ail'' for ailerons. You cannot use it for anything except a second aileron (reversed)...I was trying to use the fifth channel as a bomb drop...NO CAN DO! I guess they can get away with calling it a 5 channel receiver because it has 5 ports (connectors), but in reality, the receiver is 4 channels. So you need to move to a different receiver... as you have already done. I WOULD NOT USE THIS RECEIVER IN ANY HIGH PRICED PLANE.... Google ''ar500 spektrum'' to see all the problems they have been having with this receiver. [/quote] Hi I consider my FMS Stuka somewhat "high priced plane" because the cost of eveything is already 350.00 USD plus about 50 hours of painting and detailing. Is the AR600 OK for this one? Thanks DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:15 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719296
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: cymaz Excuse me for being a little rude here but for the safety of you and other people,,,,join a club get a cheap reliable trainer and get some good solid honest tuition. Learn to fly safely and be safe [/quote] Hi Thank you for your reply and I appreciate your concern. Although this rx is confusing to me but I can fly, land and do mild aerobatics without difficulty on scale birds. The Tiger Moth on my avatar is my GP one with extreme maker. I consider myself intermediate flyer but yet this reciever thing is kind of confusing. So the AR500 is actually a four channel one although it has five slots. I ended up putting the AR600 in my Stuka and do you all think that is adequate? I will post some pictures of its completion her for all to see this evening. Thanks all for the feedback. DP
Posted on: 9/16/2011 7:11 AM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719293
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: huck1199 It is a 5 ch RX. You could assign the spare aileron ch to another function at the TX. [/quote] Thank you for the clarification. Then why don't they assign or mark the second airelon slot as "flaps" instead and make user going through the TX assignment to make it work? Isn't fifth channel used for flaps or gear? DP
Posted on: 9/15/2011 12:42 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10718124
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: huck1199 The two aileron slots are for hooking up the two ailerons without a ''Y'' harness. You would then reverse one of the channels. [/quote] So the FIVE channel rx is a FOUR channel rx with an extra aileron slot? WTH??? DP
Posted on: 9/15/2011 12:16 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10718088
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
Hi all, To make my confusion clear as mud, let's answer this question: Q: The plane requires throttle, rudder, elevator, airelons and flaps. How many channel reciever does it need? (I thought five but I was wrong so I actually need a 6 channel rx to make it work.) DP
Posted on: 9/15/2011 12:13 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10718082
RE: How to disengage flap movements from airelons?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Top_Gunn Why are you using two channels for ailerons? Unless you want to use them as flaperons (very bad idea), you only need one radio channel for both ailerons. [/quote] Hi TG, I am using one channel for ailerons through Y connector but the AR500 (5 channel) has TWO slots for airelons. Thinking one can be used for flaps, I plug the flaps connector (through Y connector) into the second airelon slot but then my flaps move in sync with the airelons. So the FIVE channel reciever allows FOUR functions (throttle, rudder, elevator and airelons) only. The FIFTH slot is not for flaps but for airelons so why call a 5 channel while it only functions as four??? DP
Posted on: 9/15/2011 12:07 PM by Author "Dai Phan"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10718073
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