RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: mnemennth DDaddy - You, sir, are showing your age. And recklessly demonstrating in public the fruits of a proper education. How DARE you act smart in public? Didn't you know that sort of thing is frowned upon in modern society? We're all supposed to be racing towards the bottom; pandering to the lowest common denominator. For SHAME, SIR! ;) Also, you've exposed one
Posted on: 5/18/2013 11:52 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
Guys...am I dreaming or do I recall reading there are 2 Tarot versions...an A model and a B model with one being better quality and a bit more $...Zzzz
Posted on: 5/17/2013 11:30 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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FYI. Dynam 3GS is back in stock at hobbypartz.com. edit, Very nice roll Simon...bugs always attack me when I'm flying...a real pia...oh, next time, get the blonde on video too! +1 on ER9X...I need to break down and just order one Pssttt, Mr's rb...check and see what he has in the garage!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 12:35 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Sound like an addict! You need help! I prescribe purchase 3 more ;) Best, Ken
Posted on: 9/18/2012 5:07 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Hi Roger, Thanks for replying. I was just asking so we would know and give that consideration when buying blades. I've read about blades doing this and the general feeling is some people don't trust cheap blades. My thoughts are if you can get good cheap blades that are safe, get them. The aligns are nice because they are better balanced, but too expensive I agree (and for some reason I tend to crash these right away!). I buy these http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-CARBON-325mm-Rotor-Main-3D-Blade-For-ALIGN-RC-Trex-450-pro-/170700904737?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27be911921 in several sets and find ones that are real close in weight/balane quite easily (I use them on my 450 and 500). A lot of people use these and are happy with them. However, there has been 1 report of these coming apart too that I've found. And $9 a set is pretty good IMO for this quality. Hope you get it fixed soon and have fun :) Ken
Posted on: 9/18/2012 4:40 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 [quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly Lol, to oil or not to oil was a good one. Another classic was the vertical take off or slight drift to the left debate Actually I was quite culpable in those Anyway I see there are some videos to watch S [/quote] Don't oil.... Labelle... 107... I am convinced it is s space age lubricant introduced by aliens that creates a totally frictionless interaction between moving parts.. hence they never wear..... 1000 + flights on a $49 Hobbyking Heli and it is smoother than the day I built it... I have worn out and replaced a Brushless motor and 3 cyclic servos (hitech HS65MGs) on this heli but the bearings, gears, tail belt are all orginal.. PS.. the DS480 on the tail is also original. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VrcVmV7cKQ[/youtube] [/quote] LMAO about the kid comment! And if you'd quit moving your thumbs so much it would hover!
Posted on: 9/17/2012 11:04 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly [quote]ORIGINAL: Kozzy_98 Cable tie? No, I thought it was a Zip-tie. NO IT WAS A CABLE TIE!! Oh well, doesn't matter, they both do the same thing... Is that how it goes on RCG? Haha, I hope not!! [/quote] That's FUNNY-I was wondering if it really was a TIE WRAP!! I'm a little disappointed tbh. I was getting some good technical input and now the thread has gone off on one. S [/quote] Sorry about that Simon but I didnt realise such a small comment would start the mess its turned into. All I was doing was pointing out that it wasnt velcro but a zip tie and the guy went nuts. Hopefully it will settle down and get back on topic. [/quote] I thought it was my fault...I still get baited by them sometimes! Oh, wait...I figured it out! It's rb's fault...both RCG AND FFF pitch up! Don't tell him though ;) Still haven't flown FPV yet, nerves I think (and the fact I haven't crashed the 500 yet....maybe I should just crash and get it out of the way! Better do it soon though, going in for surgery Thursday and will be out of commision for a month or better. So if I start rambleing, more than usual, it's because I have nothing else too do:) Cheers, Ken Oh, and to really start some sh1t...really like the guys at fpvlab...there's a very entertaining thread on RCG there too ;)
Posted on: 9/17/2012 10:43 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Glad your ok Roger. What brand blades were they? Simon, Polly is fearless!
Posted on: 9/16/2012 4:31 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Ddaddy The server is live! [/quote] Server is dead.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 7:31 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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The server is live!
Posted on: 9/14/2012 6:49 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Mine crashe too updating but all fine now. Anyway, here's the start of my FPV blathering guys! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q5u4ZNZ3Ik&feature=plcp[/youtube]
Posted on: 9/14/2012 6:29 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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@ Edmund, very cool and great you get those opportunities. Be safe but have fun @Jonsey, crashes are part of the sport but if I may make a suggestion...start hitting TH a few feet above the ground and let it land itself, it's much better IMO @Simon, 100% 3.5 problem....If I wasn't so chickensh1t to go that fast on my 500 I'd try but it goes WAY too fast for me. The 450 has the cx and flys great fast, slow hover hands off, it only has the bad 11 thumbs . And bad news, wasn't able to program the bug in Phoenix for tonights fly! @rb, yea, bushless is always nicer...brushless motors are better too @Phil, ready for some balloon bursting?! @ALL, 9pm CST Phoenix Blathering with opening blather by rb on why NOT to do loops! Cheers, Ken
Posted on: 9/14/2012 4:15 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: spektrum Beastx DX6I
Yes sir. Have fun. Ken
Posted on: 9/13/2012 7:39 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn By my reckoning that is midnight Sydney time. The lengths you go to to win a baloon bursting competition. If Im still awake and functioning I might be there. [/quote] Midnight uh?...in that case better move it 2 hours...you'll be asleep at 2am for sure, right? jk, 9PM CST Friday which would be by my reckoning noon Saturday in Sydney. I do hope more come as the ballon bursting is really hard but loads of fun (been practicing for a month! @Edmund, glad the wife is home, take good care of her and maybe she won't make you go back to work! I don't know if 'll be able to go back to work either, it's nice (until the $ runs out!) BTW all, I HAVE THE WINNING LOTTO NUMBERS....too bad they are from last week @Rob, wanna sell those bearings? @rb, well, I'll forgive you at the Phoenix blathering fly (yes that is an obligation!) Hopefully my replacement skid will be in today and I'll mount the fpv and give it a fly. Tested, all works but I think it's gonna be harder than I thought (and why am I surprized? doh!) edit: pst, shhh...someone want to help me hack Phoenix so it will cause pitch ups in fff so we can make Simon feel at home? I feel more tea tax coming on.... Cheers All Ken
Posted on: 9/13/2012 8:19 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: Kozzy_98 @Phil - Good to see you mate! Glad the planks are your more relaxed form of RC! Hopefully your maiden of your balsa plane goes well. I would assume that crashing one is not like foam in the way that foam is just CA/Hot glue it all back together again, rather balsa is crash, swear alot and buy a new one! Well, I have an annoying problem with my #1 450. When I take off, it wants to lean to the left and back at the same time. Even though I have my swash absolutely level and pitch is 0deg at mid stick. The swash also moves up and down the pitch range perfectly flat. Even so, it wants to move left and back. [/quote] Kozzy, having a dead level swash is not going to mean that your heli will fly level. To many variables that I dont understand myself. Brian and a few others only eyeball there swash for that reason and trim to suit. Ive always been pretty lucky with mine but best to use trim to make it level in a hover. Then if you want take notice of how much trim you have added then adjust the links by that much and reset trims to zero. You could also move your battery slightly forward as well which will move the C of G [/quote] +1 My 450 swash is level and hovers perfect. My 500 with swash level doesn't (even with perfect CG). Solution turn links for desired results. I too don't understand but know this works. @Hugh, nice circuits. Great video too! @RB, I'm disappointed I didn't get a comeback on the posh git shame poke... I'm so hurt Ken
Posted on: 9/12/2012 7:56 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob I can't even look at you. For shame!![;)] b [/quote] And I get this coming from a Thai luvin posh git beastx luving easterner! Talk about for shame! BTW, Phoniex Blathering this Friday at 9CST. Hint for passwrod is above! Cheers ya'll, Ken
Posted on: 9/12/2012 9:06 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: mnemennth [quote]ORIGINAL: Ddaddy Ok, I need serious help....will this addiction ever end?! Just ordered Fatshark Predator RTF FPV...[:D] [:o] [8|] [X(] [&:] [:@] I'm so confused...please don't tell my wife! Ken [/quote] Kewlies! Let us know what you think of the resolution, or better yet, make some recordings so we can see what you see. Everybody is talking
Posted on: 9/10/2012 9:01 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
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Posted on: 9/8/2012 2:46 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
Ok, I need serious help....will this addiction ever end?! Just ordered Fatshark Predator RTF FPV...[:D] [:o] [8|] [X(] [&:] [:@] I'm so confused...please don't tell my wife! Ken
Posted on: 9/8/2012 12:31 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: jnail Hey guys, I haven't been around much lately due to life.... I know its a late invite, but [link=http://ncmcrc.com/]our flying club[/link] is hosting our anual fall fun-fly this weekend. I would like to invite anyone who is anywhere near northen MN to attend. It is usually a really fun event for both plankers and heli pilots. I think the highlight of the weekend this time though will be the full-contact foamy delta combat. We are hoping to start with at least 30 airplanes, and end with 1! You can find the info on the link I posted, or PM me, and I will give you more info. On a more somber note, for me anyway, I have found out that my job is ending at the end of this month after 10 years of loyalty. So I am kind of in freak-out mode over what to do next. Hopefully I will be able to keep something in the air during this time to help fend off the depression. I will try to keep in touch with everyone, but keep me in your thoughts. Jeff [/quote] Jeff, No reason to freak out. I was just let go after 21 years. And I am enjoying my free time : ) Wish I could join you but a little far ; ) Best, Ken
Posted on: 9/5/2012 2:37 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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I'm a little surprized there's not been much response on RCG about the 3.5 pitch especially since Simon's vid's are refferenced so much. I'm not experiencing it on my 3.5 but it's on a 500 and it's had other issues ($) I've been working through. My 450 has original cx1000 and I'm not touching it! It is clear there's a problem though from watching the vids. Goodnight everyone, Ken
Posted on: 9/3/2012 11:03 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Happy Labor Day ya'll. From Texas, Ken
Posted on: 9/2/2012 5:23 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Hey guys! How ya'll been? Sorry I haven't been on, been busy shopping for a fisheye lens for Brian (jk rb 3G has gotten a lot of bad rap, arguablyy the most of any unit. Beast x probaly has the largest fan base. Ummm, get one of EVERY kind and report back! Boy, that would be nice wouldn't it! Good health and good spirits to everyone Ken
Posted on: 8/31/2012 3:19 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: Ddaddy I oil mine about every 10 flights. Coughed up the dough for Boca ceramics on the 450 (450 tail bearings are aweful, both tail and grips (rest mediocre IMO)). I'm hoping they last more than 30ish flights. Been oiling all 500 bearings too...motor started squealing a few days ago...sigh, more bearings. Gonna go with abec 3 though instead
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:00 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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I oil mine about every 10 flights. Coughed up the dough for Boca ceramics on the 450 (450 tail bearings are aweful, both tail and grips (rest mediocre IMO)). I'm hoping they last more than 30ish flights. Been oiling all 500 bearings too...motor started squealing a few days ago...sigh, more bearings. Gonna go with abec 3 though instead of cermaic.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 9:58 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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I am going to postpone tonight's Phoenix sim blathering session. Could I get some recomendations on days and times? Ken
Posted on: 8/24/2012 4:55 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob [quote]ORIGINAL: Edmund2 Some advice please. Is it normal for a mCPX to only lift off with the throttle lever at about 90% of travel? Mine would spool up and only when I get almost to the end can I achieve lift off. Do not always want to fly in idle up mode working from the mid position then. [/quote] Hiya Edmund! Seat your main gear back into place by holding the your thumbs over the rotor button and using both index fingers, push the main gear back up into position! b [/quote] +1 This can definately cause your problem. The main shaft should be sticking out the bottom of the main gear about 1mm. There should be no play if you move the main gear up and down. [/quote] +1 I check/push mine up after every crash, I mean hard landing...I mean periodic maintenance!
Posted on: 8/22/2012 3:33 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Phoenix Blathering Duex! This Friday, same time, place and password. I am changing the audio to "direct sound" though. Hope to balther and fly with you then! Cheers, Ken
Posted on: 8/21/2012 11:00 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Edmund2 Hi guys back in the modern world again. Did get some time to fly the mcpx and it was a joy doing so. Had to make some repairs to the canopy after a few hard landings but it is still flying great. Have a great picture (5.8Meg in size) of my son's BOL making a crossborder flight - suppose it can officially be considered an international air space violation- from the Namibia to the Angola side of the river. Did not land it as any perception problem may have caused it to topple over on the grass 150 meters away on the other side even if I had the bino's on it most of the time. We did a range test before we tried it and had a full lipo in it. We were about 25 meters higher in Namibia and on the way back power had to be increased constantly to get the lift. Likely the first BOL to fly in Angola but can obviously not confirm that. Edmund [/quote] Welcome back. Sounds like you had a blast!
Posted on: 8/20/2012 8:18 AM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay Does anyone use a servo tester, or have a recommendation for one ? I know some radios have servo testing functionality, mine doesn't. I want to be able to run servos on the bench for a time period before installing them. Jonesy [/quote] The Tarot ZYX programer does an amazing job IMO. You can stress them by automaticallyu running them as well as test the speed (this is how I found out my 510's don't perform to spec : ( but my 65's do better than spec ; ) So if you have a zyx, a great addition, if you don't have a fbl, then a great time to get a zyx! Cheers, Ken
Posted on: 8/19/2012 8:05 PM by Author "Ddaddy" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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