RE: good balsa profile
I have the Eflite edge 540bp profile and i absolutly love it...i set it up with a park 450/11x3.8 prop, JR DS285 servos, eflite 30a pro speed control, and a thunderpower 1320 3s lipo and it is insane...one of my most fav planes to fly in my fleet...it will just climb vertical to no end then float back down like a feather...
Posted on: 2/26/2009 9:25 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Trex 450 Blades
[quote]ORIGINAL: Steve Collins The new Thunder Power carbon fiber blades are really good ones. I would say they are even with the Radix blades and a few dollars less in price. [/quote] I agree.... I abosolutly love the perfprmance of the thunder powers...I cant say which i like better cause they are both baddass
Posted on: 2/1/2009 8:23 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: JR-dz8450 digital servo
1: Yes the buzzing is normal on digital servos 2:Yes it is programmable 3: To program you would have to get the digital servo programmer...not worth the money unless you are matching servos for planes or helis. But for cars simple epa's and what not from a programmable radio will do the trick just fine...
Posted on: 1/2/2009 8:00 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Car Radio Equipment"
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RE: Cleaning Tires
+1 on the simple green and brush...
Posted on: 12/19/2008 12:08 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Absolutle insanity with a 450
[quote]ORIGINAL: Red Baron Gary Some day I would fly to be able to fly my T-Rex 1/10th that good. Red Baron Gary [/quote] I hear ya there...I still can't bring myself to perform FF!! Been flyin for quite some time, but there is just something about the 450that stops me from ff...I think it might be the size (easy for me to loose orientation). Everything else I have ever owned and flew was 50 size and above...
Posted on: 12/4/2008 5:04 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: I want a t rex
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zeeb I've not got mine finished yet as I've had issues with several of my planks.... [b][u]but the Finless Bob videos [/b][/u]and what one finds on the various forums such as this one are a really valuable asset. Go for the SE V2! [/quote] +1 million on that statement...finless is tha man when it comes to the 450...
Posted on: 12/4/2008 3:53 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Absolutle insanity with a 450
Wow whata setup...t-rex 450v2, Gaui 450 flybarless head, SK360flybarless control, scorpion 221-6v2, 2200 3s packs. This has got to be the most insane 450 I have seen to date...just raw power...[>:][>:][sm=eek.gif][sm=eek.gif][sm=eek.gif] http://www.rremodels.com/media/alan450.wmv
Posted on: 12/4/2008 2:40 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: trex 450s compare
Also between the SEv1* and SEv2 there are suttle differences. The feathering shaft on the V2 is 4mm, there are thrust bearings on the main and tail blade grips, the blu aluminum is more of a royalish blue. I have a v1.5 and it flys great. all parts except the afformentioned are compatable with either versions (main and tail shafts, gears, flybar, bearings, etc). You can get pretty good deals on the v1 and v1.5's . and if you feel the need to upgrade it to a v2, a whole align (not knock off)head assy can be had for $100 give or take...
Posted on: 12/3/2008 12:55 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Dorked in my 450SA
The glass test is a way to tell if the main shaft, feathering spindle, etc is bent. Take the shaft, put it on a piece of glass, glass table or whatever and roll it. look somewhere around eye level and inbetween the light reflection off the glass and the complete flatness you can tell if the shafts are bent...
Posted on: 11/28/2008 4:23 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
Flew three packs yesterday...got video of the l;ast...now if my bro-in-law will ever make me the dvd i'll post it up too...
Posted on: 11/28/2008 4:15 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
Flight number 2 this morning...I love this plane!! Will do waterfalls, hover, flatspins and about anything else you can think of without much effort. Timed it too...got 8:55 before the motor started to pulse from the lipo cutoff running the park 450/30amp pro SB speed control/thunder power 3s 1320mah/SM22 and ds285/ ar6000e...
Posted on: 11/26/2008 12:11 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Which Iwata
+4 for the rev...have an eclipse too and find myself using the revolution the most..
Posted on: 11/26/2008 1:15 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
Oh and I ended up usind a JR ds285 on the rudder instead of the airtronics. awesome little plane but my motor stick has developed play on the motor so Im gonna use some 2mm bolts with nuts instead of the little wood screw it came with...might even have to put some shoegoo or epoxy to get the right thrust to stay...
Posted on: 11/25/2008 3:34 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
I didnt get to until today...She weighs in a tad on the heavy side (14.4oz w/o batt) but I'm not too worried with the 450. I flew it with a 11x3.8 and a 12x6 seein as those were the only 2 sizes that I have. The 11x3.8 was insane...so much pull it took off under 1/2 throttle. The 12x6 was a little smoother on power. She flew straight as an arrow with 0 trim needed. Loops were effortless and rolls were perfect...didn't move off axis at all...I wouldnt worry about the prop hitting. just program the motor cut off and cut it just before you land. This thing sits down with 0 rollout on grass cause she just glides right in...
Posted on: 11/25/2008 3:28 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
[quote]ORIGINAL: redraider08 I wish i could help ya, but i'm looken for the same advise! WRECK'EM TECH [/quote] Well I'll tell ya this weekend cause the motor/sc/props/and 2 sm22's are comin in tomorrow lol...
Posted on: 11/19/2008 9:19 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
No responses huh?
Posted on: 11/17/2008 3:14 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Eflite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF - Comments??
I finally got around to builing my 540bp after over a year of it sitting in my garage lol...but here is what I am using.... EF park 450 w/APC 11x3.8 EF 25amp pro s/c JR sm22 on ail/ele airtronics 94091z on rudder TP 1320mah 3s AR6100e REC Does this sound about right????
Posted on: 11/14/2008 5:52 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: T-Rex 250 Build Thread
Man I cant wait till mine gets here...makin me jelous!! How about a flight report?
Posted on: 11/5/2008 3:48 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: 3D Render / Desktop Wallpaper
Nice!!
Posted on: 11/5/2008 3:31 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Help to pick out heli
Another good starter if you are willing to spend the money is the Hirobo SRB Quark...great little heli and a breeze to fly... http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/23878 Can get them a little cheaper off fleabay...
Posted on: 11/5/2008 11:54 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: good inexpensive 'micro' heli
Fourth vote for MCX
Posted on: 11/5/2008 11:51 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: looking for a case
where did you find this picture at?
Posted on: 11/5/2008 11:50 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: Need help replacing main shaft on Blade 400 3D
might want to try posting your question is this thread... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_447/tt.htm
Posted on: 10/31/2008 7:04 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Helicopter Heaven Support"
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RE: Got a heli, now how do I fly it?
with the small helis there is always stick input no matter what...just the nature of the beast!! The larger you get the easier they are to fly. I started on a small heli too, and it will definantly teach you input control lol...
Posted on: 10/31/2008 2:17 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Getting into Nitro, what to expect
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey [quote]ORIGINAL: wws2010 The stuff listed is new, Is buying used ok with helis? [/quote] Depends. Sometimes it's built well and [b]sometimes its slapped together by the village idiot that doesn't know his locktite from his taco sauce. [/b][/quote] HAHAHA that is great... If you are buying used be sure to do some checking on the individual you are purchasing from i.e. flying/building experience, crash forums, etc...
Posted on: 10/31/2008 2:11 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Help!
Yes with that you do need to purchase : Transmitter/receiver (no less than a 6 channel) battery packs/charger servos gyro motor speed control
Posted on: 10/31/2008 2:08 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Clutch not engaging
Those clutch shoes have plenty of life left in em. clean the clutch bell by using a large sanding drum on a dremmel...dont worry about "taking too much off" or damaging the clutch bell. Its hardened steel and a dremmel with a sanding drum will just take the edges off and smooth it out. also try new springs....
Posted on: 10/19/2008 10:01 PM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: What was your first rc car??
My first was a Traxxas Hawk then a tub rc10t...
Posted on: 10/3/2008 1:18 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Buying my first rc
One thing with the t4rs to replace soon is the steering rack bushings with bearings. The bushings get super sloppy real quick...
Posted on: 9/26/2008 10:44 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: GREAT SERVOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are great servos...associated makes an xp 1015 that is the exact same thing too http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/5733 Kinda long but a good explination... First off, there is no physical or main component difference between a digital servo or analog servo. The servo case, motor, gears, and even the feed back potentiometer all have the same functions and operations in both types. The difference between the two is in how the signal from the receiver is processed and how this information is used to send power to the servo motor. Analog Servo Operation An analog RC servo controls the speed of the motor by applying on and off voltage signals or pulses to the motor. This voltage is constant (the voltage of the receiver battery pack to be exact - 4.8 or 6.0 volts). This on off frequency is standardized to 50 cycles a second so all servos are compatible with one another. The longer each on pulse is, the faster the motor turns and the more torque it produces. This is the same way the speeds of most motors are controlled. For instance, if you have a ceiling or exhaust fan in your house that is controlled with a variable rotary dial speed switch; the fan motor is not given lower and higher voltages to adjust the speed. The speed switch simply cycles the 120 volts to the fan motor on and off many times a second. The longer each on pulse is, the faster the fan runs. This is also the same way electronic speed controllers for electric RC helicopters , planes, cars, and boats work. Now back to our analog RC servo. At rest, there is no voltage going to the motor. If a small transmitter command is given or some external pressure is applied to the servo horn forcing it off neutral, a short duration voltage pulse will be sent to the motor. The larger the stick movement or potentiometer movement, the longer this on pulse will be in order to move the servo quickly to the desired position. Remember me saying that these voltage pulses are sent 50 times a second. This means that in one second, there are 50 windows that last 20 milliseconds each (50x20 = 1000 ms = 1 second). The longer each on voltage pulse is in each of these fifty 20 millisecond windows, the faster the servo motor turns and the more torque it produces. I just included this info for those of you who really want to know what makes a servo tick. You don’t have to understand all that however, as long as you understand that during small amounts of stick movement or when external forces are applied forcing the servo off its neutral or holding position; only a short duration voltage pulse will be sent to the servo motor every 20 milliseconds. With large stick movements, a long voltage pulse will be sent every 20 milliseconds to the servo motor. As you can imagine, a short power pulse every 20 milliseconds doesn’t get the motor turning that quickly or allow it enough time to produce much torque. This is the problem with all analog servos; they don’t react fast or produce much torque when given small movement commands or when external forces are trying to push them off their holding position. This area of slow sluggish response and torque is called deadband. Much of RC control, especially with RC helicopters is done with small quick stick movements moving the servo back and forth in very small increments. There are also many changing loads on the rotor system (both main and tail) that are always trying to force the servo off its hold position as well. Don’t forget about the gyro either. The new heading hold gyros or electronic flybarless systems are sending hundreds of small correction changes to the RC servos every second. If I did a good job at explaining all this, you should realize by now that much of RC helicopter control and movement actually happens within the deadband area of an analog servo. This is not really that big of deal for slow human response times, but as I mentioned, a very big problem for lightning fast gyros and electronic stabilization systems or advanced 3D pilots with cat like reflexes. Digital RC Servo Operation Digital servos to the rescue! Like I said before, a digital servo has all the same parts as an analog servo, even the three wire plug that plugs into the receiver is the same. The difference is in how the pulsed signals are sent to the servo motor. A small microprocessor inside the servo analyzes the receiver signals and processes these into very high frequency voltage pulses to the servo motor. Instead of 50 pulses per second, the motor will now receive upwards of 300 pulses per second. The pulses will be shorter in length of course, but with so many voltage pulses occurring, the motor will speed up much quicker and provide constant torque. Incidentally, if you have ever wondered why digital servos "sing" when very light force loads are placed on them, what you are hearing is the short high frequency voltage pulses acting on the motor. The result is a servo that has a much smaller deadband, faster response, quicker and smoother acceleration, and better holding power. You can test this very easily by plugging in a digital servo and an analog servo to your receiver. Try to turn the servo wheel off centre on the analog RC servo. Notice how you will be able to move it slightly before the servo starts to respond and resist the force - it feels a bit spongy. Now do the same thing with the digital RC servo. It feels like the servo wheel and shaft are glued to the case – it responds that fast and holds that well. Now nothing is perfect and this increase in speed, torque, and holding power does come with a small disadvantage. Power Consumption! Yup, digital servos are power hungry. All those hundreds of power pulses per second use up more battery power than an analog servo would. This really is not that much of a problem these days since battery packs have at least double or triple the capacity of what the same size/weight pack had just a few years ago. So yes, digital RC servos are much better than analog. You can still fly a RC helicopter with analog servos, but once you switch over to digital, you will likely never go back. One last point I should clarify with this whole analog/digital RC servo discussion. Remember those speed and torque specifications I talked about earlier... You will find analog servos that have better speed and torque ratings than some digital servos; so why not get one of them over a more expensive slower digital? Remember, the analog servo is slow to respond and provides little torque during small, fast command inputs. Those good looking specifications are given at full stick movement when the servo has ramped up to full speed and torque. The slower spec digital servo in this case will still provide much more speed and torque where it is needed most.
Posted on: 9/26/2008 10:31 AM by Author "DeadSticker" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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