RE: Leaning Walkera CB 180D
It is in the nature for a single rotor heli with a tail rotor to lean to one side. Most helis have the rotor go clockwise and will lean to the right. The main reason is that the tail rotor will blow the heli to the left and to compensate to this the helis main rotor has to tilt to the right. This makes the heli seem to be hanging to one side when in a stable hover. You can not adjust the links, trim or add weight to change this. If the heli is drifting to one side you need to adjust the trim or linkage (but I guess you figured that you). Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 2/27/2010 10:15 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Help needed setting up Walkera 60 with New Metal Main Rotor Upgrade
Good point Rob. Thanks for correcting this! Always look at the blade angles to check that the pitch is moving up when applying throttle. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 1/16/2010 2:48 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Someone Please Help!
[quote]ORIGINAL: WantToLearn main blades start off fine, as I increase the throttle more and more the blades do almost a complete reverse (blow air from the bottom up, instead of the other way around) [/quote] Rob sent a pretty good link that contains the settings you need and you will get the support you need if you post your settings directly there. We are quite a few in the forum flying 4G3/4G6, Creata and 60Bs there, so it is a good source for getting all the help you need. I guess that it is a V2 with the brushed and metal head you have. The settings should work for you. In your specific case you need to go to the swash mix and reverse the sign for PIT. If it is +60 it should be -60 or vice versa. I assume that your swash plate moves correctly except for the pitch: Move up means more pitch. /Hans.
Posted on: 1/16/2010 2:38 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Help needed setting up Walkera 60 with New Metal Main Rotor Upgrade
You are asking about the pitch curve. The throttle curve should be linear in normal mode. The pitch curve should be -1 or -2 degrees at 0 throttle. This is to keep the heli pushed into the ground when landing on a windy day. At around 50-60 percent throttle it should be around 5 degrees and at 100% throttle it should be 11 degrees. The swash plate moves up when giving more throttle. You can try to look at the rcfriends link that Rob sent. There is also a lot of direct support you can get there. We are quite a few that are flying the 60B there. There is also an excellent link posted by Manuel: http://rcfriends.createforum.com/walkera-60-60-b-400-size-heli-section-f116/testing-out-my-new-walkera-60b-review-adjusting-tips-t599.html Which version do you have and what TX? Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 1/10/2010 8:11 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Best place to buy Walkera
I think that John has them in stock: http://www.rchobbyhelicopter.com/store52/agora.cgi?product=Ready_To_Fly_RC_Helicopters&user2=Walkera_CB180D_RTF You will not have any problems with him. Otherwise it takes 4-5 days from ehirobo.com or helipal.com. They are pretty good, but shipping is very expensive. Hope it helps, Hans.
Posted on: 1/9/2010 7:00 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera CB180D - just got it!
[quote]ORIGINAL: gagallagher04401 Hey My radio does not hvae the LCD screen, like yours. thats fine to me. Still having a hard time understanding what to adjust to get better flight, not so good yet with what is what totally. Pics if anyone had them would be a absolute gift HINT HINT ;) Thanks George [/quote] What are the problems you are seeing? The only real thing you can adjust on an FP heli is the tail, so if it is stable you should be good. I have a CB100 with the same rotor head and it is extremely stable in hover. The rotor head is self stabilizing. This also makes it really bad in forward flight and maneuvers compared to an FP with a flybar or a CP heli. It is really a trade off: Stability vs. maneuverability. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 1/8/2010 10:32 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera CB180D - just got it!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pgroom_68 Now the questions: Are [b]all[/b] Walkeras this well made now? [/quote] Hello Peter Walkera heli's have improved quite a lot except for the brushed motors. They really tend to burn out fast. Otherwise there are usually very few problems with them and the price seems to be OK. For the range problem, it might be realated to the output power. Most of the Walkera TX'es have only 10mW output power, but the new 2801 has 100mW output which should improve the range problem. The 2801 TX'es have a low power test mode where you can check the range, but I havn't seen that on your 2602 TX. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 1/8/2010 10:26 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera CB180D - just got it!
The "sensitive" is usually the gyro gain. On some Walkera RX's it could be rudder mix (percentage of throttle mixed into the rudder). It is a little hard to say because Walkera use the pots on the different RX'es for different purpose. The rotor assembly is designed to make it very stable and therefore have the 45 degree off-set weights instead of a flybar. This means that it is not obvious which links to adjust for trimming it in. In your case you need to shorten the servo rod to the side and extend the rod that is in the front. You can switch on the heli and play with the TX. If you had a 2801 TX you could adjust this via the menus (sub trim). It is not normal that a RTF heli from Walkera is not able to be trimmed out via the TX trims, so check that your center of gravity (CG) is correct. A good set-up on an FP is that the servo arms are level, the CG is exactly below the rotor shaft and that there are no vibrations. CP helis is a completely different ball game. If you center the trim and adjust the servo links you should be fine. Hope it helps, Hans.
Posted on: 1/7/2010 10:57 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 59#DQ Coast Guard
Yes, I have one of the first 59DQs. The one with brushed motors and the 60B Metal rotor head. We discussed quite some time ago in a different forum: http://rcfriends.createforum.com/walkera-60-60-b-400-size-heli-section-f116/new-cool-scale-heli-walkera-59dq-what-do-you-think-t263.html Feel free to ask questions there. A lot of people are ready to help. It is not really a great beginner but it flies pretty stable. You can check out some of my videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1LCGs3O54 /Hans.
Posted on: 1/7/2010 9:37 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: walkera 60b battery question
I agree with that. I fly with a 20C 1500mAH and a 20C 1800mAH. I wouldnt go higher or lower due to the CG. /Hans.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 8:11 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Should I get a 4G3?
I agree with that. The 4G3 is quite hard to get off the ground unless you are experienced. And very challanging to fly and set up. The 4#3B is an excellent choice even though it can be a little hard for beginners. Alternative is the mSR which is much more stable and durable. It is not a challanging as the two Walkeras but is probably the best trainer for first time single rotor pilots. /Hans.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 9:00 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: new heli
Both are the old version. Go for the 2.4GHz version: http://www.rchobbyhelicopter.com/store52/agora.cgi?product=Ready_To_Fly_RC_Helicopters&user2=Walkera_60B_RTF It is a great flying machine. I did shoot a quick video of the 60b, Creata and 59DQ on YouTube some time ago. You can judge for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1LCGs3O54 The Creata is most stable in hover. The 60b is the most agile for fun flying. /Hans.
Posted on: 9/6/2009 12:14 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: tx-2401
No, the 2801 RX will not bind with a 2601 TX. I have tried this and can not get it to work. Btw. I think that you would like the 2801 TX so try to get your hands on one. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 8/12/2009 9:18 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: 36 tail upgrade problem
Just took a look at my 60b which has a tail pretty similar to the one on your picture. It has a lot more space between the blue pitch slider collar and the two plastic pitch slider arms. The extra space prevents the servo horn to hit the pitch slider arms which is causing problems for you. It is not completely clear from the picture, but it looks like the pitch slider collar is pressed too far in against the plastic piece that has the two arms. Try to give it some a couple of milimeter clearence and the problem should go away. /Hans.
Posted on: 8/11/2009 11:10 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Going from Raptor G2 to...
Hmmm. Can you really get the G2 in the air without a brushless motor. Mine coudn't even hover at full throttle when I got it, so I immediately upgraded it. I don't remember it to be unstable last time I flew it, but I do remember that I was flying with too low gyro gain so the tail was a little all over the place. I didn't really set it up correctly so it was my own fault. Did some circles and that was it. It might bounce a little up and down close to the ground due to the ground effect. That is probably why you see it more stable when it gets a couple of feet in the air. That is perfectly normal. Your brushed main motor might also have lost some power depending on how many flight you have, and that will affect the head speed. Higher head speed will usually make it more stable but also more responsive on the stick. If the head speed is low you would also see that effect. Could also be too much play in the head. Anyway, it is good for your taining, but it is always easier to learn on a good well trimmed heli. Sounds like you are on the right path. When you can afford it, upgrade to BL. Always remember: Smal, smal stick movements. It is better to under compensate for drifting than over compensating. And always remember to throttle down before you crash. That will usually save you from a damaged head. /Hans.
Posted on: 8/11/2009 10:54 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: tx-2401
The 68B is an old heli from 2006 or so and it came with the 701 FM TX. Where have you seen it as 2.4GHz? There is a 60B which is a pretty new heli and it comes either with a 2801 RX with a 2801 TX or a 2701 RX with a 2601 TX. But a 4 channel 2401 TX can not be used for a collective pitch heli as Tedstrickland desribed. /Hans.
Posted on: 8/11/2009 10:35 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Going from Raptor G2 to...
No problem. I am just glad to help. I have never tried the DX6 but I hear it is a great TX. DSM2 is the spread spectrum format that is transmitted in the air. It is used by all Spectrum and JR receivers and not proprietary like the Walkera version. It is also not compatible with the Futaba FASST. Works pretty well though and you get rid of the long antenna. I think you made the right decission of fixing your helis. The G2 has a H1 head and is therefore more stable in hover. Do you have a training gear on? That will save you from a lot of rotor strikes. You can actually make a cross using piano wires yourself and that would at least keep the sweat off your head. I got a cheap one from XHeli and used that for a while. You can land it pretty hard on those. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 8/10/2009 11:09 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Going from Raptor G2 to...
I don't think that I would re-use the eletronics from the G2 in a Trex. Not even in a clone. A Trex 450 would probably need a good (=expensive) gyro like the GP750 and that costs more than a complete RTF G2. Btw. to keep the budget down I have a G2 that is using a Walkera 2801 RX so that I can set the curves using my Walkera 2801 TX. I got the TX from one of the Creata or 60b 2801 combos. Works pretty well! I also have an old belt-CP V1 fitted with a Bell 222 scale body also with a 2801 RX. The Belt-CP burned the ESC on the second flight so I had to replace it. Later, I did the 222 "upgrade" and added TAG night blades for fun. I don't really fly them much since I spend my time with the Trex and the 60b+Creata. The Creata is great for hover and FF where the 60b is more agile. I am not quite used to my Trex yet (just got it) but it is very precise. A friend in the RC Friends and Fellow Flyers forum got a V2 (http://rcfriends.createforum.com/all-other-helis-f22/esky-belt-cp-v2-450-t296.html). You can take a look at the thread and ask him what he thinks. He is also flying a 60b so he would be a good source of information and people on that forum are very friendly. One last thing on the belt-cp is that I would be concerned about the plastic head and tail. There is usually quite a lot of play in them making the heli harder to fly. My 60b has close to none and flies really well. I posted a few videos on YouTube under SirCrashSoMuch, so you can take a look and see how they fly. I also have a #59DQ which looks cool with the scale body of a cost guard heli. It has a motor driven tail so I wouldn't recommend it unless people have other helis to fly. I would still strongly recommend that you get a computer TX where you can set the curves, gain etc. This will make it much easier for you to dial the heli in as you take your flying to the next level. The 2801 is a clone of the DX7 but with 8 channels but not DSM2 based (not compatible). It is cheap and good value for your money, but it will only work with Walkera RXs. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 8/9/2009 1:01 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Going from Raptor G2 to...
The Belt CP is different from the G2 since it has a CCPM head and the G2 has a H1. I am having a blast with a Walkera 60b and a Creata. You can usually get them in the 320 bucks range including a much needed computer TX (the 2801). Trust me, if you want to take your flying to the next level you need to be able to set the pitch and throttle curves in an easier way than having to flip a deepswitch and trying to remember where the POT was the last time you changed it. Alternative (but more expensive) is a Trex clone. You need a radio like the DX6 or 7 and that is going to crank the price up a little. I have seen 450 clones bare bone kit for less than 50 bucks out there. I have a 450 PRO and it flies very nice, so I would assume that a clone will be flying pretty good as well. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 8/6/2009 9:10 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: walkera helicopter
Congratulations with your 60!! My 60b is my favorite. It is an excellent heli and there is a pretty good support forum for it where a lot of people are willing to share. Rob already sent you the link. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 9:42 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: 4#3B should I buy one, or.
Normally you have to specify which mode you want. Usually there will be a small drop-down box with the two options. Left hand throttle (mode2) is the one used in US. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 9:37 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: WALKERA 4#3B 2.4Ghz Metal Upgraded Edition Helicopter
Hi Matt Correct, I have all the variants. Gave one away since I was messing with an upgrade. I like the BL version best. The BL upgrade kit works pretty good on the 4G3. It was very hard to get working on the 4#3B though and required carefully fine tuning. For the 4G3 I just plugged it in and increased the head speed a bit. Havn't seen any issues with it. I don't have the dual BL version, so I can not tell you anything about that. I guess it will be OK. Regards, Hans.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 9:30 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: WALKERA 4#3B 2.4Ghz Metal Upgraded Edition Helicopter
Thanks guys. Yes I like the bigger helis. But not right now. Just managed to crash my new 59DQ on the ground. Wanted flip the D/R switches. Flipped throttle hold and idle-up instead. Tail started to spin so I flipped the throttle hold back and waammmbang. Heli on the side spinning the rotor :-( Broke the flybar and smashed a servo. Stupid me... /Hans.
Posted on: 5/16/2009 10:08 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: WALKERA 4#3B 2.4Ghz Metal Upgraded Edition Helicopter
Hey Matt I havn't flipped the 4G3. Tail is not holding that well, even with BL, Metal and 2801TX. It is always kicking when I punch the throttle hard but it can probably be optimized a little. I probably need to find the right balance of head seed and gyro gain, but havn't had the time to do it. I don' t fly them much since I kind of moved on to the 400 class helis. I can fly them pretty much every day. /Hans.
Posted on: 5/16/2009 4:22 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: #36 - Problems removing main shaft
I havn't removed the main shaft on my G2 becaues I never crashed it. But I just managed to bend my main shaft, flybar etc. on my Creata and I think it is quite similar. I removed the servo linkages, the detached main gear (two screws) and the inner shaft (pitch wire). Since my main shaft was pretty bend it was not that easy to get out. When I pulled it took the berring with it out but I was able to get it off and put it back into the frame. Make sure that the gear and everything is loose and not causing the main shaft to get stocked. It could also be that the berrings are somehow getting the shaft to get stucked if you have bent it pretty bad. I have had problems getting the main shaft back through the berrings on a 4G3 once due to a scratch I made when pulling it out. /Hans.
Posted on: 5/12/2009 11:50 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: WALKERA 4#3B 2.4Ghz Metal Upgraded Edition Helicopter
Hey Nuke You could also get one from the BL upgrade. The tail motor is a little stronger. I am afraid that a longer tail boom will only help you for a shory while. I think that Matt is right and you have a dying tail motor. How many flights do you have on it? I usually go through a tail motor for every 100 flights or more. Main's don't last long, but I usually get 40 flights out of them. Now I fly with a BL main. There is no plug-n-play alternative to the mains so that is the reason for so many people going brushless. I think that Heli Style managed to get carbon brushes, but it requires a lot of work to do that. /Hans.
Posted on: 5/11/2009 12:46 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 4#3b/ 2.4Ghz
The questions is the 2605 and 2605A or the old one without the A. Since it is a stock BL it should be the A version where you can actually set the gain/mix of the tail. I would recommend not to mess with that if it flies well, but if you do I think that most of us have the flat spot on the POT around 11:30-11:45 o'clock. /Hans.
Posted on: 5/3/2009 9:44 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: ........."BELT-CP THREAD"........
I guess I answered my own question and put my Align gyro on. Very stable tail!! Tonight I added a very nice set of MsComposit TAG blades. They are a little longer but wow, the text and stuff on the blades is so cool!! /Hans.
Posted on: 4/19/2009 2:54 AM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
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RE: ........."BELT-CP THREAD"........
I am trying to get my old Belt-CP out flying with a Walkera 2801 RX. Everything seems to be working but of course the 0704 gyro doesn't stop flashing. Has anyone tried another RX with this gyro? Could there be some magic that is done in CH4 in the stock RX? It seems only to work in that channel even though all trims are centered. I know that I should probably get a new and better gyro, but that is hard on a Saturday night. Thanks, Hans.
Posted on: 4/18/2009 11:12 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
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RE: Looking for a RTF 2.4GHz package for around $300
If you are thinking about a Creata or maybe a 60b you should go for the combo with the 2801 TX. My Belt-CP burned the ESC or the second flight so I am not sure how it flies.
Posted on: 4/16/2009 11:07 PM by Author "HansV" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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