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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.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9204462
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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8694781
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"
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60b and Creata music video
Hey guys I made a funny music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFC9KbCRlLs Thanks, Hans.
Posted on: 4/11/2009 10:34 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: g2 tail spinning
[quote]ORIGINAL: fbaja I have a g2 all it does is go in circles while in the air please help [/quote] Are you referring to Exceed G2 Raptor? You need to provide a little more information. /Hans.
Posted on: 4/8/2009 10:45 PM by Author "HansV"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: exceed G2 Raptor
That is a nice heli. I have an old G2 that I never flew much. I gave it a Walkera 2801 RX so that I can adjust all the parameters on the 2801 TX using the graphical curves. The settings on the old TX for servo reversers are: DIP 1: Elevator DIP 2: Aleron DIP 3: Throttle DIP 4: Rudder DIP 5: Gear (Not used) DIP 6: Pitch You can download the Walkera #36 manual on Walkera.com. I think they are identical with the exception of the canopy. Best regards, Hans.
Posted on: 4/7/2009 8:33 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: Opinions of the 4#1 as a FP trainer?
I saw that nobody else answered you, so... The #4 has a very simplified plastic rotor head and has a hard time getting the blades to align. I blame the head but it could also be the low rotor speed. I used a 11.1V 1200mAH LiPO since the heli came with a 8.4V NiMH. Flight time is longer than I want so I never tried the max. Remember that I had vibration problem even with the new head so I didn't really like flying it. My best guess would be in the area of 10 minutes or so. It is quite stable if there is no wind or very little wind but I never really managed to fly it around. Either too windy and before that the bad rotor head. I considered the 4G1B but by then I only flew my CP helis and the 4#3B. For the durability, yes i think that it is very durable. When I first got it I case too close to the lower branches of a pretty tall tree and it rained with leaves. Looked really cool. The heli didn't really do anthing out of it but I got so confused and managed to fly into the sun and lost orientation. Bang. Cracked the canopy and popped the rotor head, so I was back in the air after popping the head back on. /Hans.
Posted on: 4/4/2009 10:19 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: Walkera dragonfly 22e
I don't have the 22e but here is how it goes on the #52 so maybe you can replicate that. Looking from behind with the tail towards you: Front servo: Elevator Right servo: Aleron Left servo: PIT (can in some cases be called AUX2). You need to unplug the motor and try to give throttle(pitch). The swach plate should move up. Then test the cyclic and see that the swash plate moves in the direction that you want. Start with the elevator direction (front/back) to see that the SP tilts forward and backwards and then check the aleron (side ways left/right). /Hans.
Posted on: 4/3/2009 11:34 PM by Author "HansV"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Opinions of the 4#1 as a FP trainer?
Sounds like a good choice. I have the old #4 but never had any luck with it due to vibrations. New rotor head improved that a lot. It seems that the 4G1b is much better with the metal rotor head. /Hans.
Posted on: 4/3/2009 11:24 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: Trouble with a brand new Walkera 4#3b. Please help.
It will be very slow on the ground when it is scating all over the floor. Get it quickly 10-20cm up and give it a little tweak right aleron when you do it. I find it extremely sensitive to the ground effect when it is on the ground compared to a 400 series. When you get it up you will probably find it much more responsive and it can actually hover and fly pretty well. /Hans.
Posted on: 3/31/2009 8:38 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: WALKERA 4#3B 2.4Ghz Metal Upgraded Edition Helicopter
Hey Don, get a couple of spare packs (OEMs) from WOW for around 10 bucks as far as I remember. Some evenings when I get going I work myself through quite a line of packs [:)] /Hans.
Posted on: 3/31/2009 8:30 PM by Author "HansV"
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RE: My WDF4 conversion has gone brushless.
...and by the way, that is the kind of flying I love to watch [:D][:D][:D] /Hans.
Posted on: 3/23/2009 9:04 PM by Author "HansV"
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