RE: Deans Connector
Re-solder what you got and it should be fine. Make sure you tin the connector as well as the wire before soldering the two together.
Posted on: 7/16/2010 11:44 AM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
Update. I replaced the new flybar paddles with the old, larger ones and now I'm finding it much easier to get into a hover and stay there but it's still wobbling in flight. I realize that the shaking in the video I just posted is probably from ground resonance but it happened very quick and at low to moderate speeds so I know something is out of balance or misaligned somewhere.
Posted on: 7/11/2010 11:29 AM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
It wobbles no mater what my head speed is. Looking straight down on the rotor head I can see a wobble movement even with the new main shaft. It goes away at higher head speeds though. Here's the latest video, read the description on YouTube for more info. Cheers. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzeyDZRwMWY[/youtube]
Posted on: 7/11/2010 11:05 AM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
It's still wobbling [&o] I'll check to see if anything else needs an adjustment and I'll shoot some video in front of a gauge to see if I can detect where the wobble is coming from.
Posted on: 7/10/2010 2:55 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
I got the parts yesterday and I should be up and flying again today. Too much calc homework to repair it right now.
Posted on: 7/10/2010 1:25 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
*Raises hand* [:D] By "self-correction" I'm referring to leaving the blades just loose enough in the grips to allow for centrifugal force to pull the blades out and straight on throttle up. And did I not say, three times now, that I balanced my blades and paddles? karlik, the Falcon 40 doesn't have a feathering shaft. Instead it has the two bearings on the rotor head core (parts 52 and 49). I don't know how the discussion on pitch, angular velocity, tip speed and bloody stumps happened.
Posted on: 7/5/2010 9:49 AM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
DanMN, I have my blades loose enough to allow for self correction on spin-up. GuitarPlayer, I balanced my blades and paddles before I attached them and I used a digital caliper to adjust the flybar to make sure it is perfectly centered. Everything that can be adjusted is adjusted and double checked on this heli as of today.
Posted on: 7/4/2010 9:00 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Heli wobbles during flight
Thanks for all the speedy replies. I took off the main shaft today and noticed that it was bent right where it meets the rotor hub. I also noticed that the main drive gear is torqued. I've ordered replacements and I'll let you all know if that fixes everything.
Posted on: 7/4/2010 11:46 AM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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Heli wobbles during flight
I have a Falcon 40 heli which I've been using for flight practice and I'm having a problem. The heli has developed a terrible wobble motion which can be observed as soon as any throttle is applied. I recently crashed so I've done some work including leveling the swashplate, adjusting the flybar and paddles and I've got new and balanced blades. The main shaft doesn't look bent but I think I'll order a new one anyways since I've crashed this heli at least four times now. I don't know what else to check. Does anyone know why it's doing this? I've provided a video below. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSRh4SQfQRE[/youtube]
Posted on: 7/3/2010 5:01 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
Thanks cheech, I'll get the new CVDs soon. I put the new YouTube vid up. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icrdfGNehLo]Here it is.[/link] Nothings really different from the original, just better vid quality.
Posted on: 7/6/2008 8:00 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
I'm back! It's been awhile, but I have a question. I lost one of my universal dogbones while driving and I want to replace it with something better. [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDSY9&P=7]Will these work?[/link] It'll be going on my Evader ST. Are those CVDs good or does anyone have anything else in mind? P.S. New Evader ST YouTube vid coming soon!
Posted on: 7/6/2008 1:12 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
New Castle Link version 3.05 is available for download! I have no idea what difference it makes for the Mamba and there aren't any new options for configuring, but, it's an update so it must be better than 3.04.
Posted on: 4/10/2008 1:37 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
Start low, around an 18 tooth pinion with that high of a kV motor. Then, see if you like the feel of it and then gear up or down as you feel to be necessary.
Posted on: 4/8/2008 8:42 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
Thanks for the advice. I'll order the new clutch plate and pads soon.
Posted on: 4/8/2008 8:39 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
[quote]I forgot to mention this but I wore the pad out on my slipper clutch making that youtube vid, lol. I was wondering if I could get this slipper clutch and these slipper pads or are those slipper pads only for this slipper plate? [/quote] Can someone please help me with that (see post #10292). [quote]I am not a practiced solderer and would have to change over from the Tamiya connectors on the five batteries, two vehicles, and the charger. (and then I couldn't use my neighbors batteries unless I get him to switch) Do the Deans make that much of a difference? Joe [/quote] Yes Joe, the Deans make a huge difference and you can use them down the road if you go brushless. Tamiyas are rated for 15 amps while Deans Ultras are rated at 60-100 amps. I recommend you start practicing soldering because those Deans can be a pain to put on if you're inexpereinced. I practiced all last summer just soldering before I even went brushless by December.
Posted on: 4/8/2008 5:54 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
I forgot to mention this but I wore the pad out on my slipper clutch making that youtube vid, lol. [8|] I was wondering if I could get [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=001050735&I=LXCTS4&P=K]this slipper clutch[/link] and these [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHJ9&P=M]slipper pads[/link] or are those slipper pads only for [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCTS3&P=V]this slipper plate?[/link]
Posted on: 4/8/2008 2:43 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
Cheech, look at the vid again, I have all the specs on the vid description. Body pics! [:D]
Posted on: 4/5/2008 4:59 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition ~ T.E.C.
Ahh, Spring is here at last! [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ovlzgjcVo]Don't even try and stop me now![/link] Watch the vid and let me know what you think. Yes that's me driving. [8D]
Posted on: 4/4/2008 9:27 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: cheap lipo
I have a 7.4V 6000 mAh Max Amps pack for my Mamba set up. It flies down my street. [:D] I would [i]guess[/i] that my top speed was 55 or 60 MPH in my Evader ST. Definitely spend the money on a Max Amps battery. If anything, do it for safety's sake. Also, if you have a balancer, use it every time you charge the pack. If you don't have one, [b]GET ONE![/b]
Posted on: 3/18/2008 4:28 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7244901

RE: Li-Po Charger/Batt Questions
[b]Yes, you need a balancer! Always balance when you charge![/b] I would suggest a 5000-6000 mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo from Max Amps (less mAh if you're on a buget). Good luck soldering the Deans.
Posted on: 3/3/2008 5:16 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Water proofing LiPo batteries
I guess I'll just put them in some small, cheap plastic tupperware and silicon seal it with the wires out. These batteries aren't being used in the kind of RC boats the people on these threads are used to. It's a very large autonomous robot that uses GPS. It's a local school competition. Since we're switching from D size NiMH to LiPo, we'll have more room for water proofing.
Posted on: 3/3/2008 5:10 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7168906

Water proofing LiPo batteries
How do you prepare a LiPo battery for use in a boat? Is there anything special I should put the battery in or warp it in? If the boat crashes or sinks, is there anyway to keep a LiPo battery from shorting, exploding, catching fire or just plain dying?
Posted on: 3/2/2008 7:59 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: upgrades
I'm interested in the same thing. I'll be watching this thread.
Posted on: 3/1/2008 12:37 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7160805

RE: What's a good on-road chassis?
I don't know but I think they do. I've seen Hot Bodies parts there before. I don't think parts availability will be an issue. My plan is to put a 5000 kV Novak motor into the Cyclone with a 2S LiPo, so it'll go fast but not insanely fast.
Posted on: 2/27/2008 7:10 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: What's a good on-road chassis?
It's ok now if it's a ball diff. I've been doing some research. I like the lay-out of the Cyclone S chassis. I've actually been looking at that car even before I started this thread.
Posted on: 2/27/2008 7:02 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: What's a good on-road chassis?
I've found ball diffs to be tricky to adjust. What's the differences between the two anyways? Anymore car suggestions?
Posted on: 2/26/2008 6:36 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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What's a good on-road chassis?
I've been looking at on-road cars and I was wondering, what's a good car and brand name? I don't want anything with electronics in it, I'd add my own later, what I'm looking for is a chassis that includes the following: bevel gear diffs, belt driven 4wd, oil filled shocks and it has to be under $200. What's a good brand car that fits these specs? It also has to be able to handle brushless power. I'll be running this car on (what else) on-road, on the street and in parking lots. Thanks.
Posted on: 2/26/2008 4:12 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: Dang! Poop explosion
So many things people have posted up ^^^^^ here are so wrong. [:'(] You see, this is the reason I only drive on paved roads and dirt tracks. Never on grass cause of the poo risk.
Posted on: 2/22/2008 5:43 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Where can I get an 11t pinion gear to fit on a 540 motor?
Ok, thanks for clearing that up. All I used to know was that my Evader uses a 48P pinion so that's all I've ever bought.
Posted on: 2/21/2008 5:06 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Where can I get an 11t pinion gear to fit on a 540 motor?
I hear all the time about 32P and 48P pinions being interchangeable. Is this true? Btw, what's mod 1? Never heard of it.
Posted on: 2/21/2008 4:01 PM by Author "J-Cube" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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