RE: problem with heli
Sounds as if the gyro has gone bye bye.[:o] Noodle about and find a Align GY 780. That's what I use on my FB ships. Gary
Posted on: 9/11/2012 8:05 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: JR XP6102 battery conversion.
Get yourself a 8 cell 2500 Mah pack. Fits easy, lasts for a l-o-n-g time between charges. Gary
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:25 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Recommend me a new heli
Alight T-Rex 500. A bit more money than the Rex450, easier to fly and see, about the same parts costs when the crash repair bill comes in. Imo, stay away from the clones. Parts replacement is a pita, the kits themselves come with little or no instructions. Gary
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:23 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: What's your favorite charger?
Hyperion 7020 duo. Best of the best in my book. Gary
Posted on: 8/21/2012 2:30 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: RC Flying Site Issues Due To Li-Po Fires
Red Barons R/C flying club, AMA #151, est. 1968. www.redbarons.org 600' x 45' PAVED runway, outlying weedy area cut, cut and re-cut to where its just short of being nonexistent to negate the possibility of fire moving far or fast, two water based fire extinguishers on site.. Club down... a buck on this, Gary Smith, president of RB R/C F/C
Posted on: 8/9/2012 9:42 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: can PL8 charge four 8000mah 6S batteries in parallel
Twice the voltage, half the current needed. Wish I'd seen this before I bought my protek PS. Its good, but more $$. Fwiw, I have seen Hyperion chargers on 24V, they love it !! Run cooler, fans just hum right along. The link to the one cappaj1 leads to looks the one that will do the trick. Gary
Posted on: 8/1/2012 2:44 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: can PL8 charge four 8000mah 6S batteries in parallel
Better have *really* husky power supply. Gary
Posted on: 8/1/2012 2:26 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: In Trouble.
You'll get more help from the tooth fairy than you will from HK's help (?) line. Sad to say, "you gits what you pays for." Gary
Posted on: 7/4/2012 10:40 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: PBS NOVA program is looking for UAV hobbyist in DC area
what we could unintentionally turn into a hot potato. Gary
Posted on: 7/1/2012 10:30 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: HobbyKing 4B6 Multi port Charger
This does not help, but what others have said about Hobby King re their return/replacement policy along with a lot of variance in quality is the reason I purchased (albeit at a higher price) my Hyperion battery chargers. The blessing in disguise could be it failed on your third attempt at usage vs it failing and possibly smoking (really!) your battery or even more. My .02, Gary
Posted on: 6/17/2012 10:36 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Disappointed in Grayson Hobby
If all you need is batteries, I have had excellent results for Heli Direct. They have Pulse batteries at good prices, tgow day shipping via usps priority.. Usually same day ship out. www.helidirect.com Good luck on resolving your issue with Grayson Gary
Posted on: 5/12/2012 7:51 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Disappointed in Grayson Hobby
Grayson kind of sounds like someone who knows how to start a business but not how to run a business. My .02, Gary
Posted on: 5/9/2012 7:50 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Disappointed in Grayson Hobby
Sounds to me like they don't want anyone calling them on the LL.[:o] I would suggest next time you ask "do you have it in stock ready to ship?" Beware if you get a umm... ahhh, I'll have to check. Gary
Posted on: 5/8/2012 11:40 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Having trouble putting all rc plane components together
Amen on cubaneight's suggestion. There's too much you need to know and learn that cannot be accomplished by back an forth Q&A's on RCU. Its just to difficult this way. Gary
Posted on: 5/6/2012 8:21 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: ESC Question
Castle ESC's are the best imo if you need a new one. Buy'em bigger amperage wise than what you need. Gary
Posted on: 5/5/2012 12:22 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: 440mm blades on a 500ESP with 3GX?
The big diff between fb and fbl blades is where the balance weights are. Have been told the fbl's are balanced more towards the tips. As for longer blades, methinks you will eat up the batteries much quicker due to the increased swing (length) load. Check with others, your mileage may vary. Gary[8|]
Posted on: 5/1/2012 2:05 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: charger and battery?
I have used Hyperion chargers and batteries with great success. Their batteries are pricey, but after many charge and discharge cycles the cell voltages are spot on. Also the latest of their batts can be charged at up to 5c rate. Gary Smith, aka Red Bron Gary
Posted on: 4/24/2012 7:42 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: 1 vs 2 batteries?
Good point !! I too have a 500E with spare batts. What do you get for run time with causal flying? Tnx fer dis one. Garyh
Posted on: 4/23/2012 12:54 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: 1 vs 2 batteries?
Will the newer 600E's run on 1 6s pack or are two 6s packs required? Am looking at battery costs here. I do thank you for the notes on no interchange of earlier vs later parts tho. Typical Align way of doing it. Just like the nitro birds. Don't update it, just redesign it and render the old stuff obsolete. Gary
Posted on: 4/23/2012 12:42 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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1 vs 2 batteries?
Other than the battery count, what is the major differnce in 600 E t-rex's?[8|] Bearing blocks, alloy vs plastic? Eh? Sutff like this is what I need the answer to. Reason for the question is cost vs performance, new design vs old. Tnx to all who hlep out on th this e-z one. Gary[:D]
Posted on: 4/23/2012 9:17 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex 600, which motor to use and should I oil them
Buy the Scorpion and maintain it per spec. Much more performance than stock, just get their lube and use it after 4 or 5 runs. Nothin to it. I have a scorpion in my T-rex 450 *VERY* nice lo buc performance increase. Gary
Posted on: 4/8/2012 7:30 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex-500 and Torque Tubes. ARGHHHHH!? Whats the point?
, maybe the tail blades. Have lsot the two red pressure rollers that maintain belt tension on the oustide... tube conversion for the new design nitro X-line of helis. Guess its a matter of choice. Gary
Posted on: 3/24/2012 8:30 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex-500 and Torque Tubes. ARGHHHHH!? Whats the point?
Good point there, Von Ohain. But more than that, metal to metal makes for various sizes of metal particle dust to whirl about inside the canopy and find its way to crbas and bearings. From a electronic standpoint metal to metal does not make a lot of electrical noise that would be much of a bother at the frequency our radios operate on. Gary
Posted on: 3/22/2012 8:13 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Building my first Heli
You will need some help tuning the head. As my good friend at the LHS sez, "you can build a FB heli out of the box and it will fly. But.. with a FBl, you will need help to tune the head to get it right." He would know, he is 30yrs old has been flyin'em since age 12. Good luck, be sure to check ALL of the forums for good advice and tips. Gary
Posted on: 3/20/2012 12:49 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: My 500 will not hold a hover.
your time to get it right. Hope the above helps. Gary. aka Red Baron Gary my club: www.redbarons.org
Posted on: 3/18/2012 10:39 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: My 500 will not hold a hover.
sounds as if your esc is going on the fritz. Low voltage at first, then it comes up. Are you giving the gyro enuf time to int? Gary
Posted on: 3/16/2012 2:42 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex-500 and Torque Tubes. ARGHHHHH!? Whats the point?
The torque tube is much more efficient and responsive. I updated my 450 from belt to tt, batteris no last longer, remain cooler after a run. To keep the tail rotor from fiinding the weeds to soon look for a Musono skid on the web. It is 15 mm (just enuf) longer to keep the rotor from the hard stuff. Gary[:)]
Posted on: 3/10/2012 8:32 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: r30 to r50
Ihave a raptor 50 I will sell you minus receiver. Put yours in and fly. Contact me off line. Gary
Posted on: 3/2/2012 11:40 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
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RE: R-50 V-2 smoked tail belt guides?
Dumb me ! I did the same exact thing yesterday to one of the belt guides in the frame. New ones ordred from Tower late Saturday afternoon. Nice to know I'm/we're not alone in this blade-on-the-top game, Happy New year to everyone. Gary
Posted on: 1/1/2012 8:16 AM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
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RE: Please Recommend me a Great First Heli For Me:
I have very good condiiton early version TT 30/w OS 37 engine RTF minus receiver I am willing to sell. Contact me off line if you are interested. Also have factory manual. Gary
Posted on: 12/12/2011 12:22 PM by Author "Red Baron Gary" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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