Dx6i 6th Channel Programming
Hi I was wondering if I could program the 6th channel on my Dx6i to a switch on the radio. One of the extra channels is the gear, and that works with a switch but the other channel is AUX. It is used for gyro gain in helis, ECT. But I can't figure out how to program it to be operated by a switch on the radio. Any ideas? Thanks, Zane
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:21 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Would this work? (Electronics questions)
Hello I have had my Helimax heli for a while (a Novus CP nano). It is fun, but I don't like the transmitter. It has been unreliable, and is heavy. It also has no adjustable settings other than trim. I was wondering if I could take the transmitting module out of the Helimax transmitter and put it into a spektrum transmitter, or would it be more complicated than that? If that would work, then could I just plug the Helimax module into the trainer port on the spektrum radio when I wanted it? Thanks, Zane
Posted on: 1/23/2012 7:31 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Helimax"
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RE: Need help programming flaperons on Dx6i, just won't work
Ok.. THank you. I have ordered a 7 channel reciever
Posted on: 1/19/2012 7:24 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Need help programming flaperons on Dx6i, just won't work
I have it set up this way: there is one airleron on each wing, each aileron has its own servo. each servo is plugged into the two aileron channels on the rx, so no, they are not on a y harness [quote]ORIGINAL: mighty9 Flaperons are for a single aileron per wing that you want to use as flaps to.To get the flaps to mix you will have to go set up a a flap to aileron mix. Im not sure the 6 has a trim function for the mixes though.And if you have a Y extension there is no way to do this.You must have a separate channel for each servo.Do you have 4 servos 2 in each wing? [/quote]
Posted on: 1/6/2012 6:18 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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Need help programming flaperons on Dx6i, just won't work
HelloI have a Radian, with flaps that have one servo each. There is a flap on each wing. I just got a Dx6i today, and I got it all programmed as per the manual for flaperons. So the servos are plugged into the two aileron ports, the Dualairleron servo thing is on, and the flaps work just fine, moving together when the flap switch is triggered. But when I move the aileron stick on my transmitter, the two flaps still move in unison, as if they were flaps. I just can't figure out how to make them move oppositely when in aileron mode. I have tried reversing flaps and ailerons, to no avail. Does anyone know what I am missing?Thanks, Zane
Posted on: 1/5/2012 8:17 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: In the name of all NOVUS CX owners
I had a transmitter problem with Helimax, and they fixed it for free, because they said that they have a deffect warranty for up to a year, so if they decide that the damage wasn't caused by you they might fix it for free. It might be worth a try sending them an email
Posted on: 1/4/2012 9:07 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Helimax"
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Need some help from an electronics Guru
Hello I was wondering if there was a way to bypass the reciever in the all in one electronics unit in the Novus CP nano helicopter. I know that in RC cars with such all in one electronics units, lets use a Losi 1/24 scale for an example, the reciever is on the same curcuit board as the other electronics, but it is separate from the speed control. I was wondering if this was the case with the Helimax all in one unit. If this is the case, would there be a way to bypass the reciever and wire in another one? I know where I can get a 38mg spektrum RX, and I want to install on the in the Helicopter. Does anyone know if there is a way to bypass the RX? I talked to Helimax support and they said to post it on here because they don't know enough about their own helicopter to tell me wether this would be possible. Thanks, Zane
Posted on: 1/4/2012 9:05 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Helimax"
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RE: Members favorite electric 1/8 buggies
[quote]ORIGINAL: TheMachine Electrics have no soul....but damn there is no dening the power of the brushless lipo stuff, guess they are just ...evil ! I went with the Hyper 9e, very reasoinable price and they are good performers. [IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~zrinski/h9e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~zrinski/h9en.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://members.iinet.net.au/~zrinski/h9s.jpg[/IMG] I had the picco power Nitro H9 first and went with the 9e because it makes keeping spares for both very easy ;) [/quote] Nitro has too much soul for me. My driving conditions each year can range from 80*F at sea level to 100*F at 5000 feet to 7(rarely)-25*F at 5000 feet. It seems to me that I would be constantly tuning
Posted on: 12/19/2011 8:28 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Members favorite electric 1/8 buggies
[quote]ORIGINAL: demon3200 Am I the only person who thinks that the mugen and the xray are expensive????????? [/quote] no. not at all
Posted on: 11/28/2011 6:33 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Best tires for hard packed blue grooved track + 90 degree weather
[quote]ORIGINAL: golfandcards Anyone running all City Blocks Soft on hard pack clay tracks? It will be blown off and slightly wet down but the water dries almost instantly. I usually get I-beams soft. I just noticed how the chart says the city blocks hook up a little better in more categories with Soft compounds. ?? any ideas [/quote] I have. They work great. There are two people at our track running City blocks on their SC trucks. They are running 2wd, and they can beat ALL of the people who come and drive 4wd
Posted on: 11/12/2011 7:26 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: 25
Today I got out to lake Chachuma to run my boat in a lake and see how fast it could go. Well it is a reservoir, so of couse they said no. So then we went to the Santa Ynez rive and found a place big enough to run the boat. It worked pretty well, and was so fast. I still need to fine tune my weight balance so it doesn't porpoise. In the video I get to about 3/4 throttle. Before the video started I went to full throttle I porpoised out of control and flipped. So i am not trying that again till I fix the weight balance. Here is a video: [URL=http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/?action=view&current=monohullsecondrun1.mp4][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/th_monohullsecondrun1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Posted on: 9/1/2011 5:22 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
So last evening I went to our friends pool to try it out. Of course I couldn't get up to anywhere near full speed, but I ran through most of a battery pack, and I think it went well. There is still one place where a few drips of water can come in, but I will fix that. Hopefully in the next few days I can get to a bigger lake to really try it out. And my I really like the realistic sounds the stinger drive made, because the prop sucked in some air. The sound is muted in the video because of all the background noise. Here is the video: [URL=http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/?action=view&current=monohullfirstrun1.mp4][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/th_monohullfirstrun1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Posted on: 9/1/2011 6:23 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
I have been doing alot on the boat over the last week or so. I have been so busy that I forgot to post an update. This morning I put the last coat of polyurethane on the hull, and it has now dried. So exciting! I also am almost done with the hatch cover. here are a few pictures: I will post more when I am totally done building it[IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000066.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000062.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 8/26/2011 5:45 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
So today I got all of the rest of the parts for the  boat in the mail. A few days ago I also finished epxoying the inside of the hull. I do this to add strength, and seal the wood incase the boat ends up sinking at some point. I also went to the hardware store and got the varnish and seal for the outside of the hull. All I need to do now is finish up the hull and install the electronics and drivetrain. There isn't much else to say. Here are some pictures: [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3443.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3442.jpg[/IMG] All done with the epoxy. It is shiney! [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3444.jpg[/IMG] Even without the deck on it, it looks very much like a boat [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3445.jpg[/IMG] Cutout the deck [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3446.jpg[/IMG] Holding the deck on to see how it looks. [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000010.jpg[/IMG] 3s Turnigy lipos for the boat [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000013.jpg[/IMG] Motor and Lipos in the boat. Motor isn't mounted, just sitting there. [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000024.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/RK000025.jpg[/IMG] Stinger drive and rudder
Posted on: 8/9/2011 6:20 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Traxxas Micro models
[quote]ORIGINAL: thehuntingterminator i signed too. [/quote] Yay!
Posted on: 7/25/2011 4:45 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: 25
Hello. The boat is going good, but it is going to be on hold for the next few days. I am waiting on snail mail for some more wood and epoxy. But I have some questions: Does anyone have suggestions for some good quality hardware? And a good power system? Thanks, Zane
Posted on: 7/24/2011 7:40 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
Today and yesterday evening I was busy. I have glued on the bottom planks on the bottom of the v. It is really starting to look like a boat. I also cut off the little tabs on the frame that you use when glueing it with the spacing jig. Here are some pictures: [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3372.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3373.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3375.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3379.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3381.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3382.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/23/2011 11:37 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Traxxas Micro models
[quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon Probably not worth the time for Traxxas to make. [/quote] Because? It is worth the tiem for Losi to make, so why not Traxxas?
Posted on: 7/22/2011 10:11 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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Traxxas Micro models
[QUOTE]There has been a Traxxas Micro Models petition going on for a while now. Micro Models means a Micro E-Revo, a Micro Slash 4x4, a Micro Rally (and scale replica's), a Micro E-Maxx and a Micro Summit. Sign the petition (name, email and comments) if you want one. You can find the petition here: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Qwertyui/petition.html With kind regards, Rcforme.[/QUOTE] Who wants Traxxas micros? I was thinking like a micro SCT VXL!
Posted on: 7/22/2011 10:02 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Flat pan aluminum chassis micro SCT
Today I finished up the aluminum chassis I have been making for my micro SCT. I had it almost finished a few weeks ago, but I had problems with the gear mesh, and I didn't get around to fixing them until now. I was occupied with building the boat. I also added some sticky velcro to hold the battery on. The gear mesh problem was that I had drilled the motor mount holes a tad bit to far forward, and that caused the spur gear teeth the hit the flat part at the base of the pinion, where the set screw would be on a larger scale pinion. I managed to get it driving around, but it put a huge strain on the motor mount and the gear mesh was so tight that the battery lasted 1/3 of usual time and the motor smelled bad. So this time I managed to get that problem fixed. Instead of making new motor mount holes, which would have required making a whole new chassis. I couldn't just swap the motor side with the battery side because the center driveshaft it offset. The motor is lighter than the battery, so it has to be farther offset from the center to achieve a perfect left right weight balance. So it would have leaned heavily had I swapped the battery and motor. So what I did was take off the pinion and cut off the flat part, as it has no set screw (it is a friction fit). That way the pinion gear can move closer to the motor. Then I can get a good gear mesh without redoing the motor mounting area. I took it for a test drive around the house. It cornered beautifully, and it seemed to work well. On the first run the steering block fell off the chassis, but I re glued it and it seems to be holding. Here are some videos and pictures. [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3350.jpg[/img] Battery mounted up [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3353.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3352.jpg[/img] Chassis without top deck [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3359.jpg[/img] Pinion before trimming [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3361.jpg[/img] After pinion trimming [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3363.jpg[/img] Gear mesh is much better [img]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3366.jpg[/img] If you have some spare 1/10 Short course truck tires hanging around, they made a great stand. [URL=http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/?action=view&current=DSCN3367.mp4][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/th_DSCN3367.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quick test to make sure the drivetrain is free [URL=http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/?action=view&current=DSCN3368.mp4][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/th_DSCN3368.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Driving around and then hitting camera [URL=http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/?action=view&current=microsctaluminumchassis1.mp4][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/th_microsctaluminumchassis1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] High speed cornering, filmed by my mom
Posted on: 7/17/2011 7:42 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: 25
Today I did some drilling sanding and gluing. I drilled some holes in the flat pieces of wood so the inside of the boat was all one air compartment. Then I sanded the burs off, made a spacing jig and started gluing the frame. While I am writing this the glue on the last bulkhead is drying. So exciting :) Pics: [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3345.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3346.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3347.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3348.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/17/2011 5:32 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
[quote]ORIGINAL: BACKEMF Don't worry about weight too much. Just hollow out what you need for access. With Lipos, weight isn't a big factor. [/quote] Your right. Now that I think about it, weight isn't a big issue, only water. Now my only reason to hollow them out is water. If some water where to sneak into the front somehow, like a leaky glue joint, I could never get it back out if it was sealed in.
Posted on: 7/17/2011 5:01 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
I did some cutting, and I have the frame almost all cut out. Now I just need to hollow out the centers of the bulkheads to reduce weight, do some sanding, build a jig and then I can glue it! Right now it all fits together perfectly, but it has some splinters. [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3339.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3340.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/16/2011 7:55 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
[quote]ORIGINAL: ryan_t888 It depends on what you wish to do. I would prefer to run on 2s lipo while other may suggest higher. You need a base line of where to start based on your personal preference then I can recommend from there. Ryan [/quote] I would like to go 35-40mph. I already have a suitable size 2s and 4s packs. The water I am going to run on is a large, smooth lake
Posted on: 7/12/2011 6:43 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
I am just finishing up cutting the pieces of wood for the main frame. I also made a stand for the boat. It is a simple 3 piece stand with a lip around the bottom so that it can be a parts tray. It fits the cardboard version well. Now all I need to do is add padding to the v shape that holds the boat so that it doesn't scratch the wooden version. [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3174.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3178.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3179.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3180.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3181.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3182.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3183.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/12/2011 6:05 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
[quote]ORIGINAL: ryan_t888 Good stuff. Have you selected a power system yet? Ryan [/quote] No, I haven't. Do you have any suggestions on a good one?
Posted on: 7/12/2011 3:30 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
This morning I started cutting out the pieces. I am using a jigsaw with a metal blade, because the wood blade cuts to fast for such thin wood. I am going to cut more pieces tonight and I should be finished cutting in a few days. Here is how far I have gotten: [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3172.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/12/2011 8:40 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: 25
<meta charset="utf-8"/>Today I started working on the real one, out of wood. I started tracing the plans onto the wood and I am going to start cutting them out soon. I am using 3mm Birch plywood for the main frame and 1/32" birch plywood for the outer cover. [IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l557/summit012/DSCN3137.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/11/2011 2:31 PM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Members favorite electric 1/8 buggies
Thanks for all of the suggestions. And FYI, I do not hace anything against nitro, I just cannot run a noisy car in our populated neighborhood.
Posted on: 7/11/2011 6:05 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: 25
It is a little bit narrow. It is about 25" long by 7" wide.
Posted on: 7/9/2011 5:51 AM by Author "Zanek" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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