RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Very cool paint job
Posted on: 9/13/2012 11:42 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
I don't know how much noise the brushless electric versions of the Jackal makes, but it is faster than the Jett 56 with pipe. I think they were talking about 180 mph with their electric Jackal 50 Chris Shaker
Posted on: 9/4/2012 12:38 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Decided to use two servos on the elevator for strength, since this a 160 mph airplane. I mounting a second S3152 for the elevator. The kit comes with a pushrod that controls both halves of the elevator with one servo, but they also made the kit support two elevator servos. Got it installed, and there is no binding!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 3:07 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Worked on the Jackal again this evening. Opened up the air accessories bag that contained the air control valve. The air control valve is missing the nuts that you use to mount it. Seems it was a bad day for quality control at Robart when they packaged up this gear. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: cjshaker Got back to working on my Jackal 50 last night, and one of the Robart main gear is defective
Posted on: 9/1/2012 2:43 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
My LHS, D's Hobbies, in Bend, is going to get it replaced for me. Note that the Jackal 50 is currently on sale for $240 at Horizon Hobbies. My LHS can also get it for me at that price http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/jackal-50-HAN4880 Not sure if it will just be a spare, or become an electric powered beast! Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: cjshaker Got back to working on my Jackal 50 last
Posted on: 8/31/2012 3:05 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Got back to working on my Jackal 50 last night, and one of the Robart main gear is defective from the factory. One of the main gear is missing at least one part, the back stop rod that stops movement of the trunion at 90 degrees. It may also be missing other parts, because it does not seem to want to lock at 90 degrees, either. Also, several of the Torx screws are loose. Appears that this main gear was shipped before it was done, and before it was inspected. I left a message with Robart about it, and haven't heard anything back from them about it yet. Chris Shaker
Posted on: 8/30/2012 11:11 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Let's talk DX18 here!
Which version of the firmware should be be using in the US? One of them is EN/IT, and the other was EN/DE/FR, if memory serves? They both appeared to be the same size. Thank you, Chris Shaker
Posted on: 8/21/2012 12:01 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Becareful fake Futaba products on market
Futaba has a website about the fakes, but it is out of date http://www.futaba-rc.com/techsupport/counterfeit.html Fake gyros also now appear to have gold contacts on their connectors. The fakes use regular phillips screws on the bottom of the case, instead of security screws requiring a tri blade driver. If you open it up, the fake gyro contains a large metal nut inside of it! Link to pictures below. Also, the product numbers on the bottom paper insert inside the plastic case are different. On the FAKE, the numbers are "07101492-1", and "GY401-020". On the real Futaba gyro, the numbers on the bottom of the case are "01101472-1", and "GY401-001". A good thread with information about the fakes http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=242208 Another thread on the fakes, including pictures http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296848 This is what the inside of the fake gyro looks like. Mine at least had a shiny nut inside it http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296848&page=3 This is what a REAL one looks like inside http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3141785 Chris Shaker
Posted on: 5/4/2012 5:41 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: DX8 spectrum beware
It's kind of funny how in the hobby business, people seem to feel free to blame the customer. Chris Shaker
Posted on: 5/4/2012 5:28 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet
I've got the giant scale EZ balancer from Southwest Systems. Works great on my giant scale airplanes, and worked on my Reaction 54 http://www.ezbalancer.com/ Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: steve2972 Looks great meesh,but I don`t really want to start constructing things.Hows everyone else balancing their Reactions? Cheers [/quote]
Posted on: 5/2/2012 2:42 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
I own some of the receivers, but I had no reason to attempt to use them without the satellite receiver. Did you think of trying that with yours? Guess I'm just supposed to know, even though the manual doesn't tell me so. Reminds me of dealing with my wife. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: P-51B [quote]ORIGINAL: cjshaker Another scam on eBay that I just got burned by is that Spektrum AR8000
Posted on: 4/27/2012 11:48 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
Yes, he said that the satellite receiver was not included, but he did not say that it was not functional without it. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: airraptor in the add number you posted there was a question at the bottom where someone asked if it had the sat rec and the seller replied back as no. if i was selling one with out the receiver i would assume everyone knew it would work woth out it. remember buyer beware. ask questions and if doesnt seem right to ya then it isnt. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 12:59 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Fake Futaba GY401 gyros on eBay again
In progress. Sent a message to the seller, received no response, and opened a case with eBay. It appears that the seller no longer has any items for sale on eBay http://stores.ebay.com/HOBBY-HOBBY-STORES Last time this happened (with a fake SD card), eBay shut the seller down altogether, but they gave me my money back. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: DadsToysBG Send it back. Dennis [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 12:46 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056451

RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
I was wrong. Looking over my purchasing history, the prices were about the same for all three AR8000 receivers, within $10 or so. Even with having to purchase a satellite receiver, my average price for these three AR8000s delivered to my house will be around $100/ea. If I look at it that way, I'm not so pissed, given their list price Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/25/2012 12:27 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
Dennis: I've been a Futaba FASST user, with a 12FG. No satellites needed for them. Had been using a DX6i for my many Horizon BindNFly airplanes and helicopters. Recently got the DX8, and have been trying to learn more about Spektrum. Using the DX8 for the Blade 400 I'm repairing, and for two TRex helis under construction. I love the LiPo battery, the backlight, and the vibrating timer. Much easier to program than the 12FG. From what I read, DSMX is every bit as good as FASST, and I'm enjoying learning about it. I assumed that the receiver would work without the satellite, since the seller did not say it would not work. I think it was dishonest of him not to point out that the satellite receiver is required for the receiver to work at all, especially since he seemed to already know that. I'm trying to wait until I'm not so pissed at him before I score him as a seller. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: DadsToysBG Chris I didn't mean to imply that it's your fault. some time we, me included just assume people understand how things work. The manual doesn't say in anyway but did does show the sat in the pictures and how to place them. It does not show the 8000 without the sat. To boot up the system the sat. must be installed if the sat. fails after that the system is on it will continue to work until you turn it off. then it will not boot. I don't know when you bought your radio but the manual says DSM2. All the Spektrum 8ch will do both S and X. When the radio was first sold Horizon wasn't ready to announce the upgrade to X so they left it off the early radios. On the screen on the upper Rt. will say X or S depending on the type of receiver your using. Right now only the AR600 receiver doesn't use a sat. in full range. also the small park flyer receivers don't us them. This was a hard way to learn and if it had been me selling the receiver i would have said it in the same way. Maybe I also learned a lesson too. Dennis [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 12:20 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
For those who need a DSMX satellite receiver, it appears that the part number is SPM9645 Spektrum DSMX Satellite Remote Receiver. Cost about $35. Looks like it is back in stock http://www.horizonhobby.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?searchKeyword=SPM9645&filterTerm=&searchType=productgrid Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:33 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
If you want to read the eBay ad, the item number is 180862913514. Nowhere does it tell me that the satellite receiver is required for the receiver to actually work! I did not find that out until I received it and attempted to use it. Then, I found forum messages telling me that it does not work without the satellite receiver. I found one other eBay seller who appears to be selling an AR8000 without the satellite receiver, at least, the picture does not show one... Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:14 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
The seller appears to have known that the receiver was not functional without the satellite receiver. His ad did not state that the receiver was not functional. And eBay ruled in his favor. Please show me where I could have found that this receiver will not function without the satellite receiver installed from reading the manual for this receiver: http://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/SPMAR8000-Manual.pdf If that tidbit of information is in there, I sure as hell am not seeing it. From where I sit, the seller pulled a fast one, and you think it is ok for sellers like that to pull the same trick? I've also since read that a DSM2 satellite receiver will not work with the DMX receivers. And the DMX satellite receiver appears to be back ordered. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: DadsToysBG Do you know that a DMX sat. will not work with the older DSM2 receivers. You can't mix the two in any way. It's really important to understand the systems your using. He said ''no sat.'' The rest was up to you to on how your radio works. Dennis [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 10:51 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
Here is the manual for the AR8000 receiver. Please show me where it tells me that it will not function without the receiver, and then I'l believe you that I screwed up http://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/SPMAR8000-Manual.pdf Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: nk3t Why is it a scam? The seller advertised the item without a satellite, and you bought it. It sounds as if you had no idea what you were buying. Why not just accept that you screwed up? [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 10:42 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
Because it will not function without the satellite. The seller appears to have known that, but did not put that in his ad. Real honest? I don't see that fact mentioned in the manual for the receiver nor the radio, either, unless I am missing it. Not sure how I was supposed to know that it would not function at all without the satellite receiver when the manual doesn't even tell me that? I have verified that it is not functional on my DX8. It appears to bind, but does not work. I have submitted an eBay claim on it. The really stupid thing is that I paid more for that one than I have for two other AR8000s on eBay which included the satellite receiver, and actually work. I've been picking them up for around $75 brand new, complete and working, from people who got them free with their DX8 and don't need them. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: nk3t Why is it a scam? The seller advertised the item without a satellite, and you bought it. It sounds as if you had no idea what you were buying. Why not just accept that you screwed up? [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 10:17 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Fake Futaba GY401 gyros on eBay again
Given how everyone is going to FBL helicopters, I would expect the sales of single axis gyros are way down. So, when I saw people paying $70 for these fake gyros, it seemed possible that they were real. Also, the fact that they were coming from Canada gave it more credibility in my mind (how wrong I was). Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/25/2012 9:45 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: DX8 spectrum beware
I also see those internet ads for the DX8 with free receivers all over the hobby internet as well. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: Brian Dorff [quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz Did you actually read the ad? Does ''while supplies last'' mean anything? Andy [/quote] Andy, I completely agree with you, and If a magazine ad comes as the offer is running out, you cant do much. the magazine ad times run too far in advance for you to gauge when the supply will run out. However... if you go over to the RCG radio forum, the banner ad advertising the 2 free Rx offer is EVERYWHERE! the ad is still up. If you click on the ad, it brings you to the horizon page for the DX8, which no longer comes with 2 free Rx's. This does very much look like bait and switch. I'm pretty darn sure the Internet ad could be DC'd the same day that supplies run out. one phone call and a few mouse clicks could change the ad back to normal, or better yet, a DMSS ad. :) [/quote]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 9:41 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: DX8 spectrum beware
Yes, I did read the ad, and I asked my local hobby shop to get me one with the free receivers soon after I started to see the ads. You'll note that I did secure one from another dealer that contained the free receivers. I also will mention that my DX8 has a line of what appears to be glue on the display, too, which was UNDER the protective screen cover plastic. Pissed me off to have that happen on a brand new radio. I also have a DX-18 on order from my local hobby shop, D's Hobbies, in Bend, OR. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz [quote]ORIGINAL: allans Shouldn't the AMA stand by the ad or shouldn't Spectrum make good on their offer ( and settle with the AMA later). Aren't truth in advertising issues here. [/quote] Did you actually read the ad? Does ''while supplies last'' mean anything? I remember urging my Mom buy all the Cheerios she could so I could get the free model of a Pan Am 747 when they first came out, just to make sure I got one while supplies lasted. Andy [/quote]
Posted on: 4/24/2012 11:53 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: DX8 spectrum beware
It was also irritating as hell to me. They've been advertising the hell out of the free RX, and then I could not order it through my local hobby shop. Their distributor told them they were all gone. Had to order it from another shop that had the RX combo package in stock, AMain Hobbies. Chris Shaker [quote]ORIGINAL: harley6133 Beware of Spectrum. Just purchased a DX8 and DID NOT get the free advertised receivers deal that is on the back cover of AMA Model Aviation magazine. Contacted Spectrum and they said it was the AMA's fault because they did not pull there add. Sounds like crap to me. I guess I will go back to Futaba. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/24/2012 1:01 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054564

Spektrum AR8000 useless without satellite
Another scam on eBay that I just got burned by is that Spektrum AR8000 receivers are useless without their satellite receiver. Found that out after I stupidly bid on one and purchased it, for a higher price than I paid for two other complete ones. Of course his ad did not mention that the receiver would not WORK AT ALL without the satellite receiver. It appears that people are taking the satellite receiver and are plugging it into their 3-axis gyro (BeastX, etc), and then are dumping the useless AR8000 receiver by itself on eBay to unsuspecting buyers like me. AR8000 won't work without satellite http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537124 More confirmation http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=284093 More confirmation http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/spektrum/63266-ar8000-without-satellite.html Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/24/2012 12:54 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054562

Fake Futaba GY401 gyros on eBay again
A warning to you all, since I recently ended up with one of them. Sellers are again selling FAKE Futaba GY-401 gyros on eBay. From what I can determine, they are cheap piezo gyros put into a fake Futaba gyro case, with a large metal nut added in to make the weight match a real one. Futaba has a page about the fakes, but it needs to be updated. They only mention a font difference and say that the clones have silver plated contacts. Wish I knew the difference before I gave the seller good feedback. I did not think to check mine for being a fake until another purchaser contacted me to see if mine was also fake, as his was. Now, the clones also appear to have gold plated contacts. The fakes use regular phillips screws, instead of security screws requiring a tri blade driver. If you open up a fake one, it contains a large metal nut. I assume it is to make the weight the same as a real one. Also, the product numbers on the bottom of the plastic box it comes in are different. On the FAKE, the numbers are "07101492-1", and "GY401-020". On the real Futaba gyro, the numbers on the bottom of the case are "01101472-1", and "GY401-001". Futaba's website about the fakes http://www.futaba-rc.com/techsupport/counterfeit.html Another thread on the fakes http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296848 Pictures of rusty nut inside fakes. Mine at least had a shiny nut inside it http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296848&page=3 This is what a REAL one looks like inside http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3141785 Now at least you know what to look for when considering whether or not yours is also a fake Futaba GY401 Gyro Chris Shaker
Posted on: 4/24/2012 12:09 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054538

RE: DSM2 vs Futaba channel mapping question
The problem is that there are multiple channel mappings used by the Futaba 12FG... Chris Shaker
Posted on: 3/21/2012 10:30 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11009620

RE: DSM2 vs Futaba channel mapping question
I picked up the Spektrum DM9 module for my Futaba 12FG, and it is working great for my Bind N Fly airplanes. On the 12FG, the channel assignments should be: 1 Elevator (Reversed) 2 Rudder (Reversed) 3 Throttle (Reversed) 4 Aileron (Reversed) 5 Gear/Gyro 6 Aileron2 (???) Chris Shaker
Posted on: 3/20/2012 11:31 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11008443

RE: AnyLink with Futaba 12FG?
I'll answer my own question. It works without the module. HOWEVER, it appears to be working in mode 1! My radios are all mode 2. To get the Anylink to respond to its mode change, I have to use the RIGHT stick! I know I can fix it by remapping the functions on the channels, but is this expected behavior? Thank you, Chris Shaker
Posted on: 3/18/2012 10:53 AM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: AnyLink with Futaba 12FG?
Bax: Thank you for the reply. Should that work without a module? Does the module matter? Thank you, Chris Shaker
Posted on: 3/16/2012 1:42 PM by Author "cjshaker" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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