RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Which Rx are you using - the 35/72MHz version or the newer 2.4 GHHz Rx ???
Posted on: 11/14/2009 6:40 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: CB180D mini review:
I had the same problem also. I was thinking maybe because its acting like a co-axial and can't move as easy. I adjusted the servo Extent, but that did't really help. I then decided to modify since it was a simply mod, change the tail motor to a direct drive. The superior Rudder control makes for fast and agile turns, spins, and high speed flying. I did a video for anyone who is interested. This makes the heli fly like it should. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwafAlo1eo[/youtube] [:)]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 1:52 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: hairyspheers I just wanted to vent. My main motor burnt out. What the hell! I only had about 40+ flights on it. When does the tail normally die around. Thank fully when I was practicing touch and goes, the motor failed when it was on the ground. Shouldn't it have lasted a couple of hundred flights? [/quote] The stock main motor should last about 150 full flights on average with a main motor heat sink. The stock tail motor sould last about 30 full flights on average with a tail motor heat sink. One of the ways Walkera/Exceed makes money is replacement parts. That is basically blades, batteries, and motors. If you can eliminate one of these items ou can save a lot of money. The typical stock tail motor cost about $8.00(USD) to replace. I fly about 5 times a day. That would mean after 7 days (one week), I would have to buy a new motor. After one year, I would have spent ($8.00 * 52 weeks = $416.00) I modified this heli and have a totally brushless kit available. Below is a video of the totally brushless motor system for the 2.4 GHz Walkera #22E/Exceed Eagle 50 6-Channel CP heli. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvFheWLn2yE[/youtube] [8D]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 6:52 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Getting another new 2.4 GHZ Walkera #22E/Exceed Eagle 50 is $99.00(USD) from www.xheli.com You can also get a used 2.4Ghz over www.ebay.com I bought one extra for spare parts as it was cheaper to buy another heli [8D]
Posted on: 10/15/2009 1:29 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: simio7331 Its a pain in the ass to replace that part, already on my spare helicopter I had to use inhuman brute force to get the T-block out of the shaft, surprisingly its the shaft isn't bent or broken. Its painful enough thinking I have to shove it through that T-block hole again. [/quote] Like I said, it's not easy since it is the center of everyting. Sort of like ripping the heart out of the heli. Again, as you get better at flying, the fixing patch and the T-Shape holder won't be the parts that need to be replaced. It will be blades and LIPO batteries. Still, its a pain to repair. [8D]
Posted on: 10/14/2009 1:21 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
First, get better please. Second, tapping to the next bigger size with a m3 grub screw is only a short term fix until the next crash. A loose shaft to main gear creates slippage which can lead to more crashes. Did it already. And if you think this is expensive wait until you start to buy the larger size helis. Spare parts will just ballon up. Walkera/Exceed should revamp to a slightly larger shaft and a Jesus pin that can go straight through the fixing patch and main shaft gear.
Posted on: 10/13/2009 9:45 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
That's a fixing patch that attaches to the plastic main gear. You cannot and should not solder or glue this. This key part connect the main shaft to the main gear. The grub set screw gets worn out because of numerous crashes as the treads are made of Alumium and eventually break. This part cannot be avoided. Thru flight experience, as you crash less, this part will be less of a problem and hopefuly you will be just replacing the blades and the LIPO Battery only. This part can also be a pain to repalce as it is in the center of everything for this heli. Remove grub screw, Remove top part of rotor blade assembly upto the T-Shape connector. Holding the T-Shape connector and the main gear twist and turn and pull until the gear comes off. It is a tight fit when removing. Be careful not to bend the main shaft. This is an expensive part and Walkera/Exceed know it as tey have priced it accordingly. [8D]
Posted on: 10/11/2009 1:52 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
The main brushless motor is a 300 size motor weighing in at approx. 40 grams.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 8:05 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
You can get a brushless motor setup at www.rtf-heli.com [;)]
Posted on: 10/7/2009 1:12 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
I could not find the correcct metal ball links. So, I just bought another metal rotor assembly and used it as a spare. How many metal ball links do you need ?
Posted on: 9/30/2009 11:22 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: simio7331 I had a small accident, the blades hit the nearby wall on landing. The helicopter is fine, but one of the link connector's ball flew away. I have the metal head upgrade so right now there's a hole where the gold plated ball used to be. I'm looking at these losi ball connectors, they don't look the same. I just want to make sure where can I get spares for the metal head upgrade, and if this item on ebay will work too. http://cgi.ebay.com/LOSI-LOSB1051-BALL-STUD-SET-10-MINI-LST-NIB-NEW_W0QQitemZ270338227369QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ef169fca9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 edit: Here's in detail the metal ball bearing in the middle of the picture that I'm missing. http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/images/rc_parts/22E_Metal_5.jpg [/quote] Those LOSI Balls won't fit into your metal flap without some drilling. The ball will fit the links, but you will have to drill the hole bigger to fit the LOSI ball pin inot the metal flap. Then you will also need to get a nut to secure the LOSI part. [8D]
Posted on: 9/30/2009 9:47 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
I have this Walkera Charger. You need to get new bateries. It should take about 45 to60 minutes to fully recharge. The GREEN LED means you have power to the LIPO Charger. The other LED is RED in the beginning and should be GREEN when your battery is fully charged. If you are hooked on flying this heli, consider buying a Walkera GA-005 2-3 Cell LIPO Charger (~$20.00USD) and getting an 11.1 volt 1,000Mah LIPO Battery ($20USD). The LIPO battery wil give you about 7-10 minutes flytime. More importantly, the LIPO is lighter and will last longer (About 150 recharges). [8D]
Posted on: 9/29/2009 3:16 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: hairyspheers I have been playing with the CG lately to see if I can get it better. I swapped the ESC and battery positions. That look like it balanced everything out. But now I had to mount the reciever perpendicular to the frame to use the factory rubber bands to hold the battery up front. Is the new position of the RX2604 going to effect its performance? Are there any issues with having the battery near the RX? [/quote] The battery won't afgect the system. The Rx should be perpendicular to the airframe. I found that if it is flat (zero degrees) wit the airframe, the built in gyro doesn't work properly. Hey your in Queens, NY ? I'm in Smithtown, NY. -Happy Flying !!! [8D]
Posted on: 9/21/2009 12:14 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: hairyspheers Dchin62373, If you add a bigger battery will make the heli even more tail heavy. How would you balance it out and not band aid it by tilting the swash plate foward? [/quote] This is how I have the heli. The CG is fine.
Posted on: 9/11/2009 4:24 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
That's what I'm willing to only do also. Not really into inverted flying anyway, but the totally brushless setup as enough RPM to make the loops especially with a metal rotor head assembly which you'll probably need so the heli doesn't break apart as it makes the high G force inversion. [;)]
Posted on: 9/11/2009 3:01 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Yes, any CP heli can do Inverted flying. With the Walkera #22E/Exceed Eagle 50 stock motors, the inversion is somewhat slugglish. That is probably due to the lower RPM levels that are provided by ineffieicent motors. A brushless moror system with a direct drive brushless tail motor will give plenty of power to do inverted flying. I have not done an inverted flying. I have however flipped the inverted switch in mid-air to just go up and down quickly. It works great - I have yet to get a video out for that. I do have a video of the totally brushless 2.4GHz Walkera #22E/Exceed Eagle 50. It has plenty of power to do the high speed flying. Please excuse the wiring - its a lot and I have the canopy off so everyone can see its a 2.4Gz Walkera #22E. [;)]
Posted on: 9/11/2009 2:56 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: hairyspheers I had adjusted my links to make the swash plate level with the frame because my trim was almost all the way to the right on the cyclic to steady it out. I noticed the swash plate is not level with the frame from front to back. It is tilted lower towards the nose. Did they do this from factory beause the heli is tail heavy? I did not have to trim it out because the heli was pretty stable in hover. Another question for you folks: How would you get the 2.4ghz model to be level without adding any weight to the nose? Maybe swap reciever and battery location? [/quote] I used a larger 11.1v 1,000 Mah LIPO and adjusted the servo link in the front down to slightly tilt the swahsplate slightly forward to get the CG. It's a great heli - I've been flying everyday with the totally brushless setup. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvFheWLn2yE[/youtube] [8D]
Posted on: 9/11/2009 2:50 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
This is the Venom 3-D video. The heli is a complete clone of the Walkera #22E and costs way too much. The video is utilizing a brushless main motor system. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVo5k5H1mo[/youtube] [:)]
Posted on: 9/9/2009 1:32 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Newbie Questions
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hawksbill Hello all! Last year I received an Air Hog (from Toys R Us) for my birthday and loved it. I learned to fly it fairly well, but in the end I returned several copies of it because of different mechanical failures (non crash related). This year I decided to something a bit more substantial, but my budget is limited. I have about $150.00 to spend. I have more or less settled on the Esky Lama or Hunter (I kind of prefer the styling of the Hunter). Since those cost about $80 I thought I would use the extra money to buy an additional battery or two, some extra blades plus a subscription to RC Heli. (I thought about going with the Honey Bee, but didn't really want to get ahead of myself.) But, that will still leave me with some extra funds for other things and Here's where I'd like some advice. I would like to purchase some spare parts ahead of time, assuming that I'll crash it occasionally and will need to make repairs. I'm guessing I'll have about $30 for these spare parts. Could anyone advise me on which parts I'd mostly likely need other than what I mentioned above? I see that you can buy ''upgrade'' metal parts. Are those worth it or will they just add unneeded weight? Any other parts? Thanks in advance! [/quote] You might also consider getting a extra LIPO Battery and simple 2-3 cell LIPO Charger. That way you can swap your LIPO Battery out and fly again. [:)]
Posted on: 9/8/2009 1:39 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: simio7331 I'm waiting for your lower prices, and a whole ''all in 1 assembled kit'' [/quote] The single signal converter is sold separately as it is used for other brushless mods. The single signal converter price will drop to $29.99 from $35.99 on 9/14/2009 when we get a new shipment from our supplier. The Dual signal converter as already dropped in price to $39.99 from $44.99. [8D]
Posted on: 9/7/2009 5:11 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: new heli
Get the Bannana obby version. It has a brushless motor system in which you will really need if you decide to to any aerobatic flying.
Posted on: 9/5/2009 6:48 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Yep, You need the first three items. Working to try to get the price lower on the signal converter. You will need TWO JST "Y" Connectors. I have easily flown over 300 plus flights. If the average stock tail motor lasts about 30 full flights with an average price of $7.99(USD), then I have saved over $79.90(USD). Not to mention the possible crashes when the heli tail motor stops when flying in mid-air costing more in additional heli parts. With the brushless tail motor, its also more power as it is a direct drive (DD) - no gear reduction or gear slippage. Also RF Noise is reduced significantly. [8D]
Posted on: 9/1/2009 2:50 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: consultjdm TY Dchin, are you gonna post pricing for your brushless setup? JD [/quote] Goto: http://www.rtf-heli.com/Walkera22e24ghztotalbrushless.html Unlike other brushless kits, this comes with everything pre-wired. You get the motor mount screws, pinion (Rhino Harden Steel), nylon ties, and this is all pre-tested before shipping out. Most kits just give you the motors and ESCs. You have to figure out the wiring yourself, get mounting screws, get and install the pinion on yourself, etc. Cheers. [8D]
Posted on: 9/1/2009 1:01 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: consultjdm dchin, nice video JD [/quote] Thanks JD, really appreciate your opinions/views. [8D]
Posted on: 9/1/2009 11:37 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Okay folks, here it is. A Totally brushless 2.4 Ghz Walkera #22E/ Exceed Eagle 50 6-channel CP heli. Below is a video of the heli modified with a brushless main motor and a brushless tail motor acting as a Direct Drive (DD). The motors stay cool to the touch even after flying. Also installed is the CNC Blue metal rotor head assembly as well as the Super Skids 300 landing gear system with the Super Skids Titanium Tail boom with metal tail struts. Affitionally, we upgraded the LIPO Battery to an 111 volt 1,000Mah 25c LIPO which gives the heli a total weight of approximately 1 pound. The canopy cover was removed to show the amount of wires and connectors. The heli looks better with the cover on, but for this video, we wanted you to see the inner workings. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvFheWLn2yE[/youtube] [8D]
Posted on: 9/1/2009 12:18 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Good question. I have done all the conversions out there - From a brushless main motor only setup to the totally brushless setup. On your Venom clone 72Mhz, you could directly connect the brushless ESC iinput directly into the heli, however with the 2.4Ghz version, you wil need the following items: 2.4Ghz Rx 2.4Ghz Tx Motor Speed Controller Signal converter You have the first two items, you now need the last two items. Goto: www.rtf-heli.com and look under the Walkera #22E Menu for more info. [;)]
Posted on: 8/31/2009 4:59 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Too light is not great as the wind can blow the heli away and too heavy of a heli drags the performance making it impossible to do the fast pace flying and aerobatic flying. I have found that a 13-to 16 ounce heli is just right. Not too light or too heavy.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 10:24 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
I modified a 2.4GHz Exceed Eagle 50 with a metal CNC Blue rotor head set, A main brushless motor system, a brushless tail motor system working as a direct drive (DD) system, upgraded the LIPO to an 11.1volt 1,000Mah 25c-30 IPO Battery, Installed the Super Skids 300 landing gear system, the Super Skids Titanium Tail boom, Carbon fiber composite blades, and an ON/OFF Power switch. This heli comes in at about 1 pound and lifts with authority.
Posted on: 8/20/2009 7:03 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
Where can you et the Losi Balls ? [:)]
Posted on: 8/20/2009 11:03 AM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera 22E Lets Talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: Kursah Hey folks, I'm reading through this thread, but 543 pages and running is quite a lot...so I would like some suggestions as I've started to enjoy flying a bone stock 22E 72mhz recently, getting better with it, but want to make it a better bird since I can't afford to go with better and I don't have major qualms with what I have now. ATM I'm kind of torn between what to do next, here are some options I'm thinking. 1. Upgrade current bird...cnc head, bl motor/esc/splitter, dd tail mod/upgrade 2. Upgrade current bird to 2.4ghz (not really cost worthy atm) 3. Purchase V3 2.4Ghz 22e and use current bird for spare parts, eventually upgrading to brushless/cnc/dd tail goodies I know I'll get the most out of option 1, but I'd really like to have the 2.4ghz as it sounds like it's worth going to. I don't have any current controller issues, but at this point it seems the safer bet to the 2.4ghz tx and rx, though buying them seperate from the heli costs about 3/4 of the new V3 RTF kit...not very cost productive. Getting another bird nets me more OE parts...which I'm getting used to, but I would like to try the brushless/cnc/dd tail setup too. I have some ideas for GWS parts for the dd tail, and a brushless motor/esc prewired combo from rtf-heli.com, + splitter to make it work with the current 4-in-1 unit. I'm sure the cnc head is worth it...I'm just not certain what to do atm. A little guidance would be nice, I will continue sifting thru this thread and others to hopefully find the info I need, but I'll check back in the hopes of some responses. Excellent thread on a bird that with some work and practice is quite fun to fly. Cheers. [/quote] Get the 2.4Gz Exceed Eagle 50 - It's on Sale for $99.00 at www.xheli.com Then upgrade as you get money. I would start with the brushless motor system and work your way out with the CNC Metal rotor head assembly and then the Super Skids and Super Skids Titanium Tail boom. Forget the GWS - It's a piece of crap as you are still using a carbon brushed tail motor that will eventually fail after a couple dozen flights. I have been there and done that. Save yourself the trouble and go brushless. I will be introducing a totally brushless kit next week - so save up your money. Cheers. [8D]
Posted on: 8/19/2009 11:51 PM by Author "dchin62973" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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