RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
If you spell check your entry and punctuate your sentences, it would be easier to understand.[:)]
Posted on: 8/5/2006 5:54 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
I don't think you can go wrong with an Align ESC.
Posted on: 7/17/2006 10:49 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
gordthebiker, Awesome! Great control! Bird looks rock steady.
Posted on: 6/27/2006 10:57 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xiphos [/quote] When I turn the rotor backwards, everything turns. Still the bearing, do you think? I figure I'll take it apart and look at it, either way. Also - forgive my ignorance - what does "CA" mean? "CA" is short for the scientific long name of Instant glue or Crazy Glue.
Posted on: 6/24/2006 2:40 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xiphos Speaking of setting them up, I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with my heli. The main rotor doesn't always spin up all of the way. The tail rotor goes crazy, as do the gears and the motor itself, but there just doesn't seem to be "bite" somewhere between the motor and the main rotor. The gears seem to be grabbing just fine . . . where else do I look? [/quote] Try turning the main rotors backwards by hand. They should turn the main gear, motor and tail rotor. It sounds like the one-way bearing is slipping or the whole bearing is slipping in the main gear. If the bearing is slipping in the main gear, you might be able to CA the outer portion of the bearing to the main gear. Hope this helps. Al
Posted on: 6/23/2006 8:43 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: soneebee one quick question on the PZT/PLT knobs after adjusting do you have to turn off the TX before you lock the dipswitch 8 or you can lock it while the TX is on? [/quote] soneebee, You should be able to switch #8 on or off anytime, w/tx on or off.
Posted on: 5/28/2006 10:45 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
ArjanH, You need to loosen all the socket-head set screws (Some people call them grub screws) that are holding the main gear, belt sprocket, one-way bearing and the collars that lock the main shaft @ the specified height, and the collar that grips the pitch control rod that runs up the middle of the main shaft. Some of the components might have more than one set screw. Also, make sure you disconnect the linkages from the head. It should slip out after this is done. Al
Posted on: 5/26/2006 2:49 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: 321blastoff How do you go back to a thread ??? Big computer dummy here !!! What tooth gear do you guys run with the brushless setup ??? [/quote] 321blastoff, What you are looking at are posts in a thread. This "thread" is composed of 165 pages. Scroll up. If you don't see the links on this page, (page #165), click on the next page back. (164) It will start at the top of the page every time you click on a page number. is on page 163, post #4055, but here are the links: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3480219/tm.htm or http://www.moretraction.com/helis/setup%20videos.htm or http://www.swashplate.co.uk/ehbg-v16/ehbg_index.html One or all of these should help.
Posted on: 5/23/2006 9:58 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
or all of them should be helpful. [8|] nail-pounder
Posted on: 5/22/2006 7:28 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
stevdogvansnj, Very nice! Your one talented guy! You have so much stuff on your heli, I can't believe it gets off the ground.
Posted on: 5/14/2006 11:00 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
Hate, Great looking bird!
Posted on: 5/13/2006 11:28 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
Francis, Go back on to helidirect's site. Click on "Contact us". Submit a ticket. Ask them for a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization #). Tell them the motor was bad out of the box and might have damaged the esc also. Your best bet would be to ask for a replacement combo. Write the RMA# on the outside of the package and send it back. It will take some time, but they should come through. If for some reason they don't, tell them you will let everyone know on this forum how you were treated.
Posted on: 5/11/2006 3:58 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
fr640, I have dealt with helidirect also. Their response seems very slow, but they did respond. Just keep sending your complaint daily until they respond. You might have to mention that you belong to a heli forum and you might have to let everyone know about their service.
Posted on: 5/11/2006 11:11 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
Sounds good, but since this is my first R/C Heli, I don't know HOW to ajust it physically (I do know what it is, though), unless you mean to use the offset on the transmitter. Is that what you ment? Or is there some other way to permanently correct the problem? [/quote] Takopachi, here's some links for setting up your heli. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3480219/tm.htm or http://www.moretraction.com/helis/setup%20videos.htm or http://www.swashplate.co.uk/ehbg-v16/ehbg_index.html One or all of these should help. Al
Posted on: 5/7/2006 2:23 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
[quote]ORIGINAL: cosmospho Hi Everyone, Mabe someone can help me, I have a 35 and cannot get enough head spin to get this thing to fly, I have changed Lipos, used NICADs NIMHs everything but still cannot get this thing to take oof and when it does, its soo unstable due to the low head spin and high pitch that its twitchy and always crashes.... the only way to get it up is to increase the pitch and that lasts for under 1min.... What I have changes, used batteries of all sorts, what should I try ?? I just got a GWS esc and will remove that crap esc from the receiver, do you guys think my engine is busted ?? I have measured the amps and the maximum drain I get is around 7A.... either its the esc, or the damn engine..... Any thoughts ?? [/quote] cosmospho, Do you have a brushless motor? I have an Align 430L 3550KV/ 35A ESC combo that works quite well. The head speed needs to be fairly high (about 2200 RPM) to give it some stability. It sounds like there is too much pitch which won't allow the higher RPMs. Here are some links to set up your bird. http://www.swashplate.co.uk/ehbg-v16/ehbg_index.html or http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3480219/tm.htm or http://www.moretraction.com/helis/setup%20videos.htm One of those should help. The other possibilities are bum motor or batteries are underpowered.
Posted on: 5/6/2006 6:26 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: waveshark Hows it going guys . this is my first post i just got a 36 and am pretty happy no glitches yet have ad 3 successful flights. my question is can i use this brushless and esc combo. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4200KV-Brushless-Motor-w-TowerPro-30A-Brushless-ESC-AU_W0QQitemZ6054857478QQcategoryZ110026QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem also will i have to get a new pinion or can i use the one that comes with the brushless or the stock pinion. Thanks guys. The battery im using is a 10c 11.1v 2200mah lipo.. Thanks guys. [/quote] waveshark, The 4200kv is most likely too high of an RPM even with the smallest tooth pinion. I would suggest a 3550kv motor. An Align 3550kv/35A ESC combo would be good.
Posted on: 5/3/2006 11:22 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
[quote]ORIGINAL: hanney is there any aftermarket bodies that i can get? lik a full body? lik the bell 222? thanks alot and i want to get a brushless, what shuld i get [/quote] Hanney, here's a link for bodies: http://darthdrk.4t.com/ I have an Align 430L & 35A ESC combo from http://www.readyheli.com/ $99.00 inc. shipping. Al
Posted on: 4/23/2006 12:57 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: nxtee47 I, got my 36 tuned pretty well i think. I have balanced the blades and adjusted tracking. And used a turn table to setup the tail pitch and gyro adjustments. I am using a align 420 brushless and esc and 11t pinion. I am waiting for my lipoly to arrive and have been using the stock nimh battery but i am not able to hover as well as when i was using the brushed motor. The align motor reaches apoint during throttle up that it surges up and down in speed. This is about the point where it gets the heli light on the skids and maybe a few inches off the ground. Is serging because of the stock battery not giving enough amperage? [/quote] Yes, the surging is from not enough amps coming from the battery and because the brushless is drawing the power so fast, the esc thinks the battery voltage is getting too low, thus, the esc is turning the power on and off (surging).
Posted on: 4/19/2006 10:27 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
I believe you are correct. I had to do the same thing to get my esc into program mode.
Posted on: 4/12/2006 8:14 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: kreto Hi is there a better gyro that will work with the walkera stock 36 tx/rx????(the W006 AVCS i not wary good) kresten [/quote] The Futaba GY240
Posted on: 4/9/2006 10:06 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
FlyBob4, You've got a great looking 36! Al
Posted on: 4/8/2006 11:07 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: bill213 Can anybody tell me where I can get a sim cable for the standard walkera 36 TX. [/quote] www.milehighwings.com
Posted on: 4/7/2006 6:06 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
iamnew, Another thought, you note that you have a brushless motor. That means you have an electronic speed controller. (ESC) Has the esc been programmed yet? It might have to go through a programming phase before it will send power to the motor. Al
Posted on: 4/5/2006 10:21 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
iamnew, Does the receiver light flash or is it on steady? It should be on steady. If it is flashing, it means the receiver (rx) is not receiving a signal from the transmitter (tx). Chech that your transmitter is on. The bar scale on the tx should light all the way to green. You might have to move the rx antenna wire to get a better reception. Try to keep it away from other wires. They can cause interference with the radio. Check your motor connections. Also FYI, there is another thread that deals with the 36 exclusively. (Walkera #36) It is a long thread, 157 pages at present. Scan through the pages from page 1. Along the way you will find some detailed setup procedures. The heli needs to be set up properly [u]before[/u] you begin to think of flying it. It is very important. Don't skip it. The radio as well as the mechanics of the heli need to be set up properly. Al
Posted on: 4/5/2006 10:14 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera DragonFly #35 CCPM Electric RC Helicopter Reviews
[quote]ORIGINAL: hanney hi, i got all new servos uin hy heli, and now ican only get it just to have the heli to dance, but then it just dies, i think that the problem is the battery, what battery shuld i get to get flight time out of my heli? [/quote] Get a 2200mAh 15C
Posted on: 4/4/2006 10:26 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: whywontyoufly! has anyone been able to use the original walkera handset with FMS? [/quote] Yes, with a milehighwings adapter cable. Go to milehighwings.com Al
Posted on: 3/30/2006 11:23 AM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: CitYbYdBaY crmlcool, Thanks for the info, by the way, do you have a walkera ESC, and actually got it into program mode? Cit [/quote] No, mine is a Align 35A esc. I'm guessing that most esc's program the same. Al
Posted on: 3/29/2006 6:42 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: nxtee47 Got Me a 36 the other day. And notice swash plate has side to side wobble but the shaft appears straight...by eyesight anyways. Is it gonna be easier for me to get to the swash plate if I dismantle it from the bottom of the shaft and pull the shaft up and out or should I dismantle the upper rotor assembly to get to the swash plate? Looks like maybe a bearing in the plate isn't seated correctly. [/quote] My 35 has a little bit of wobble and I think it is in the casting of the swashplate. The shaft is straight but the swashplate acts like the hole is not perfectly centered. It doesn't seem to hurt anything though. If it isn't very much, I wouldn't worry about it. Al
Posted on: 3/29/2006 6:21 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: 2emx [quote]ORIGINAL: CitYbYdBaY [quote]ORIGINAL: 2emx My ESC also used to give a very hard start (spun the heli 1/4 to 1/2 turn every time). While playing with it to explore the safety features that prevent startup at full throttle (the motor was not connected to the rotors), the ESC gave 3 quick soft beeps. It would then not respond to throttle movements. I cycled power on the ESC and it worked as before, except that it now has a soft start. I must have inadvertently entered program mode and turned on the softstart feature. [/quote] 2emx, Do you remember what you did to get your walkera ESC to go into program mode and make the soft start-up working? thanks, Cit [/quote] Cit, and 2emx, Here is a link to the Align 25/35A esc instructions. http://www.align.com.tw/html/en/assembly/rce-bl25ge.htm I says to set throttle @ full before you connect power and it will enter program mode. You can start with that, and if it doesn't enter program mode, try putting throttle @ 0 and as soon as you connect, (immediately) flip the throttle up and see if it will go into program mode. Be careful because the motor might start. If you can, disengage the motor from the main gear. It might take a couple of tries to get it to enter program mode. Mine would not enter program mode using the printed instructions. Sombody on this thread told me about this procedure and it worked for me. The first page of printed instructions shows you the settings available, the second page shows the procedure. Hope this helps. Al
Posted on: 3/29/2006 2:38 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
[quote]ORIGINAL: whywontyoufly! Ok just upgraded to the brushless but now every so often, the motor just stops and i have to reset throttle to start again? any ideas? [/quote] I think it has to do with the discharge rate setting of the esc. Try setting your esc to 60%. Mine is doing the same thing after a few minutes of flying (attemt at flying). I know my battery is not good and have one cell that is bad. (got 2 more batteries coming) The supplier of the bad one is sending me a replacement along with a free charger. The other one is coming from Helidirect. It might have to do with the imbalance of the cells of the battery. If one of the cells discharges faster than the others, the total power drops below the threshold of the setting of the esc and the esc shuts down until you return the throttle back to 0. If you wait a few minutes, the cells balance out somewhat and then you have power to fly again for a few minutes. It could also be the C rating on you battery is too low and can't supply enough amps to keep you going. If I'm wrong on any of this stuff, I know I will be corrected
Posted on: 3/21/2006 1:44 PM by Author "nail-pounder" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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