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Post by chitty024 on Feb 25, 2013 9:56:56 GMT -4
I would not pin a carbon fiber boom! I only pinned the aluminum booms because of play. It may weaken the carbon fiber, plus the carbon fiber boom fits nice and snug. Valid point!
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Post by lvflier on Feb 26, 2013 17:03:54 GMT -4
Ok Guys this is my fist ICE should i get the link or the field link? I was thinking the USB but would love to hear what you think.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Feb 26, 2013 18:08:58 GMT -4
I use the castle link and my NetBook with the USB. Works great for field tuning!
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Post by Chris Reibert on Feb 26, 2013 18:11:26 GMT -4
The quick link is also nice if you can't get to the receiver and esc wire after you have mounted electronics! Attachments:
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Post by lvflier on Feb 26, 2013 21:37:45 GMT -4
That is a good call for 12 bucks it is worth every penny. I finally have everything paid and ordered. I went with a new align 600mx and I will keep the 600m as a backup or something. I do not know enough about the motor to take it apart just yet.
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Post by lvflier on Mar 1, 2013 16:07:10 GMT -4
I thank you all for suggestions! Looks like i am all ready to go, so it figures i have a business trip next week . Align 600mx 1220kv Align 600m 1220kv (extra) ICE 100 Pro BEC Castle quick link Quark gyro Spartan SLX adapter Spartan flash link 3 x DS615 1 DS655 2 x Align 6S 5200mah 40c lipos Attachments:
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Post by Chris Reibert on Mar 1, 2013 19:44:53 GMT -4
Awesome!! And I feel ya man. Got a big package coming tomorrow and I'm gone sun-thurs for work
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Post by edintexas on Mar 4, 2013 18:05:37 GMT -4
Hey guys, it's me again! I noticed something in my build that had me a little concerned so I thought I'd see if anyone else has run into this; My aileron levers are not the "Tee" style, they're the slanted "A" style (for lack of a proper description). I assume they're designed to allow you to square the linkage with the Aileron and Pitch servos mounted with the output shaft down. The problem I've run into is that the 50mm linkage rods provided with the kit are very nearly too short. I'm only able to catch a couple of threads into the ball links when they're the correct length. I went ahead and ordered some M2x55 linkage rods which I believe will be safer. Anyone else run into this with this style of control lever?
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Post by Dr. Evil on Mar 4, 2013 20:05:01 GMT -4
Hey guys, it's me again! I noticed something in my build that had me a little concerned so I thought I'd see if anyone else has run into this; My aileron levers are not the "Tee" style, they're the slanted "A" style (for lack of a proper description). I assume they're designed to allow you to square the linkage with the Aileron and Pitch servos mounted with the output shaft down. The problem I've run into is that the 50mm linkage rods provided with the kit are very nearly too short. I'm only able to catch a couple of threads into the ball links when they're the correct length. I went ahead and ordered some M2x55 linkage rods which I believe will be safer. Anyone else run into this with this style of control lever? I personally has the "T" style lever myself but I've read somewhere that the type you have and the longer length linkage rods will take care of it. I am not sure if the lever you got is a newer version but seems like the newer kits has it.
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Post by edintexas on Mar 5, 2013 7:49:44 GMT -4
I'm curious about the initial tail rotor setup some of you guys have used. The advice I've seen on the boards is all over the chart. It looks like it's a matter of pure preference; 2 degrees of anti-torque pitch 8 degrees of anti-torque pitch center the slider and fly it servo horn at 90 degrees servo horn one tooth forward from 90 degrees limits at 100% - 100% limits at 120% - 100% You get the idea. If I get two opinions that agree I think I'll go with it!
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Post by chitty024 on Mar 5, 2013 12:04:44 GMT -4
I didn't really measure anti torque degrees. I just took heading holding off and slid the servo forward til it was almost perfect in hover then used the linkage to fine tune. Servo horn at 90 or 1 tooth forward probably isn't going to make much of a difference that I could see but i do 90. I don't have the t style I have the "tilted triangle" lol. The stock rods worked fine for me.
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Post by edintexas on Mar 5, 2013 13:37:19 GMT -4
Thanks chitty. How much thread is exposed on the 4 aileron links on your 600? I have a lot more exposed than engaged. Your servos are "upside-down", right?
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Post by Valkman on Mar 5, 2013 14:52:58 GMT -4
What chitty says is bang on about the tail setup but with the gyros that are out nowadays equal throw each way is ok as your going to be using HH anyway. However if you are doing it that way make sure you adjust your endpoints so you won't get a bind in one direction as you will have more throw in one direction. Not all gyros have the option to adjust each end point and adjusting endpoints on your tx will affect piro rate in that direction. As you said... "It looks like it's a matter of pure preference" !!!
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Post by edintexas on Mar 5, 2013 15:07:45 GMT -4
Valkman, I'm with you right up until you say that adjusting the endpoints with the TX will affect piro rate. I guess I don't understand. An endpoint is an endpoint, no?
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Post by Chris Reibert on Mar 5, 2013 15:15:28 GMT -4
The TX endpoints just let your piro rate spin the helicopter around faster without adding anymore servo travel that would bind any servos. Basically you are talking to the gyro not the tail servo.
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