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02-21-2013, 10:53 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Blade mCP X BL Tips & Tricks - post em here!
Hi everyone
Although I have read here that some people have some other issues with their BL models, I've been lucky enough not to experience them. I'd like start this thread and share some tips and tricks that may help everyone out with their mCP X BL model. If anyone else has other tips and/or tricks for setup, maintenance, and so on please post them here
2. Tail Boom
3. Landing Skids
4. Canopy Mounting Post Repair
5. Rotor Head
Here is a link for those soft silicone o-rings - Silicone o-rings Size 001 for 100 pcs Last edited by dragnse7en; 02-28-2013 at 07:00 PM.. Reason: added info |
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02-21-2013, 03:27 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Feathering Spindle, Rotor Hub, and Blade Grip Maintenance and Care
A. Feathering Spindle
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02-21-2013, 08:03 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Good info. Thanks.
I find it strange that the FET on this gets so hot. Heat=waste, as we all know. So I wonder why they didn't use something that was a little more efficient. |
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We would certainly prefer to keep everything to the basics. I want to try and keep this all simple for every skill level Last edited by dragnse7en; 02-23-2013 at 11:33 PM.. Reason: corrected context |
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02-22-2013, 08:15 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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This thread is high quality sticky material!
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02-22-2013, 09:08 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Since there's a snow storm coming here this weekend, I'll hunt down that micro heat sink I saw I long time ago, and see if they still make 'em and hopefully get us a bunch of them for that angry hot FET
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02-22-2013, 10:39 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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heat sink tape
I have some heat sink tape, will that work on the fet?
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02-22-2013, 03:34 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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It sure would If it's the industrial stuff, it should stick a heat sink to it for quite a while. I don't know the proceedures that they use to build the boards over in China, so, it'd be a good idea to prep up the surface before putting it on. I've seen boards shipped from Malaysia to my job, and the "new" parts had dirt all over them. Looked like cinnamon powder.
Funny thing, the more I think about the heat sink I have in mind to use is off of a 3 hex RAD Hard DC to DC converter (designed it myself), used in American and French satellites. The 3 pin package has a little bit bigger area than our "evil angry FET", but that's what we'd want. Without landing up in jail or getting sued to death for violating my confidential propreitary agreement from said job, I'll have to browse through the industrial catalog and match up the part. Lucky for us, "someone" in my house still has the CAD file of it - yeah, um, it's my cat. She's a master at 3D CAD lol. Anyways, aside from the goofiness, I'll find it. It'll take time, but I'll find it. |
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Tail boom reinforcement
A. Materials & Tools:
Here's a step-by-step DIY video -
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02-22-2013, 05:03 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Done! Just re-assemble, and note that the 3 pole magnet wire loop under the canopy mount (i.e., the wires cross under the mount, and not over).
Yeah, right. You've obviously never seen my work before. OK so maybe it's not that bad, but a video would sure make it easier for and old man to figer out. Thanks
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02-22-2013, 05:50 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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Do all your helis have walkers too, or do they use stone wheels as landing gear? Just kidding!
Oh you young smarty pants kids. You probably fly upside down and all that weird stuff...don't ya! Well ha, ha, none of my helis have any stones...and it's just a coincidence that one of them is named Deno. Hurry up and get that video made, before I forget that I wanted to watch it.
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02-22-2013, 07:23 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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FET heat sink
Okay guys, I found it! It's the same one that I was thinking of, for the main motor FET's heat problem. They still make them - yay
They are black anodized, and can be bought in singles at 59 cents each. The dimensions for the heat sink are 8.8 x 8.8 x 5mm, a great fit for that small area. I'll be picking up a handful on payday. Le link - Black Micro Passive Heastsink MOSFET Chipsink (8.8mm) *edit - It does come with the tape, but there's no description as to how thick it is. Add the 0.5mm thickness thermal adhesive tape to the shopping cart there. Here's a link to that tape - 3M-467 Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes Last edited by dragnse7en; 02-23-2013 at 07:37 AM.. Reason: added context |
02-22-2013, 08:39 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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Have you purchased from this company before? I could use a few things and purchase a couple of those heat sinks at the same time.
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02-23-2013, 07:00 AM | #16 (permalink) |
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I have not. They do seem to have a nice inventory to hot-rod computers, among other electronic parts for DIY projects. They're like CompUSA/ Tiger Direct, except they sell individual parts rather than wholly-built items. The shipping is steep, but I thought about it, and it's a lot less than having to replace the whole board.
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02-23-2013, 09:59 AM | #17 (permalink) |
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Here is canopy I made from the blister pack that a stock canopy comes in.. Two canopies for price of one!!
Came out nice. Have to get the grommets in then it's ready to go. Maybe a couple stickers too
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02-23-2013, 10:53 AM | #18 (permalink) |
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My blister pack canopy - just finished:
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02-23-2013, 11:02 AM | #19 (permalink) |
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That's a pretty cool idea with the packaging! Great job!
I updated the instructions for the tail boom reinf. mod, and added a DIY video. Here's the link to it - Tail boom reinforcement |
02-23-2013, 11:06 PM | #20 (permalink) |
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Zero Play FS and Blade Grips
The factory's amount of slop and play between the FS and grips has bothered me until tonight. I've come up with an easy fix to completely eliminate the problem, and here's an easy step-by-step run through of the trick -
A. Tools and Materials Needed
B. Procedure
4. Place one shim on top of each step washer. Lightly press down on them and they will self-center. Be sure that the shim doesn't stick to your finger. 5. Re-assemble the FS, and slide the step washers on, with the shim facing outwards, toward the blade grips. 6. Before tightening up the FS, double check each shim and ensure that it's flat against the step washer, which will keep it centered. Tighten the FS screw all the way in, until it just stops. Do not over-tighten.Done! Now the FS and grips have zero play and it still rotates freely The shims come in a set, in 0.1mm, 0.2mm, and 0.3mm thicknesses. If the 0.1mm size does not take away the play, you can try out the other thicknesses to get it right. Here's a link on where to get the 3mm shims. Tamiya 53585 3mm Shim Set (3 Types; 10 Each) |
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