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DominicD · 01-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Still sounds way too low, and why are you touching revo mix ?

idontknowanything! · 01-25-2013, 03:55 PM

because the gyro i have is a futaba rate gyro, it said in the instructions to use the revo mix. don't know if that makes sense

DominicD · 01-25-2013, 03:55 PM

Which gyro ?!?!

idontknowanything! · 01-25-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DominicD

Which gyro ?!?!

futaba FP-g154

DominicD · 01-25-2013, 04:20 PM

Jeeze that is old and dated. You can get a great tail gyro used for like $25-40 these days, SPEND IT.

idontknowanything! · 01-25-2013, 04:21 PM

going to get a 6S first then a upgrade the gears to align then going to invest in a good gyro

DominicD · 01-25-2013, 05:08 PM

Gyro first bud.

idontknowanything! · 01-25-2013, 06:49 PM

why first?

Blayd · 01-25-2013, 06:55 PM

Yeah, saw a bit of head nod on take off.. a sign of low head speed. Still very underpowered.
It's just too under powered. That gyro needs to go as well.
The low power, the gyro, are working against you here.
A heli is built as a system. Not a frame, a motor, a battery... but a system.
You need to put together a system that will give the airframe what it needs to reach its designed characteristics.
Its flying.. but barely, and for a new flyer, the low power, and that gyro are working against you. I'd even say the ESC, under normal operating circumstances.. might not be ideal either.
You already know you need a battery. For that motor, a 6S.
You need a decent HH gyro. I'm partial to Spartans....but any decent HH gyro will do. Flying underpowered also isnt very good for your other parts as well. Its taxing on the ESC.
I have two cheap gyro's.. an HK401B ( futaba 401 clone ) and a Turnigy 302 ( A Telebee clone ) ... I'll give you one of them if you want.. PM me your address and I'll mail it out. I've never flown either, they were spares that I never needed. Not sure which is the better one, but your welcome to either one.
Point is...your heli needs things it was designed for..
Be careful...practice, and try to start getting the things you need otherwise, you could cause more harm that will sink you even further into the money pit to make it right.
This definitly one of those hobbies that you can be creative in your aircraft, but need to be within the crafts preferred characteristics..mistakes cost money...

idontknowanything! · 01-25-2013, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayd

Yeah, saw a bit of head nod on take off.. a sign of low head speed. Still very underpowered.
It's just too under powered. That gyro needs to go as well.
The low power, the gyro, are working against you here.
A heli is built as a system. Not a frame, a motor, a battery... but a system.
You need to put together a system that will give the airframe what it needs to reach its designed characteristics.
Its flying.. but barely, and for a new flyer, the low power, and that gyro are working against you. I'd even say the ESC, under normal operating circumstances.. might not be ideal either.
You already know you need a battery. For that motor, a 6S.
You need a decent HH gyro. I'm partial to Spartans....but any decent HH gyro will do. Flying underpowered also isnt very good for your other parts as well. Its taxing on the ESC.
I have two cheap gyro's.. an HK401B ( futaba 401 clone ) and a Turnigy 302 ( A Telebee clone ) ... I'll give you one of them if you want.. PM me your address and I'll mail it out. I've never flown either, they were spares that I never needed. Not sure which is the better one, but your welcome to either one.
Point is...your heli needs things it was designed for..
Be careful...practice, and try to start getting the things you need otherwise, you could cause more harm that will sink you even further into the money pit to make it right.
This definitly one of those hobbies that you can be creative in your aircraft, but need to be within the crafts preferred characteristics..mistakes cost money...

wow thanks i sent you a PM, i am trying to biuld up funds to buy a 6S right now, then the rest after

Turttle · 01-26-2013, 04:04 AM

We have all been there

.When you are just getting into the hobby it can be a little spendy......Well it still is.But any way since your on a budget in all honesty I would look at the specs with what align has in there combo deals and just purchase the parts off ebay.Trexs are a dime a dozen and parts are plentafull and guys are allways upgrading there parts to more top notch performance parts and selling off the factory stuff.Gyro and tail servo are one of the most important parts you dont want to skimp on.You can get a futaba heading hold gy 401 pretty cheap and its a solid gyro.You can also find ok batteries to get you in the air but must ballance charge at c rating but its enouph to get you going and then when you get the experience and catch the bug the hobby stores got a new addict

xpftp · 01-26-2013, 07:23 AM

gy48 gyro would be fine for him .. cheap 20 bucks ..

that thing needs battery big time tho .. 5s is smallest
and as Blayd said headspeed and others said it . but a 6s will give u headspeed ..

you are only teaching yourself bad habits flyin it this way .. i would wait ..

20 bucks for gyro and like what 35 or 50 for a mid range 6s no need to go nuts on a $100 pack as you not needing it yet..

dyin2fly · 01-26-2013, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idontknowanything!

going to get a 6S first then a upgrade the gears to align then going to invest in a good gyro

OK I've read enough.
I've got 4 3 cell 2200 battery's I dont use anymore plus 1 adapter to make them work together. you use them 2 at a time to make 1 6 cell. you give me your address so I can mail them out to you. It'll be up to you to charge them soon as you get them, I'll make sure there at storage charge for you before I mail them.

Blayd · 01-26-2013, 07:52 AM

Nice work dyin2fly.

idontknowanything! · 01-26-2013, 07:55 AM

thanks for the kind offer of the bats, check your PM folder, i will send you a message

.

Blayd · 01-26-2013, 08:09 AM

Hey.. by the way, you should open your PM's so we can contact you easier...

idontknowanything! · 01-26-2013, 08:17 AM

what PM's? it says i have 0 unread ones, i will check again.

idontknowanything! · 01-26-2013, 08:22 AM

and i replied to your email to

dyin2fly · 01-26-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayd

Hey.. by the way, you should open your PM's so we can contact you easier...

say's you have chosen not to recieve pm's. I got your's, but I need your mailing address. dont worry about the shipping. got it covered.

idontknowanything! · 01-26-2013, 08:27 AM

sent you another message with the address, i will try to get the PM working. thanks again guys for all the help and kindly offers

01-25-2013, 03:51 PM	#41 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Still sounds way too low, and why are you touching revo mix ? __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

01-25-2013, 03:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Which gyro ?!?! __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

01-25-2013, 04:20 PM	#45 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Jeeze that is old and dated. You can get a great tail gyro used for like $25-40 these days, SPEND IT. __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

01-25-2013, 05:08 PM	#47 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Gyro first bud. __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

01-25-2013, 06:55 PM	#49 (permalink)
Blayd Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Yeah, saw a bit of head nod on take off.. a sign of low head speed. Still very underpowered. It's just too under powered. That gyro needs to go as well. The low power, the gyro, are working against you here. A heli is built as a system. Not a frame, a motor, a battery... but a system. You need to put together a system that will give the airframe what it needs to reach its designed characteristics. Its flying.. but barely, and for a new flyer, the low power, and that gyro are working against you. I'd even say the ESC, under normal operating circumstances.. might not be ideal either. You already know you need a battery. For that motor, a 6S. You need a decent HH gyro. I'm partial to Spartans....but any decent HH gyro will do. Flying underpowered also isnt very good for your other parts as well. Its taxing on the ESC. I have two cheap gyro's.. an HK401B ( futaba 401 clone ) and a Turnigy 302 ( A Telebee clone ) ... I'll give you one of them if you want.. PM me your address and I'll mail it out. I've never flown either, they were spares that I never needed. Not sure which is the better one, but your welcome to either one. Point is...your heli needs things it was designed for.. Be careful...practice, and try to start getting the things you need otherwise, you could cause more harm that will sink you even further into the money pit to make it right. This definitly one of those hobbies that you can be creative in your aircraft, but need to be within the crafts preferred characteristics..mistakes cost money... __________________ Trex700N2E Trex500ESPTT(PRO head and Tail ) *Trex500ESP (Belted)* *HC500SE ....GO TEAM FLYBAR!*

01-25-2013, 03:55 PM	#42 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	because the gyro i have is a futaba rate gyro, it said in the instructions to use the revo mix. don't know if that makes sense

01-25-2013, 04:21 PM	#46 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	going to get a 6S first then a upgrade the gears to align then going to invest in a good gyro

01-25-2013, 06:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	why first?

01-26-2013, 04:04 AM	#51 (permalink)
Turttle Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	We have all been there.When you are just getting into the hobby it can be a little spendy......Well it still is.But any way since your on a budget in all honesty I would look at the specs with what align has in there combo deals and just purchase the parts off ebay.Trexs are a dime a dozen and parts are plentafull and guys are allways upgrading there parts to more top notch performance parts and selling off the factory stuff.Gyro and tail servo are one of the most important parts you dont want to skimp on.You can get a futaba heading hold gy 401 pretty cheap and its a solid gyro.You can also find ok batteries to get you in the air but must ballance charge at c rating but its enouph to get you going and then when you get the experience and catch the bug the hobby stores got a new addict __________________ Northern California RC Unlimited RC Flyers. www.ashcreekrcflyers.com

01-26-2013, 07:23 AM	#52 (permalink)
xpftp Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011	gy48 gyro would be fine for him .. cheap 20 bucks .. that thing needs battery big time tho .. 5s is smallest and as Blayd said headspeed and others said it . but a 6s will give u headspeed .. you are only teaching yourself bad habits flyin it this way .. i would wait .. 20 bucks for gyro and like what 35 or 50 for a mid range 6s no need to go nuts on a $100 pack as you not needing it yet.. __________________ B400 gotta love the old girl / 250 / 500 .. Turn Up The Juice. See What Shakes Lose

01-26-2013, 07:52 AM	#54 (permalink)
Blayd Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Nice work dyin2fly. __________________ Trex700N2E Trex500ESPTT(PRO head and Tail ) *Trex500ESP (Belted)* *HC500SE ....GO TEAM FLYBAR!*

01-26-2013, 07:55 AM	#55 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	thanks for the kind offer of the bats, check your PM folder, i will send you a message.

01-26-2013, 08:09 AM	#56 (permalink)
Blayd Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Hey.. by the way, you should open your PM's so we can contact you easier... __________________ Trex700N2E Trex500ESPTT(PRO head and Tail ) *Trex500ESP (Belted)* *HC500SE ....GO TEAM FLYBAR!*

01-26-2013, 08:17 AM	#57 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	what PM's? it says i have 0 unread ones, i will check again.

01-26-2013, 08:22 AM	#58 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	and i replied to your email to

01-26-2013, 08:27 AM	#60 (permalink)
idontknowanything! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2013	sent you another message with the address, i will try to get the PM working. thanks again guys for all the help and kindly offers

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