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08-20-2009, 05:55 PM | #41 (permalink) |
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I dont think so. I havent tested it with a separate gyro but I thought i read you could use a separate gyro. I will test this this morning.
Check out page 14 of the user manual...like i said could do with a good rewrite IMHO
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08-20-2009, 06:07 PM | #42 (permalink) |
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doz the kds work with multi blade heads?
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08-20-2009, 06:27 PM | #43 (permalink) |
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you mean as a Flybarless system??? I have no Idea, there is no mention of FBL in the manual
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08-20-2009, 07:23 PM | #44 (permalink) | |
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I'm looking for something to help me progress my skills (currently hoving, some ff, just starting to do figure 8's). I really have very little interest in doing 3D, right now I'm just interested in sport flying, but I could see myself going the scale route one day. How does the gyro functionality of the mentor compare to a GY-401? Does it work well with Digital servos? Thanks in advance! |
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08-20-2009, 10:16 PM | #45 (permalink) |
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Sounds like the Flymentor will suit your requirements. In relation to the tail gyro, its no 401 but its fine for scale and sports flying.
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08-20-2009, 10:23 PM | #46 (permalink) | |
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On page 12 of the manual, it says "If you are using the built-in gyro of the Flymentor 3D, all mixers related to rudder must be turned off". IF being the operative word. |
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08-21-2009, 02:57 AM | #47 (permalink) | |
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08-21-2009, 10:22 AM | #48 (permalink) |
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I am tempted to order one of these now that it is available in the US...now I am unsure if I should take the risk on this or go with a used Helicommand for my AP ship. The fact that it is a brand new product worries me since I have a lot of money riding on my AP heli, maybe it would be better to go with the proven reliability of the Helicommand instead of risking my set up on an unproven device...from the review posted on here it sounds like it will work perfectly for my AP heli (smooth out the flight and act as a safetly net if I were to ever lose orientation for whatever reason) but I'm just worried about having one fail on me. Anyone want to help me decide?
O yeah I should mention I will be using a DX7 system which apparently the Flymentor has had problems connecting with...that fact alone makes me wonder if I can trust the reliability of this system... |
08-21-2009, 10:56 AM | #49 (permalink) | |
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But I did purchase the first run of the FMADirect's CPII system and have had no issues on that unit even though it was fresh out on the market
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08-21-2009, 06:02 PM | #51 (permalink) | |
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For about a third of the price of the Helicommand, it not a big financial risk. Helicopter wise, chuck it in something cheap first, build up you confidence in its reliability, then transplant it to you AP heli. This way you will know exactly how to tune it before you risk it in the good stuff. |
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08-22-2009, 04:58 PM | #54 (permalink) |
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I fully understand your reservation Dan. Not sure if you own a 450 of any sort but if you dont, just get a HK450 from Hobby City for $35.00, HTX900 servos for $3.60 ea, a Turnigy 30amp esc for $18.00, MKS DS480 Digital Servo for the tail at $23.00. Add your reciever and for under $100.00 landed, you have the perfect test platform for the FlyMentor.
This is best value for money 450 setup around. The combo works very well and is fully 3D capable. This will give you confidence in the product, help your orentation practice by flying a small model at distance, and give you another model thrown into the bargain. Other advantage is you will have the setup of Mentor down pat before it goes into the AP ship. Even if you go down the Helicommand path, I think the cheap test bed heli is a good idea. |
08-22-2009, 05:10 PM | #55 (permalink) |
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Couple of minor issues to report on the Mentor.
The pc interface creates a virtual serial port and your pc automatically asigns a port number to the device. If your PC happens to asign a port greater then 3 to the interface, you may not be able to connect. My Laptop asigned port 11 and as such would not connect. I needed to get into Device manager on my laptop and asign port 2 to the interface. This allowed me to connect without issue once this was done. Other issue I had was that the two signal wires for gyro sensitivity and stabilization sensitivity are color coded the wrong way around on my unit. Once I swapped these, all worked perfectly. |
08-22-2009, 05:27 PM | #56 (permalink) |
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I actually have been flying an HK 450 for awhile now, unfortunately it is out of service for a few more days due to a crash caused by servo failure (replacement main gear, blade grips, and servos are on the way). It has been a great learning heli...I am now comfortable doing basic aerobatics and I feel I learned everything much faster because I was able to push my limits without fear of expensive repairs...surprisingly the crash caused by servo failure was my first crash with it. You have convinced me, I think I will get the Flymentor and test it out for awhile in the HK 450 before trusting it to my AP ship.
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08-22-2009, 06:01 PM | #57 (permalink) |
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Good to hear you have the HK450 already. You might like the mentor in the HK so much, you want to leave it their. even under windy conditions the mentor make a small 450 size machine very compfortable to fly.
I have flown for 30 years and very much an old school flier (like to fly big and smooth) My problem is that age is catching up on me and it can be difficult to pickup what the model is doing at distance. All my models are now getting these stabilization systems now and although they are switched off for most of the time, I am really enjoying my flying much more knowing that a flick of a switch will save a crash due to loss of orentation. |
08-22-2009, 09:03 PM | #58 (permalink) |
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Kepler..PM sent
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08-23-2009, 08:03 AM | #59 (permalink) |
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Tested the Mentor with a separate gyro today. Gyro was a Curtis Youngblood miniG in a Rave 3D. All worked perfectly. Nice to have good tight tail again.
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08-24-2009, 02:34 AM | #60 (permalink) |
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G'day guys,
I have just ordered my Mentor and I also have the HK450 (awsome little heli for the price!) But this will be going straight on my Trex 600 AP ship with ASKMAN AP mount. This is a very cheap alternative considering the tail Gyro is incorperated with the unit! So your really only paying $100 or so more than a std gyro. Can't wait to get all the bits together and give it a go! Paul. |
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