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Finless · 12-23-2008, 05:19 PM

Lower or upper part? Mine seems OK but which part separated from the bearing?

Bob

R8driver · 12-23-2008, 05:26 PM

The lower cup part, here's a pic

Finless · 12-23-2008, 05:33 PM

hmmmm.... intersting... that means the design relies only on locktite to secure the bearings. That is usually OK (Align got BEAT up on this approach though) until you crash and stress the locktite. Had you crashed previously? Did this happen in the air?

I will triple check mine THANKS!

Bob

R8driver · 12-23-2008, 05:43 PM

No crash prior to this, but as I said, since I've put Locktite(green) on it I've had no bother. Maybe it just hadn't been done on assembly? One of those times where you'll try and pull it apart to see if it's loose, and if it won'r budge, you'll start to worry about it later

Also see in the pic, the flybar ball link tube came out, maybe because of the swash problem?
I CA'd that back in, and it's been fine since. Welcome to microworld

Stewart.
Yes it happened just lifting to a hover above the Persian rug

mapleleafs · 12-23-2008, 10:00 PM

ohh god, now i want one of these guys!

R8driver · 12-24-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleleafs

ohh god, now i want one of these guys!

Sadist

Nah, I love mine to bits, kinda like an annoying little brother!

Finless · 12-26-2008, 06:15 PM

OK NEW videos posted! The links are in the first post but here they are as well...

OK, since this is a pre-built heli I thought I would go over some stuff and review the airframe. So these 3 segments are about the airfame Head, frames, belt, pinion, and tail!

Video Link ->Head and main shaft assembly (50 Megs)

Video Link ->Main frame overview and Pinion setup (45 Megs)

Video Link ->Tail Assembly check out (35 Megs)

Enjoy!
Bob

mapleleafs · 12-26-2008, 06:41 PM

that a boy Bob, keep it coming!

C R Mudgeon · 12-26-2008, 07:05 PM

Why are the fingers sooo big and the screws sooo small!!!!

Man do I have that problem!

adam crosby · 12-26-2008, 09:25 PM

I ahve been checking everyday for the next build videos! Thank you Bob
Adam

VengeanceCP · 12-27-2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks bob, I have been looking forward to these also!

Happy holidays fellow freaks

Finless · 12-28-2008, 02:47 AM

OK so let me ask... Based on what I have shown so far... Is this what you all are looking for or is there more you would like to see me cover?

Bob

R8driver · 12-28-2008, 04:27 AM

Hover in you're front room

jockstrap · 12-28-2008, 07:55 AM

Bob,

Excellent work as usual... Thanks heaps for your hard work..

Servo wiring and general electronics placement on these small helis is a nightmare...
I have the V1 and had very little place to put anything.. so I think some good advice on
how to route the wiring and where to place everything for good CG and easy repair would be a godsend for future owners.

Also - maybe in the end you could do a review on the gaui blades vs the align 205 CF and platic blades...
I've tried the align 20f tapered plastic and they really dull the cyclic down on my ep200 vs the std gaui 200 plastic blades due to the added weight of the aligns.. this may be a good thing for beginners... definitely not good for 3D..

I would be interested in your comparison of the gaui bldes vs the align CF as the align are supposed to be quite good and light.... and relativly cheap compared to the FRP blades for the ep200.

AND...... if you get really bored and want another chapter - a vid on beefing up the motor (maybe a 5150 or scorpian) and issues/requirements associated with that... The reason I ask is that I have the V1 and find it just that little bit lacking for nice inverted - so a little (maybe 20-30%) more power would make this heli a masterpiece.. I run 2S so if there is a motor that could use 2S 800mah batteries and give that little extra punch would be fantastic...

Pinecone · 12-28-2008, 08:33 AM

BTW RDLohr has a nice tray that mounts above the lower tray to hold the Rx.

C R Mudgeon · 12-28-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

OK so let me ask... Based on what I have shown so far... Is this what you all are looking for or is there more you would like to see me cover?

Bob

Hey Bob,

I'd like to see frame alignment. I've had trouble with the main shaft alignment with the frame being off a little bit.

Setting the motor mesh. I'm not sure the paper method works here does it?

Head setup. With stuff this small the setup really has to be correct.

After you get the basic bird in the air I would love for you to cover the 2 blade FES system with the GU-365.

Love all the videos! Where do you find time to do all of them!

Finless · 12-30-2008, 05:27 PM

3 new videos added. They are on the first post but here are the new links as well.

Video Link ->Servo Installation (33 Megs)

Video Link ->Servo Setup (57 Megs)

Video Link ->Head Setup (60 Megs)

Bob

rdlohr · 12-30-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

BTW RDLohr has a nice tray that mounts above the lower tray to hold the Rx.

It probably too late, but if you want one Bob I will slip it in the mail for ya. Just back from sunny FL.

Rick

unklebuck · 12-30-2008, 07:04 PM

lookin good bob

C R Mudgeon · 12-30-2008, 08:57 PM

Thumbs up Bob! The Videos are great!

12-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Lower or upper part? Mine seems OK but which part separated from the bearing? Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

12-23-2008, 05:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
R8driver Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	The lower cup part, here's a pic __________________ 1 Raptor 50sev2...perfect 1 Gaui 200SEV2...frantic 1 ELY-Q Vision 50....Few QUK parts

12-23-2008, 05:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	hmmmm.... intersting... that means the design relies only on locktite to secure the bearings. That is usually OK (Align got BEAT up on this approach though) until you crash and stress the locktite. Had you crashed previously? Did this happen in the air? I will triple check mine THANKS! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

12-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
R8driver Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	No crash prior to this, but as I said, since I've put Locktite(green) on it I've had no bother. Maybe it just hadn't been done on assembly? One of those times where you'll try and pull it apart to see if it's loose, and if it won'r budge, you'll start to worry about it later Also see in the pic, the flybar ball link tube came out, maybe because of the swash problem? I CA'd that back in, and it's been fine since. Welcome to microworld Stewart. Yes it happened just lifting to a hover above the Persian rug __________________ 1 Raptor 50sev2...perfect 1 Gaui 200SEV2...frantic 1 ELY-Q Vision 50....Few QUK parts

12-23-2008, 10:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
mapleleafs Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	ohh god, now i want one of these guys! __________________ Vbar Trex 700, Vbar Protos 500, Vbar Logo400 Trex 450 Pro

12-26-2008, 06:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	OK NEW videos posted! The links are in the first post but here they are as well... OK, since this is a pre-built heli I thought I would go over some stuff and review the airframe. So these 3 segments are about the airfame Head, frames, belt, pinion, and tail! Video Link ->Head and main shaft assembly (50 Megs) Video Link ->Main frame overview and Pinion setup (45 Megs) Video Link ->Tail Assembly check out (35 Megs) Enjoy! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco! Last edited by Finless; 12-26-2008 at 11:33 PM..

12-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
mapleleafs Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	that a boy Bob, keep it coming! __________________ Vbar Trex 700, Vbar Protos 500, Vbar Logo400 Trex 450 Pro

12-26-2008, 07:05 PM	#29 (permalink)
C R Mudgeon Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Why are the fingers sooo big and the screws sooo small!!!! Man do I have that problem!

12-26-2008, 09:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
adam crosby Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	Thanks Finless! I ahve been checking everyday for the next build videos! Thank you Bob Adam

12-27-2008, 01:41 PM	#31 (permalink)
VengeanceCP Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	Thanks bob, I have been looking forward to these also! Happy holidays fellow freaks

12-28-2008, 02:47 AM	#32 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	OK so let me ask... Based on what I have shown so far... Is this what you all are looking for or is there more you would like to see me cover? Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

12-28-2008, 04:27 AM	#33 (permalink)
R8driver Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Hover in you're front room __________________ 1 Raptor 50sev2...perfect 1 Gaui 200SEV2...frantic 1 ELY-Q Vision 50....Few QUK parts

12-28-2008, 07:55 AM	#34 (permalink)
jockstrap Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	Bob, Excellent work as usual... Thanks heaps for your hard work.. Servo wiring and general electronics placement on these small helis is a nightmare... I have the V1 and had very little place to put anything.. so I think some good advice on how to route the wiring and where to place everything for good CG and easy repair would be a godsend for future owners. Also - maybe in the end you could do a review on the gaui blades vs the align 205 CF and platic blades... I've tried the align 20f tapered plastic and they really dull the cyclic down on my ep200 vs the std gaui 200 plastic blades due to the added weight of the aligns.. this may be a good thing for beginners... definitely not good for 3D.. I would be interested in your comparison of the gaui bldes vs the align CF as the align are supposed to be quite good and light.... and relativly cheap compared to the FRP blades for the ep200. AND...... if you get really bored and want another chapter - a vid on beefing up the motor (maybe a 5150 or scorpian) and issues/requirements associated with that... The reason I ask is that I have the V1 and find it just that little bit lacking for nice inverted - so a little (maybe 20-30%) more power would make this heli a masterpiece.. I run 2S so if there is a motor that could use 2S 800mah batteries and give that little extra punch would be fantastic... __________________ DX7 Mode-1 \| 450 pro 6s \| 450 pro \| Schweizer 300C Gasser Scale \| T-Rex550e \| Aeolus 50 \| HeliX T-Rex700 fbl Gasser \| HWC600 Gasser \| Henseleit MPXLe \| Henseleit 3DNT \| Suzi-Janis 700 \| Gaui NX4 \| Gaui X5 \| Blade 350QX

12-28-2008, 08:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	BTW RDLohr has a nice tray that mounts above the lower tray to hold the Rx. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

12-30-2008, 05:27 PM	#37 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	3 new videos added. They are on the first post but here are the new links as well. Video Link ->Servo Installation (33 Megs) Video Link ->Servo Setup (57 Megs) Video Link ->Head Setup (60 Megs) Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

12-30-2008, 07:04 PM	#39 (permalink)
unklebuck Join Date: Sep 2008	lookin good bob

12-30-2008, 08:57 PM	#40 (permalink)
C R Mudgeon Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Thumbs up Bob! The Videos are great!

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