Getting started... ( All done! )

[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by Dsss

Wow that's something I would never expect to happen. Been using 3m 4011 or 4010 for a while now.

The issue is that the SK-720 is mounted on a plate and has a vibration pad under that plate so that the auto-level works reliably, so it is a bit more complicated to mount.

The SK-720 BE can be hard mounted if you don't mind not always having the auto-level feature available. Personally I barely use that much anymore, but I still love the vibration analysis.

[Datalyss]

Greetings ... I am a proud new owner of a used, but in great condition 550 SX - other than stress fractures on the canopy, {first time owning a Mikado} and have just been reading your post on your build. NICE JOB !! I was wondering where you got your static kit from? And ~ I had a couple of other questions ... is there a tray that the main battery sits in? It looks awfully open underneath. Page 10 in the manual, figure 5 makes it appear that there is something there but I can not find a reference to it. Also OUTSTANDING IDEA on the canopy magnets I am definitely going to implement that!!

[trickybit]

Originally Posted by Datalyss

Greetings ... I am a proud new owner of a used, but in great condition 550 SX - other than stress fractures on the canopy, {first time owning a Mikado} and have just been reading your post on your build. NICE JOB !! I was wondering where you got your static kit from? And ~ I had a couple of other questions ... is there a tray that the main battery sits in? It looks awfully open underneath. Page 10 in the manual, figure 5 makes it appear that there is something there but I can not find a reference to it. Also OUTSTANDING IDEA on the canopy magnets I am definitely going to implement that!!

Anti Static: https://shop.mikadousa.com/04358-Wir...tic_p_410.html

Put male velcro on the bottom elements, fuzzy on the packs, place them carefully (use a silver marker or something to insure center of gravity) and strap them (it) down with a pair of battery straps.

Definitely do the magnet thing. I'm now using epoxy, and some plastic to separate the blobs while thery dry,

HAVE FUN.

[mkovalcson]

I've found this amount of Velcro is working really well.

Just cover the bottom slats and 2/3 of the battery and it will hold well and come out easily.

[mkovalcson]

I guess I've had most of a season with it and I'm finding the Logo 550SX to be extremely reliable.

It has become my goto heli, like I was hoping.

At least the way I've been crashing ( 3 times so far this year ) I've found it repairs very quickly. I've yet to break a frame.

[jmackey]

Great thread!

I just got my first Logo and it's a 550SX. Really appreciate all the good 550 info fleshed out here.

Thanks to Mark, Ryan and everyone else contributing


Mark,
Did you ever shorten your ESC to motor wires?

[ridge-runner]

Originally Posted by mkovalcson

I don't know why but the scale of these little snap ring plyers makes them seem cute.
I got these on Amazon. 4 of them total, two pull and two push, two are straight and two are angled like below.

Including the lock ring these are shorter than my index finger

Suggestion: For scale, next time put a quarter (or penny, or ruler, or...) in the photo!

Just started researching my Logo 550sxV2 build and currently I'm on page 1 - (thus explains this thread's resurrection...)

This will be my first big heli. So far, so good (still in the study/research phase). Thanks for sharing your build secrets and tips!

[HEL]

Originally Posted by mkovalcson

Hi!
Where to buy a rug (FBL Rotors Unlimited)? as in the photo

[RJ]

Originally Posted by HEL

Hi!
Where to buy a rug (FBL Rotors Unlimited)? as in the photo

http://www.fblrotors.com/FBL-ROTORS-...ION_p_578.html

[HEL]

Originally Posted by RJ

http://www.fblrotors.com/FBL-ROTORS-...ION_p_578.html

Thank you

[SteveW]

Hi All
Just received my 550SE today, this will be my first Logo, I have only built Trex before.

First question is, should I use the rubber grommets on the servos as I have never done so before, also are the self tapping screws secure enough I thought they would be bolted.

Thanks

[Raptorapture]

Grommets are a matter of preference on an electric; however, I skipped them on my Logo 550. You have no choice on the screws but they do hold

Actually I had one screw not grip fully, just be careful to align well when screwing in and don't over torque.

[SteveW]

The new 550SE build is going nicely, everything fits together so well its a real pleasure to build.
Do I need to lubricate the belt ? it is not mentioned in the manual.

I have some "Servisol Silicone grease 70" spray, would this be suitable ?

I would of thought the lubrication is likely to make the belt slip a tooth.

Thanks again for your help.

[Raptorapture]

Don't think it will slip if tension is right. A lot of people use the lube technique and I havent heard of any causing belts to slip. But, I've no experience on lubricating belts as it's pretty humid here and I use grounding of boom and tail to motor.

[3D Dave]

FWIW, I've never lubed a belt.

I have sprayed static guard on a few in the past but I don't think it was necessary.

I have the tail grounded on all.

Lubing the belt probably can't hurt. I just always felt it would sling off the belt and make even more dirt/dust get all over the heli.

Not to mention attracting more dirt to the belt itself.

Just my 2 cents.

[Raptorapture]

Oops, my bad. No lube necessary. I interpreted the static spray as a lube which is commonly used to prevent static build up. The static can zap your FBL which will leave you without control. This will appear as a glitch, lasting a short period of time, or your electronics may not recover resulting in a crash.

[SteveW]

The 550SE is nearly done now.
The manual says position the battery to achieve the correct CG, I guess the CG should be at the center of the blades, if so should the bottom of the skids be level or the boom ?

[Raptorapture]

I personally look at the boom assuming it's ninety degrees to the mast which should be perfectly vertical.

[stark]

Excellent thread.

Does anybody have a handful of those McMaster Nylon bolts to spare? I'm willing to pay for it as well as shipping to Finland. Thanks.

This will be for my new 550sx build.