X400 Build video

[Raven_darkcloud]

This weekend I'm doing another x400 build and videoing it. I also will include some vids about mods I have done. If there is any extra info you want then let me know by friday night.

Ok Thanks to Finless I was able to cut the file size down drasticly and will be posting the smaller files once they are all fixed.

REPOSTING VIDS IN THE SMALLER FILE SIZE
Frame build part 1 and intro (56meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildframe1.zip)

Frame build part 2 (56meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildframe2.zip)

Frame build part 3 (62meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildframe3.zip)

Frame build part 4 (75meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildframe4.zip)

Tail build part 1 (55meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildtail1.zip)

Tail build part 2 (36meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildtail2.zip)

Head build part 1 (42meg) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=x400buildhead1.zip)


Working on some gama isues with the head build Might do a reshoot of it.

Head speed/pinion calculator (xls format) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=darkcloud&filename=hspinioncalculator.xls)

[Bignose13]

Any info on the metal seesaw upgrade and screws that fit in it would be great. Every time I put the screws in the seesaw becomes too tight and not loose , it is a royal pita.

[Raven_darkcloud]

I have a mod that fixes that on the plastic I will show. also show stuff on alumi head and align part conversions.

[xStatiCa]

Looking forward to the videos. I noticed the same tightness on the plastic seesaw.

[Raven_darkcloud]

Had some delay yesterday but most of the vid is done Just gota do some editing and slap it together. It seems that if I have somthing to be doing the phone always rings off the hook. :arggg: that and the batteries and memstick swoping slowing me down :arggg: :arggg: :badair: . But its varry close. I will post a link to the post in the video forum once im done.

[Raven_darkcloud]

I gota get ahold of will for the posting of the vids. but I got them ready.

[Raven_darkcloud]

Sorry about the delay. Im working with will to get the vids posted having a slight glitch with the ftp. They are done and will be up soon. Be warned they are quite larg in size. Still to be done are the electronics and mod vids. If people want I might consider puting them on disk.

:edit: 7/26/06
ok ftp problem fixed will be posted soon as upload is done. Every one give thanks to will. :hug:

[Raven_darkcloud]

Frame build part 1 added

[Raven_darkcloud]

Added part 2

[johnnyf]

raven- the link doesn't work??

[Raven_darkcloud]

They are working now.
added part 3 and part 4

[Raven_darkcloud]

Tail parts 1 and 2 added

[Raven_darkcloud]

Updateing files with lower frame rate for smaller file size.
Frame vids updated

[Raven_darkcloud]

Added a Headspeed and pinion calculator for ms excell. this lets you put in the info of you brushless motor, lipo, main gear, and pinion or target head speed, and get eather what pinion to use or about what headspeed you will get. Hope this helps.

[Bignose13]

Cant get the link to work

[Raven_darkcloud]

its works just fine. you cant do the right click save as the link takes to to a download page.

[Bignose13]

No Probs I am getting them now

[Raven_darkcloud]

tail vids updated and head part 1 soon

[xStatiCa]

Any info on the metal seesaw upgrade and screws that fit in it would be great. Every time I put the screws in the seesaw becomes too tight and not loose , it is a royal pita.

Did you order the metal hub too? It seems to come with machine screws for the seesaw that were meant to go into a metal seesaw. So it seems like the hardware that comes with the different metal parts is really meant to go with other metal parts.

I have an MX400 Pro (eCCPM conversion) and I bought the aluminum center hub about 3 weeks ago from towerhobbies. Even though it looks like the screws that came with the hub were not meant for the plastic seesaw I just used them anyway but they stick out a little bit ( I assumed that is what the four washers were for so I used 2 on each side on the ouside of the hub (I have a feeling that is not where they go though). They dont fit right probably because they were meant for the metal seesaw. They are close ( 0.1 - 0.2mm) to binding on the arms that are in front of them but it does not seem to cause problems.

Anyone know for sure where the 4 washers go that come with the metal hub upgrade? Are you supposed to use only 2 and the other 2 are spares? I assume the machine screws do not stick out when used with the metal seesaw but I dont have one to test with or I would have used it.

The flybar is very free now with the aluminum hub(bearings probably make the big difference).

[Raven_darkcloud]

The video is made from some one elses heli I built. I will cover some of the cnc head (hub) I have to reshoot some of the head video due to lighting And I plan on covering the upgrades now as there own vids. I did cover the fix for the plastic see saw but that is part that needs re shot. The good news is that I did not do the ca or locktite on some parts so that if needed I could reshoot. The heli is sitting on my desk still (waiting more electronics and some other painting) Reshoot will be this weekend as I have not had the time. Lots of overtime at my real job. I have tried another cam for a video on the helimax balancer and will see how that works.
Also in the works is a renagade manule but this will take time. When done it will be in pdf format including real instructions and I'm composing a parts list of compatible parts and numbers that are strait cross overs.
Some upgrade parts are on order and will be geting covered and others are waiting. Keep in mind that 3 x400 helis are being used for the vids, My Dads (upgrade parts) , my bro in laws (the build) and mine (electronics/mods)

[Kushal_22]

Are there Any Videos eplianing how to setup your Radio for the X400?

Maybe a Futaba ,JR and even maybe the Spektrum?

We Have lots of Build Vids but not many on TX Setup........please excuse me if i am wrong and there are these Vids out there. I Must admit that i have felt a littile lost trying to Navigate on this site. I feel as if i am a Broken recored asking this question over and Over and ussually getting the same Answer and when i go to find whats suggested i get "Lost"

I get the impression that you guy`s are giving me heartfelt answers..they are just going over my head and under my feet. I know i am slow at learning. But once a catch on i go like gangbusters. So please Bear with me.


Sincer regards
Mal

[Helder22]

If your heli has been upgraded to CCPM then you can watch the finless videos and they will teach you how to do it

http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=12455

If your heli is still mechanical mixing then..........you should really upgrade to ccpm, hehe.

[Kushal_22]

If your heli has been upgraded to CCPM then you can watch the finless videos and they will teach you how to do it

http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=12455

If your heli is still mechanical mixing then..........you should really upgrade to ccpm, hehe.

Thanks

From what I have been told it has been Upgraded to CCPM

Thone has quite a bit of "Bling" on it. All Aluminum Head Belt driven tail Spare V Blades All I i think i am missing right now is a Ball link adjuster and some Ball link Pliers (My thumb is getting SORE!

Regards
Mal

[Kushal_22]

If your heli has been upgraded to CCPM then you can watch the finless videos and they will teach you how to do it

http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=12455

If your heli is still mechanical mixing then..........you should really upgrade to ccpm, hehe.

Actually I was wrong and Lied to. I now have the CCPM Upgrade kit....Any Vids on how to put this together?

Thanks
Malcm