BLADE 400 3D BUILD VIDEOS

[sokal]

SOKAL"S Blade 400 3d Setup vids




I made these video's to help and share my findings and knowlage ive learned of this RC Helicopter. Im not a pro at video and never will be but iv given it my best attemp.


My videos do not and will not over ride Finless's videos. his videos are very good and full of valuable information. my vids just help relate it to the Blade 400 for the beginer and novice pilots out thier.


Disclaimer. Info provided is based on my experience with the Blade 400
take it as for what its worth but it is at your own risk. ( i promis i will
not lead you wrong, hate to see one not flying).




DX6i Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGtwrt8FzO0) , Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFK6B9X6ESA)

Gyro/servo setup (GY401/3400G) Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53TeGHTkv2E) , Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyPNzjoO9W0)

BASIC FLIGHT THEORY NEW
HOVER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHE8kvc1LwA), APPROCHES AND DECELERATIONS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PX7PMFFhzY), Coordinated Turns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbF9FYhxT7k), Forward Flight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFtgaO5lq0)
........more to come tapeing/editing

HEAD SETUP
Part 1 (servos/Swash) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JdYzfDxA8); Part 2 (Washout/flybar/blades) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS7L-bapzRQ) ........... more come tapeing/editing

TAIL SETUP

Part 1(PULLY/BELT) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_G7EpY0Jeo)

[Mrwireless77]

THANKS for everything

[jl449]

Kewl!!

Great job sokal....:smokin::noteworthy

Can you edit the first post to include the latest clips??

[sokal]

Kewl!!

Great job sokal....:smokin::noteworthy

Can you edit the first post to include the latest clips??
no im sorry not able to edit that post will repost (new is in red)

[whoanelly]

Thanks Sokal,,you have made my life alot easier...

[DIRTBIKERICK]

Hey sokal, Just finished watching all your vids this morning, Way great!, I just happen to have a fully stuffed b/400 downstairs in hobby land, perfect timing dude, Thanks for taking your time to help the rest of us out, I'm only a 4 month heli flyer, i have 10 or more b/400 35/40 buck wipeouts under my belt, zero on hurri 550, only flown/hovered it twice, thanks again, Rick:thumbup:

[HeliMix]

Ok Sokal, you need to get your priorities straight big guy. Do you want a day job? A family? A life? Or do you want to make B400 vids? :rolling

Just kidding of course. I greatly appreciate all your efforts. But I was watching the two vids on head set up, and at the end of part two, you say something about the next one... Ok.. Where is the next one. We are reading/watching them faster than you can make them. So get off your butt and get with it soldier! ;)

[sokal]

eyyyyeye CAPTAN


i will im out of town now
http://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46193&stc=1&d=1209078687
http://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46194&stc=1&d=1209078687

[HeliMix]

i will im out of town no
Yea, yea. Sure looks like you're working reallll hard. :kiss

How come everyone else always has the cool jobs? :(

[Twmaster]

I'm just about done a complete rebuild of a crashed B400 I got off another forum for cheap. Those head setup vids are great. Just what I needed.

Thank you.

[azheliguy]

I'm just about done a complete rebuild of a crashed B400 I got off another forum for cheap. Those head setup vids are great. Just what I needed.

Thank you.
Hello, I'm new to Heli's and posting. I have two B400's and I was checking the pitch of the blade and at center stick I'm up +3 and full stick I'm up +14 and no stick I'm at about 0 pitch. it is that way on booth of them. Also in stunt mode I'm at -5 and +14.
Do I need to ajust them to be -10 and +10 like the book says?
Thanks for the Videos and help. AT

[azheliguy]

Hello, I'm new to Heli's and posting. I have two B400's and I was checking the pitch of the blades (all stock) and at center stick I'm up +3 and full stick I'm up +14 and no stick I'm at about -6 pitch. it is that way on booth of them. Also in stunt mode I'm at -5 and +14.
Do I need to ajust them to be -10 and +10 like the book says?
Thanks for the Videos and help. AT

[sokal]

its best to have the head setup in that manor of +10/-10 in stunt
in normal if u use the stock pitch curve then it should be -3/+10

stock pitch curve 0-40-50-75-100

[azheliguy]

Thanks for the help!!!
So the +14 is to high, right?
So I guess I need to ajust the pitch of the blades.
That is the way both of them came.

Thanks, AT

[Maverick450]

Socal you rock! Thanks for all your efforts.

In your hover control vid, you talk about adjusting the swash to help maintain hover control. Is that adjusting the physical heli or via the Dx6i Tx interface?

Sokal, thanks heaps for your vids.

I am a complete and utter and total newbie to RC Heli's.

You answered that the adjustment was mechanical but that it was also possible to do with TX trim.

Please excuse this really really really dumb Q, but am I correct in assuming it is aileron trim you adjust? :o

[sokal]

Sokal, thanks heaps for your vids.

I am a complete and utter and total newbie to RC Heli's.

You answered that the adjustment was mechanical but that it was also possible to do with TX trim.

Please excuse this really really really dumb Q, but am I correct in assuming it is aileron trim you adjust? :o
yes roll axis (aile) to copensate for the tail rotor push
the main has to dip it that direction to copensate
its called
TRANSLATING TENDENCY OR DRIFT
go to this site

will explain alot about helicopter flight CHAPTER 3 mostly
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/faa-h-8083-21.pdf

[sokal]

SOKAL"S Blade 400 3d Setup vids




I made these video's to help and share my findings and knowlage ive learned of this RC Helicopter. Im not a pro at video and never will be but iv given it my best attemp.


My videos do not and will not over ride Finless's videos. his videos are very good and full of valuable information. my vids just help relate it to the Blade 400 for the beginer and novice pilots out thier.


Disclaimer. Info provided is based on my experience with the Blade 400
take it as for what its worth but it is at your own risk. ( i promis i will
not lead you wrong, hate to see one not flying).




DX6i
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGtwrt8FzO0) , Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFK6B9X6ESA)

Gyro/servo setup
(GY401/3400G) Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53TeGHTkv2E) , Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyPNzjoO9W0)

BASIC FLIGHT THEORY NEW
HOVER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHE8kvc1LwA), APPROCHES AND DECELERATIONS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PX7PMFFhzY), Coordinated Turns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbF9FYhxT7k), Forward Flight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFtgaO5lq0)
........more to come tapeing/editing

HEAD SETUP
Part 1 (servos/Swash) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JdYzfDxA8); Part 2 (Washout/flybar/blades) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS7L-bapzRQ) ........... more come tapeing/editing

TAIL SETUP
Part 1(PULLY/BELT) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_G7EpY0Jeo); NEW PART 2a (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcfHFj1RywU); Part 2b (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cHVMWM8Jow); Part 2c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr7wn45dOh8)(tailrotor)

[clamman]

sokal great vids thanks so much for making them for all of us please keep them comming how long for part 3 on head vid?

[HeliMix]

In cooperation with Sokal, I will be helping with some basic videos. I will be producing a video on how to replace the tail boom, the feathering shaft, and the main shaft. I was hoping to have them done this weekend but after reviewing the videos, they need to be re-done. I hope to have one of them available late today.

[HeliMix]

Helimix's Repair Videos
In cooperation with Sokal, I am helping to produce some repair videos for the Blade 400. I am still learning helis too, so technical questions about set up and such should be directed to Sokal or one of the more advanced heli pilots here at HeliFreak. I hope my videos help those that are not so mechanically inclined understand and feel confident about making repairs to their Blade.

So that we can keep this thread short and make answers easy to find, please help us with the following. If you have questions about my videos, or if I left something out, please contact me via a PM. If any advanced heli pilot/wrenches have feedback, please send it to me via a PM as well. If changes or updates are necessary, I will make a note of the discrepancy here until the video is updated.

I hope this helps you have a better experience with your Blade.

NOTICE: These videos reflect my opinions and approach to repair and in no way are a guarantee of success and/or outcome. Following the steps and procedures in my videos is at users own risk and I assume no liability and/or responsibility.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Feathering Shaft Repair (3 Parts):
NOTICE: I have pulled these videos at this time due to an error that has been discovered. I will be correcting the problem and re-posting these videos as soon as I can. My apologies for any trouble this may have caused anyone.
Part 1- 9 mins, 52 seconds
Part 2 - 9 mins, 52 seconds
Part 3 - 2 mins, 36 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Main Shaft Repair:
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htjmfyNCTvw) - 9 mins, 47 seconds
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYjWJb3DEw) - 9 mins, 48 seconds
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmeR5yeUylk) - 6 mins, 06 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tail Boom Repair:
TBA - 0 mins, 00 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[newhelliguy]

I think your videos are great and very imformative. We appreciate your time and effort very much. Since I have rebuilt mine very often I discovered an easy way to start the nut on the bottom bolt. I use a 1/16 allen wrench and stick it in the plastic side of the nut.Then it is very easy to get it started. I hope this helps someone.

[HeliMix]

Well, I actually mention that in one of my vids. I would not suggest doing that. The nylon inside that nut is to ensure it acts as a locking nut. Mis-shape/damage that nylon insert and it will no longer be a locking nut.

More vids coming this weekend.

[LockMD]

Well, I actually mention that in one of my vids. I would not suggest doing that. The nylon inside that nut is to ensure it acts as a locking nut. Mis-shape/damage that nylon insert and it will no longer be a locking nut.

More vids coming this weekend.



I dont do it myselft BUT I was told once you loosen those nylon nuts you should throw it away and use a new one :confused: What is your opinion on that Helimix?

[HeliMix]

I dont do it myselft BUT I was told once you loosen those nylon nuts you should throw it away and use a new one :confused: What is your opinion on that Helimix?

To me it is a matter of feel and also regular inspections (not heli experience, racing experience). If it feels like a nut, it is definately gone. But... It can feel ok and be weak. When I get a strong resistance, I trust it for the time I am expecting to need to count on it. Mine now, I have taken them off so many times for vids, I will be getting new nuts soon, just to be safe. But I would fly with them still, for I know (Edit: make that "I trust they...") they are not going to spin off.

[HeliMix]

Helimix's Repair Videos
In cooperation with Sokal, I am helping to produce some repair videos for the Blade 400. I am still learning helis too, so technical questions about set up and such should be directed to Sokal or one of the more advanced heli pilots here at HeliFreak. I hope my videos help those that are not so mechanically inclined understand and feel confident about making repairs to their Blade.

So that we can keep this thread short and make answers easy to find, please help us with the following. If you have questions about my videos, or if I left something out, please contact me via a PM. If any advanced heli pilot/wrenches have feedback, please send it to me via a PM as well. If changes or updates are necessary, I will make a note of the discrepancy here until the video is updated.

I hope this helps you have a better experience with your Blade.

NOTICE: These videos reflect my opinions and approach to repair and in no way are a guarantee of success and/or outcome. Following the steps and procedures in my videos is at users own risk and I assume no liability and/or responsibility.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Feathering Shaft Repair (3 Parts):
These videos have been updated.
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWKTWMea1Y8)- 9 mins, 45 seconds
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si2JkFPp_oA) - 9 mins, 46 seconds
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9A9yN7CbyU) - 4 mins, 50 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Main Shaft Repair:
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htjmfyNCTvw) - 9 mins, 47 seconds
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVYjWJb3DEw) - 9 mins, 48 seconds
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmeR5yeUylk) - 6 mins, 06 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tail Boom Repair:
TBA - 0 mins, 00 seconds

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------