HeliFreak - Blogs http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php This is a discussion forum about Radio Control Helicopters en Mon, 12 May 2008 05:40:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.helifreak.com/easyaction/misc/rss.jpg HeliFreak - Blogs http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php vid of me flyin my 450 se http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=277 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:31:44 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjHZERm0e1U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjHZERm0e1U ]]> jimrow3030 http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=277 having loads of fun thanks to bob white CHEERS http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=276 Sun, 11 May 2008 12:16:18 GMT GOT A T REX 450 SE V2 WITH STOCK MOTOR 13TH PINION GY401 HS65MG ALLROUND USED YOUR VIDS BOB NOW .MY BIRD FLYS LIKE A DREAM THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP GUY LIKE US ,PS WILL POST VIDS ON YOUTUBE SOON THANKS JIM GOT A T REX 450 SE V2
WITH STOCK MOTOR 13TH PINION
GY401
HS65MG ALLROUND

USED YOUR VIDS BOB NOW .MY BIRD FLYS LIKE A DREAM THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP GUY LIKE US ,PS WILL POST VIDS ON YOUTUBE SOON THANKS JIM ]]> jimrow3030 http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=276 Love all the R/C forums http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=275 Thu, 08 May 2008 15:12:52 GMT The cool part about the R/C hobby today is all the forums that are available online. I'm mostly on Helifreak because I love helis but I will also check out other forums. It's like having a club without being in a club.

Here on Helifreak, I visit the social group NOVA Rota everyday. I'm on it several times a day. The only time I'm not on it is at work. I just don't want to log on at work. The group is pretty active and members meet up at different fields during the week. I feel like I'm in a club.

The other cool thing about forums is that you can trade and sell things. I got a transmitter that came with servos that I didn't need. Thanks to the forums, I was able to sell them for a good price. So basically, I got the transmitter I wanted without the extra stuff and another hobbyist got some new servos for half price.

Forums are great!:clappp:clappp:clappp ]]> wannaheli http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=275 First Blog - Addiction http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=274 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:42:26 GMT I'm so addicted to R/C heli that I can't get enough of it and have even started this blog. I first got into R/C with a Tamiya Fox back in the 80's. I have always wanted a helicopter but could never really afford it and really didn't have anyone that could help me. Now I can afford it and have Helifreak to help me along.

I picked up a 450S on 2/29/08 (Leap Day) and took a month to build it. I cannot thank Finless Bob enough. With his videos I successfully built my 450S. I took a month to build it mainly because I was busy with work but also because I carefully studied everything.

When the heli was built, I took it to my LHS where I brought it and they looked it over. They said everything was perfect. Again, I owe everything to Finless Bob. The only thing the shop did was changed my throttle/pitch curve and adjusted the DR/Expo for a beginner. I could not tell you the thrill I got when I saw the heli fly for the first time.

My first hover was on 4/6/08 and now I'm addicted. All I want to do is play with the helicopter. Oh, my girlfriend thinks I'm crazy. That's okay, after 20 years, I finally have a R/C helicopter. ]]> wannaheli http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=274 500 Build Part VI http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=273 Mon, 05 May 2008 21:18:51 GMT I am entering the final stretch with my 500 build and am getting anxious to see this thing fly. The one thing I wan't really expecting was how heavy this thing is! With the battery, motor, and electronics installed you can tell this is a substantial bird.


Anyway, I was able to spent a couple of hours on the build Sunday evening and accomplished the following (the rest of the weekend was spent golfing and on honey-do's):
  • Mounted the motor and attached the RevCo 12T pinion.
  • Cleaned up and tywrapped motor wiring.
  • Created model on DX7 and bound RX and TX.
  • Added the Eagletree Brushless motor sensor (had to use both leads to get it to work on the 500L).
  • Removed the extension from the ESC based on feedback from fellow freaks.
  • Set zero pitch using the "zero pitch gauge" from ReadyHeli.
  • Leveled the swash using the Trueblood tool.
  • Attached head and checked for binding throughout the servo range.
  • Adjusted tail servo and Gyro (401) for max throw without binding.
The only thing left now is to set the head up, create my pitch/throttle curves, charge the rest of the batteries, and go fly :wow2: ]]> TGibe http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=273 Helicopter Wall Chart http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=272 Mon, 05 May 2008 10:47:57 GMT Does anyone know where to obtain a Recognition wall chart for all Helicopters. I have seen military types, but I would like to see all types. Does anyone know where to obtain a Recognition wall chart for all Helicopters. I have seen military types, but I would like to see all types. ]]> Vliegendehollander http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=272 Iron Man http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=271 Fri, 02 May 2008 22:01:30 GMT I was just wondering who all is going to see Iron Man. I think it's going to be pretty sweet! ]]> Blackout http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=271 <![CDATA["No Expo" badge of honor]]> http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=270 Thu, 01 May 2008 23:45:09 GMT Reading the forums (here and elsewhere), I've come to the conclusion that many new and "new-ish" pilots seem to think that not having any exponential controls set on your transmitter is somewhat of a "badge of honor".

It seems like most threads centering around exponential have at least somebody chime in saying something along the lines of "I don't need no stinkin' expo - you should do without!". As a brand new pilot myself, I took these things to hard and flew without expo for the longest time.

Sure, no expo can be done - even for beginners. But that doesn't mean that you *should*. And corollary it does mean that you don't have to feel bad for dialing in some expo.

A pilot who's skills are way beyond what mine ever will be told me to run some expo. He ensured me he did to smooth out his hard 3D maneuvers. I did dial in expo and yupp, my flying has become much smoother in the air. Sure, I can still throw those sticks around and make the heli look like it's possessed, but when I fly my regular circuits and figure eights, the heli looks much smoother in the air now.

Of course everybody likes his heli controls a little different, and no one size fits all. But I just hope no new pilot gets "pressured" into running no expo just because he/she thinks that's it's a "rookie thing" - it's not. ]]> int2str http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=270 San Diego Funfly http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=269 Thu, 01 May 2008 01:12:01 GMT Who is going to San Diego Funfly on May 9,10,11! Who is going to San Diego Funfly on May 9,10,11! ]]> Jason Chow http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=269 Help with ClearView http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=268 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:51:35 GMT I have downloaded the clearview flight simulator to my PC which is running windows Vista. I cannot ofr the life of me get this darn thing to work. The error message says I need to upgrade my vidseo card with open GL support. Where do I get a video card (and how) with open GL? Thak you in advance Alan. (Beginner):dontknow I have downloaded the clearview flight simulator to my PC which is running windows Vista. I cannot ofr the life of me get this darn thing to work. The error message says I need to upgrade my vidseo card with open GL support. Where do I get a video card (and how) with open GL?
Thak you in advance
Alan.
(Beginner):dontknow ]]> alanbe http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=268 500 Build Part V http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=267 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:38 GMT This weekend I was able to make some progress once again on my build. I really got sidetracked with all of the sleeving on the servo wiring. I even ended up putting braiding on the satellite RX! :arggg:


On Saturday and Sunday I was able to accomplish the following:
  • Added braiding to all cabling except the main power cables.
  • Cut down the gyro cabling to 4-5 inches, added braiding, and repinned connectors.
  • Mounted the RX and Gyro to my rdlohr tray using Zeal tape.
  • Mounted the satellite RX.
  • Connected all servos and tied down the cabling.
  • Installed a Western Robotics LiPo alarm and buzzer.
  • Added Dean's connectors to my 5 Align 6S 2600mAH Lipos.
I am enjoying the build and am close to being done with the mechanical part of the build. I still have a bit of work to accomplish with electronics and head setup...

Cheers :cheers ]]> TGibe http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=267 My Upgrade Trex-450SE http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=265 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:12:52 GMT In the past,I used that fibreglass frame for my trex se because of its' low price.

And today I want to show my upgrade 450 Trex SE frame parts.

Electroplate fibreglass frame,preciser and looks cooler than before! :YeaBaby:

Both of them are so satisfying that they are much cheaper than original binding，and work well. :)
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]]> Leo Hu http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=265 New Frame For 100,200 Class Helis http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=264 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:51:27 GMT Three versions of the FRAMES
-----White,Blue/Red,Silver

suitable for our ELE Firefox 100, ELE FireFox 100V2
(also fits other compatible helicopters like RCmart Pixy, RCMart ZAP, Protech Pocket Zoom, GAUI EP100, EP200, etc…)
You never thought before that strong and beautifully looking composite helicopter frame can be almost as lightweight as plastic one. UNBELIEVABLE, but it weighs only 27g!!!
Yes, me measured it WITH all fittings, hardware and bearings mounted.

Other less interesting features are:
1) Optimized weight balance helps to achieve better performance;
2) Dual bearing metal idle pulley
3) Dual metal tail boom mount eliminates well known problem with slipping tail boom
4) 8 pieces block design, only 27g including metal parts, screws and bearings. The structure is stronger and lighter compare the previous design (yes, I already said it, but so much pleasure to repeat [FONT=Wingdings]J[/FONT]
5) Improved battery board design prevents battery damage in crash
6) Compact frame structure insure the best position of COG, which improves the 3D acrobatics performance
7) Wider choice of servos supported. Direct support regular 6g micro servos from Hextronic, GWS, Bluebird, and others. Yes, yes, no more pain with servo mounts or throwing big bucks into overpriced rebadged jewels (those who tried to find best servo for EP100 know what I’m talking about [FONT=Wingdings]J[/FONT])
8) All helicopters compatible with ELE FireFox can use our frame
9) Conveniently positioned holes allow neat servo wire tracing
10) Our recently acquired high tech CNC machines allowed to push level of machining precision even higher. Tolerance is less than +/- 0.05 mm
11) Dual ball bearing block provides more precise main shaft support, as well as stronger body frame connection of upper and lower section
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]]> Leo Hu http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=264 Generic Blog http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=263 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:10:01 GMT Blog Blog Blog. Blog Blog Blog. ]]> AlanMcSwain http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=263 blade cx2 http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=262 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:46:29 GMT hi everyone i hope someone can help me im new to this just trying to learn ive got a blade cx2 and when turn my transmiter on and then the blade and start to fly at 3/4 throttle my green light turns to red and when i pull mu stick back down it goes back to green again ive tried new batterys and still happens any ideas please so i can fix this many thanks....... hi everyone i hope someone can help me im new to this just trying to learn ive got a blade cx2 and when turn my transmiter on and then the blade and start to fly at 3/4 throttle my green light turns to red and when i pull mu stick back down it goes back to green again
ive tried new batterys and still happens any ideas please so i can fix this many thanks....... ]]> ADIE171165 http://www.helifreak.com/blog.php?b=262