DIY: 4G6 Crash Proofing and Performance Enhancing mods! Updated 27July2010

[Jeff_Barrett]

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dizzymarkus]

was the dog setup on gear or aux 1? lol great shot

Markus

[Jskrapper]

Wow. Think of the captions you could add to that!

[Silverexpress01]

Originally Posted by lazor 22

hehehe.....

1. "My dog ate my Walkera!"

2. Brownout!

3. There goes $30 worth of foam blades.....

4. New Walkera FBL from their dog works labratory...

5. Damn it! Now where am I gonna land???

6. Hmmm, my controller feels a little sticky.

7. Honey!? Can you come in here for a sec, I gotta favor to ask....

8. Stand right there while I snap your picture...smile....Whoa! Your dog just walked in as I was pushing the button...hopefully the pic comes out ok....

9. I've installed an HP08 motor with a hi amp ESC, and a 6s 6000 lipo on this dog. Let's see if he can handle the upgrades....

10. Wait until you see the Youtube Video!

11. I've increased the gain to 100% on the tail gyro. Hopefully it doesn't wag...

12. I need a volunteer from the crowd....anyone...anyone...helllooo???

13. A result of too much vibration

14. Excellent, we are now ready to start making the mold for our custom canopy. Step 1 involves a dog, Step 2....

15. Darn! there goes the CG.

[john aeras]

Originally Posted by Silverexpress01

hehehe.....

1. "My dog ate my Walkera!"

"I'm just getting back the Walkera, my dog ate!"

[Jeff_Barrett]

"Dang, my Walkera Dog just crapped out again!"

[Jskrapper]

Originally Posted by Silverexpress01

hehehe.....

2. Brownout!

ROFLCOPTER

[timewerx]

Originally Posted by Silverexpress01

5. Damn it! Now where am I gonna land???

QFT!

I miss my dog so much Most fun to play with!

[timewerx]

Guess I'm a grease monkey now! These mods are actually helping me save some money and help make the daily commute to school a bit more exhilirating. Still the same o' same o', and must be doable under 5 bucks. I guess, once a modder, always a modder! Doesn't always have to be a heli though.

http://www.austarletclub.com/forums/...howtopic=15977

I have another car mod coming up to improve performance and I'm back to my favorite material - paper It's really fun and lets me continue my modding addiction I once had with helis.

Just the things I do atm... Maybe these mods could one day do wonders with Nitro helis!

[penderperson]

For the v8 blades, where/how did you balance them without the tape along the leading edge?

I guessing you left out the tape for the turbulators?

[hiwattheli]

Hello Mark.
I've been barely able to find time to fly nowdays. but tonight I remembered your vid of the 4G6 w/mods. I watched it "like a fireplace in the family room". There are few heli vids that compare to this.

Have a great day! John

Originally Posted by timewerx

Details and links to the mods are below the disclaimer.

Please read this, very important:

Disclaimer:

I will not be held responsible for any injuries, damage to your heli, voiding warranties, property damage, and casualties inflicted by this mod for any reason including the following:

-Improper replication of the mods i.e. did not use recommended material, did not precisely follow measurements.
-Not assuming an attitude of safety in proceeding with test flights after applying my mods. All the mods below may affect the handling of the 4G6 to such extent you may need to revisit both your mechanical and electronic setups.
-Using other motors than specified. These mods has only been tested with the stock motor (both KV11000 and KV10000 versions) and with HP08-2 1S up to 20T pinion using stock Walkera ESC. The mods has not been tested yet with high performance motors such as HP08 2S which will produce higher RPM and higher risk of rotor components, including the mods, flying a apart at max rpm.
-Using defective stock parts. Make sure your stock 4G6 has been fully flight tested in full stock configuration to ensure everything is working.
-Using defective materials. Ensure that all materials you use, including glue had the highest quality for these mods
-Do not apply my mods to helicopters other than the 4G6 (or maybe the Novus CP125 too)!!
-The experimental and DIY nature of these mods mean this is not by any means professional work! Just by doing these mods, you are accepting the risks in the pursuit of making your 4G6 a better product. Even if you did everything by the letter, there are still chances of failure although very small, but it's still there! Proceed at your own risk, you have been warned!!



The following mods will make the stock 4G6 the only fully crash-survivable CCPM helicopter model in the world yet, while also improving the performance at the same time!!

Please click the following pictures to take you to the step-by-step instructions, thank you!


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120D02, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3

Compatible with: 4G6(S) and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6 and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6


Compatible with: 4G6(S), V120DO2, and 4G3


Compatible with: 4G6(S) and V120DO2



Compatible with: 4G6(S) and V120DO2


Compatible with: 4G6(S) and V120DO2


Compatible with: 4G6(S) and V120DO2


Compatible with: 4G6(S) and V120DO2

Indoor Cyclic and Collective test with all the mods applied



Thanks to all Helifreak members who gave useful feedback in refining my mods, and those who
donated to keep me flying! You know who you are!

[timewerx]

Originally Posted by hiwattheli

Hello Mark.
I've been barely able to find time to fly nowdays. but tonight I remembered your vid of the 4G6 w/mods. I watched it "like a fireplace in the family room". There are few heli vids that compare to this.

Have a great day! John

I'm really flattered, thanks m8! Wasn't expecting this, and wasn't checking the forum either. I don't think I deserved that, maybe the mods but not my flying!

Once I get my residency here in NZ sorted out then I'm back to this hobby pronto, I missed it terribly. Will buy a new 4G6, get the latest and lightest motor and 400mAh Lipos for it(missed the smell of a new heli!). I see there are lots of new guys here.

Good luck to all and have a great day to you as well!

[cyberquest_11]

good work on this, it ignites my interest in micro heli. been tweaking and setting up my 450 and 250 and figured i might also try this 4g6/v120 mods