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05-28-2016, 09:47 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Do I stick with the Gpro?
Hi Guys
Its been a while, my build has been shelfed for around 6 months, last time I tried to setup my Gpro I got all sorts of strange things happening, (motor randomly spooling up each time I clicked next on the software) I swapped my Yep100 for a Talon 90 as I thought this was the issue. Anyhow, I'm returning to the build with a fresh mind, and after browsing the forum I have read that the Gpro has been discontinued, It leads me to question do I even bother trying again with it? Is it really that bad. Or do I cut my losses now, Sell it and buy something else? Thanks |
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05-28-2016, 11:28 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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I would go with a different fbl myself and save frustration. Align makes great helis, but some of the electronics are suspect at best. Get something proven to work good and easy to setup. I've tried ar7200's and a Vbar now and both were easy and worked good with no fuss. I do have to admit I've never tried the gpro though.
The Vbar was especially easy and it has taken me many flights to even figure out what needs to be tweaked, it was flying so nice from the get go. I'm not sure about the talon 90, but I got a small talon that was equally as easy and works great.
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05-30-2016, 11:30 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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I have 4 GPRO equipped helis and I love em all. Even a Trex250 becomes a sweet little angel with a GPRO. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong a GPRO. Align stuffed up with the 3GX and their inexplicable reluctance to partake in any web based forum discussions didn't earn then any friends either. It cost em dearly, to the point where people who have NEVER tried a GPRO will advise against it. It is stupid easy to set up, flies great on stock settings and is stupid easy to tweak especially with the blue tooth kit. But really, no more than 5 flights to fine-tune the settings then you don't need to touch it ever again.
My advise, just fly the thing.
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05-30-2016, 04:14 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Thank you for the input, I must admit other than the other question I had that you answered, setup has gone well. And am hoping as you mention that its just people scared of the past experiences. Cheers again
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05-30-2016, 04:19 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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I agree with the guy above me. The Gpro is a good unit. Easy setup, tweaking, flys good.
The thing with your motor starting by itself, is likely not the Gpro's fault. |
06-12-2016, 05:10 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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As you may have seen in many posts. I had a hell of a time with the GPRO tail waggle on my 550 new Dominator.. It came with the kit and had I had no option... My club guys all went with Spartan and although set up was tricky they love it.. I could not get any club help as all had ditched the Gpro at ordering stage so nobody had it to help me..
However that being said my tail waggle seemed to be down to a poor tail spindle, but many things were changed to get rid of the problem, so can't be really sure. The 550 still has a bit of a wobble but not bad and it is basically set to beginners stock setting as its the best and I agree with the previous writer in that it is not that bad. I also had to send my first Gpro back as I think the sensor was very sensitive or faulty thus it did not help.. By changing after a long wait (Not impressed) I found the second unit started to solve some of the tail waggle issue. I stuck with the Gpro and since I learnt a lot re how to set it up....and did not fancy learning another set of software it seems fine for my flying. I think Align could have helped their case by better customer video, but part of it was the failure and lack of confidence in the model before. It does not help if Align pull the unit it gives the impression they don't trust it or have decided to give up on tweaking the software for firmware upgrades. It reminds me of the Audacity Pantera which I love, well built excellent for training..Great design... But not available in the UK for parts as nobody would take it on as a supplier... Very sad as it was never given a chance here, mine is still flying after must be 8 years.. I was so tempted to buy a P6 in the USA last week but getting parts into the UK would be costly sadly to import. I know John Beach the designer is excellent at sending bits but it just makes it not cost effective... If you live in the States think of a Gpro and P6 lucky guys. al |
06-18-2016, 05:09 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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I love the Gpros and really hoping align will start making them again and bring them firmware updates out even though it flies great as is .
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06-23-2016, 03:49 PM | #8 (permalink) | ||
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I like the Gpro, too. I'm running one on my DT 520E V2. It's got a minor elevator bobbing issue on hard stops, but that's just a tuning problem on my end (not a big deal).
I run a different FBL unit on virtually every bird I own, including Spartan Vortex, Brain/Ikon, BeastX, Neuron, Mini Vbar, Skookum 540, and Gpro (and I just ordered a new AccuTech GH-57 unit to tryout). I can tell you first hand that there's absolutely nothing inferior about the Gpro compared to the rest of the competition, except for the lack of an electric governor (not a big deal for me since I usually just use ESC governors since they're less hassle to setup) and lack of bailout (I don't need it, so a non-issue for me). The Gpro is light years ahead of the 3GX, it flies great, and is easy to tune. I could be wrong, but based on personal observation, I think the only reason Align discontinued the Gpro is because they couldn't shake the 3GX marketing stereotype. I did hear that some of the early Gpro units may have had a hardware issue (though that may have just been people talking out of their @$$). But I've got to setup and fly four different birds with Gpro units (my DT520E, and a friend's Trex 550, Trex 700, and Trex 800), and all four birds have had no negative FBL issues whatsoever outside of basic tuning.
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08-11-2016, 02:31 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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I have gpros on 2 of my helis and despite having brain fbl have stuck with them as they fly very well indeed
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09-18-2016, 12:36 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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I own two Gpros and haven't had any issues with either of mine.
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02-13-2017, 04:20 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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I love both of my gpros as well. You can get them real cheap as there not that we'll known. I have them in my goblin 380 and in my goblin 570. Both fly real nice. I learned about the gpro because it came with my 450l dominator. That heli flew great and the setup is real easy. Flies great on stock settings. I think I paid about 100 bucks each brand new in box because people sell them without even trying them. Their loss, our gain.
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02-13-2017, 05:10 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Gpros are a good unit
There will come a time when the rudementary limited (comparing to other gyros) tweaking options in advanced and lack of fellow pilots adopting it (support) will no longer satisfy your flying needs. At that time consider other gyros such as neo vbar brain2 or spartan. Until that time which only you can decide enjoy flying the gpro. I found the gpro solid for almost 1.5 years. Have since which converted all helis to msh brains. If anyone is intereted in buying my gpros and bluetooth adapters cheap let me know..
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