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02-16-2015, 05:49 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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New Raptor Owner
Hello All!
I am the proud new owner of a used raptor 50. It's all wired up and ready to go, but haven't flown it yet. I just got it squared away yesterday. I had to purchase a receiver and program my TX. I think I did everything right. I'm used to all electronic/gyro programming. Am I correct to just focus on my travel limits to program everything? Also, I'm looking to maybe get a couple new RX batteries. I purchased a Spectrum 6 channel RX. The heli came with 1650 mah NiMh RX pack, but I don't know how old that is. It works, but I would rather purchase something new. What batteries to most people run with RX packs? Would LiFe be an option? Could I run this without a voltage regulator? I already have a smart charger for all my other lipo's, so this would fit in nicely. Thanks in advance! |
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02-16-2015, 09:30 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Congrats on the Raptor 50.
I've been running a LiFe in mine with no issues. Be sure that your servos and gyro are rated for the voltage. My pack comes of the charger at over 7 volts, but settles into 6.6 volts within a few minutes. Cheers!
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02-18-2015, 08:41 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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I'm sure you're going to really enjoy the Raptor 50, it's a great machine.
Not sure what you meant by travel limits for programming. For the tail rotor? As far as Rx batteries, I use a 2S lipo with a BEC output of 6volts, 5 amp continuous and have never had a problem. At 3500 mAH, it will fly just about all day on a charge. Post up a pic of your new machine in the picture thread so we can check it out. Have fun with your new Raptor. |
02-18-2015, 10:54 AM | #4 (permalink) | |
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I'm used to programming gyros and swash mixing on all electric helis. On this one, it looks like I just use travel limits on my TX to program the cyclic servos. I just basically programmed everything to match the pitch curves in the manual at the specific stick levels. I ordered a few LiFe 2100 mAH receiver batteries. That will be nice since I can use those on my existing parallel charging board. |
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02-22-2015, 03:44 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I think you've got it right... The Raptors are very straight forward to setup as they are "single servo" swash plate. I agree with following the manual as it provides a guide to get the pitch and throttle settings right. It will fly well with these settings.
Good luck with your new machine. |
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