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J0hnny007 · 04-16-2011, 12:47 AM

hey bob, was just wondering if you used the servo spacers for the bottom servo on the left frame, step 1 in the manual? nice videos btw

Finless · 04-16-2011, 01:19 AM

Nope, did not need them for Align servos.

Bob

heathy · 04-22-2011, 11:04 AM

Hey Bob,

How you getting on with your maiden vids??? What do you think?

Finless · 04-22-2011, 12:43 PM

My batteries are on the way so until I get those no maiden yet. I expect them early next week I hope!

Bob

heathy · 04-22-2011, 05:44 PM

Cool, will be interested in what you think, also in seeing it flown in your normal style

All the vids i've seen make my eyes bleed.

leaverus · 04-30-2011, 07:18 PM

Thanks for these vids. I've nearing completion of my 6HV so i didn't have the benefit of Finless' guidance. I am looking forward to the remaining couple of vids though; especially i'd like to see how Bob places his electronics and routes the wires. BTW, what's an "assmebly"?

Finless · 05-01-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leaverus

BTW, what's an "assmebly"?

Oooops, where did I make that mistake?

FYI now I am having another problem. My Vbar is resetting when all the servos are moved under load. Both Sat RX's also reset. Going to get another BEC but I have a feeling I may have a bad power buss inside the VBAR.

Bob

leaverus · 05-01-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

Oooops, where did I make that mistake?

Bob

"VIDEO -> Compass 6HV - Tail Assembly Part 1 (70 Megs)

VIDEO -> Compass 6HV - Tail Assembly Part 2 (43 Megs)"

Finless · 05-01-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leaverus

"VIDEO -> Compass 6HV - Tail Assembly Part 1 (70 Megs)

VIDEO -> Compass 6HV - Tail Assembly Part 2 (43 Megs)"

Huh? I don't see that

Thanks

Bob

heathy · 05-18-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

Oooops, where did I make that mistake?

FYI now I am having another problem. My Vbar is resetting when all the servos are moved under load. Both Sat RX's also reset. Going to get another BEC but I have a feeling I may have a bad power buss inside the VBAR.

Bob

Bob,

You didn't end up using this by any chance
http://www.western-robotics.com/herc...-HV_plane.html

Its the 1 you said you were going to use on this build.

I have it also and have the same problem, however mine has only just started to reset my unit under load [ skookum ] and as a result just started looking at flight logs, voltage is off the hook with spikes of 11v showing and nothing under 7v.

I'm switching to this now http://www.western-robotics.com/herc...BEC_plane.html

Finless · 05-18-2011, 05:21 PM

No it is not what I was using. Most people I know are using this:
http://www.western-robotics.com/herc...ini_plane.html

I was using some other BEC but it is turning out not to be the problem. If I run a straight 2S pack to the Vbar as the voltage drops below 8V it starts to reset. Using a 5S nicad back it just wont work period and resets moving one servo only. I am waiting for another Vbar unit as I think there is a problem with the buss in the Vbar. OR it is the servos I am using as they are used servos. MKS is sending me some servos so between the 2 one of these is the problem.

It maybe another week before I know. I had no other Vbar to try or servos. They are on the way.
Bob

Tribal69 · 05-31-2011, 03:26 AM

Still no maiden flight Bob?

Finless · 05-31-2011, 01:13 PM

Still not ready yet. 3 funflys in a row (Joe Nall, Sand Diego, and Trabuco) have kept me busy. Also Jury duty all this week

I am upgrading to MKS servos and they are coming this week sometime. I will need to reshoot the servo install and setup with those.

So I am just as eager as you to get this thing flying!

Bob

TheBigBopper · 05-31-2011, 07:45 PM

take the heli to jury duty and shoot the video but whisper

Creaky Cactus · 06-06-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigBopper

take the heli to jury duty and shoot the video but whisper

... Yeah... the judge will enjoy having the maiden in his/her courtroom...

Finless · 06-06-2011, 10:47 AM

So another "hitch in the get along"

At Joe Nall I got my X9303 upgraded to DSMX. Cool! But now I see there is a recall of the TX for a compatibility issue with some DSM2 Rx's. My worry is what about Vbar and DSM2 sat Rx's? I am not sure I want to take any chances and will need to send my radio in for the update.

Good news is my MKS servos should be here this week so at least I can get some more vids shot of reintsall / setup using them. These servos look real good and while I am sure the Align servos may have been fine, I think this will be just the ticket!

Bob

John Cook · 06-15-2011, 07:33 AM

yeah baby

Finless · 06-24-2011, 12:33 PM

OK back to the build FINALLY!

My X9303 is off to Horizon for the code update and I got a DX8 so will be using that to finish the build. I will also be re-shooting the servo stuff with the new MKS servos

GOD these servos sure look nice and have great specs.

I got my Spyder batteries about 3 weeks ago so those will be what I will be using.

Only other hang up right now is my Dad has been in and out of the hospital all this week and is back in again today. Hopefully next week I can get going again. It's been a rough couple months honestly.

So back to our regularly scheduled program.

Bob

Armour Nut · 06-25-2011, 09:05 AM

Did not know the X9303 could be upgraded to DSMX

Here in the UK i have a DSX9,wonder if that can be upgraded also

heathy · 06-25-2011, 04:32 PM

Personally, i'm waiting for the gremlins to be sorted 1st. Nothing wrong with dsm 1024 here

04-16-2011, 12:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
J0hnny007 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	hey bob, was just wondering if you used the servo spacers for the bottom servo on the left frame, step 1 in the manual? nice videos btw __________________ Trex 450 Sport Compass 6HV FBL, Skookum 720

04-16-2011, 01:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Nope, did not need them for Align servos. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

04-22-2011, 11:04 AM	#23 (permalink)
heathy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010	Hey Bob, How you getting on with your maiden vids??? What do you think? __________________ Oxy 3 SK540 Minijazz 20 / WARP 360 SK540 Koby 55 / Goblin 500 SK540 jive 100 / 6HV ultimate Helijive120 SK540 / 7HV SK540 Kosmik200 / Futaba18mz / Skookum support rep

04-22-2011, 12:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	My batteries are on the way so until I get those no maiden yet. I expect them early next week I hope! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

04-22-2011, 05:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
heathy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010	Cool, will be interested in what you think, also in seeing it flown in your normal style All the vids i've seen make my eyes bleed. __________________ Oxy 3 SK540 Minijazz 20 / WARP 360 SK540 Koby 55 / Goblin 500 SK540 jive 100 / 6HV ultimate Helijive120 SK540 / 7HV SK540 Kosmik200 / Futaba18mz / Skookum support rep

04-30-2011, 07:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
leaverus Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	Thanks for these vids. I've nearing completion of my 6HV so i didn't have the benefit of Finless' guidance. I am looking forward to the remaining couple of vids though; especially i'd like to see how Bob places his electronics and routes the wires. BTW, what's an "assmebly"?

05-18-2011, 05:21 PM	#31 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	No it is not what I was using. Most people I know are using this: http://www.western-robotics.com/herc...ini_plane.html I was using some other BEC but it is turning out not to be the problem. If I run a straight 2S pack to the Vbar as the voltage drops below 8V it starts to reset. Using a 5S nicad back it just wont work period and resets moving one servo only. I am waiting for another Vbar unit as I think there is a problem with the buss in the Vbar. OR it is the servos I am using as they are used servos. MKS is sending me some servos so between the 2 one of these is the problem. It maybe another week before I know. I had no other Vbar to try or servos. They are on the way. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

05-31-2011, 03:26 AM	#32 (permalink)
Tribal69 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009	Still no maiden flight Bob? __________________ T-Rex 600 Nitro Pro - T-Rex 450 Pro - Prôtos 500 BeastX - Logo 400 Vbar - Compass 6HV - Compass Atom500 http://www.helicanopy.nl

05-31-2011, 01:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Still not ready yet. 3 funflys in a row (Joe Nall, Sand Diego, and Trabuco) have kept me busy. Also Jury duty all this week I am upgrading to MKS servos and they are coming this week sometime. I will need to reshoot the servo install and setup with those. So I am just as eager as you to get this thing flying! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

05-31-2011, 07:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
TheBigBopper Registered Users Join Date: May 2009	take the heli to jury duty and shoot the video but whisper __________________ oooo baby that's a what i liiiike!

06-06-2011, 10:47 AM	#36 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	So another "hitch in the get along" At Joe Nall I got my X9303 upgraded to DSMX. Cool! But now I see there is a recall of the TX for a compatibility issue with some DSM2 Rx's. My worry is what about Vbar and DSM2 sat Rx's? I am not sure I want to take any chances and will need to send my radio in for the update. Good news is my MKS servos should be here this week so at least I can get some more vids shot of reintsall / setup using them. These servos look real good and while I am sure the Align servos may have been fine, I think this will be just the ticket! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

06-15-2011, 07:33 AM	#37 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	yeah baby Attached Thumbnails __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

06-24-2011, 12:33 PM	#38 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	OK back to the build FINALLY! My X9303 is off to Horizon for the code update and I got a DX8 so will be using that to finish the build. I will also be re-shooting the servo stuff with the new MKS servos GOD these servos sure look nice and have great specs. I got my Spyder batteries about 3 weeks ago so those will be what I will be using. Only other hang up right now is my Dad has been in and out of the hospital all this week and is back in again today. Hopefully next week I can get going again. It's been a rough couple months honestly. So back to our regularly scheduled program. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

06-25-2011, 09:05 AM	#39 (permalink)
Armour Nut Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	Did not know the X9303 could be upgraded to DSMX Here in the UK i have a DSX9,wonder if that can be upgraded also

06-25-2011, 04:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
heathy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010	Personally, i'm waiting for the gremlins to be sorted 1st. Nothing wrong with dsm 1024 here __________________ Oxy 3 SK540 Minijazz 20 / WARP 360 SK540 Koby 55 / Goblin 500 SK540 jive 100 / 6HV ultimate Helijive120 SK540 / 7HV SK540 Kosmik200 / Futaba18mz / Skookum support rep

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