Official Blade 400 for Dummies Thread

skigolfmike · 03-18-2008, 01:52 PM

This thread can be a place to put Blade 400 setup info, links to setup threads, etc. This should not be a discussion thread. Maybe Finless will see it and make it a sticky. Add to it as you like.

Links to E-Flite B400 Manuals

Interesting info about setting head stiffness with the O-rings

30 second feather shaft replacement tip

B400 Gyro Drifting

GY401 Setup Discussion

Setup info from another Forum

DX6i Setup for RealFlight G4

How to Repair and Fix Your Blade 400

Free Swash Level Tool - Included w/ Blade 400

Kindling Maker · 03-19-2008, 04:17 AM

Good Idea, someone PM Finless.

Finless · 03-19-2008, 02:19 PM

Per request.

This is now a sticky....

Good job putting this together.

Bob

sokal · 03-19-2008, 10:47 PM

working on vids guys doing the tail asyembly now

update: i have tail setup vids done editing sould be up tonite

up next is gyro setup, head setup.

ChuckTSeeker · 03-19-2008, 10:56 PM

Hi newbie here

i have done way too much reading over the past few weeks and not enough saving

i am after some setting to set up my Blade 400 so it is a docile machine while i get the hang of it, i have read lots of different peoples ideas on what is right and what is not, but they all differ, so it's hard to pick one, not knowing how experienced the writer is

could someone with "Real Heli" experience put together a page with the expo setting, pitch etc etc, for us not so up to date pilots, also for some newbies, (err read me

)
who have never owned such a great Tx and know nothing about how to put the info into it, you might supply us that info to, i've also read if you hit a wrong click while entering your info, you could loose the lot

i read the manual but must admit i'm still a little lost

i read somewhere that you can copy the stock setting to another model number and then adjust the first, so you have the stock to fall back to, but when i read the manual it says when you copy you will lose the stuff your copying????? very confused and a little worried about all this new technology ( yep i'm an old fart

i have been flying on the sim for a few months now, have my Blade 400 in my hands and am nearly ready to start my "CP Heli" journey, but would really like to load those easier setting into the DX6i before i start this adventure

so i'm sure every newbie would love a sticky link on how to set up their new Blade 400 bird, for a gentle entry into this great hobby

cheers and thanks chuck

sokal · 03-19-2008, 11:00 PM

not a prob
thier a few of us that are alway willing to lend a hand and help

the reason why everyone differs in setting is because its thier way of flying

any one can show you the door but u have to walk through

but thier is a feww seting to help you tame her a bit

LockMD · 03-19-2008, 11:12 PM

Dont mean to be an A$$ and usually am not, BUT this is suppose to be a non-discussion thread so peeps can find important info quickly.

Maybe mike (OP) can delete some of these, including this one. Can ya Mike?

ChuckTSeeker · 03-20-2008, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockMD

so peeps can find important info quickly.

thats what the very first post is for, it's full of links, if it has all the links put in there to the threads that can help people, the "Peeps" as you call us, "Will" be able to find all the helpful tips

i only asked as unlike you i don't yet fly and this forum is helping me to learn, i thought thats what it's all about encouraging newbies to join in this great hobby

thanks for your encouragement

@ Sokal:

cheers for that Sokal look forward to having my questions answered and then added to this thread that will help so many like minded newbies, watched your vid and you definitely know how to fly

cheers chuck

skigolfmike · 03-20-2008, 06:20 AM

The only thing I'm able to do is edit my posts. So, I can edit the first post and add links. If any of you have a link to good info, PM me and I'll edit the first post. You can also post to the thread with the link(s).

To delete posts, someone will have to PM Finless. I think that should only happen if the thread gets cluttered up. For now, I'm not worried about that.

sokal · 03-20-2008, 05:32 PM

thanks i have an unfair advantage i play with full scale helicopers everyday so i have great knowlage in helicopter flight. i have a willingness to help anyone as i will learn for everyone. this is a great comunity and alot of helpfull people. LockMD is also a great source for info and im sure he did not mean any harm

but im sure your questions will be answered

03-18-2008, 01:52 PM	#1
skigolfmike My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	Official Blade 400 for Dummies Thread This thread can be a place to put Blade 400 setup info, links to setup threads, etc. This should not be a discussion thread. Maybe Finless will see it and make it a sticky. Add to it as you like. Links to E-Flite B400 Manuals Interesting info about setting head stiffness with the O-rings 30 second feather shaft replacement tip B400 Gyro Drifting GY401 Setup Discussion Setup info from another Forum DX6i Setup for RealFlight G4 How to Repair and Fix Your Blade 400 Free Swash Level Tool - Included w/ Blade 400 Last edited by skigolfmike; 03-21-2008 at 07:09 PM..

03-19-2008, 04:17 AM	#2
Kindling Maker My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harlingen, Texas	Good Idea, someone PM Finless. __________________ This is going to hurt,,,OR be expensive. CCP,3xCX2,B-400,mCX Walkera #38 Skylifter Tandem

03-19-2008, 02:19 PM	#3
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stanton, Ca.	Per request. This is now a sticky.... Good job putting this together. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

03-19-2008, 10:47 PM	#4
sokal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester point, VA	working on vids guys doing the tail asyembly now update: i have tail setup vids done editing sould be up tonite up next is gyro setup, head setup. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. B400 DS285/3400G/401/-8/40Aesc/sonicCNC/CNCframe TwinRexx: 6xHS-65/2xGY240/jfg500/TH2 CH-47D/UH-1H Crewchief/ Mechanic Last edited by sokal; 03-20-2008 at 05:34 PM..

03-19-2008, 11:00 PM	#6
sokal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester point, VA	not a prob thier a few of us that are alway willing to lend a hand and help the reason why everyone differs in setting is because its thier way of flying any one can show you the door but u have to walk through but thier is a feww seting to help you tame her a bit __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. B400 DS285/3400G/401/-8/40Aesc/sonicCNC/CNCframe TwinRexx: 6xHS-65/2xGY240/jfg500/TH2 CH-47D/UH-1H Crewchief/ Mechanic

03-19-2008, 10:56 PM	#5
ChuckTSeeker My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide Plains Australia	Hi newbie here i have done way too much reading over the past few weeks and not enough saving i am after some setting to set up my Blade 400 so it is a docile machine while i get the hang of it, i have read lots of different peoples ideas on what is right and what is not, but they all differ, so it's hard to pick one, not knowing how experienced the writer is could someone with "Real Heli" experience put together a page with the expo setting, pitch etc etc, for us not so up to date pilots, also for some newbies, (err read me ) who have never owned such a great Tx and know nothing about how to put the info into it, you might supply us that info to, i've also read if you hit a wrong click while entering your info, you could loose the lot i read the manual but must admit i'm still a little lost i read somewhere that you can copy the stock setting to another model number and then adjust the first, so you have the stock to fall back to, but when i read the manual it says when you copy you will lose the stuff your copying????? very confused and a little worried about all this new technology ( yep i'm an old fart i have been flying on the sim for a few months now, have my Blade 400 in my hands and am nearly ready to start my "CP Heli" journey, but would really like to load those easier setting into the DX6i before i start this adventure so i'm sure every newbie would love a sticky link on how to set up their new Blade 400 bird, for a gentle entry into this great hobby cheers and thanks chuck

03-19-2008, 11:12 PM	#7
LockMD Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, CA	Dont mean to be an A$$ and usually am not, BUT this is suppose to be a non-discussion thread so peeps can find important info quickly. Maybe mike (OP) can delete some of these, including this one. Can ya Mike?

03-20-2008, 06:20 AM	#9
skigolfmike My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, OH	The only thing I'm able to do is edit my posts. So, I can edit the first post and add links. If any of you have a link to good info, PM me and I'll edit the first post. You can also post to the thread with the link(s). To delete posts, someone will have to PM Finless. I think that should only happen if the thread gets cluttered up. For now, I'm not worried about that.

03-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#10
sokal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester point, VA	thanks i have an unfair advantage i play with full scale helicopers everyday so i have great knowlage in helicopter flight. i have a willingness to help anyone as i will learn for everyone. this is a great comunity and alot of helpfull people. LockMD is also a great source for info and im sure he did not mean any harm but im sure your questions will be answered __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. B400 DS285/3400G/401/-8/40Aesc/sonicCNC/CNCframe TwinRexx: 6xHS-65/2xGY240/jfg500/TH2 CH-47D/UH-1H Crewchief/ Mechanic

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