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    F450 and F550 ARF Enhancements

    I've a stock 550 running 4S and using the standard 8" props. It's loaded with a H3-2D and VTX gear at around 2.4kg with a 5000mah battery. Would you recommend the 1038 props as a worth while upgrade or just stick with the 8" ones? Dave
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    New MR on the way...

    I'm just building the same unit (minus the gimbal) and used a FrSky DFT tx module and X8R rx as a temporary work around until the FrSky Tanaris availability improves then Ill get one of those and configure the rest of the telemetry components. I'm going with a 4S 5000mAh 30C battery with the 8"...
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    Clarification on lipo charging current

    Hi, I've just picked up a 150w charger which can charge at 7 amps. It's an Imax B8+ and I'm just configuring it to charge a Zippy 4S 5000mAh 30C battery. Am I right in thinking that for a balance charge I set the amps at 5A given its 5000mAh at 1C? I'd also welcome advice on what people would...
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    Assistance configuring a Futaba FF7 for use with an F550 & Naza V2 GPS

    Javier, I think I have found a way forwards which involves setting the transmitter into Heli1 mode. Channels 1-4 are used as normal and I connected channel 6 which is used for hell pitch control to the 'U' connection. I have configured the three way switch for the throttle/pitch curve. For...
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    Getting ready to make the shift in Warwick, UK

    I'm not using the FF7 in 35mHz mode as I've added a FrSky DFT 2.4 gHz TX module and an X8R s.bus telemetry receiver. I'm after a Taranis unit but they are in severe constraint at the moment so the DFT module is an interim solution as I'm planning on going down the FrSky telemetry route and...
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    Assistance configuring a Futaba FF7 for use with an F550 & Naza V2 GPS

    I'm about to start building a F550/Naza 2 GPS based unit and I'm planning to repurpose an old 35mHz Futaba FF7 (FP-7UPS) transmitter by swapping out the TX for an FRsky DFT. In its day the FF7 was great for helis and it has 4 modes for Acro/Gliders/Heli1/Heli2. What I can't work out is how to...
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    Getting ready to make the shift in Warwick, UK

    The kit is starting to arrive now. Got the Naza V2 + GPS this morning, also the Imax B8+ charger and a Zippy 4S 5000 20C/30C battery both from Hobbyking. Ive now ordered the Flame Wheel F550 from Quadcopters and that should be here in the next day or so. I've converted an old 350W ATX power...
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    Getting ready to make the shift in Warwick, UK

    Well the Naza V2 & GPS is ordered and I've replaced the 35mHz TX module in my trusty Futaba FF7 with a FrSky DFT 2.4gHz module and an X8R receiver. Next stop is DJI Flame Wheel. Current thinking is an F550 run from a 4S 5200mAh 25C battery. To that end I'd appreciate any charger/psu...
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    Converting Futaba FF7 to 2.4gHz FASST compatible transmitter

    I ended up getting an FRSky TX module and receiver from GiantShark for £46. When stock frees up on the Taranis I'll grab one of those transmitters. Dave
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    Converting Futaba FF7 to 2.4gHz FASST compatible transmitter

    I'm currently speccing up the components I need to build a F550 based setup and I'm coming to multi rotor after a few years out of the RC game. My old faithful transmitter is a 35mHz Futaba Field Force 7 (FP-7UPS) which I know can be converted to a 2.4gHz unit by replacing the TX module with a...
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    Getting ready to make the shift in Warwick, UK

    Hi, I'm looking to get into multi rotor flight having been into fixed wing and helis for years. I must admit my old 27mHz gear and nitro helis look positively dated now. As I'm looking at this predominantly for photo and video and the fact that I'm a total techie, the DJI suite looks really...
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