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  1. sledge57

    Group Build 2014, DJI NAZA/F450 Quadcopter!

    DON'T buy a 27mhz, it's also used for surface models and CB Radio, on old 72mhz would be better.
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    F550 Help Needed

    Did you switch to AC mode? That's the first thing you need to do.
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    Aluminum arms for dji flamewheel frames

    I saw those before and that's what I'm contemplating, however I'm open to all options.
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    Batteries....where are you getting them for a good price/fast shipping???

    Hi Mike, just did a little searching with google, look for Hobby Town in Colorado, they have a selection of Lipos, maybe in the price range you're looking for. I usually buy Lipo's at a LHS because of shipping regulations, however there are lot's of US mail order houses that will get to you...
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    This has to be the stupidest use of a quad yet!

    As anal as they are about safety in Germany (I work for a German company and am too familiar with some of their policy's) you'd think they'd be freaking out over the idea of 4 spinning props just a few feet above their kids heads. Looks like a lawsuit in the making...
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    DJI Hexa complete with all the bells and whistles

    I just think Mike means people are leery about buying from someone who's only post on a site is a FS ad. Nothing says you can't as far as I know...
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    Aluminum arms for dji flamewheel frames

    Are they available yet? I saw mention of them in another post but haven't seen them yet. Is he making complete arms, just the arm brackets or both?
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    Field Charging?

    When messing with rc cars I used to charge from cars battery under hood, I have a 12V deep cycle battery for my boat that I plan to take with me for charging MR batts in the future though.
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    Multicopters - fundamental design questions

    I can answer a couple things based on my limited knowledge and what I've seen videos of. Ducted fans have been tried but ducted fans are not as efficient as props are. Look up info on Tri-Copters, they have a moveable motor mount on the rear motor to provide yaw control.
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    ImmersionRC 600mw VTX issue

    How are you using this stuff? Are you applying it to both surfaces and letting it tack up? If so I'm surprised you can get them apart. Or are you just applying it to one surface?
  11. sledge57

    Group Build 2014, DJI NAZA/F450 Quadcopter!

    It's cool you're finally flying Corey. I managed to get 4 flights out of my 550 after I completed it before the Ice Age set in here. So in desperation, I, like you, went out (yesterday) to my LHS and bought a Heli-Max 1Si and much to my dogs displeasure, (they hate vacuums and lawn mowers too)...
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    Failsafe Dilemma? Futaba, S-Bus or Naza

    Pete, Do you set F/S on the throttle channel? I've seen various videos that say you have to yet never seen it in DJI's video, although there was a reference some where in a DJI video or web page that said something that sounded vaguely like you should. Currently I have F/S set on the throttle...
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    F550 Help Needed

    Lets start with the basics, I don't know the 7C but I have a T8FG and Naza V2, so lets start with that TX. The first thing is, is the TX in Heli mode or Aircraft mode? It NEEDS to be Aircraft mode. Do you know how to navigate through the Futaba's menu system?
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    Hello from Northern VA

    In regards to the difference between a Heli and and Airplane radio. I have aT8FG Super (Heli version) and I found 3 major differences. (1) Heli radio defaults to Heli mode when you turn it on. Very simple to change that, setup a new model in airplane mode and save it as model #1 (you want...
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    oldtimer

    I'm nearing OLD FART status too, 56 ... Where in Ohio are you? I'm in Mi but work in Ohio often. By the way, I remember escapement servos, don't forget about the rubber band.....
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    DJI F450/NAZA Flyaway

    If you run into any issues pm me and I'll see if I can help.
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    Aluminum arms for dji flamewheel frames

    I really want them for my 550 but not ready to spend the $$ yet. Kinda thinking of building another 550 with them and the coaxial motor mounts as a Y6... I want so many toys.....
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    TX RX compatability?

    Interesting, I have an old JR X347 that I'd like to revive for MR use. I'm thinking of using it for UHF if I ever go down that road, but it's a very nice computerized 7 channel Tx. I also have a 100" sailplane that need a newer radio, this would be a good Tx for it too. Shame to let it sit and...
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    This 2nd switch does huh?!

    I have a T8FG Super... It warmed up to 20*F yesterday, first time in a long time I was happy to see 20* temps
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    DJI F450/NAZA Flyaway

    This video is good, however he left out an important detail, (actually 2 details although I've yet to get confirmation the second is needed but I believe it is) and it will not work. Also before we start this, your switches could be different from what the video shows, my mode switch is not on...
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