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Hi Johnno, I may be able to let you know in a day or two - I will be programming my FR Sky receiver which should be very similar to Futaba. I have never used an SBus before so it will be interesting to see if it is intuitive/easy or not. Hopefully tomorrow! Jim

Hi Johnno, I am using a Futaba T8FG (8/16 channel FASST) receiver. Futaba offers a free software/firmware upgrade to this receiver that makes it a 16 channel! You can pick these up for a fraction of what it cost for other receivers and I have had good luck with mine. Don't think I will have...

Started configuring the YS-X6 tonight. Gee, could it be possible I am doing something wrong?:shame: I am not using a dedicated router but have configured my existing router "guest" as the YS-X6 access. I was able to get my android to connect to the network but I don't think the wifi unit is...

I am not quite there yet (next week) but I believe if you download the YS-X6-PC20120802 file to your pc, you can configure everything from there. I loaded it on my PC and it looks to have everything that the Android version has. Looks like your choices are to hook up via USB to the PC or use...

Good point. BTW here is the latest video of the build. http://youtu.be/HnUjz2L7GHU

Okay.....on to the next issue. I purchased a Turnigy 5.0 4S battery for this quad. It has 5.5 bullet connectors already installed. Do I need to cut them off and replace with an XT60? Doesn't seem to make sense since we are talking 80 amp bursts vs 250 amp burst capability. Is the draw on...

If you haven't purchased the receiver yet, you might want to consider picking up a Fr Sky TFR8 SB. They run under $50 (I think I paid something like 37 bucks for it). I have found the non S Bus receiver they make to be very good. Hopefully this one will also be good. I will be charging ahead...

Hi Rob, I saw your post above regarding setting up the IMU for the gimbal. I read through it....perhaps because I am not familiar with S-Bus configurations, I don't understand the connection to the receiver. I have the Fr Sky TFR8 SB which has the bus - though I didn't intend on using it. Can...

Thanks guys for the quidance on the mounting of the IMU. Which now has led to another question. I think I must be getting a wicked brain cramp!!!!! Watching the Zero Video, it appears that the Steadicam IMU plugs into the controller using the A E T R connectors. If that is correct, where do...

Does anyone know if I need to make a shock mount for the two IMU units? I believe the IMU requires a shock pad when bought separately???

Based on a the response I received from Zaitsevsky over at RC Groups, it sounds like tilting the camera will cause an out of balance issue with the stabilizer. You would need to "swing" the camera (using the servo control) forward or backward to get a tilt and keep the stabilizer in balance...

Finally got all the parts (I think) I need to complete building the wiring harness. Found these 4 to 1 plugs that I plan on using to connect to the battery. I decided to lengthen each of the wires coming off the ESC using bullet connectors, then plug into the 4:1 adapter. I like the idea of...

Hi Johnno, Nice clean installation of everything! I had to order some wire and connectors. As soon as they get here, I will wire everything up and see how well the gimbal works with camera and battery mounted. I should know if there is any binding or drag on the battery wire and how it might...

Interesting you mention this. Originally, I had thought this camera mount was more like a Merlin, Steadicam or Flycam or something more like that. It is really not much like them at all. About the only similarity is that it has a pivot point and uses the battery to help balance the camera...

Moving along - all be it, very slowly. For those interested, here is the assembly of the camera gimbal. http://youtu.be/isW5S3llctA

Best I could tell, the gear brackets are reinforcements - I guess they might have had some issues with the standard preinstalled brackets breaking - in any case I installed them on my gear on top of the existing brackets. The bolts just fit. Haven't worked my way to the RX yet...... What did...

I ordered the parts I need to put the harness together. Should be here today or tomorrow. I like the idea of using less wiring by soldering two of the esc leads as you mentioned, but a bit messier if the esc ever has to be replaced. I'll post some pictures of what I end up doing. I have...

I started my assembly of the Steadi470 and am documenting the process on video. As there is no manual or directions yet, I keep taking two feet forward and then one back! I have assembled 3 other quads/hexs - but am a bit stumped with the non existent wiring harness. I thought I would just...

Is the DJI Frame exactly the same (except color) as the XAircraft X450 Pro? If so what motors are recommended (I don't want to use XAircraft since they require proprietary props) for best overall performance (I believe the XAircraft are 2215/1150) - mostly mounting a gopro and FPV Equipment...