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Jed

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  1. Hi Chris, Yes I downloaded it, seems to run ok. This Hitec one looks extremely similar component wise, though I realise that’s no guarantee it would work!
  2. Good Morning All, Does anyone have one of these chargers: **LINK** and if so have any idea where you can buy the USB lead and software like this: **LINK** If anyone has used the PC software, whats it like? Is it any good? Cheers Jed
  3. I also got rid of the Y lead, firstly because the aileron servos weren't quite set central and I didn't want to try and remove the servos covers as I thought it would cause more damage, so one servo per channel allowed be to adjust them independently. Secondly I thought I'd have a go with flaperons.
  4. Ended up geeting them from CML Distribution in the end, they just happened to get some in at right time. I have since flown it with other X4s and had no problem, perhaps it was something to do with putting it in setup mode...?
  5. Evening All, Does anyone know where I can get hold of some spare motors for the Hubsan X4 Mini Quadcopter? Everywhere seems to be sold out! Failing that does anyone know what spec they are so I could find something similar motors? If you are wondering why I need spare motors I was setting it up at an indoor flying session on Sunday, I was just looking at end point settings on the elevator when someone next to me turn his identical X4 on, Mine went to full power and hit the celling of the hall a few times before dropping to the floor like a stone (which is where 2 of the motors probably got damaged) and his flipped over a couple of times. Not sure this should have really happened! Jed
  6. I like the Deans connector seems a good solid connection though agree can be a little stiff to seperate. Though I did realise after soldering a couple of plugs on that to ensure the heat doesn't effect the alignment of the connectors arms (I was using a 40w solderin) its a good idea to put the other half of the connector together before soldering it. Since doing that all the connectors slide apart a lot easier.
  7. Just tried another KK controller, no different but atleast that has ruled out an issue with the board. I'm coming to think that maybe it doesn't work with different ESC. Anyone else tried to use different ESC on a KK controller?
  8. I had had about 25 flights with my quadcopter using a kk controller when one of the motors decided to stop in flight. I managed to re-create the fault on the ground. It appears one of the speed controllers (a Mystery Cloud 30A) just some times cuts out. So I replaced it with a spare JP E-Pro esc, I re-calibrated the throttle (yaw pot to min etc) and the JP E-Pro ESC works fine, as soon as I go back into normal mode and arm the board the original 3 escs all arm and work, the JP E-Pro just beeps rapidly continously. There is nothing in the instructions about this rapid beeping, surfing the net I can find reference to unstable throttle output on other esc manuals causing the issue. Anyone got any thoughts as to how to resolve this issue?
  9. As I above I sent by receiver to Horizon Hobby UK and yes I can concur their service is outstanding, I had my fixed receiver return after barely week and just before Christmas too. The repair was carried out free of charge too! If only more companies were like this!
  10. As I above I sent by receiver to Horizon Hobby UK and yes I can concur there service is outstanding, I had my fixed receiver return after barely week and just before Christmas too. The repair was carried out free of charge too! If only more companies were like this!
  11. Thanks for the advise, just dropped them an email so we shall see what happens!
  12. Having had the long aerial pulled out of an AR500 receiver during a mid air, I have searched the web high and low for a direct replacement and cannot find one. The little socket appears fine on the rx board. Anyone know where to get one?   
  13. Earlier this year my Mugi Evo (electric flying wing) was cut in half by the undercarriage of a big petrol aerobatic aircraft. I did have to fly through his prop to get to the undercarriage first. He managed to land minus undercarriage. What was left of mine floated to the ground...Only 2 of us in the air.
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  15. I launch my Mugi Evo by holding it half way down the left leading edge with my left hand, back 45° to the wind with the aircraft in front of me. Then I just try to give it a firm flat throw! I have found adding a little up trim and have the TX on a strap around my neck so my hand is already on the right stick has managed to save a few rubbish launches.
  16. I was thinking around 20 Amps for the speed controllers, seem about right?
  17. Having burnt out the standard brushed motors by over powering them using a 3 cell lipo (I new this would happen it just doesn’t really fly on the standard Ni-cad pack!) I wanted to replace the standard brushed motors with brushless ones. Before buying brushless motors I thought I should try and remove the old ones first to see how many new things I would need. A trawl of the internet didn’t turn up a clear guide just some thread about it being difficult. Therefore as I have spent the day working out how to do it I though I should post up in case someone else needs it.   My method is as follows:   1 Remove the 2 grub screws from just behind the fan located 180 degrees apart. Access is via a small hole in the shroud casing. To remove the grub screws use a 1.3 mm hex (Allen) key.   2 Remove the fan. This is not as simply as just pulling the fan off the shaft, it is really stuck on (maybe with some Cyano?). After a lot of prying, pulling and tapping (the hole in the centre of the fan leads to a blind collet so you can’t tap the motor shaft through it) I came up with a method that works, all but very final for your old motor!   2.1 Using a Dremel style hobby drill and a drill bit (3-4 mm) drill a hole in one edge of the plastic rear cover of the motor, then drill more holes in the same manner all round the rear casing.   2.2 Next, join these holes up using the drill.   2.3 Cut the power supply wires to the motor and pull the rear cover off.   2.4 Wedge a flat blade screw driver between the magnets and the rotor slots, the shaft is now held. Whilst holding the shaft with the screw driver twist and pull the fan off.   3 Remove the motor casing.               3.1 Remove the two Phillips head screws from the front of the casing housing.   3.2 Push the rotor out of the rear of the casing from the front using a suitable piece of wire.   3.3 Use a Phillips screw driver to apply pressure to front centre hole of the casing where the shaft use to be while turning the casing from the back using a flat piece of metal (I used a metal ruler) located in the slots in the rear of the casing.   JOB DONE!   Hope this helps someone!  Now to find a replacement motor!
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