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Problem Updating Toolkitrc Lipo Charger M6DAC Firmware
Denis Watkins replied to Andy-H's topic in Batteries and Chargers
Start by checking this bit Andy Firmware upgrade After connecting the M6DAC to the computer with the USB cable in the box, the computer will recognize a USB disk named Toolkit, download the upgrade file app.upg on the official website Copy and Paste the new file to overwrite the previous files in the USB disk, and the firmware can be upgraded. -
It is correct lads, that low mileage can badly effect the battery. Many companies recommend 4000 miles per year minimum to maintain a battery. If you do have to run a low mileage regime, the battery needs topping up. To achieve a good input from a car alternator typically occurs around 40mph, and a minimum top up should be around 30 minutes, Therefore it you find the battery lacking, nip out onto the dual carriageway for 30 minutes or a spin down the motorway for 15 minutes.
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Spring is here again - who's been flying?
Denis Watkins replied to GrumpyGnome's topic in Flying Field Reports and Chat
My main club said our winter goodbyes last September, and hopes we could fly again in March 2024, but due to weather and water logging, we have fingers crossed for April. -
For your safety Martin, your charger shows a " Low Voltage error " because the charger wants nothing to do with your lipos lack of life. If you try any of the revival hacks, then have your Eyes on the set up at all times, and check for anything warming up. as suggested, and my view too, just buy a new lipo.
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NiMhs and black wire corrosion
Denis Watkins replied to leccyflyer's topic in Batteries and Chargers
absolutely moisture Andy, and temperature Metallurgists know fully the implications of temperature and moisture making changes to most metals, and surprisingly, non ferrous metals usually more weatherproof, but add polarity and stuff starts falling apart -
3mm LH studding Stew Look at the 1/10th scale rc car lads Tie rods and track rods, 3mm LH
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All, good advice given here Neddy, but for a good chance of success, the Gain should be turned right down initially, as suggested. Let's test your set up before the maiden. The Stab should be fixed down, cushioned, but no movement. Now switch the tranny, model and rx on. lift the port wing, the port aileron, should go Up. lift the starboard wing, the starboard aileron should move Up. Now lift the tail, the elevator should move Up. moving to the side of the model push the tail away from you, the Rudder should deflect away. pull the tail towards you, the Rudder should deflect towards you. Now turn each gain down, just enough to just hear each servo respond to movement. give the model a fly
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Here we go again Am watching with interest
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Spektrum DX6i - screen not working
Denis Watkins replied to Rob Manser's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
Now you have success Thoroughly check the roller on the right, and the corresponding click button As all along, your roller may not have rolled or the clicker clicked You can pick up the whole mechanism online to replace it or use switch cleaner -
I have gained 2 extra indoor models for my DX6i simply by plugging a Spektrum Satellite Receiver into DSM to the main board of models marked thus
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Have just set up my Spektrum AR8360T and now No Throttle!
Denis Watkins replied to GKM4's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
I know this combination works, the NX8 and the AR8360T, as have helped out at least three lads. But, these were done without the extra helps and whistles of dual rate and expo. Have found over time that giro in general can reject failsafe, and twice have had to to buy a failsafe. Have found too, 2 things about Spectrum throttle, that it needs a value present, and can appear OFF, but is reversed and not trimmed UP. Also, Spektrum Kill Switch, has to free moving to 104% And Servo travel can make throttle inopperable. I would try next using the TAER regular channels without rates to check working -
Have just set up my Spektrum AR8360T and now No Throttle!
Denis Watkins replied to GKM4's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
I know this combination works, the NX8 and the AR8360T, as have helped out at least three lads. But, these were done without the extra helps and whistles of dual rate and expo. Have found over time that giro in general can reject failsafe, and twice have had to to buy a failsafe. Have found too, 2 things about Spectrum throttle, that it needs a value present, and can appear OFF, but is reversed and not trimmed UP. Also, Spektrum Kill Switch, has to free moving to 104% And Servo travel can make throttle inopperable. I would try next using the TAER regular channels without rates to check working -
Stu, the ESC are very versatile and easily BEEP - Beeped into an unwanted programme sequence, so look again here At the Frequency too
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Oh Derek, please check that the 18x8 is not a Typo mistake, as it seems so being way overpropped.