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    Mixmatching arms

    in Multi-Rotor

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    Hi all,

    As you may know from a couple of my previous threads i have a Nighthawk Pro 280 quad that i'm not really getting to grips with and love flying.

    Last weekend i had an incident when i was flying around at the local field, i brought the quad into a hover in front of me about 20 feet up when all of a sudden one of the prop nuts flew off and the prop swiftly following it. This resulted in my quad falling straight out of the sky and breaking one of the arms that the motor sits on.

    My question to you all follows. Can i replace the broken front arm and the other front arm with a couple of 250 size arms that i have already? or will this affect the quads flying in any way. I know that the props will still clear the main body as it is the same prop size as the 250 size quad. and as far as i'm aware all the pre drilled holes match up with the ones in the main body.

    Just thought i'd ask the experts before diving in head first.

    Thanks.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

    Posted

    I think the tough part will be finding the channel. This is what i've got to deal with to find the correct one.

    Also what does FR1(A), FR2(B) ect mean?? My guess is frequency?

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    Thanks.

    Flying Modes

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    Posted

    Quick update, i couldnt find any tech sheet for the camera, mostly becuase i dont have a part/serial number for the camera so I contacted Quadcopters.co.uk who i bought the quad from and they have assured me that the Predator fpv goggles will work with this unit.

    My next challenge is finding out how to get the FPV camera, Tx and goggles all on the same channel.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

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    Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 29/07/2015 20:07:10:

    It all depends on what format the on-board camera is giving out. The ImmersionRC Tx can cope with a pretty wide range of video formats - but not all of them! You would have to break into the video feed from the camera by unsoldering it from the on board Tx and re-route it to the ImmersionRC Tx - for which you will need a connector. I suggest you have a good look at the camera, see if you can find a tech sheet on it on the web and find out what it outputs.

    Even if its output is not in a format the ImmersionRC can deal with (which is unlikely to be honest unless its something very odd) it will not harm the video Tx. So if you are prepared to replace the camera if need be then I would get the goggles, try it with the current camera - in the unlikley event that doesn't work then you can replace the camera - typical small CMOS cameras that work fine with Fat Shark are very cheap so if the goggles are being offered at a very good price you could replace the camera and still be in pocket.

    BEB

    Thanks BEB,

    I've taken a look at the camera and it is connected straight to the on board Tx with a small 3 pin connector. However, it is too small for me to just swap over the cameras as they are both slightly different sizes, also it is a camera that has the PCB exposed behind the lens which also screws to the current mount So for me to fit the FatShark camera i would have to put in a new mount as the current one is too big and the camera simply falls through with nothing to screw it to.

    I think my best option may be to just swap over the FPV systems and modify the current mount to accommodate the camera that comes with the goggles.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

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    Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 29/07/2015 16:36:48:

    Two questions spring to mind:

    1. Are the FatShark goggles you are looking at complete with a Fat Shark or ImmersionRC video transmitter?

    2. Does the on-board camera on the 250 have a video output connector that is compatable with the transmitter? Or is it hardwired into the system?

    BEB

    Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 29/07/2015 16:37:07

    BEB,

    The system is a complete RTF kit with the Immersion RC video Tx. Also the on board camera, i believe is wired in to the on board Tx but i would have to check to be sure. I do have the option of completely removing the system that came with the Quad but i just thought it would be easier to use it.

    Ben.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

    Posted

    Posted by Chris Jones 7 on 23/07/2015 07:37:24:

    Ok, that's PWM.

    So, you say if you change the plugs over on the RX for Aileron and rudder that the quad won't spin up? Have you checked your channels in base flight once you've done this? You may find you will need to change your arming procedure (I'm unfamiliar with this quad so don't know how you normally arm the board) it may be that to arm you need to apply an input on the right stick instead of the left or vice versa.

    Thanks Chris this managed to get it working and you were right i had to change the arming procedure.

    Now i have another question. Does anyone know if i can use the Fatshark Predator V2 RTF goggles with this setup using the on board fpv system?? I have been offered a cheap set so this would be idea.

    Thanks,

    Ben.

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Quick update.

    I have had to send the Gyro back to get a replacement as i am (and the shop owner is) 90% certain that it is faulty.

    Chris i have tried what you said, i took out the gyro, got everything set up as normal and checked all the control surfaces for correct movement and direction. Then when i re introduced the gyro, again nothing happens, the gyro will not initialise and i have no control of any of the surfaces.

    Thanks to everyone for all the help and suggestions. yes

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

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    Posted by Chris Jones 7 on 21/07/2015 17:00:32:

    There should be a TX calibration tab somewhere in Baseflight. I don't use it myself but I do need to download it so I'll have a look and get back to you.

    How is your receiver connected to the board? Is it linked normally ie one channel one servo plug or by cppm or one servo plug does them all?

    Honestly i'm not sure. I'm new to everything Quads so i am still learning all the correct terminology.

    Hopefully these pictures will help answer your question.imag0858.jpg

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    Flying Modes

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    Posted

    The flight controller on this is a Skyline32 which is integrated on to the main board.

    I have been messing with Baseflight but the only option that allows me to switch modes does not change anything to do with the channels.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

    Posted

    Posted by Ben Kelly on 19/07/2015 19:30:43:

    Thanks for all the replies.

    I can get used to flying Mode 2 for the Quad but as i said in my original post i don't want to end up flying one of my planes, wanting to do an aileron roll and basing over the rudder or the opposite with the quad.

    I am going to try and change it through OpenPilot. I originally tried swapping it with the Baseflight configurator that is recommended in the instructions but its worth giving them both a go.

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Ok so quick update, OpenPilot couldn't find the Quad when it was plugged in. It seems my options seem to be to try and sort it through Baseflight Configurator or simply learn to fly with the Rudder and Aileron switched around.

    smiley

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Right, i know its been a bit delayed but my update on my Gyro fiasco is short and simple.

    I still can't get it to work. I'm even trying another FrSky receiver just incase but that gets the same results.

    At this point i'm really stumped and i have no idea where to go next.

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

    Posted

    Thanks for all the replies.

    I can get used to flying Mode 2 for the Quad but as i said in my original post i don't want to end up flying one of my planes, wanting to do an aileron roll and basing over the rudder or the opposite with the quad.

    I am going to try and change it through OpenPilot. I originally tried swapping it with the Baseflight configurator that is recommended in the instructions but its worth giving them both a go.

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Flying Modes

    in Multi-Rotor

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have flown a few small multi-rotors previously but i have just taken the plunge and bought myself a Emax Nighthawk 250 arf quad.

    I have set everything up as per the instructions and i have had it flying beautifully. (Although at this point i'm only in the hovering stage and trying to keep my orientation).

    Now my question....

    Can i switch the quad from being Mode 2 to Mode 1?? I ask this as i currently fly FW and i don't want to be getting myself into any sticky situations because of a momentary lapse of concentration where i apply aileron instead of rudder.

    I use a Taranis X9D plus and i have tried swapping the channels around in the mixing page so that rudder is channel 4 and aileron is channel 1 but this actually grounds my quad and it wont spin up. I've also tried simply swapping the connections round in the receiver (X8R) and this has the same results.

    if anyone knows of a way i can do this then it would be a lot of help to me.

    Thanks,

    Ben.

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    I'll have to wait until after the weekend to try again now as I've got all my planes currently set up and ready for the Greenacres fun fly this weekend.

    Thanks again to everyone for the help and I'll keep you posted with the results.

    Ben.

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Ok Chris i will try again with the Tx further away. The Rx did keep going from green to red and the radio saying that the telemetry was lost which actually made me question whether i'd want to use it in my models with it struggling for a signal at such a short range.

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Wow, thanks for the instructions Chris. I have followed them and now I have the switch registered as a channel.

    My next problem is difficult to describe so here is a video I filmed to show you. I know my gyro isn't secured in the plane yet but I wanted to test it out before any fixings were made. Again, any help greatly appreciated.

    https://youtu.be/JJMSuDj1xYY

    (Sorry, on mobile so I can't link it properly)

    Edited By Ben Kelly on 08/07/2015 23:43:43

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Yeah, i wasn't sure whether it would be the mixing page or the inputs page. It's taking some time to get used to this radio because it is such a big change from my old 6EX.

    It was the Gyro instructions that were confusing me too as they are not the easiest to follow. As far as i'm aware the gyro is constantly switched on but the 'Off' position on whatever 3 way switch i select should just bypass the gyro.

    i was trying to set it up last night but the gyro would not initialize and i think this is because the receiver could not tell the gyro what switch to use.

    indecision

    Hopefully i can get a chance this evening to sit and go through it step by step.

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Hi Chris,

    I will be doing this n the Tx screen so that in future i know how to set something up if i'm at the field.

    I would really appreciate you taking the time to post the instructions.

    Thanks,

    Ben.

    Taranis Gyro Setup

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have recently purchased a Taranis X9D to replace my old futaba radio however i wanted to know if anyone here could help me set up my Multiplex Multi Gyro G3 with the new radio.

    I am being baffled by how to set up a 3 way switch to lets say, channel 5, to set the gyro to the 'Off' 'Stabilise' and 'Heading Hold' settings and the gyro is not even recognising any switch inputs.

    If anyone can give me some step by step instructions it would be amazingly helpful.

    Thanks,

    Ben.

    Phoenix 5 simulator

    in Simulators

    Posted

    I had exactly the same problem after I bought a copy from Weston park.

    My solution was to load another CD/DVD Rom that you know the pc will read, then eject that and try the Phoenix CD again.

    It might not work for you but it's worth a try.

    Ben.

    Taranis and Taranis Plus - Differences

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Posted by MattyB on 26/06/2015 00:17:34:

    No, not unless you get a FASST module for the slot in the back of the Taranis. You are better off selling your FASST RXs and replacing them with FrSky ACCST ones.

    Thanks for the answer Matty, I assumed this would be the case and what with the cost of FrSky receivers being pretty cheap in comparison to my old Futaba Fasst ones it would certainly benefit me to change them all,

    Thanks.

    Ben.

    Taranis and Taranis Plus - Differences

    in FrSky

    Posted

    Hi all, I'm not wishing to hijack the thread but i just have a simple question that someone here might be able to shed some light on.

    I have been flying with a futaba 6ex and i have a couple of FrSky fasst compatible Rx. I am looking at getting a Taranis X9D plus and wanted to know if my current Rx would work with this Tx or would i have to change the receivers over??

    Thanks,

    Ben

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