steve watkin

Easy, done it and it all works. Dual servo wing mix Set up flaps to, say, 70% and flip the switch. Lo and behold it all works as required !! Thanks for the help guys.

OK I'll give it a try, sounds possible. Going to look closer but I'm sure to get a two servo wing to work (as on my Calmato) one servo is in the aileron channel and one is in the Aux.  So if I'm right how do you get the up flap/ailerons to work off the flap switch? Rx is an Orange 6 channel and it's an electric powered soarer so throttle will have to stay as throttle!!   SteveW Edited By steve watkin on 02/04/2012 18:45:43

Can anyone help with a way to configure "up aileron" braking with a DX6i with a two servo wing (no flaps) Any ideas please? Cheers SteveW

If I buy the Corona JR 2.4 module for my 3810 what Rx can I use? Obviously the Corona one will be OK but that is out of stock at GC at the moment so what about the Frsky one, will that work? If not is there anything other than Corona that will be OK for the time being untill they come back into stock? Edited By steve watkin on 31/03/2012 16:21:36

What's the quality of the fitted electronics like in the Plug and play version of the Diamond 2.5? Are the servos tough enough? Metal or plastic gears? How easy is it to sort the braking out on the ESC? Any probs using the BEC?

Get your bike out of the shed. I commute and do most journeys on mine and it negates all the problems of fuel prices, traffic jams and fuel availability !!

Thinking of getting my first "fast" rc model although I've been flying for years !! These two look similar but the price is very different. Can anyone enlighten me as to the differences and whether the Multiplex offering is worth the extra over the Hobbyking Radjet. Cheers

Had a look a the database but the Calmato comes with a motor so there's not much I can fill in !!

Bit more flying done now, maybe 10 flights in all. Must say I'm impressed with the Calmato as it flies well but not sure if it's really a "trainer" as such. Does nice neg G manoeuvres and will do big outside loops from level inverted flight ! Power seems well matched, will climb out a good speed at 45 degrees, or more. Slows down well and lands nose up on the rear wheels first. Yes it's a nice aeroplane so thanks for the original recommendation by Tim H earlier in this thread. Wings still held together as per the instructions, i.e. no glue and all is well--------------so far!

Malcolm,   You have got to try making a 2.4g Tx! It's really easy, if I can do it with almost no electronic knowledge I'm sure most modellers would be able. And it doesn't cost a lot. From memory the 2.4g tx module was about £12 so that along with some other bits from ebay and you are up and running. Even if you don't ever fly it you can have great fun trying all the various combinations that Phil has designed into it and watching  the LEDs go on and off ! Cheers SteveW Edited By steve watkin on 27/02/2012 22:59:45 Edited By steve watkin on 27/02/2012 23:00:31

Hi Gordon, Yes you are right i will also have the facility to 'propo' the throttle at the beginning, although I'm planning on adjusting the prop and cell count 'till it flies like a f/f model when on full throttle. The s/c emulation board that Phil supplied does not have full propo throttle available (would be hard with just one button!) so the model has got to work on full throttle. Lots of challenges to stimulate the old grey matter!!!   Regards SteveW Posted by GeeW on 26/02/2012 18:43:12: Steve A propo throttle also helps in the setting up stage as well. Elevators are for people who don't know how to trim a model properly and will never catch on!   Gordon   Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 19:53:03

David, There seems to be some interest in this s/c thing so should this thread be moved to a different heading, say "Single channel thoughts" and then we can get on with discussing it without moderation? Then Simplex info can stay here. Regards SteveW

Malcolm,   Have you seen http://www.singlechannel.co.uk/ ? I've just made myself a 2.4 Ghz single chanel button Tx for not much money. Really looking forward to trying it out.   SteveW       Edited By steve watkin on 26/02/2012 21:17:01 Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 19:54:01

Gonzo, You still in London? I'm in Orpington and we have a reasonably big park nearby (Norman Park) where we are allowed to fly electric. So I think the s/c Tomboy will be OK there, although getting it to land where all the other fliers land won't be easy ! Plan is to fly it first with propo (Spektrum Tx and one of those £7 orange Rx) on the rudder and set the rates so I can emulate the s/c rudder movement. Once I get it all trimmed I'll go on to the 2.4Ghz button set that I've made. At the moment I'm only half way through the build so it will be a while before i fly it. Cheers SteveW Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 20:00:10

Maiden flight today and all went well. C of G a little bit rearward so it flicks into spin from a stall easily. But never the less it's a nice smooth flier with plenty of power. I like it !!

First two flights today with NO glue. It's still in one bit! Edited By steve watkin on 25/02/2012 18:11:03

  I like the whole idea of single channel and nostalgia is not the only 'driver' for me. I have a real interest in Free Flight, I find it a rather magic feeling when a model that has been created by you leaves your hand and flies all on it's own ! I'm sure there are quite a few more out there too but unfortunately they are all quite old now like me at 63. But at least s/c will enable me to do that without having to travel miles to find a suitable f/f site. Truth is that magic may die out 'cos most of the younger generation grow up only knowing that our hobby is RC and nothing else. That I guess is the fault of many things but largely because everything these days is driven by money and there's not a lot to be made in sticks of balsa. Progress will always chuck up disappointment amongst the 'old school' but that is the way , and it will always be so. So whilst I am totally fascinated by my sons huge electric powered , flybarless, 3D heli I will still play with the basic stuff as well. Not sure there are enough like me to support a mag, but an odd article wouldn't go amiss though. Edited By steve watkin on 25/02/2012 18:07:32 Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 19:56:55

Thanks guys, the advice was very helpful. I've ordered an Antex 100w especially for the (EC5) battery connectors.I have a smaller one in the workshop for the more intricate jobs. Edited By steve watkin on 14/02/2012 09:19:56

This going to be OK? Antex 100W

Just starting out with electric and I need to solder EC5 connectors so i guess I have to buy a new soldering iron. What should I get? Need it to be as versatile as poss but it's main job will be on the EC5 and similar heavy duty connectors.

Thanks Pat, I'll most likely go down the route of the CF2805 as it's cheap!! I do have a CF2812 which was given to me but i think that will be too much in both weight and power. Am I right? What would happen if I ran it on a 4.5" prop and a 2 cell LiPo, not enough thrust? Seems it would run at about 12000rpm with out a prop, so what could I expect with a 4 x 3 of similar?Just playing with ideas !!  SW

I'm going to build myself an electric version of an old 1960 single channel model that was originally powered by a Cox TD.020 (the powerful front induction one not the reed valve PeeWee) called Stubby. There is a view of it's little brother here. The layout is the same on both models. The model is a reasonably conventional high wing cabin model of 32" span. There is just one thing odd, and that is that the engine was mounted above the wing on a little pylon restricting the prop diameter to a max of about 4.5". Any suggestions as to a suitable motor/batt combination that will emulate the Cox and won't over power it?

Posted by Alan 4 on 06/02/2012 16:53:08: , what are you going to do with the thing? 3d flying? its a trainer,    What do you think puts the most stress on a wing centre joint, an experienced pilot doing low airspeed 3D or a beginner not realising that he is loosing height and gaining air speed and then suddenly pulling full up as the ground comes into view?  Well it is a "trainer" !!

All finished now, just waiting for connectors for the batteries then I'm off !!Edited By steve watkin on 05/02/2012 20:52:42

Bolted with two bolts at the back and two dowels at the front, so the wings are well located when fitted.Suppose I'm coming to the conclusion that Kyosho have got it right!!