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Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing.[] The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing.[] The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim
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Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing.[] The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim
Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing.[] The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim
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ORIGINAL: Rosebud6
Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
-lohchief
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ORIGINAL: lohchief
Unplug your battery,set your left stick to full throttle,also set your throttle trim to the center pos.Plug your battery back in,you should hear the right beep sequence now,then close down your throttle and trim.That should do it......I think
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Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
-lohchief
I think the Chief is right on this one.....I have the manual infront of my face......I can't understand it (LOL). I don't have the ESC anymore, and it's been a while since I've done it.
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Heya all, Unlike bones (Welcome BTW) who has read all the pages I am still trying to get caught up on all pages up to p90!. My HBK2 is set up with the DX6i, Belt CP head, 43T upgrade, Trex Skids, 3100 KV esky brushless and 25A Esky ESC, I am flying with the Xtreme blades and Trex 450 tail blades. I just wanted to say this is my favorite bird! I am really having a blast with it! Very durable! I am currently switching between the stock batteries, the 1350 and 2100 Mega Power 3s packs. I hate having to re-trim by using different battery packs all the time and the 2100s are a bit nose heavy, anyone have any info for the best priced 1800 packs? Also I would like to switch out the stock canopy and while the Trex canopy can be modded to fit, is there another 400ish canopy that would fit like the MX400? Think I saw one back a ways. Thanks Gene
Heya all, Unlike bones (Welcome BTW) who has read all the pages I am still trying to get caught up on all pages up to p90!. My HBK2 is set up with the DX6i, Belt CP head, 43T upgrade, Trex Skids, 3100 KV esky brushless and 25A Esky ESC, I am flying with the Xtreme blades and Trex 450 tail blades. I just wanted to say this is my favorite bird! I am really having a blast with it! Very durable! I am currently switching between the stock batteries, the 1350 and 2100 Mega Power 3s packs. I hate having to re-trim by using different battery packs all the time and the 2100s are a bit nose heavy, anyone have any info for the best priced 1800 packs? Also I would like to switch out the stock canopy and while the Trex canopy can be modded to fit, is there another 400ish canopy that would fit like the MX400? Think I saw one back a ways. Thanks Gene
I run a 15C 1500mAh as well as 2 8C 1250mAh's and a 10C 1250mAh........all Common Sense RC Batterys. Not cheap, but good decent batterys with many charges and no signs of puffing or overheating (even the 8C's on a 3800kv with a 33A ESC) and good for about 10 minutes or less of hovering and crashing. As far as CG.......... I made my own mount and can move the batterys forward or backwards to achieve perfect CG. Only using two sizes really helps. The 15C goes all the way back to my modded back plate and the 1250's go about a 1/2" forward of that. Now if I could just get my blades to track I would be a happy camper!
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RE: Honeybee King v2 tuner shop
ORIGINAL: crashcrash
I think the Chief is right on this one.....I have the manual infront of my face......I can't understand it (LOL). I don't have the ESC anymore, and it's been a while since I've done it.
ORIGINAL: lohchief
Unplug your battery,set your left stick to full throttle,also set your throttle trim to the center pos.Plug your battery back in,you should hear the right beep sequence now,then close down your throttle and trim.That should do it......I think
-lohchief
ORIGINAL: Rosebud6
Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
Not sure how but after Telebee upgrade and broken parts replaced, my speed controller (Esky 25a ek1-0350)is now giving me the BIbi BIbi Bibi (break on) signal. Wasnt like that before (about a week ago). And the instructions that came with it just don't seem to make a whole lotta sense.
'Set the accelerator to full throttle, then turn on the power...' doesnt seem to do anything until i decrease the throttle all the way..
Can anyone clarify them please?
-lohchief
I think the Chief is right on this one.....I have the manual infront of my face......I can't understand it (LOL). I don't have the ESC anymore, and it's been a while since I've done it.
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Only thing i didnt try was setting the trim to center. Will try again when i get home. Thanks
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ORIGINAL: court461
I think (it has been a while since I set mine up) that you have to lower the throttle as you hear the beeps. WHat I mean is, do like lohchief says, but when you hear the beeps as you plug in the battery, lower the throttle quickly. Then if you unplug and plug back in you should hear the correct beep sequence. As many kings as e-sky sold, you would think they would have someone fluent in english to proofread their instructions, couldn't cost that much.
Only thing i didnt try was setting the trim to center. Will try again when i get home. Thanks
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You have to lower the throttle before you hear the beeps. I found some instructions in the other forum. This is how they read..
Attached is the ESky info for that ESC (manual is too grand a term for this sketchy and badly worded document)
Apparently, toggling the brake on and off is the only programming supported, Here is how to do it in clearer English:
1. start-up tones:
- No brake = beep beep beep when power is first applied.
- Brake = beepbeep beepbeep beepbeep when power is first applied.
2. Programming sequence to toggle the brake setting
Remove power from the ESC
Set throttle to maximum (including throttle trim all the way up)
Power up the ESC
Set throttle to minimum before the audible beeps end
Remove power from the ESC
Turn power on and setting (audible beeps) should indicate the new setting
Attached is the ESky info for that ESC (manual is too grand a term for this sketchy and badly worded document)
Apparently, toggling the brake on and off is the only programming supported, Here is how to do it in clearer English:
1. start-up tones:
- No brake = beep beep beep when power is first applied.
- Brake = beepbeep beepbeep beepbeep when power is first applied.
2. Programming sequence to toggle the brake setting
Remove power from the ESC
Set throttle to maximum (including throttle trim all the way up)
Power up the ESC
Set throttle to minimum before the audible beeps end
Remove power from the ESC
Turn power on and setting (audible beeps) should indicate the new setting
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ORIGINAL: court461
You have to lower the throttle before you hear the beeps. I found some instructions in the other forum. This is how they read..
Attached is the ESky info for that ESC (manual is too grand a term for this sketchy and badly worded document)
Apparently, toggling the brake on and off is the only programming supported, Here is how to do it in clearer English:
1. start-up tones:
- No brake = beep beep beep when power is first applied.
- Brake = beepbeep beepbeep beepbeep when power is first applied.
2. Programming sequence to toggle the brake setting
Remove power from the ESC
Set throttle to maximum (including throttle trim all the way up)
Power up the ESC
Set throttle to minimum before the audible beeps end
Remove power from the ESC
Turn power on and setting (audible beeps) should indicate the new setting
You have to lower the throttle before you hear the beeps. I found some instructions in the other forum. This is how they read..
Attached is the ESky info for that ESC (manual is too grand a term for this sketchy and badly worded document)
Apparently, toggling the brake on and off is the only programming supported, Here is how to do it in clearer English:
1. start-up tones:
- No brake = beep beep beep when power is first applied.
- Brake = beepbeep beepbeep beepbeep when power is first applied.
2. Programming sequence to toggle the brake setting
Remove power from the ESC
Set throttle to maximum (including throttle trim all the way up)
Power up the ESC
Set throttle to minimum before the audible beeps end
Remove power from the ESC
Turn power on and setting (audible beeps) should indicate the new setting
Thanks!!
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Hey thanks Hollywood, I appreciate it man. Hey dude, when I saw your name I had a flashback (it might have been that colorful picture your using, lol), pm me or email me at rusty@castlerockhobbies, I got a question for you.
Started a Dragonis kit last night and was up til 3am assembling this craft, WOW. I must say first hand that there is a difference between the taiwanese and chinese stuff for sure. Very cool and challenging project, thing flies unreal. I know, it is the king thread, lol, just thought it was a cool heli and like the king, a just killer bird for the money.
Started a Dragonis kit last night and was up til 3am assembling this craft, WOW. I must say first hand that there is a difference between the taiwanese and chinese stuff for sure. Very cool and challenging project, thing flies unreal. I know, it is the king thread, lol, just thought it was a cool heli and like the king, a just killer bird for the money.
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WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Telebee HHG with 43t gear... Awsome is all i have to say. Very stable over with stable tail and snappy. Thanks for all the help guys.
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ORIGINAL: betapilot
Hey thanks Hollywood, I appreciate it man. Hey dude, when I saw your name I had a flashback (it might have been that colorful picture your using, lol), pm me or email me at rusty@castlerockhobbies, I got a question for you.
Started a Dragonis kit last night and was up til 3am assembling this craft, WOW. I must say first hand that there is a difference between the taiwanese and chinese stuff for sure. Very cool and challenging project, thing flies unreal. I know, it is the king thread, lol, just thought it was a cool heli and like the king, a just killer bird for the money.
Hey thanks Hollywood, I appreciate it man. Hey dude, when I saw your name I had a flashback (it might have been that colorful picture your using, lol), pm me or email me at rusty@castlerockhobbies, I got a question for you.
Started a Dragonis kit last night and was up til 3am assembling this craft, WOW. I must say first hand that there is a difference between the taiwanese and chinese stuff for sure. Very cool and challenging project, thing flies unreal. I know, it is the king thread, lol, just thought it was a cool heli and like the king, a just killer bird for the money.
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I just did the plastic as a tester and am very impressed, I am sure the metal will be better but i got to tell you, the plastic one is as good as most of the metal kits I have done. I did do some mods during the build, I did a slightly longer boom, different anti-rotation guide, modified the motor mount, and changed the main belt pulley from the plastic one at 40t to the cnc one at 50t, getting ready to do the main gear with microheli and then start building the pro. I also replaced every screw with hexheads, no strippage. My only complaint is the landing gear, cheesy plastic so I am having a billet set made up for it that should fit the bill. You are right though, very fun to toss about, probably the smoothest 400 I have flown.
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ORIGINAL: betapilot
I just did the plastic as a tester and am very impressed, I am sure the metal will be better but i got to tell you, the plastic one is as good as most of the metal kits I have done. I did do some mods during the build, I did a slightly longer boom, different anti-rotation guide, modified the motor mount, and changed the main belt pulley from the plastic one at 40t to the cnc one at 50t, getting ready to do the main gear with microheli and then start building the pro. I also replaced every screw with hexheads, no strippage. My only complaint is the landing gear, cheesy plastic so I am having a billet set made up for it that should fit the bill. You are right though, very fun to toss about, probably the smoothest 400 I have flown.
I just did the plastic as a tester and am very impressed, I am sure the metal will be better but i got to tell you, the plastic one is as good as most of the metal kits I have done. I did do some mods during the build, I did a slightly longer boom, different anti-rotation guide, modified the motor mount, and changed the main belt pulley from the plastic one at 40t to the cnc one at 50t, getting ready to do the main gear with microheli and then start building the pro. I also replaced every screw with hexheads, no strippage. My only complaint is the landing gear, cheesy plastic so I am having a billet set made up for it that should fit the bill. You are right though, very fun to toss about, probably the smoothest 400 I have flown.
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They have a new distributor supposedly but that is why I built mine with the idea that modification would be a necessity, but then again I do not own a stock heli in any form, lol. So far the support through these new guys has been surprisingly good, fast response and claims of parts a plenty. I do see alot of the manufacturers going to that head design and am hoping that interchangeability will be in my future.
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ORIGINAL: Rosebud6
should i get:
AR6100 or AR6200 ?
Will be getting a DX7 to go with it.
should i get:
AR6100 or AR6200 ?
Will be getting a DX7 to go with it.
On a different note, a rather stupid question, so don't laugh too hard The pitch curve in radios is the pitch of the rotor blade. Yes? Kinda cautious with assumptions these days
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ORIGINAL: Hati
I would go fro the 6200, if not else for the fact that the two receivers work better then one.
On a different note, a rather stupid question, so don't laugh too hard The pitch curve in radios is the pitch of the rotor blade. Yes? Kinda cautious with assumptions these days
ORIGINAL: Rosebud6
should i get:
AR6100 or AR6200 ?
Will be getting a DX7 to go with it.
should i get:
AR6100 or AR6200 ?
Will be getting a DX7 to go with it.
On a different note, a rather stupid question, so don't laugh too hard The pitch curve in radios is the pitch of the rotor blade. Yes? Kinda cautious with assumptions these days
Yes the pitch curve controls the pitch of the main blades. The numbers represent a place in the range. i.e. if you pitch curve range is 0-100 on your radio, and you have your heli mechanically set up for -10 to +10 pitch, then 0 on your radio would be -10, 50 would be 0 pitch and 100 would be +10 pitch.
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I just wanted to try and make some of you jealous! I ran 5 batteries through the King on Tuesday and 2 this morning at 8 am after dropping the kids at school. I went idle up for the first time ever! My heart skipped a beat thinking that it was going to be this big deal. Well, the only big deal was that my Kopter sank about 10 feet before I figured out the center point or steady hover. glad I was about 30' high b4 I tried....
Now for the one question of the day: In Idle-up 3D mode, should I have the Kopter set-up so when the throttle stick is at center the pitch is at 0 degrees? Or does that really even matter? My throttle stick was at about 65% at 0 degrees or steady hover.....
Thanks,Peace!
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Now for the one question of the day: In Idle-up 3D mode, should I have the Kopter set-up so when the throttle stick is at center the pitch is at 0 degrees? Or does that really even matter? My throttle stick was at about 65% at 0 degrees or steady hover.....
Thanks,Peace!
Z
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ORIGINAL: Zimatosa
I just wanted to try and make some of you jealous! I ran 5 batteries through the King on Tuesday and 2 this morning at 8 am after dropping the kids at school. I went idle up for the first time ever! My heart skipped a beat thinking that it was going to be this big deal. Well, the only big deal was that my Kopter sank about 10 feet before I figured out the center point or steady hover. glad I was about 30' high b4 I tried....
Now for the one question of the day: In Idle-up 3D mode, should I have the Kopter set-up so when the throttle stick is at center the pitch is at 0 degrees? Or does that really even matter? My throttle stick was at about 65% at 0 degrees or steady hover.....
Thanks,Peace!
Z
I just wanted to try and make some of you jealous! I ran 5 batteries through the King on Tuesday and 2 this morning at 8 am after dropping the kids at school. I went idle up for the first time ever! My heart skipped a beat thinking that it was going to be this big deal. Well, the only big deal was that my Kopter sank about 10 feet before I figured out the center point or steady hover. glad I was about 30' high b4 I tried....
Now for the one question of the day: In Idle-up 3D mode, should I have the Kopter set-up so when the throttle stick is at center the pitch is at 0 degrees? Or does that really even matter? My throttle stick was at about 65% at 0 degrees or steady hover.....
Thanks,Peace!
Z
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(Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing. The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim )
Well Guys,
Still having problems with the 43 tooth upgrade. I very carefully check the belt. It is not rubbing and not twisted. The tail is going in the correct direction. Maybe I am looking for problems that don't exist. The new belt is thicker and stiffer than the original so maybe it is just the belt I am feeling.
Did anyone else notice the same thing.
Jim
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Ya I noticed the same thing when I installed the upgrade. Might loosen up after some use. I'm using the 450 tail blades and a Logitech 2100 gyro and was happy with the stock set up. I had the 43T on hand for awhile and decided to stick it on for grins. I don't have enough stick time on it yet to really see just how good it is. Mike
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ORIGINAL: reel109
(Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing. The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim )
Well Guys,
Still having problems with the 43 tooth upgrade. I very carefully check the belt. It is not rubbing and not twisted. The tail is going in the correct direction. Maybe I am looking for problems that don't exist. The new belt is thicker and stiffer than the original so maybe it is just the belt I am feeling.
Did anyone else notice the same thing.
Jim
(Hi Guys,
Well tonite I installed the 43t pulley and belt from Xtreme. One thing I noticed is how much additional drag there seems to be on the head when I spin it by hand. Tried adjusting the belt tension but no improvement. I don't think the belt is rubbing anywhere, at least I don't see, feel, or hear it rubbing. The head itself is very free with no drag. Is this normal for the 43t pulley system?
Jim )
Well Guys,
Still having problems with the 43 tooth upgrade. I very carefully check the belt. It is not rubbing and not twisted. The tail is going in the correct direction. Maybe I am looking for problems that don't exist. The new belt is thicker and stiffer than the original so maybe it is just the belt I am feeling.
Did anyone else notice the same thing.
Jim