RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Helicopters >> Electric RC Helis >> RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum
Page: <<   < prev  375 376 [377] 378 379 380 381 382 383 384   next >   >>  

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/12/2010 6:07 AM   
maxmax77



Posts: 1174
Score: 105
Joined: 1/31/2009
Last Login: 9/18/2012
From: keene, NH, USA
Status: offline 		mack; no prob! I found they were much more durable.

Jim, sweet man! I love it, can't wait to see the whole thing! I'm in the process of painting my art-tech Corsair, see my post on the struggling with single rotor basics v2 thread, page 215

_____________________________

Never stand in a shadow that''''s getting bigger.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mack53)
       Post #: 9401

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/13/2010 12:44 AM   
mack53


 

Posts: 20
Score: 100
Joined: 6/29/2010
Last Login: 2/16/2011
From: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Status: offline 		Okay I got the new rotor head (V2) that has the pin that goes thru it and the shaft. Is there a easy way to push it thru? The metal pin is a soft metal and likes to bend if you use to much pressure. I lined up the holes with a straight pin and have gotten it to go thru to where it barely starts coming out the other side but like I said its a very soft metal and it loves to bend. Any advice???????????????

Thanks
mack53

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mack53)
       Post #: 9402

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/13/2010 1:11 AM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		I use a sewing machine needle, it self aligns. Just cut off teh two ends that are left sticking out.
I get them at Wal-Mart, can also be gotten at most anyplace.
Ron Sr

EDIT 
The size I use is #80



_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mack53)
       Post #: 9403

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/13/2010 3:56 AM   
o6298



Posts: 60
Score: 105
Joined: 6/10/2010
Last Login: 1/2/2013
From: Naugatuck, CT, USA
Status: offline 		I just twist the pin in with small pliers starting as close to the rotor head and keep working it in that way.
The needle idea is excellent. I'll have to give that a go.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Disney1

I use a sewing machine needle, it self aligns. Just cut off teh two ends that are left sticking out.
I get them at Wal-Mart, can also be gotten at most anyplace.
Ron Sr

EDIT 
The size I use is #80





_____________________________

-Chris
"If birds can glide for long periods of time, then… why can’t I." Orville Wright

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9404

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/13/2010 5:20 AM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		The best part is that being a Machine needle you have teh square shank to better grip with the pliers., and you can buy replacements.


_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to o6298)
       Post #: 9405

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/13/2010 3:12 PM   
maxmax77



Posts: 1174
Score: 105
Joined: 1/31/2009
Last Login: 9/18/2012
From: keene, NH, USA
Status: offline 		+1 on what Disney said, I too use needles for it

_____________________________

Never stand in a shadow that''''s getting bigger.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9406

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 4:37 AM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: mack53
Also thanks for the advice about the main blades. The HoneyBee ones work great, in fact they are tougher the stock Falcon ones and seems to have more lift in them...


I have the v2 with the smaller holes for mounting the blades.  Do these HoneyBee blades have the smaller holes?  I have successfully used v1 blades along with the inserts that come with the v2 blades but I'm sure the day will come where either I lose an insert or it will get damaged.

But for what it's worth, the v1 blades do not seem to split as easily as the v2 blades.

Also, came across these today:

http://www.helipal.com/airy-harden-blade-ii-ax-09.html

Any thoughts?

Cheers,

Drew

< Message edited by imacamper -- 11/17/2010 3:49 AM >

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mack53)
       Post #: 9407

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 4:54 AM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I'm new to the hobby.  After doing my reading, I settled on the Exceed Falcon 40 v2 for a trainer. It may not have been the best choice but between Radd's Flight School, HeliSimRC, and flying my own bird, I'm starting to have some limited success and haven't broken too many things.   But I still find my bird fairly unstable.  If it was as stable as the one in HeliSim, I'd be flying pretty well by now. 

I've balanced the main rotor blades.  I don't seem to have any serious vibration.  I've played with linkage lengths the ensure a level swashplate (as viewed by my eye). I set the flybar paddles level with the rotor head ring (again, by eye).  It's level when holding by the flybar perpendicular to the body.  I"ve even increased the sensitivity of the gyro to full (and there's no tail wag heh, it takes 70% right trim to keep the tail from constantly swinging to the left)  So I think I've done everything there is as far as set up goes.

So, is it just me?  Are these things just that unstable? Or are there some upgrades I can do to get a bit more stability?  In other words, not change movements so much when I'm not giving any stick input.  For example, I saw a YouTube video where a guy was touting the benefits of EZ SuperBlades and how his copter was hovering in place with no stick movement.  I've also read about direct drive tail rotor mods and that they give better tail control.  Is any of this applicable to or available for the Exceed Falcon 40 v2?  I'm somewhat OK with modifying parts to make things work if given the proper instruction.

Are there other things I might do for more stability?  Better servos, links, swashplates, etc.?

Nudges to more reading material are welcome.

Thanks for your help and advice,

Drew

Hide Signatures

(in reply to maxmax77)
       Post #: 9408

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 5:24 AM   
maxmax77



Posts: 1174
Score: 105
Joined: 1/31/2009
Last Login: 9/18/2012
From: keene, NH, USA
Status: offline 		hey imacamper; to answer your Qs, first off the honey bee fp blades are exactly the same as the v1 blades just more durable and better quality, so if you need spacers ofr the v1 blades you'll need them for the honey bee blades.

it's pretty expected that the heli will wobble around with it stock like yours. I had SuperBlades EZ and they worked great! Made the heli like almost like a coaxial in flight. You can get a Direct Drive tail motor, I did but overall the stock tail works fine IMO. If you want crisper response once you're getting into forwards fight you should consider switching, stick with the orig for now though unless it's really bugging you!

if I missed a Q point it out
-Max

_____________________________

Never stand in a shadow that''''s getting bigger.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9409

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 5:37 AM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Hi maxmax,

Thanks for your reply.  OK, I'll just order v2 blades when I need more spacers.  I have 4 sets of v1 blades now.  Once I wreck all those, I'll try the HoneyBee.

I'm actually trying to hover and control it a hit higher than I have been.  However it got away from me yesterday and my flight ended with a fairly spectacular crash against the rain gutter of the house.   Although I have training gear, one of the landing skids hit the corner of the gutter.  It bent in the middle and broke the front plastic leg.

I've heard so much about SuperSkids.  Are they worth the money and will they fit on the v2?

Thanks,

Drew 

Hide Signatures

(in reply to maxmax77)
       Post #: 9410

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 5:41 AM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Tail rotor blades for $1.50 and free shipping:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12827

Cheers,

Drew

 

Hide Signatures

(in reply to maxmax77)
       Post #: 9411

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 11:45 PM   
maxmax77



Posts: 1174
Score: 105
Joined: 1/31/2009
Last Login: 9/18/2012
From: keene, NH, USA
Status: offline 		hey imacamper, s imply put, yes superskids are definitely worth the money!

_____________________________

Never stand in a shadow that''''s getting bigger.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9412

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/15/2010 11:57 PM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: maxmax77

hey imacamper, simply put, yes superskids are definitely worth the money!


OK, I think the SuperSkids 200 are what would fit the v2. Is that correct?  And do I need some adapter plate or not?  I'm confused.

Thanks,

Drew


Hide Signatures

(in reply to maxmax77)
       Post #: 9413

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 12:09 AM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		You do not need an adaptor to use teh SuperSkids on the V-2 they will fit the frame after you remove the adaptor that comes on the V2 frame.
Ron Sr


_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9414

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 3:45 AM   
nascarfaad



Posts: 130
Score: 100
Joined: 7/23/2008
Last Login: 11/4/2012
From: Clinton, TN, USA
Status: offline 		You'll want to get the 300's. I use them on my V1 and love them. 

_____________________________

T-Rex 450 Sport, T-28D Trojan BNF, Ultra Micro T-28 Trojan BNF, Falcon 40, Blade mSR BNF, Hobbyzone Champ, DX7

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9415

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 5:42 PM   
o6298



Posts: 60
Score: 105
Joined: 6/10/2010
Last Login: 1/2/2013
From: Naugatuck, CT, USA
Status: offline 		Imacamper,
A picture is worth 1000 words. So I hope these help answer your question how the superskids attach to the falcon frame.

 


quote:

ORIGINAL: imacamper


quote:

ORIGINAL: maxmax77

hey imacamper, simply put, yes superskids are definitely worth the money!


OK, I think the SuperSkids 200 are what would fit the v2. Is that correct?  And do I need some adapter plate or not?  I'm confused.

Thanks,

Drew




Attachments
Click to see the file in new window.Attachment.pdf Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


< Message edited by o6298 -- 11/16/2010 6:08 PM >

_____________________________

-Chris
"If birds can glide for long periods of time, then… why can’t I." Orville Wright

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9416

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 5:58 PM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: o6298

Imacamper,
A picture is worth 1000 words. So I hope these help answer your question how the superskids attach to the falcon frame.


Thank you so much!  I'm sure that will be very helpful when I get my SuperSkids.  To fly in the meantime, I was able to straighten the actual skid (pretty darn well, I might add I was afraid I'd actually break it while trying to bend it back.).  I then glued the plastic leg back together.  Since all my skids do now is hold my training gear, I'm hoping I'll get a way with this for a while.  

Cheers,

Drew


Hide Signatures

(in reply to o6298)
       Post #: 9417

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 6:13 PM   
o6298



Posts: 60
Score: 105
Joined: 6/10/2010
Last Login: 1/2/2013
From: Naugatuck, CT, USA
Status: offline

When the stock skids broke I'd fix them with sewing thread and crasy glue. That made them MUCH stronger. Just a thought.


quote:

ORIGINAL: imacamper


quote:

ORIGINAL: o6298

Imacamper,
A picture is worth 1000 words. So I hope these help answer your question how the superskids attach to the falcon frame.


Thank you so much!  I'm sure that will be very helpful when I get my SuperSkids.  To fly in the meantime, I was able to straighten the actual skid (pretty darn well, I might add I was afraid I'd actually break it while trying to bend it back.).  I then glued the plastic leg back together.  Since all my skids do now is hold my training gear, I'm hoping I'll get a way with this for a while.  

Cheers,

Drew




_____________________________

-Chris
"If birds can glide for long periods of time, then… why can’t I." Orville Wright

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9418

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 7:09 PM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		By teh way the only differance in the V1 and V2 frame is the adaptors.
So if you break a frame you can order the V1 frame .
US Hobby Supply has frames on sale Buy One Get One
https://www.ushobbysupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=54
For the V2 fliers most V1 parts will work on the V2.
Ron Sr


_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to o6298)
       Post #: 9419

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 7:10 PM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		o6298:
Great pics. You are correct a picture is better.



_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9420

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 7:42 PM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Disney1
...
For the V2 fliers most V1 parts will work on the V2.


I know the rotor head and electronics are different.  And apparently the frames are a bit different, I assume because of the landing skids? Other than that, is everything else interchangeable?

Thanks,

Drew

P.S.  I didn't take any pics before my repair but here are some after.  That metal skid had about a 20 -30 degree bend in it.




Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9421

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 7:49 PM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		You are correct. The head and electrics are different and as the pictures supplied the only difference in the frame is teh screw on adaptor.
That makes it easier to get parts, also the Walkera #4 and 4#1 are the same as the falcon 40v1 These are the older ones not the new style 4 with 2.4G electrics

Ron Sr



_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9422

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 7:57 PM   
imacamper



Posts: 36
Score: 100
Joined: 11/13/2010
Last Login: 11/16/2011
From: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Disney1
You are correct. The head and electrics are different and as the pictures supplied the only difference in the frame is teh screw on adaptor.
That makes it easier to get parts, also the Walkera #4 and 4#1 are the same as the falcon 40v1 These are the older ones not the new style 4 with 2.4G electrics


Thanks for your reply.  If/when I break my rotor head, can I replace it with a v1 style?  And if I can, what would be the cons of doing so?  The pro I see is the availability of many after market rotor blades for the v1.

Thanks,

Drew


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9423

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/16/2010 8:06 PM   
Disney1



Posts: 1499
Score: 100
Joined: 11/21/2007
Last Login: 5/28/2012
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Drew replacing teh V2 head with a V1 head is not a bad idea, Newer is not always better. I cannot see a down side. As long as the main rotor shafts are the same diameters it should work fine.
Here we go again back to US Hobby Supply. He has a custom CNC aluminimum rotor core.
Works great. but he only has a couple of them left.
https://www.ushobbysupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=832
If you havent figured it out I get most all of my parts from him.
Excellent customer service and very fast to ship to you.

Ron Sr


_____________________________

The only stupid question is the one you forgot to ask.
If it''''s not broke don''''t fix it!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to imacamper)
       Post #: 9424

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/17/2010 3:26 AM   
maxmax77



Posts: 1174
Score: 105
Joined: 1/31/2009
Last Login: 9/18/2012
From: keene, NH, USA
Status: offline 		+1 on everything disney said, USHobbySupply is excellent!

_____________________________

Never stand in a shadow that''''s getting bigger.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Disney1)
       Post #: 9425

Page:   <<   < prev  375 376 [377] 378 379 380 381 382 383 384   next >   >>  
All Forums >> RC Helicopters >> Electric RC Helis >> RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum
Page: <<   < prev  375 376 [377] 378 379 380 381 382 383 384   next >   >>  




Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.828RCU1