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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 1:27:04 PM   
robotronski


 

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Status: offline 		Simon,
Good diagnosis when you switched the servo leads.

Sounds like the problem followed the questionable servo.

There is a rotary potentiometer inside the servo that determines feedback and its probably got a wiper making intermittent contact.

Servo is always "Hunting" as I call it.

Contact Raidentech and ask for some help. They claim to have good cutstomer service.

I understand you just received the heli, you should have some consumer rights here for sure.

If they give you a hard time, let me know. I'll get involved and try to help.

Good Luck.


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Take-offs are Optional... Last time I checked, those #%&@ landings are still Mandatory!!!

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 3:18:39 PM   
jacksflying


 

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Status: offline 		I HAVE A QUESTION???
I HAVE LITTLE HELI EXPERIENCE. GOT A FALCON 40 THAT HAD ALOT OF HOPPS. KIND OF UP AND DOWNS FINNALLY FLIPPED AND BROKE A MAIN BLADE. GOT THEM YESTERDAY ONLY REPLACED ONE NOW I HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF VIBRATION..WHEN I START TO POWER IT UP IT NOSES TO THE LEFT AND HOPS A BIT. ANY IDEAS WHAT IT COULD BE?????? HELP ANYONE.... THANKS JACK....

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 4:31:21 PM   
Simon Thorpe


 

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Status: offline 		I tried using a LiPo 7.4 from my Blade CX and it worked well... the only problem was mounting the damn thing. Anyone here used LiPo's? If so, how are you mounting it in the heli?

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 4:32:01 PM   
TheVirus



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Status: offline 		Jack, please turn off Caps Lock. It's rude and annoying to type in all caps.

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 5:47:22 PM   
bart77


 

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Status: offline 		From my understanding, a heli will naturally strafe to the left on take off, until you get about a foot off the ground. Do you use a training gear?

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 8:27:26 PM   
jacksflying


 

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Status: offline 		yes i was using a training gear when it crashed for the last time and broke a blade... I have since purchased a blade cx and understand the concept alot more,, I think i see were i went wrong. Just wondering if maybee i broke someting i dont see. I did notice last night that the servo on the right side was loose,from what i see it just slides on a channel of some kind,so i strapped it with a tiewrap and the shacking is better but it still circles to the left.. I think i should just go to an indoor gymnasium or basketball court indoor and see what happens....

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 8:58:26 PM   
bart77


 

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Status: offline 		So is it rotating to the left or sliding left???

I broke the swashplate guide off of mine in a crash it would not go to the right at all. When the swashplate rotates a quarter turn with only the servos holding it, she doesn't guide so well in the air...... Didn't notice it rite away.

< Message edited by bart77 -- 11/1/2006 9:00:43 PM >

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 9:14:22 PM   
Simon Thorpe


 

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Status: offline 		Called RaidenTech support, they are sending another servo and i'll swap over, if it fixes I send the faulty one back. Excellent support from them...

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/1/2006 9:14:24 PM   
jacksflying


 

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Status: offline 		its more like a contant left drift if its on the ground. it hops with a left movement.. if i snap the throttle it will lift quickly but it will do a quick 180 degree turn.... i do appreciate your time thank you

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/2/2006 2:01:15 AM   
TheVirus



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Status: offline 		Got mine today, definitely a sturdy and solid bird. Vibrates a bit before take off and is difficult to keep stable. The TX feels very cheap in comparison to the Blade CP Pro one. I had fun with this one but it's still a handful.

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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/2/2006 2:36:40 AM   
robotronski


 

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Status: offline 		Mr Virus,
most small helis vibrate while spooling up. Its normal. When I got my 22E I decided to test out the range for the radio by placing weights on the skids and spooling up the main rotor. At 1/2 throttle the heli almost explded to bits from vibration. I tried everything to eliminate the vibes and never found the source. One day I decided I was going to fly with the vibration anyhow and spooled up the heli, and hovered without incident. It was the rigid contact of the heli frame to the ground that did not allow the vibrations to dissipate naturally. Some larger heli pilots have this problem as they spool up if the have too much grip from their landing skids and the ground. I don't know the technical name for this problem... I'll bet there is one though.

Oh and the Tx feels cheap because it IS CHEAP !!! LOL

Still mine works fine, no complaints.

I did open it up and steal 2 switches from it for another project. Its really only a 4-ch TX even though everyone calls it a 6-ch in their marketing of the heli.

How would a fixed pitch heli use all 6 channels anyhow??

I did adjust the detent spring slider on the left hand stick to make the ratchet effect on throttle a little easier to overcome, easier/faster motor control with that simple modification.

Good luck with the flying...


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RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum - 11/2/2006 2:41:12 AM   
robotronski


 

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ORIGINAL: Simon Thorpe

Called RaidenTech support, they are sending another servo and i'll swap over, if it fixes I send the faulty one back. Excellent support from them...




Thats good to hear !!!!

I too have had good luck with Raidentech.

They are a stateside company with a repution thats worth protecting.

Glad that problem will be resolved soon.


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Take-offs are Optional... Last time I checked, those #%&@ landings are still Mandatory!!!

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