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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/1/2008 3:40:22 PM   
ea01bg


 

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Yes, but I think I know what may have happened. When I removed the GUI ESC I may have pushed the bind button.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/1/2008 4:40:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Futaba had a major issue with the early release 2.4ghz radio, you need to check it out and make sure you don't have one of the effected systems. I had the same problem and it cost me a plane.

http://2.4gigahertz.com/techsupport/service-advisory-tm7-7c-6ex.html

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/1/2008 6:37:12 PM   
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That's exactly why I will NEVER buy a single receiver module for this type of 2.4Ghz system. I have the AR7000 in my mini-Titan (with receivers positioned correctly) and will use the same in my H550.

I still don't trust it (chance of unlink-reboot) 100% in a CF frame even with 2 receivers (I'm just paranoid).

It's interesting that Futaba has had their own problems with 2.4Ghz. I am an old-school Futaba user from way back in the 80's but when I jumped back in the hobby with heli's (after 15 years off) everything has advanced and 2.4Ghz seemed the way to go.


Dave

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/1/2008 11:47:11 PM   
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I dont understand your comment, you wont use a 2.4 ghz with a cf frame because you might hit the reset . Thats what i did. as far as using one with cf thats your choice but plenty of people are myshelf included for 2 yrs now with no ill affect. As long as you follow the guildline in the placement of the equipment its fine.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/1/2008 11:50:13 PM   
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I'm not in the affected serial number range Dodged a having to send it back to the factory!
The more I think about it the more I think I reset it.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/2/2008 3:50:57 AM   
RC David


 

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Sorry if I confused you. The two main issues are:

#1 There is a "chance" that a CF frame (metal content) can block the 2.4 Ghz signal from a receiver antenna and cause a problem. Not a high probability but a "chance" that if you are using a single module receiver like the AR6100 and it's on one side of the heli and you fly too far out with the receiver/antenna on the FAR side of the heli NOT FACING YOU, it can loose the signal. If you have an AR7000 that has (2) receive modules and position it properly (3+ inches apart with each modules antenna legs pointing in opposite directions) then you have a MUCH better chance of NOT losing the signal (unless you fly BEHIND a large metal object like a bus or water tower).

I DO NOT want to experience this with a heli (especially a 450 or 550) so I will ONLY use the AR7000 receiver in my helis and in doing so I don't think I'll have a problem. I'm still not sure I want a CF frame H550 but mainly because of the cost of replacement.


#2 The "reboot" issue seems to affect some people but not others. Basically you NEVER want the Spectrum receiver to reboot in mid flight. The older receiver firmware requires 3-10 seconds to re-boot and that likely means "SPLAT" for your heli. This is caused by the BEC voltage dropping too low. It has not been a problem for me on the mini-Titan yet but I did experience it with my Blade CX-2 last fall.

The newest receivers have been updated to re-boot in about 2 seconds. I think Spektrum is updating older DSM-2 receivers if you send them in. I have not done so yet.

I hope I made that more clear.

I'm new to helis but not RC. I raced cars/trucks and had a boat back in the early 80's. Now that I'm back in the hobby, I'm hooked on 2.4Ghz and will never go back to 27, and 72 Mhz radios.

Now, I did just read a post that said you could NOT fit a 6S battery in the plastic frame H550. Can someone confirm this and explain further? If it's true then I guess that's the deal-breaker. I'll HAVE TO buy the CF frame because I want to be able to use 6S packs in the future.

Also, I flew my E325 mini-Titan outside for the first time today. It was a handfull in 10-12MPH wind so I'M DEFINITELY buying the Hurricane now -)

Dave D.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/2/2008 5:19:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		A smaller Heli in a 10 mph wind is a handful. Thats was a big factor in my getting the 550 as well.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/4/2008 9:53:59 PM   
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I got a chance to fly with the new z20 motor Four sets of packs on my Hurricane 550. first two packs: Fast forward flight Flying from my back yard moving under the power lines across the road and into the farmer next doors field. a long lazy turn then over the powr lines back to my yard a tight 90 deg right over my house and stopping in a hover where I started a piro there and then did the whole ting again.

third pack: Figure eights in my back yard and then a quick hope across the road in faast forward and a snap turn 180 and back to my back yard.
fourth pack: Took off from the road and spent the pack cranking and banking in Fast Forward in the field.

I'm much more comfortable with the Heli now. while I had the down time waiting on thwe motor and esc i took my old falcon 3d out and cranked and banked the heck outa it (see post what happens when you dont care if you crash).

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/4/2008 11:45:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		what pinion, front gear and OWB are you running with the z20.. and most importantly, how did you like it? what kind of flight times?


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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/5/2008 12:35:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Im using the stock gears and a pair of zippy 3300 batteries I havent gone over 10 min on the flight times, but the packs and motor are barely warm. I'm using a poly 4 charger so I dont know exactly how much I have left in the battey after flight but they charge in about 45 min. I like the z20 much cooler running moter.

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/9/2008 11:40:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		My Hurrican 550s First crash I got a little confused when coming nose in in FF and messed up. I almost recovered but almost dosent count. The good news is the parts for this bird are cheap
1 Fin & Stablizer Set 7.90
1 Tail Boom 4.95
1 Front Main Gear 3.90
1 CNC Aluminum Tail Boom Supports -SILVER 11.99
+ 4.50 shipping

less than 35 bucks
at those prices I went ahead and put together a crash kit so i wont have to wait for shipping next time
Back to real flight for a week

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/10/2008 12:04:42 AM   
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All I can say is MAN IS THAT BIG!

Comparing it to the 450 and smaller machines its a monster. Hard to say how much spring yard work will get done this weekend.

Have almost all the parts to put it together!


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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/10/2008 12:21:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		I hear that , I cut the grass when it starts to interfear with the main blade LOL

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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/10/2008 1:03:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Where I live, there isnt enough room in the back yard for it. I can hover around a 450 but that about the limit. If I popped the 550 up out there the neighboors would have a cardiac!

Will have to take it to the park.

I cant wait to take it on Holidays, my brother lives on 5 acres and there is tons of room to get into trouble without bothering anyone. I just need to get it built and get my skills up a bit.


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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover - 5/12/2008 3:24:50 AM   
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