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Forum: Beginners

03-12-2015, 03:22 AM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Well, the plane is done and it's passed all of...

Well, the plane is done and it's passed all of it's tests... ;)
I figured I should close out this thread with the presentation of The Nutball. ...

Forum: Beginners

02-26-2015, 05:09 AM

Replies: 10

Not sure what wire to use for push rods to control horns?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Drilling is easy enough. Just didn't know how...

Drilling is easy enough. Just didn't know how normal this is... Since I'm new, I was just questioning if I had the right parts or not. Thanks guys.

Forum: Beginners

02-24-2015, 05:23 PM

Replies: 10

Not sure what wire to use for push rods to control horns?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Not sure what wire to use for push rods to control horns?

So, I'm sitting here, building my NutBall (http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?1681-NutBall-Scratch-Build) And I think I have some learning to do...

They call for 9 gram servos, and this is...

Forum: Beginners

02-23-2015, 07:15 PM

Replies: 5

Working on my first build... How do I attach this prop to this motor?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Hey Jester. When you talk about using the...

Hey Jester. When you talk about using the reamer, that is with the original motor that I have up in the first post, correct? The hextronik in the 2nd picture should be good to go, correct?

Forum: Beginners

02-21-2015, 01:28 PM

Replies: 5

Working on my first build... How do I attach this prop to this motor?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Duplicate post.

Duplicate post.

Forum: Beginners

02-21-2015, 01:27 PM

Replies: 5

Working on my first build... How do I attach this prop to this motor?

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Posted By dgrams2000

I think I bought the motor without knowing what I...

I think I bought the motor without knowing what I was asking for. From what I have deducted so far, I need a motor with a shaft.
Just placed an order for a hexTronik 24gram Brushless Outrunner...

Forum: Beginners

02-20-2015, 10:06 PM

Replies: 5

Working on my first build... How do I attach this prop to this motor?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Working on my first build... How do I attach this prop to this motor?

Okay, so I will start by saying that I am really new to the whole RC Plane hobby... And that is why this is getting posted in the Beginners section. :)

So I'm about 3/4 of the way through my...

Forum: Beginners

02-10-2015, 05:11 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

I will have to do a trainer 2nd... I'm almost...

I will have to do a trainer 2nd... I'm almost 50% finished with the nutball already.

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-09-2015, 04:58 AM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

Well, the wire is not magnetic. I was wondering...

Well, the wire is not magnetic. I was wondering if length of cables causes issues with the connection/battery/resistance. Good ideas. Maybe I will try to shorten cable, and check for heat. Will...

Forum: Beginners

02-09-2015, 04:40 AM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8NiD00T9I ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8NiD00T9I
Here is the Flite Test version of the Nutball. Looks like a fun one to goof around with, and a quick build with not a lot of parts.

Forum: Beginners

02-08-2015, 08:13 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Well... still going to go ahead with my scratch...

Well... still going to go ahead with my scratch build for my first plane. Yeah... it just sounds fun. :D On the plus side, when I was at the store buying some parts, I picked up a Phoenix 5...

Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software

02-08-2015, 06:42 AM

Replies: 1

Picked up Phoenix 5 today to use w/my Spektrum5e but...

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Posted By dgrams2000

Doesn't seem like you can get the Phoenix 5...

Doesn't seem like you can get the Phoenix 5 software to do much in the way of a Xbox360 controller or keyboard, but I found an app on my smart phone "Absolute RC Plane Sim" that allowed me to do some...

Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software

02-07-2015, 01:41 PM

Replies: 1

Picked up Phoenix 5 today to use w/my Spektrum5e but...

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Posted By dgrams2000

Picked up Phoenix 5 today to use w/my Spektrum5e but...

Found out I have a model of the Spektrum5e where I need to use an adapter cable between the USB cable and the controller. Darn!
I have that cable ordered now and won't have it for about another 4...

Forum: Beginners

02-06-2015, 08:49 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Well, instead of going out and buying something...

Well, instead of going out and buying something for $100, I'm actually going to venture into the hobby by building something right off the bat. Looking into building a simple 'Nutball' as described...

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-03-2015, 05:23 PM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

Could be. I had a hard enough time trying to...

Could be. I had a hard enough time trying to fine one or two vendors on ebay that even sold these wires.
I'm sure I would never be able to find one where I have a choice of types of wires.

I...

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-02-2015, 04:35 AM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

The wire for the extension 'looks' a tad thinner...

The wire for the extension 'looks' a tad thinner than the wires on both the battery and the receiver. You can KIND of see it in the picture. Maybe a different AWG than what is normally used? I'm no...

Forum: Beginners

02-01-2015, 08:04 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Well, I went and got myself a Mode 2 Spektrum...

Well, I went and got myself a Mode 2 Spektrum DX5e for $35 on ebay. That seemed like a decent price.
I know they come with some of the larger BnF planes, but I'll probably just start with some...

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-01-2015, 07:59 PM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

So, I took the Syma apart and removed the Losi...

So, I took the Syma apart and removed the Losi 2-Pin,Extension Cable 26 AWG Male to Female, hooked up a battery right to the wires attached to receiver and got a good 7min flight out of it.

Put a...

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-01-2015, 06:13 PM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

Possible the extension wire is just bad? Maybe...

Possible the extension wire is just bad? Maybe with a bad connection like you said? When I bought the extension, I actually got a 5 pack, so I could try a different wire...

So just by having an...

Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters

02-01-2015, 01:37 PM

Replies: 12

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

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Posted By dgrams2000

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter-Made slight modification & now it is freaking out

So, I got a Syma X5C for Christmas.
When you load your battery in, you have to push the connector down 'into' the quadcopter to make a connection with the wires coming off the receiver board....

Forum: Beginners

01-31-2015, 06:06 AM

Replies: 2

Spektrum DX5e. Is there a physical difference by looking- if it is mode 1 or mode 2?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Ahhh... Good call. That is one of those things...

Ahhh... Good call. That is one of those things that once I think about it... yes, it would be an obvious 'tell'. Thanks.

Forum: Beginners

01-30-2015, 08:37 PM

Replies: 2

Spektrum DX5e. Is there a physical difference by looking- if it is mode 1 or mode 2?

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Posted By dgrams2000

Spektrum DX5e. Is there a physical difference by looking- if it is mode 1 or mode 2?

So, I'm browsing around ebay.. many postings for the Spektrum DX5e do not have a description on if they are Mode 1 or Mode 2.
Is there an easy way to tell physically by looking at pictures? I...

Forum: Beginners

01-30-2015, 04:08 AM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Thanks, New222 & John. So, reading things into...

Thanks, New222 & John.
So, reading things into your answer a little bit, am I to assume that the receivers that would go along with the transmitters are for when you are putting together your own...

Forum: Beginners

01-29-2015, 05:48 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

Views: 1,303

Posted By dgrams2000

Okay.. Could you explain briefly what the...

Okay.. Could you explain briefly what the receivers are for, how they hook up... and if they are needed on all planes?
From what I have picked up on so far, most RTF planes come with the individual...

Forum: Beginners

01-28-2015, 04:40 PM

Replies: 23

Hello there. New to the RC scene. So many questions.... ;)

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Posted By dgrams2000

Jester, thanks for the information. Good reasons...

Jester, thanks for the information. Good reasons to not go with the stock receivers. Only real good reason I can see is if I am only going to have a plane or two that I stick with. If that number...

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