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Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-22-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Anybody have any thought on which brand of batteries is best? Seems to be a pretty decent price swing....Do you get what you pay for?

Back to work!
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-21-2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Okay so it looks like I missed a bit....

Welcome Ames!! This is a great group and they have helped me a lot. I am a real beginner, so I am kind of quiet unless I am asking questions, but one...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-21-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Hey everybody!

I wanted to say hi. I have missed you all but I have been having FUN, Yes I say F U N. I am only up to page 136 on my back reading on the forum. I can't believe that I have...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-07-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Hey everybody....just checking in.

No flying for me....to much work. Not that I can complain about that because it is a lot better than the alternative. All kinds of people out of work in FL. ...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-04-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Murrey the mode 1 or 2 is related to which side controls the throttle....right or left. We americans prefer the throttle/pitch on the left (mode 2). Somebody on ebay was selling it and didn't say...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-02-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Hey Drobin I meant to ask ...Why is US hobby supply getting out of the 36 market? Did they tell you? I don't want to see folks dropping them...doesn't seem like that many carry them to begin with....
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-02-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

David..They only tracked straight because of your guidence PDF, otherwise I wouldn't have had any idea! Truth will be in the flying. Still need those bigger batteries.

Cajun Girl....I got the...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-01-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Jim and David....If I don't see the colored piece of tape does that mean it is tracking right?

It looked like one blade and I got pretty close...I even checked to make sure it was on the...
Forum: Exceed RC Support - Helicopter
05-01-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By Patchwork

RE: Uncontrolable tail drift with my Raptor G2?

Raptor that is awesome!!!!!!!!!

Seriously you need to check out the other forum I sent you a link too. The guys would have fixed it for you in about a day. Don't feel stupid .....everyone has...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-30-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

DavidThanks for your help once again! I re-read your guide on setting the pitch of the blades and I think I got it the way it should be. I will be able to spin it up tommorrow and check for...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-29-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

David-

Shouldn't the linkage arms that control pitch be the exact same length?

Patrick
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-29-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Okay I need a bit of advice.

The pitch range on the blades in 3d mode should be what? I am getting -12 (at 0%) to +4 (at 100%). That doesn't seem right. Shouldn't the pitch be 0 at 50%...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-27-2008, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Murrey

I got the realflight software on ebay. Great investment.

Patrick
Forum: Exceed RC Support - Helicopter
04-26-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By Patchwork

RE: Uncontrolable tail drift with my Raptor G2?

I didn't have to do much adjustment on mine...I downloaded the T REX 450 and I am told that it is about the same as the Raptor.

What are you having trouble with?

If you really open a hobby...
Forum: Exceed RC Support - Helicopter
04-25-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By Patchwork

RE: Uncontrolable tail drift with my Raptor G2?

Raptor -

Invest in Realflight flight simulator.

Patch
Forum: Exceed RC Support - Helicopter
04-25-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By Patchwork

RE: Uncontrolable tail drift with my Raptor G2?

Raptor the dip switch did it for me! It works great!

Try this forum...it is very long but a really good read and the guys on it are GREAT!

...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-25-2008, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

My computer is a processing beast......Dual processors, dual video cards and 10,000 RPM Drives. I can't stand slow computers! So no problem there.

The Helo's are actually just hard to hover in...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-24-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

The Realflight software rocks. My buddy was telling me about it and as usual he was right. He is a gadget guy, like me, but he can afford to be an early adopter. His advice is usually right on. I...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-24-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Jim- The shipping was $20 but I ordered $100 worth of parts. I thought this was a hobby shop in Boston. I have no local shops and haven't been able to find one in Florida even. The parts were...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-24-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Okay so shpping direct from China is Faster! From hooobby.com

Date Time Location Activity
Apr 24, 2008 07:31 AM FT MYERS, FL, US OUT FOR DELIVERY
07:31 AM FT MYERS, FL, US ARRIVAL SCAN ...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-23-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

David you are selling yourself short...I read the link and found your summary to be correct and concise. Well Done. Plus you give the advice related to crashing. And just so I got that right you...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-23-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

The package from Hooobby is supposed to arrive in 3 days (From China) but I will let you know. I am all about not loosing a weekend of flight because of slow shipping. Hopefully I will end up with...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-22-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

David -
I am in Florida, the Goldcoast where in shore fishing is King!!! I have not been doing nearly enough of that...too much work. My boat is just getting dusty.

CA is as far from here,...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-22-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Hey all you blade beaters!

Wating on the blade gauge so I can fly! Gotta check all the settings after a crash right? SIM SIM SIM
I sprung for the G4 software today....got a deal on ebay,...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-21-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,893
Views: 333,604
Posted By Patchwork

RE: The Exceed Raptor G2 Upgraded

Okay -so to you guys I can confess.

My probelm with the gyro/servo was self inflicted! Stupid me, I must have moved the gyro dip switch in my test run. I can't figure how that happened but I...
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