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Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
06-20-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,476
Posted By knifemaker

ESC wiring.

When hooking up the four ESCs, do I need to disconnect three of the red wires or just plug all four into the board. I am using 30A ESCs and a KK 2.9 controller. I will be using a 3S, 2200mAh 30C...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-03-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 23,478
Posted By knifemaker

A cure for the sore neck/aching back is to fly...

A cure for the sore neck/aching back is to fly like an old person. Launch the plane, climb to altitude, park your butt in a plastic chair, slouch down and enjoy the flight.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-28-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Wiring for twin out-runners

Thanks guys, I'm headed for the shop to do some soldering and motor mounting.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-27-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Getting back into RC.... Maybe in too deep already?

I too have a Parkzone Extra. I am on the second fuselage and it wears a lot of scars. Go ahead and solo it. Keep it high,keep it simple ( just turn some laps), shoot some passes at the runway, try...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-27-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,406
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Connectors

I use Deans Ultra on most of my planes. When soldering on them, plug the male and female together. This keeps them in alignment if the plastic housing softens from the heat. Also, if one becomes...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-27-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By knifemaker

Wiring for twin out-runners

I am building my first twin, the Short Scion. I need someone to refresh my sometimes faulty memory about how to wire this up. I have both motors, 2 ESCs, wires, connectors, etc. I can not remember...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-22-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Elevon programming trouble

Thanks guys. The DX6i elevon setting is only on or off, no tinkering. The switching of leads did the trick. Either the book is wrong (same instructions in the DX5e book) or the radio is dislexic. ...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-22-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By knifemaker

Elevon programming trouble

[:@]I have just completed a Delta foamie that requires elevons. I followed the directions for the Tx and RX (DX6i Spektrum/orange 4ch) . Right servo to elevator, left servo to aileron on RX. The...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,046
Posted By knifemaker

RE: If their were no kits, would you quit building? :)

With the downfall of the local hobbyshops, finding things to finish the build is a neverending quest. I build from plans. The ones that are in FlyRC magazine are fun. It takes a while to figure...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Radio Setup

A basic rule of thumb is: 100% high/75% low and depending on your experience level, 20% to 45% expo. I am new in the intermediate ranks and use 40-45% expo on my Extra.
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,684
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Battery Recommenations for E-flite Extra 300

Zippy batteries from Hobby King have been working for me. I have a Parkzone Extra 300 that uses 2200mAh 3s. Parkzone gets $44 dollars for thiers, with shipping included, I got 3 Zippys for less...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 381
Posted By knifemaker

RE: NEED MICO VID CAM

I have 2 Keychain cameras from Hobby King. They were about $15.00 last year when I got them. They are very small and light, you will have to make a mount for them though. The video is clear but...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By knifemaker

RE: tritles cessna 180

:DRighty-O. I think I would extend the motor leads. The ESC's are too prone to sustain damage from heat and static electricity. I have been considering some Tritle kits but you give me pause. What...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Tx programming

[:@]I just spent 45 min. in the shop programming for "spoilerons". The process worked great on a PA-18 Cub that I just completed. It has one of the Orange Rx that is compatible with Spektrum. With...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By knifemaker

RE: tritles cessna 180

You state that you bought a short kit. The wire length of the ESC and motor is not a fault of the kit. If you purchased the electronics recommended by Trittle, shame on them. If you subistuted...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Iam new to hobby king ???????????????

I have ordered a few things from them and have had good luck. If you are thinking of ordering airplanes, large ones,the shipping can double the price if it comes out of China. I would only order...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Tx programming

Thanks again for the input. I find that I can programm in "spoilerons" and mix in elevator with my radio. I think I will try them instead of "flaperons" as I have had experience with tipstall while...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-19-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Tx programming

Thanks for the input. The model is a Parkzone Extra 300, 2.2lbs with full strip aeilerons. It is balanced neutral and has a tendency to glide long distances. I have actually parked it at about 300...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-18-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By knifemaker

Tx programming

I have several models with two aieleron servos. One of them lands very fast and I am interested in how to program and use "flaperons". I am using a Spektrum DX6i tx and AR500 Rx on this particular...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-23-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,657
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Consequences of flying at a non-sactioned field?

I have just this one point to make and then you can get back to your discussion. The AMA does not sanction fields. It sanctions clubs. [>:]
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-23-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 34,677
Posted By knifemaker

RE: Why does the AMA have to grow?

:DAs some of the guys have stated,"It's about clout". It really is. If you have been following the efforts of the EC you will know that they have been in conference with the FAA, Military, and EAA...
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