i have a hbk2 with original tx/rx (for now)


i was hovering it today and i noticed that when i get like more then 10 feet away it loses it responsiveness.....to the point were if i move the stick it barley does anything! real slow response, do you think if i bought digital servos that would help?? or maybe unravel the antenna wire more?



i know that the original tx sucks but for now this is what i have.

thanks!
derrick

also which servos would work with the original tx? esky? any others?

thankyou,
derrick

ps-im going to get a dx6i sometime soon. but for now the original is all i got.

how about this?
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id...7&pid=C2220002
any good?

first, make sure the batteries in your TX are fresh !!! and the antenna wire should not be wrapped around itself ...not too many times atleast. make sure your TX antenna is fully extended as well, and the crystals in the tx/rx are fully inserted

i flew the stock tx/rx for along time with no problems

digital servos will make no diff and run down the battery faster, also your gyro doesnt "talk digital" so it wont help there either.
go for the loose crystal or dirty pots in the tx or your antenna. Most likely dirty pots in the tx will make it eithr sluggish or make the servos jump around or not respond correctly.
Take the back off the tx (take out the batteries first) and get some spray contact cleaner from Radio shack and use the little tube to spray contact cleaner into the pots that the sticks go to. Rotate each stick in a circle about 25 times in each direction, then spray in some more to flush it out, this usually cleans up the pots. also remove your crystal it pulls stright out and reinsert it do this with the TX and the rx. I dont know where your antenna is at but you might try running it back through the tail skid and back to the front of the heli (just so it doesnt get caught in the tail rotor).

My HBK2 that I got in May came from the factory with digital servos - so the newer ones already have those. I agree that they will make no difference and that you should check the Rx antenna, power, and clean the stock Tx as described above.

Also make sure you're flying in an area that doesn't just have a lot of RF interfearance on the frequency that you're using. A poor quality signal could make the heli respond slowly I would think... Seems like something to consider, since it works better when you're closer to it. If it is a signal problem, get one of these Dx6i Tx and Rx combos: http://www.ushobbysupply.com/product...63020130d54fb0 Should eleminate all RF interfearance (spread spectrum, frequency shifting - will work around other things that could interfear). The programable Tx can also be set up to make the helicopter easier to fly too!

Good luck!

Dave

thank you all for the help! will do all the above!
derrick

i really thought that having digital servos made "for faster response" ??

my tx shouldnt be dirty because its new.

thanks,
derrick


ps-is it normal to have alot of grease/oil on the upper part of the swashplate? its cnc

derrickk , Remember this heli is basic at best.At this price point it's not bad at all but does have a few short falls.If you are in to heli's for the long haul get a new radio.The spectrum dx7 seems to be a great choice.You can use it for all your next heli's by adding a rx...........................[sm=shades_smile.gif]

I notice that the only Esky servos that are being shipped to my LHS are digital. What I ment is UPgrading to a diff mfg of digital servo.

the Esky cnc swash is lubed and sealed from the factory with grease that seeps out. Just wipe it off with a Qtip. Do not oil it as it is packed with grease and will wash the grease out. Oil the main shaft though where the round ball bushing passes through it and above where the washout is. All the bearings on the arms are greased for life and need no lube.