Stupid newbie question
01-15-2004, 12:24 PM
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Stupid newbie question
I have just set up my first heli, a Robbe Ornith with a Magnum 46 XLS. The instructions don't say which way the throttle should be when fully open or fully closed, or whether the servo should be reversed or not. How do I tell as I don't want to start it up on full throttle and strip the gears.
01-15-2004, 12:41 PM
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RE: Stupid newbie question
Allanto, a "stupid question" does not exist, you just made that up. You are safe now because you started asking questions. I STRONGLY advise you to find a local Heli flyer and ask him/her for help on setting your nice Heli. Anyways, if you even try to start your Heli at full throttle, or even worst, if it does, I ASSURE you will damage it and/or hurt yourself. Always start anything at low power ( idle ) and you will be OK. Look at the engine carburator, when its closed that`s low power ( radio throttle stick back/down ), when is open that`s full power
( radio throttle stick forward/up ). Be carefull and find an instructor.
( radio throttle stick forward/up ). Be carefull and find an instructor.
01-15-2004, 01:28 PM
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RE: Stupid newbie question
Sorry, you've missunderstood my question.
I know the throttle stick on the radio needs to be pulled back to close the throttle, but which way should the servo move the actual linkage on the carburettor
I know the throttle stick on the radio needs to be pulled back to close the throttle, but which way should the servo move the actual linkage on the carburettor
01-15-2004, 01:59 PM
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RE: Stupid newbie question
JonnyTorres,
Thanks, I hadn't seen you answer when I replied earlier, I can't actually see into the carburator without dissassembling the heli, but I have managed to push a small piece of plastic inside and I can feel when the carb is closed or open, thanks again
Thanks, I hadn't seen you answer when I replied earlier, I can't actually see into the carburator without dissassembling the heli, but I have managed to push a small piece of plastic inside and I can feel when the carb is closed or open, thanks again
01-15-2004, 02:39 PM
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RE: Stupid newbie question
Allanto, you are very welcome, do not ever hesitate to ask questions, I have been in this hobby for 35+ years, and I mean Hard-core R/C`er, and the more I know, the more I have to ask. Sound weird doesn`t it ? As we get deeper into the hobby, the more specific questions arise and I always ask the experts for that, there are people that DO like helping others and you will see that in this forum a lot. GOOD LUCK!!!
