My EF BCX sidetrack
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My EF BCX sidetrack
I WAS going to troubleshoot my Trex... but it was so useless and unflyable on the bench... I HAD TO FIX IT. I JUST HAD TO!
So I started simple.
I ajusted the flybar connercter screw thingy (forget what its called) so it had optimal takeoff. I ajsuted the swashplate conectors and got them to optimal takeoff.
It could take off to 6 feet and hover at mid for about 5 seconds before decending to the ground at full battery and full throttle.
Then I started replacing the blades.
I replaced the messed up screws and normal, fine blades. I have yet to test it.
So, I need some expertadvice on this: What could be wrong with it?
It would help me so much. I wish this thing worked!
For the Trex, maybe ill get to that but ill post it on my origional post.
So I started simple.
I ajusted the flybar connercter screw thingy (forget what its called) so it had optimal takeoff. I ajsuted the swashplate conectors and got them to optimal takeoff.
It could take off to 6 feet and hover at mid for about 5 seconds before decending to the ground at full battery and full throttle.
Then I started replacing the blades.
I replaced the messed up screws and normal, fine blades. I have yet to test it.
So, I need some expertadvice on this: What could be wrong with it?
It would help me so much. I wish this thing worked!
For the Trex, maybe ill get to that but ill post it on my origional post.
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RE: My EF BCX sidetrack
I guess maybe I missed what was wrong with it some where?
if it's for the blade cx check out this page
http://www.heli-max.net/mediawiki/index.php/Index:HOWTO
if it's for the blade cx check out this page
http://www.heli-max.net/mediawiki/index.php/Index:HOWTO
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RE: My EF BCX sidetrack
tyvm for the link, but heres the problem
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It could take off to 6 feet and hover at mid for about 5 seconds before decending to the ground at full battery and full throttle.
It could take off to 6 feet and hover at mid for about 5 seconds before decending to the ground at full battery and full throttle.
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oh, wow, that was right in the middle of your post =P
double check your motors, there is a good chance they are going out and just need replacing, especially if they are getting hot. These motors only get up to 10 to 20 hours. Also double check your battery and see what the fully charged voltage is, it should be 8.4, but as low as 8.3, anything less than that and your charger is not getting them all the way charged.
double check your motors, there is a good chance they are going out and just need replacing, especially if they are getting hot. These motors only get up to 10 to 20 hours. Also double check your battery and see what the fully charged voltage is, it should be 8.4, but as low as 8.3, anything less than that and your charger is not getting them all the way charged.
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RE: My EF BCX sidetrack
Check and check... (motors replaced very recently). Thats the really weird thing about it! The transmission, motors, batteries (fully charged), swashplate balanced, flybar balanced, (gonna try adding screws the swasplate connecter. Myabe get an aluminum one), there is NOTHING wrong with it[:@] but it refuses to work [:'(] so i cant fly it [] .
That link got me some good ideas at more attemts. Thank you very much!!!
Dont forget peeps, i need more suggestions! Im stumped on whats going on!
That link got me some good ideas at more attemts. Thank you very much!!!
Dont forget peeps, i need more suggestions! Im stumped on whats going on!
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RE: My EF BCX sidetrack
did you end up checking the votlage on your pack? If so what did it end up being? Also did you break those motors in? Are the motors getting hot? Is the battery getting hot? Are the upper and lower blades spinning free and in good alignment? How many cycles does this battery(s) have on it that you are testing out?