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Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-08-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

So now, I've got all servos moving in the right direction. Both rear servos move together, except on right stick - left & right stick movement where they should move in opposite directions, I am...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-08-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Yes they are hard to get off, Kyle.

I've broke a fingernail ot two. Now, I get the 2 small allen wrenches, lay them with the long side horizontal and place them behind the ball links, place a...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-08-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Kyle,

I had a pretty bad crash a couple of weeks ago - upgraded to the JR DS285mgs - and had to replace: main shaft, feathering shaft, flybar, blades, the top screw that holds the main shaft (...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-07-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

I hope they didn't either, Kyle. It's a bugger trying to get everything exactly right, again.

Day 3 of rebuild. Yesterday I was attempting to get the washout arms level with each other when I...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-05-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Thanks Glenn,

I actually just slipped it in as your email notification came in. WHAT A ...

I have everything in (kinda worried about using a lighter bearing lubricant than what I believe I...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-05-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Installing JR DS285mgs today. Arrived at a hiccup. The wires that run from the front servo are a bit shorter than the e-flite ones. They don't reach the receiver. Can I move the receiver forward...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
10-01-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Dam rotarydoc, that is deep. I had no clue changing servo's was so involved. I don't have a pitch guage ( which I kick myself in the ***** for not having one) so, I'll have to call around and see if...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-30-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Nope, never tried it, attempted or even thought about it. Guess there's always a first time. Do you know of any links on the setup for the ds285mg's, I really don't want to screw this up. We have 6...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-30-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Pretty cool idea, Solman.

I fly mostly on grass. I'll have to check out the local auto parts.What'd you use toget the heli marker on the mat?
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-30-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Any tips on setting up the JR 285mg's? Is it involved? Or pretty straight forward?

I've been down long enough.  Don't want to mess anything up that will prolong my stay on the ground. 

Hey...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-30-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

B400 has been down for about 10 days, now.  Haven't had time to fix it, until Tuesday of this week.  Found out I have a bad servo and the main shaft seemed a bit off.  After searching the stores for...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-29-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Read through this short thread and you'll understand why that's not really an option at this time....

http://helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=245575&page=4

Start with my reply 1st - 5th post...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-28-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Through posts and a little investigating, I found that I have a stripped servo. Gonna buy 3 of the JR DS285s' since I've read they are a drop in fit. But, I was wondering, are the Jr DS285mgs' a drop...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-28-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Jeffige

RE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDED

Here is the youtube video - finally.

9sec240 might have got it right. Thanks 9sec240.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYn6qfS5WSM
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-28-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Jeffige

RE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDED

Yes, except for the one on the right hand side ( if you are looking at the canopy )it feels stripped when I move it. That could be it.
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-28-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Hey guys,

If you could take the time to see my EMERGENCY RESPONSE POST...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10034018/anchors_10034018/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10034018

Thanks!
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-28-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Jeffige

EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDED

EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDED <hr size="1" style="color: #ffffff" /><! / icon and title ><! message ><div id="post_message_2365696">Blade 400 I had a hard crash about ten days ago. I have my spare parts...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-25-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Still haven't had any time to fix the B400.  I''l have 2 days off in Denver, though.  Thinking about getting the Futaba G401 Gyro with the s9254 servo.  Any thoughts on these?  Is it difficult to set...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-18-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Solman,


That looks better but,
if I get that Gyro - what tail servo should i couple with it?
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-18-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

While browsing ebay, I found this gyro...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Futaba-401-Gyro-GY401-/110585588365?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&amp;hash=item19bf6a2a8d

Should I bid?
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-18-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

O.k. Let's say I have a couple hundred bucks to spend on some upgrades for my B400...

What should I use it for?

I already have the spare parts - blades, tail rotor, feathering and main shaft, ...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-18-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

QUESTION

What is the "BIND" plug for that came with the B400?
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-17-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

Well I already ordered the EC3's with my turnigy's from hobbyking.com. Maybe next time I'll order some of those.

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9625
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-17-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

I e-mailed john salt at helicopter fun a while back about the turnigy lipo's and he sent me a link to a video on soldering the ec3 plugs. It was a really good video. But now I can't find the link....
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
09-17-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 41,464
Posted By Jeffige

RE: Just Bought blade 400

So, I've got a bit of spare time today.  Gonna try and fix the B400.  First, I'll print out the Heli Freak pages for reference.  Yesterday, all my extra parts came in the mail.  A friend with the...
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