As The Blades Turn.......

Discussion in 'Blade Heli's' started by Beaver, Jan 30, 2015.

By Beaver on Jan 30, 2015 at 8:44 PM
  1. Beaver

    Beaver Well-Known Member

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    So I found myself in need of a replacement feathering spindle for my Nano CPx because it was bent and causing blade tracking and balance issues... then upon gently trying to straighten it, it breaks. I figured a trip to the LHS would remedy the problem, but no F spindle in stock. Next week I happen by the other
    LHS and again, no F spindle in stock, and was informed the part was on back-order at Horizon. So I go home and begin reviving my 120SR that was neglected after I bought the Nano. Naturally it flies like shiz and then I begin the process of scrutinizing parts. Several trips to the LHS later over the next two weeks resulted in two new Li-po batteries (one that has gone bad right out of the package and was replaced for free by Horizon), a rotor hub, cf main shaft, mixing fly bar, main motor, tail boom assembly with tail motor, landing skids, and a tail fin just for the hell of it. I also did some touch-up soldering on the 5 in 1 control board. So, over several weeks time I have managed to practically rebuild my 120SR, which flies like new now as I would expect........ and I have spent $60 to stay in the air while waiting for a $6 part. Feathering spindles for the Nano still on back-order at Horizon of course, as I suspect now they must literally be on a "slow boat from China" or something of that nature. I'm Beaver, and I'm a helicopter addict. :p
     

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Discussion in 'Blade Heli's' started by Beaver, Jan 30, 2015.

    1. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      You almost have to plan ahead from memory. Nevertheless its a simpler helicopter as a result and a bit more relaxing - and robust - to fly.
       
    2. Beaver

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      Blade.... Horizon..... whatever.......
      As per another post here, I was off hobby for some time, then recently ended up with a Blade 200qx multi-rotor, of which I never intended to do, but for the price of $100, I acquired a 200qx, DX5x with 3-mode, 8 good packs, charger, and a box of spare parts. The 200qx alone in bnf package retails for $150 (US).
      The silly thing flies just like a heli, to my surprise, getting airborne and actually flying a multi rotor for the first time ever. Its not the same as heli, but oddly entertaining just the same. :D
       
    3. Crash Heligod

      Crash Heligod Moderator Staff Member

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      Oh my heligod.... who have we here? Just when i thought i had finally put you to rest - just like the phoenix you rise from the ashes! Being a multi rotor i am going to make sure i visit you multi times! Dont think the multi rotor will save you - far from it. I have many drones in my graveyard that have simply just lost their way! - sound familiar? While dare i say it, (whisper "its good to hear from you again") you can never be immune from my presence - muah ha ha ha....
       
    4. smakmeharder

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      You can get a camera mount for them as well @Beaver!. looks like it would be a fun little toy!
       
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      You haven't been exercised yet?? No matter, do your worst Bonehead. :p
       
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      It's fun alright. I did read into the camera mount, its basically plug-and-play.
       
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      So far, the one complaint about the 200qx is that the LEDs are arranged Red/front Green/rear as opposed to nautical style Red/port Green/starboard........ This will probably be my first Mod on the little beast. :p
       
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      I'm still flying 2 of these Blade birdsbirds, the 120sr and the mSRx.
      The 120sr is awkward due to its susceptibility to porpous effect when any high rate of forward speed is attempted.
      The mSRx, on the other hand, is amazingly agile for a fixed-pitch micro. I'm almost to the point of being able to chase small birds with it.
      It might help that I have a slightly upgraded motor in it. :)
       

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