Finished the y6 build but I have the following items not functioning...
After I calibrate the ESCs two do not spin and on motor twitches...
So motor 1 no spin
2, 3 and 4 spin
5 twitch, swapped the ESC noticed it does the same on any motor,
6 does not spin
Read more…Hello Newbie here having an issue setting up my new turnigy 9xr with xjt module and x8r receiver.
It;s been several weeks now i've been stuck and any help would be greatly appreciated.
My issue is i've never set up a radio let alone for a copter such
Read more…Is it normal for it to want more than 10000 data points? Am I doing something wrong when trying to calibrate?
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Just trying to test out my 3dr 5.8ghz fpv setup with a go pro hero 3+ via usb to transmitter.
Issue is no video on monitor.
All less show power and batteries have sufficient power.
Perhaps a Gopro setting I'm missing? Or potentially i've in
Read more…Hello folks, I seem to be having an issue during my programming phase of my Y6 build.
-3DR y6 frame
-3DR: Pixhawk, ublox Gps, 915mhz telemetry
-jDrones 20ESC's (6x)
-jDrones 850kv motors (6x)
-3DR 5.8ghz Video Transmitter kit
-GoPro Hero3+
-Turnigy 9XR w/ F
Read more…Hi there ...All pictures I've seen of different hexa,cuad,tri, y6 ... etc copters got the different antennas pointing up. But then we are usually BELOW the copter, when it flies.I got three antennas out of my 3DRobotics Y6: Video, data and flight rec
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I purchased a pair of CloverLeaf Antennas (these: https://store.3drobotics.com/products/clover_antenna) for my fatshark FPV goggle and transmitter.
They state in their store: "Want to get the most out of your FPV setup? Our circularly polarized clo
Hi guys!
I bought a 3DR Y6 some months ago. I purchased LOTS of spare parts in subsecuent purchases, but neglected the purchase of the actual Y6 DIY "body" (it was like 62 USD and provided the whole fiberglass planes, LEGS (ehem), arms, bolts, nuts ..
Just looking to see what others have experienced with Drift on their Y6's.
Admittedly, mine is not a 3DR, but I am having problems in Drift. Stabilise, alt hold, loiter etc are all fine. Its when you start to push it around in Drift that it starts to
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Would appreciate assistance in resolving this issue.
Stock standard Y-6, Spektrum DSX9 transmitter/ AR9000 receiver
During flight the roll/pitch channels reverse - solution is land the craft, cycle the transmitter power and start again..
It's an
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Hoping someone might be able to shine a light on this problem:
When I add some throttle, the frame shakes violently (as seen in the vid). I get the same result regardless on whether
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Ordered, and received (Saturday), a 2014 RTF Y6. Ordered everything they offered with it (Spektrum DS7, telemetry, OSD, extra batteries, extra parts, etc.....). Basically, if there was a box to check and order something I did.
After having my init
Read more…Got my Y6 today. Made it about to step 3 before my first stupid question.
Ok, step 2 I guess.
Attach propellers. Remove the rings from the propeller packages. Select the ring with the smaller internal diameter, and insert into the back of the propel
Read more…Ive comb the internet and the Diydrones.com site and cant find an answer or anything thing that would help me out...so Im reaching out to you guys.
- I ordered a 3dr Y6 and noticed that a motor was getting extremely hot (TOP REAR, #6, Ya configuration
Read more…On the last few Auto-Mission flights I notice I no longer have the Y-6 tracking on my satellite map image. The Y-6 will still fly the mission, but I no longer get the tracking on the satellite map image like I use too. Didn't change anything, has any
Read more…Just curious, as I am constantly looking for new ways or ideas to clean up my wiring (power distribution board/ESC's) between the base plates, as I have not been able to find much in the line of ideas online (I'm always up for suggestions) and I have
Read more…As some of you know, I had a crash. My Y6 is back together, and I gave it a "maiden flight". It is showing the same tendency I saw after initially changing to Frame 10, in that I have to give it forward pitch else it keeps going backwards. The cent
Read more…After my crash, I had visible damage to the left bottom motor, as the wires got snapped off just as they entered the motor. I have since re-assembled each arm using the side hole with a grommet, and the wires pointed inward.
Ran a motor spin test, an
Read more…I'm trying to get as much endurance out of my Y6 as possible. I was impressed by the Tiger Motor MN3506-16 motors mentioned on Forrest Franz's post here, so I shelled out for them. I'm using a 3c battery with the recommended APC 12x3.8 props which, a
Read more…Has anyone experienced problems with the control cable connections on the power distribution board? I have had two of the cables break off at the soldering point.
I was wondering if anyone had similar problems and how did they solve them? maybe put i
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