I recently built an X8 launcher and thought that I would share the plans. The legs are removable, but at the moment, not adjustable. The trigger isn't anything special and I hope to modify it eventually. It currently is made up of a door hinge with s
Read more…Which is the most effective/cost efficient way to build an X8? Convert a quad DIY kit or get all the bits for an X8? Are the chassis significantly different?
Read more…I am considering getting to the X8-M for the 2D mapping and the option for 3D point clouds. The frames appear to be the same as the X8+. Is it possible to change out the mapping camera with the Tarot 2D Gimbal Kit as an optional accessory?
Thanks
Jason
Read more…Hi Everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone has had success with a 1, 2 or 3 axis Gimbal in an X8.
I've looked at and have the flatmap gimbal, which is brilliant, but I would like something that will fit an A7 camera and lens where possible. There are people
Read more…Hi everyone!!! as the title says, i just crashed my x8 and i was wondering if it can be fixed and be ready for another fly.
Im posting pictures to show you how it went :S and im asking you for help, if anyone has been in my position and tried to fix i
Read more…Good evening out there all X8ers. I had bought an X8 from BevRC back in 2012 and have never got around to setting it up or doing anything with it. I'm in the process of getting ready to move across the country right now and I have a brand new X8 in
Read more…Hi Guys,
I had first maiden with my X8 carbon yesterday. This is my spec:
800 kV motor, max 1250 watt
13x6.5 propeller
2x 4S 5000mAH 25C
Castle 80A ESC
Total weight 4kg
my X8 failed to take off... could someone help me to give advice about my spec, which pa
Read more…Hi Guys
I hope this is an appropriate place to post this. I looked around and could not find anything about this specifically.
I just updated the firmware on my tarot gimbal. Everything is working great now except the manual panning control is not func
Read more…I'm about done with my X8. The only left is the parachute deployment and I can't decide what well work better out the top or bottom.
Any suggestions ?
Read more…I found out by chance that I had been running the Power Module with the 3DR radio telemetry on my 6s setup! The APM PM is rated for 18volts. The 6s Lipos at 25.2v are over the specs. Is there any power module rated for say ...... 30V? Or any othe
8-10-2014
Skywalker X8
Tiger Motor MT2826 KV380
Propeller 16 x 10
Zippy 6s 3000mah x 2 (I had 3 x 3000mah batteries but flies better with 2)
APM 2.5
Power Module
Telemetry 3DR
Flying weight = 2812 gram/ 6.2 pounds
Keychain Camera
Using:
Mission Planner 1.3.7
Ard
Read more…Has anyone attempted this on the X8? The X8 does not seem to be particularly prone to yaw wobble. Nonetheless, yaw control would be nice to have. And, implementing differential spoilers would be an interesting exercise. Any attempts?
Read more…Grounded :-(
Just came back from flying! When it landed I noticed it was missing the left winglet. Anyone have one or know where I can get the winglet part. Or is there any other plane that might have the similar part?
Thx, Brian
I'm running ArduPlane V2.76
To start with, here are my tlogs 2014-05-15%2019-40-50.tlog
and video (from a keychain cam) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eqQnTWkuwg
The problem is, there is a fierce up and down shake.... in the video about at 2:15 into
Read more…I had successed in launching my x8 in auto mode.See here. After I change the parapult and the weight of the plane,It can't auto takeoff.Any help is appreciate.2014-05-03%2014-38-45.tlog ,See from 93%
With a new catapult and a heavier plane,the x8 can't auto takeoff.
The configurations are:
THR_MAX = 90%
THR_SUPP_MAN =1
TKOFF_THR_MINSPD = 0
TKOFF_THR_MINACC = 8
TKOFF_THR_DELAY = 1
The tlog file is here2014-05-03%2014-38-45.tlog.Start at 93%.
The problem i
Read more…Hi all,
I have reworked the motor mount on my X8 by adding vibration damping and an extra wooden plate on the inside of the styrofoam firewall for robustness.
After doing all this, I noticed that the thrust line of the motor is pointing down (the forw
Read more…Hi All,
I joined this group a couple months back when I was trying to decide whether or not I should get an X-8. Thanks to all the discussions I have done just that. This is where again I need your help.
First of all I live in South Africa, I bought my
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