Full details on the Traxxas Site
http://traxxas.com/products/models/heli/6208qr1
However the really interesting part is here
Read more…Exclusive Helicopter Replacement Plan
The QR-1 is built for years of flying fun. Replacement parts are available to keep your Q
Sup yall, I got in my repair parts from the last crash and apparently only hand tightened the prop spinner nuts... Well I learned my mistake towards the end of a 10 minute flight. My quad kept loosing altitude.. (as the motors were slipping in the
Read more…I wish there was some moderation of topics. With everyone just dumping everything into AP, I find that it is hard to actually find answers. someone may ask a question but it is miscategorized in to AP but someone else answers it but it still has noth
Read more…Howdy yall. I just had one heck of an idea and wanted to see if it would fly as I dont really use linux. The Raspberry Pi is a is a single board linux computer. it has a 700mhz processor 256MB ram and two USB ports and a 10/100 Ethernet controller.
Read more…Ok yall, The manual says. Move the yaw stick to the left or right. The tail should move in the same direction (and about the same amount) as when you are in manual mode.
Unfortunately My tail rotor servo does not move unless it is in manual mode. W
Read more…Thanks to the assistance on the board i discovered that I need to make a Servo Power Board. Here is a crappy MS Paint rendition of the of the board that I am soldering up.
The red connector is the connection to the BEC (either socket or plug) I hav
Read more…I finally got time to assemble my flybarless 450 trad heli, I swear sometimes Hobbyking is slower then monkey spit rolling uphill. And I bought the Assembled APM2 with out GPS back in June, it arrived July 10th.
I hooked up everything per the wik
Read more…I figured I would start a thread for the inexpensive Sony camera core and Video Equipment I picked up from hobbyking
Ill start at the ground up with the screen I picked up for my control TX
5.8G Pocket FPV Ground Station with DVR
Cost is 97.05 USD
Sp
Read more…I want to thank all those who have contributed to the Wiki, and assisted others with their Quads. I had written off the quad as a viable drone platform with my experiences with the KK controller. Then July's wired and the exceptional support by the
Read more…Howdy Yall, I am using 2.4ghz for my control radio and I purchased the 3dr 915 MHz for my radio modem. Now I am working on the video transmission component.
I currently have a cheap 100mw 1.3 ghz unit but I absolutely hate the receiver I have. I
Read more…Ok, So before I fell asleep last night I was trying to think of a good way to get throttle control universally As I still don't understand the channel 7 output from the receiver listed in the wiki. Then it hit me. A servo Y cable. plug the male en
Read more…Howdy I am confused again. http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/TradHeli_ConnectingAPM
Shows APM 1 and the following pin outs for reciever and APM setup.
Aileron 1
Elevator 2
Throttle 3
Rudder 4
Aux 1 (modes) 5
Aux2 Camera (6)
Motor Esc (7)
How I ha
Read more…I have some concerns about multirotors and wind conditions.
My main objective is to provide drone technology to rural fire departments that are unable to afford a solution by a larger for profit drone manufacturer. Currently we are LLC working tow
Read more…Good morning everyone. I have several questions about mechanics on setting up a traditional heli for the APM 2 that is on order. I apologize if this is more brainstorming then well thought out questions but I am trying to get my thoughts down befor
Read more…Howdy yall. Long time lurker just recently became active. I have been testing different designs for UAV's for fire service. And like Edison I have learned at least 10 ways to not make a fire service UAV.
The whole thing got started discussing wid
Read more…Howdy yall, I have all but scrapped my quadcopter UAV project due to a problem I cannot seem to lick. Thermals from grass fires.
The Copter does pretty good flying in regular calm air but if it gets close and by close I am talking 100-200 feet from
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