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Complete Y6 Setup

I have a virtually unused (6 flights total) factory built Y6 complete setup for sale. Purchased in early 2014.

Includes Copter, Spektrum 6 radio, 4 batteries, chargers, FPV screen mounted to radio, extra arms/legs etc. purchased with copter.

Copter was

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Pixhawk & APM 2.5 for sale

APM 2.5 is new, never used.  Got it from a Kickstarter Project that was a POS. $50 shipped CONUS.

The Pixhawk was purchased from someone on the list.  Purchased for use on a 250 build and it is just too big so I ended up going with a mini 3.1.   $100

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No Micro USB port for firmware update

Finishing off the Community User guide before my first flight and found that I do not have a micro usb port to update to.  The only port I have is a 6 pin, looks very similar to a balancing port you would have on a charger.

Any ideas?  I am very hesit

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Tail motor question

Got mine last week.  Missing a couple things and the extra battery is no good, but at least I got something.

I have been working my way through Deltablasts group manual, awesome BTW, and am just about ready for the first flight.

My question is, after I

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Electronic Issues

So I have 9 flights under my belt. 

First one resulted in a light crash, flip on landing, that resulted in a broken mast.  Replaced the mast and everything was perfect for flights 2 and 3.

Flights 4, 5 and 6 I found that I could not "arm" the system wi

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3DR FPV Issue?????

When I ordered my 2014 Y6 (fully assembled) I purchased the full OSD/FPV kit and FPV monitor from 3D Robotics.  To avoid any issues.

Have it set up where I am using the "dual" receiver on the Monitor, not the receiver that came with the kit.

 

Well, to

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FPV/OSD Kit dual input?

My Y6 is set up with the 3DR FPV/OSD kit (Incuding the Sony camera) and a GoPro on the Tarot gimbal.  I am currently using the 3DR dual channel FPV monitor.

 

I know 3DR makes a cable to use the GoPro for FPV/OSD, but can I set up a system where I can

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Newbie General First Flight Question

 

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

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New Prop Question

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

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