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Building Possibly My Last Multicopter
I left the hobby in 2022 after the crash of my Tarot Ironman due to a propeller blade separation resulting in complete destruction of the aircraft. Since then I have been flying an old DJI MAvic Pro that I bought used from a photographer who wanted to upgrade. Anyway, recently l've thought about wanting to build one more multicopter. I enjoyed the challenges of building one plus the satisfaction of flying something I built. So I decided to once again embark on a build project. My needs…
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@Dan Skaggs
Assuming you are using the AR8000 receiver the hookup should be as follows.
Aile to Input 1
Elev to Input 2
Thr to Input 3
Rudd to Input 4
Aux 1 to Input 5
You will probably want to reverse Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder from the RC controller.
@Rob, any pics would be useful.
Thanks.
@Bobarry
The holes are so you can stick a rod through the hub and really crank it down tight. I use a really small hex key and it works great. I had props flying off until I figured that one out :)
I suggest posting to a forum, you will receive more help.
The hubs have to be on tight. I check and double check but they work. I have never had one come off.
Also I agree with Jeff. Quads have the potential for serious injury. I took baby steps when I started learning and I'm still learning.
Check your setup again. You'll get in the air, safely.
Randy
Help! I put blades on my Turnigy motors, tightened down the cute hubs, revved up to see what happens & one of the hubs flew off!
What can I do?
The hubs have 2 holes on them but it is clear thru them, so set screws aren't in order.
Fortunately I still have setup problems, because full throttle didn't get me off the floor.
Any help appreciated
Thanks Randy, I'm new to this and didnt know about that forum. I think it was a casual comment, not in that area. Lots of reading going on and my Arduflyer is almost ready for something (hopefully takeoff). I have 0 experience in RC, just a computer nut having fun.
Randy
I'm already anticipating my first quadcopter crash. I saw someone wanting to sell their Arduflyer 2.5 & ublox GPS for a reasonable price and can't find the note anywhere.
Help?!
Bo Barry