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Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Originally posted by Evan D View PostHuh? What’s the difference between 72 and 2.4 for dual rates and expo.
And just because a “real” plane doesn’t have it we shouldn’t? I guess we should put hydraulics in our planes if the “real” one has it??? I’m with John, I’ll do my planes how I like, thank you.
72MHz? New fangled stuff. My first three radios were on 27MHz.
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Originally posted by kallend View Post
Exactly. His entire thesis is bogus. If he wants to be like "real" planes maybe we should have fly-by-wire systems in our models complete with non-linear responses and pilot override.
72MHz? New fangled stuff. My first three radios were on 27MHz.AMA 424553
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Hi chaps,
Apologies if this has been posted before and do direct me to the relevant post if so (I scanned and ran a search on the pages but couldn't see anything).
Both I and a club mate have the 1600 Spitfire and both of us suffer the same issue when the flaps are fully deployed, which is to say that one or both flaps seem to close or disengage after a very short period of time.
All setup fine in the radio and the servos aren't moving on the radio's servo monitor.
We're about to install a UBEC to see if this will help, but any thoughts / assistance most welcome indeed.
It's curious that the same thing is happening to both of us independently.
Andy
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I had a lot of 72MHz radios with dual rates, expo and mixes, even non computer radios.Yes there were radios with out the bells and whistles but to say all 72 didn’t is just wrong.
Originally posted by RRHandy View Post
Half the people I fly with agree with me when it comes to dual rates, 72mhz did not have the ability to use expo to dial in the sticks to get one to one movement, say as you will it works and not going to be swayed to have a switch do what the new computer radio will do for you, fly by wire in a sense...
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Originally posted by RRHandy View Post
Half the people I fly with agree with me when it comes to dual rates, 72mhz did not have the ability to use expo to dial in the sticks to get one to one movement, say as you will it works and not going to be swayed to have a switch do what the new computer radio will do for you, fly by wire in a sense...
Maybe you should get your facts straight before telling others how they should fly.
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Originally posted by The43rdHammer View PostHi chaps,
Apologies if this has been posted before and do direct me to the relevant post if so (I scanned and ran a search on the pages but couldn't see anything).
Both I and a club mate have the 1600 Spitfire and both of us suffer the same issue when the flaps are fully deployed, which is to say that one or both flaps seem to close or disengage after a very short period of time.
All setup fine in the radio and the servos aren't moving on the radio's servo monitor.
We're about to install a UBEC to see if this will help, but any thoughts / assistance most welcome indeed.
It's curious that the same thing is happening to both of us independently.
Andy
I contacted MRC tech support about the issue, and they told us that there were a few other customers around the world having the same problem. The fix, for us at least, was to replace both the flap servos. After that, the problem was fixed, and that was 5 years ago. It has flown countless times since without that problem.
Hope this helps. Not saying this is the source of your problems, but it sure sounds similar to what I had going on with mine.
Best of luck!
davegee
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Originally posted by kallend View Post
Simply untrue.
Maybe you should get your facts straight before telling others how they should fly.AMA 424553
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RR, you posted an opinion about how all of us should fly and included some false information which you seem to keep repeating. Dual rates and other programing functions have no correlation to the use of 72MHz. Dual, and triple rates have been commercially available since the (edit) mid 1970's. Were there radios without D/R when you started in 1988, of course, but there were probably some still on 27 and some using reeds, it's besides the point.
You are a fairly new person to RC both when you initially started and then more recently restarted compared to some posting here, we were there. I find it interesting that you are calling John dismissing and rude when I find your posts that way. We should all get along and when w have information incorrect accept it and move on.
I do have a question, since you feel this way and half of the people where you fly feel that way too, where do you stand on gyros. AS3X and SAFE? I also see you consider yourself an instructor, I assume you are also telling your students not to use D/R and expo. What about gyros, you okay with them using those?
Please don't take any of this as an attack, I find others' opinions interesting.
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Originally posted by RRHandy View Post
. . . after the my intro to flying 34 years ago with a 28 year leave of absence , been back into RC for six years . . .
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RRHandy kallend xviper Evan D nuts-n-volts et al,
Gentlemen, It looks to me as if you all have exhausted this topic.
Tally Ho, Messerschmidts--12:00 high--Angels 20...
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Originally posted by The43rdHammer View PostHi chaps,
Apologies if this has been posted before and do direct me to the relevant post if so (I scanned and ran a search on the pages but couldn't see anything).
Both I and a club mate have the 1600 Spitfire and both of us suffer the same issue when the flaps are fully deployed, which is to say that one or both flaps seem to close or disengage after a very short period of time.
All setup fine in the radio and the servos aren't moving on the radio's servo monitor.
We're about to install a UBEC to see if this will help, but any thoughts / assistance most welcome indeed.
It's curious that the same thing is happening to both of us independently.
Andy
Assuming you hit full flaps around 40 to 45mph you may just have a couple of dodgy servos ? https://www.radiocontrolinfo.com/inf...ne-calculator/
If you are using separate ubec be careful at what you set the voltage, too much and 6v is probably too much and you risk blowing the leds and landing gear servos so check with Motion R.C. first . 5.5v may well be ok for landing gear servos but leds are a bit more critical and the 80amp Skywalker esc has a 5v bec.
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If you've ever watched a Spit (or Hurricane) takeoff you will have noticed that the two legs don't retract simultaneously:
If anyone is into Arduino devices, I have a "sketch" (program) for an ATtiny85 that delays one leg on retraction. There is no delay for the gear coming down. It is very small (less than 1 gram), requires no additional components, and just fits inline in the retract lead.
I will send the sketch on request but I do not recommend unless you are familiar with Arduinos.
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Originally posted by kallend View PostIf you've ever watched a Spit (or Hurricane) takeoff you will have noticed that the two legs don't retract simultaneously:https://youtu.be/dVrvDGpelOk If anyone is into Arduino devices, I have a "sketch" (program) for an ATtiny85 that delays one leg on retraction. There is no delay for the gear coming down. It is very small (less than 1 gram), requires no additional components, and just fits inline in the retract lead. I will send the sketch on request but I do not recommend unless you are familiar with Arduinos.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
KL, Thank you for this Arduino Tip. I was hoping one day someone would start an Arduino/Clones thread. Heck, there might be one and I have checked it out. Anyway, yes i have dabbled with sketches and devices, Also, bought a starter set a couple years ago and since several of the mini clones as I was wanting to build custom LED lighting and lighting effects using Arduinos for EDF airframes. I just have not taken time to play in that schoolyard enough to be handy. Anyway, thank you and if you would PM the 'sketch' I would be grateful. Best, LB
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
KL, Thank you for this Arduino Tip. I was hoping one day someone would start an Arduino/Clones thread. Heck, there might be one and I have checked it out. Anyway, yes i have dabbled with sketches and devices, Also, bought a starter set a couple years ago and since several of the mini clones as I was wanting to build custom LED lighting and lighting effects using Arduinos for EDF airframes. I just have not taken time to play in that schoolyard enough to be handy. Anyway, thank you and if you would PM the 'sketch' I would be grateful. Best, LB
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View Post
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