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CC3D Flight Control Board Just put my quadcopter together with a CC3D Flight control board and it has trouble connecting to open pilot. So I flashed a cleanflight firmware onto my CC3D board, but not i cant figure out how to fix my channel mappings on it... If i can do it in the program that...

Hello, I want to join the quadcopter part of the hobby (already flown planes LOS and FPV), and want to ask if you guys think this is a good setup Frame: Emax Nighthawk Motors: EMAX Cooling Series Multicopter Motor MT2204 KV2300 ESC: BLHeli Series 20A ESC (is this ESC too big?) RX: rSky Delta 8...

I bought the Apprentice and a DX6i transmitter. I am having extreme difficulty on the setup of this machine so far as getting it to fly like an intermediate plane. I currently have the flap switch setup to alternate between beginner and advanced modes but even switching the toggles on the...

Hi there all - I'm new to the hobby and have just built myself an Electrohub Y6 using a Vector flight controller and 8 channel LemonRX receiver. My problem is that I am lost when it comes to setting up my (old, second hand) Spektrum DX7 transmitter. I have managed to bind the receiver to it...

Hi. Has anyone got or tried the Ardupilot mega 2.8? I am still learning to set it up with the Mission Planner software. Does this version (2.8) have a built in compass? There is practically no info on this version. The reason I ask is because I am trying to use an external compass with GPS...

Hello, I was planning on buying a Trifecta frame from HobbyKing, and was wondering on which would be an ideal setup. I had this setup in mind: Multistar 2209 980 V2 motors (x3) Afro 12A ESC (x3) Carbon 8055 props Naze32 Battery? I had some issues on the battery. Right now I have some 1500mah...

Hey I am building my first Fpv Quadcopter en I was wondering if this parts will work together and/or if I am better of with other parts? Would love it if anybody would help me out :)

I have built a dragonfly multi rotor from the electrohub kit. Im using the emax motors from the powerpack in the store, 30A fire red series Simon K ESC from readytoflyquads.com, emax 3154 servo, and for my FC a flip 32+. I am currently using 10x4.5 props. I have calibrated the ESC's together...

Hey guys first time post here :cool: So a while back I got myself a bonsai wing from HK and put it together and needless to say I crashed that bad boy straight into the ground. Obviously I had never flown before and got myself something cool looking and fast! :o #FAIL Now I have got myself a...

Hi Everyone, This is the first time I have ever built an rc anything and I need a little help to see if this set up is good enough. I'm planning on using this set up from the FT Flyer to the FT Versa Wing to the FT Mustang...

Hello, everyone! I'll cut straight to the chase... so, I'm building a flying wing type craft that is 4ft (1.2m) of wingspan, with the intent of FPV flying. Estimated all-up weight is about 900-1000 grams (around 2 lbs). Now, what my main question is... where do I start to look for making the...

I'm just completing a BNV using Spektrum DX6i and Orange 3 ch receiver and I am having problems with the receiver setup. I'm pretty sure it's something obvious I am missing. When I setup the DX6i in aircraft mode and use elevon mixing I get the ailerons on the elevator stick and the elevator...

Got all my gear, now I have to assemble it. But first ... I need to make sure I am wiring this right. If you more experienced pilots and builders could lend me a hand it would be greatly appreciated. Below is my unfinished diagram (please forgive the MS Paint Graphics, my graphic design...

Hi All, Im a complete novice, hope someone can help, I'm at my wits end.... I have a Turnigy 9x that I don't know how to setup, I cant get the KK2 and the skywalker 4x20 esc to setup either. I need an Idiot guide to help me set these up, I'm so frustrated Regards Kenny

Hello, I'm new to quadcopters and have just completed my first build. My quadcopter is built on the H.AL. Frame with a KK2 board updated to ver 1.6 from Hobbyking. My maiden flight was a week ago and although it flew well, I experienced rudder drift to the left. Throttle, elvevator/airleron...

I have built a tricopter and I think i have not properly matched my major components. I will start by admitting that I don't really know what I am doing. I finally put together a working machine and flew (crashed repeatedly) for a few minutes. I was experiencing a lot of problems getting a...

Im looking for my first FPV setup for some planes I have. I think I want a 1.2/1.3ghz video tx/rx. I know ill need a low pass filter to fly with 2.4 control. I have been looking at some places like bevrc but after hearing horror stories from chinese websites I am not so sure. I would like to...

Hi everyone, I have been following various threads and now i want to build my first RC build, a quadcopter. I have a budget of 400$ I think this setup can work fine, what think guys? HJ 450 quad Frame...

Hey guys, I am building my first balsa plane(photo and specs in attachement) and i am new to choosing motors,props,Esc,batteries myself as i have always bought bnf or plug and play airplanes. Could someone please help me find a good setup (electric) for this airplane ? Can be Hobbyking or...

Hey everyone, I know there have been a lot of "is this a good fpv set up" but I just want to check with some pros before clicking the checkout button. This is what I am thinking for the TX/RX: TX: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1017 RX...