KoekieMonster
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Have you tried other firwmware?
Are you flying x or + mode?
Are you flying x or + mode?
HK Super Mini Quadcopter_ Build Log
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glydr
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Not sure about the 'shoot' - could be programming of end points on the ESCs. Could try programming a throt curve in idle up on a heli program (e.g. 20% - INH - 50% - INH - 100%).
I was a bit lazy and just placed tape on props until the vibes went down. I did try the zip tie method on the motors individually but that didn't help (I guess the motors are too small/ light and a whole zip tie put it off).
Cheers, yes Australia has a wonderful climate. Where I live (Canberra) it gets cool in winter by Australian standards... however I've never seen snow in Canberra (on the hills closeby, yes, but not in my backyard) so I think we have it fine!
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Could be the yaw gyro requiring reversing (?).
nguyen.tran
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@glydr: i dont think so, before that it tipped over every time, i reversed yaw gyro and it could take off normally now, so i dont think its the yaw gyro. It could be that i tested it indoor so i couldnt really tell if it drifted because of taking off or systematically drifted.
@Kokiemonster: im flying + mode, its still the stock firmware, im new to quad so i dont want to fiddle with the control board just yet.. Ill take it out to the field tmr to see if it could fly properly.. so far i have only tested it in my apartment
@Kokiemonster: im flying + mode, its still the stock firmware, im new to quad so i dont want to fiddle with the control board just yet.. Ill take it out to the field tmr to see if it could fly properly.. so far i have only tested it in my apartment
nguyen.tran
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just a quick update, I flashed the FC with 4.6+ firmware, still had lazy #4 motor. I took it out for a flight today and it flew great. as soon as it took off the problem disappear,very stable hovering. my only problem was that the HK plywood frame was pretty fragile, I broke my landing gear after a hard landing.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Thanks for your help everyone.
nguyen.tran
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I fixed it with some glue but now thinking of building my own frame. HK frame can't take a hard landing and it looks pretty flimsy too. I have some square balsa wood sticks laying around so why not. I'm thinking of reinforcing the boom with fiberglass tape or maybe shrink tube. what do you think? i hope it won't add that much weight to the frame...
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Yes, looks fun. Unfortunately I don't have a heavy lift quad and don't feel like making an octa out of DT750s in the hope of winning (it would cost a great deal of the winnings to make the thing!).
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Probably wouldn't work too well. What I have seen done is CF strip laminated over the balsa/ pine/ spruce/ oak and bound with ca soaked thread for extra strength.
Maybe the repaired frame could have some spongy landing gear (e.g. pool noodle material)
It's $1000 store credit, isn't it? That's not too shabby... You'll have to beat 3.6kg though!
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That's a lot of beer! I usually only get away with keeping a half dozen bottles in the fridge at any time.
And I've none left. Dad and I have been building a cubby house for the kids. All this work requires a beer at beer-o-clock each day.
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nguyen.tran
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What I have in mind is that using fiberglass tape will prevent the stick from splitting in case there's a hard landing or mild crash, at the same time remain the flexibility for vibration reduction. Of course landing gear made out of pool noodle foam ( like what Eric did in the other thread) will help too.
And yes I planned to add the pool noodle foam to the other landing gear. I used the normal white glue to fix the frame, so far it's good to go.
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Oh i made a new quad from balsa stick, just like i said earlier i reinforced with fiberglass tape. Very light yet strong. And what a coincidence i was flying mine in the nearby park this morning too.
For some reason, when i brought it outside it suddenly didn't have enough power to lift up, which is very weird because i tested indoor and it flew just fine. I even had my throttle trimmed all the way up. Tried re-calibrating it but it still didnt work.
I strapped on a 3s from my friend at which point it barely took off, but not enough power to fly very high. There was a lot of wind today but I could'nt imagine the wind being the sole factor. Have you ever gotten that problem?
I had a video in my friend's phone, ill post it when he finish uploading it to youtube.
For some reason, when i brought it outside it suddenly didn't have enough power to lift up, which is very weird because i tested indoor and it flew just fine. I even had my throttle trimmed all the way up. Tried re-calibrating it but it still didnt work.
I strapped on a 3s from my friend at which point it barely took off, but not enough power to fly very high. There was a lot of wind today but I could'nt imagine the wind being the sole factor. Have you ever gotten that problem?
I had a video in my friend's phone, ill post it when he finish uploading it to youtube.
This thread is amazing! I just got my parts from HK and cant wait putting it together. Besides a RC glider i had as a kid, I'm all new to building models, so really the ESCs, brushless motors, LiPo cells etc. was pretty much a blur to me until i ordered the quad. I do have a Art Tech MD500 (which will be gutted - need the receiver for the quad), and a couple of RC cars but the quad just had a strange irresistible feeling to it.
So, hopefully i'll get started over the next couple of days - this thread has certainly helped me a lot!
I'm sure that I'll have some questions along the way anyway, and i hope that you guys can help me out if needed
Thanks, from Copenhagen Denmark
So, hopefully i'll get started over the next couple of days - this thread has certainly helped me a lot!
I'm sure that I'll have some questions along the way anyway, and i hope that you guys can help me out if needed
Thanks, from Copenhagen Denmark
Okay, building was pretty fun - no real issues so far! Got the board loaded with KK 4.7, and hopefully winds will drop so i can try this baby out tomorrow. I think i need to balance some props (at least one of them makes the whole thing vibrate like crazy) - but im not really sure how to go about that (add tape??). Well, I'll have to google my way around
Here's a pic of the build - still need a canopy of some kind.
Do you guys have any idea about the load that this thing should be able to carry?
Here's a pic of the build - still need a canopy of some kind.
Do you guys have any idea about the load that this thing should be able to carry?
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Nice.
There are vids on YouTube on balancing. My favourite method uses a seismograph application on my android phone. But yes, just add tape to one side, if it gets worse try the other side instead.
Payload, not much. I have flown my ipod nano (with camera) but I wouldn't trust my gopro on it.
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There are vids on YouTube on balancing. My favourite method uses a seismograph application on my android phone. But yes, just add tape to one side, if it gets worse try the other side instead.
Payload, not much. I have flown my ipod nano (with camera) but I wouldn't trust my gopro on it.
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