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CarolineTyler
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4 channels is just so limiting! Go for at least 6, you will soon outgrow a 4 channel.
FDS
Elite member
Also the ability to fine tune the rates and soften the control surface movements through programming will make a HUGE difference to your learning curve.
If you want to have a frustrating first experience and spend a lot of time repairing accident damage for the sake of saving £20-30 on a TX that ends up being worthless second hand be my guest.
If you want to have a frustrating first experience and spend a lot of time repairing accident damage for the sake of saving £20-30 on a TX that ends up being worthless second hand be my guest.
smiling albert
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OK thanks for that advice,will stick with flysky.
Trying to order batteries FDS recommended ie
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
But they’re out of stock .
Would the 3s version be Ok?
Trying to order batteries FDS recommended ie
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
But they’re out of stock .
Would the 3s version be Ok?
smiling albert
Active member
Most of the stuff on FDS s shopping list from HK is from the Uk and gets me free shipping,but the servos and esc would have to be shipped from Hong Kong and the prop from Europe,incurring shipping costs of £5.
Is that normal for HK or should I wait until all available in UK?
Is that normal for HK or should I wait until all available in UK?
Hai-Lee
Old and Bold RC PILOT
You should locate and get to know your local model shop. I do visit my local, (expensive), hobby shop during those times where I find that the freight component of a low cost order makes it more expensive than a visit to the local shop! Especially for props, control horns, linkage stoppers, and wheel collars.
When I have a large order I still order online of course but then sometimes there is that last, hard to find, or globally isolated item that I can get cheaper at the local shop IF I consider freight!
Just a thought!
Have fun!
When I have a large order I still order online of course but then sometimes there is that last, hard to find, or globally isolated item that I can get cheaper at the local shop IF I consider freight!
Just a thought!
Have fun!
smiling albert
Active member
Not sure what the above says
Perhaps another message telling me to listen to advice!
Not too worried about the shipping cost ,the main problem is the wait for these
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hxt500-micro-servo-0-6kg-0-08sec-6-2g.html?___store=en_us
Are there any other recommendations .
Same for the out of stock batteries
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
Thanks
Perhaps another message telling me to listen to advice!
Not too worried about the shipping cost ,the main problem is the wait for these
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hxt500-micro-servo-0-6kg-0-08sec-6-2g.html?___store=en_us
Are there any other recommendations .
Same for the out of stock batteries
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
Thanks
FDS
Elite member
I did an HK order yesterday, almost everything was out of stock. Everyone seems to be doing the same thing right now, building! I wouldn’t try and fly 3s first. Best to wait as everywhere else I looked was out of the 2s 500’s as well. I think there was one pack only in stock at Unmanned UAV.
The 5g servos are a problem. There’s none anywhere. You can put 9g servos in the fuselage, I did so on mine, then use 5g on the wings. I used 3.7g ones off eBay on my wings, they are still working.
If you don’t want to wait the power packs might be in stock.
The 5g servos are a problem. There’s none anywhere. You can put 9g servos in the fuselage, I did so on mine, then use 5g on the wings. I used 3.7g ones off eBay on my wings, they are still working.
If you don’t want to wait the power packs might be in stock.
smiling albert
Active member
Ok
Thanks
Do I need to order special screws for the motor you recomended?
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/vspec-motor-1808-2400kv-cw-0-2-laminations.html
Or indeed any thing else?
Thanks
Do I need to order special screws for the motor you recomended?
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/vspec-motor-1808-2400kv-cw-0-2-laminations.html
Or indeed any thing else?
smiling albert
Active member
As regard the servos FDS recomended
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hxt500-micro-servo-0-6kg-0-08sec-6-2g.html?___store=en_us
they can be shipped from Hong Kong but it says 14-39 days -anyone had to wait that long or is it generally quicker?
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hxt500-micro-servo-0-6kg-0-08sec-6-2g.html?___store=en_us
they can be shipped from Hong Kong but it says 14-39 days -anyone had to wait that long or is it generally quicker?
FDS
Elite member
Two 9g and two 3.7g servos works fine. EBay 9g and some 3.7 g ones for the ailerons. I have used those in 4 builds, no breakages.
Don’t waste time on HK warehouses outside the EU. Too long shipping and sometimes attracts import fees and duty, the minute the total value exceeds £15.
The HK motor doesn’t come with mounting screws, take it to a local shop for the right ones, I just had a pile in stock. You don’t need that until right at the end of the build anyway.
Don’t waste time on HK warehouses outside the EU. Too long shipping and sometimes attracts import fees and duty, the minute the total value exceeds £15.
The HK motor doesn’t come with mounting screws, take it to a local shop for the right ones, I just had a pile in stock. You don’t need that until right at the end of the build anyway.
smiling albert
Active member
Ok Thanks for that FDS.Will order tonight.
Looked for the battery myself on ebay and I couldn't see any
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
Any other makes equivalent?
Looked for the battery myself on ebay and I couldn't see any
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-500mah-2s-35c-lipo-pack.html
Any other makes equivalent?
smiling albert
Active member
PS Couldn't find the site for Unmanned UAV.
FDS
Elite member
They are out of stock as well, I checked back, as are nearly all the drone sellers. I went with this for my TT, it’s heavier but does work-
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-850mah-2s-25-40c-lipo-pack.html
There are almost no cheaper 2s 4-500 mah packs in the country right now. No idea why. There’s £15 ones, that’s it.
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-850mah-2s-25-40c-lipo-pack.html
There are almost no cheaper 2s 4-500 mah packs in the country right now. No idea why. There’s £15 ones, that’s it.
smiling albert
Active member
Ok,
Thanks for that will order 4 of those.
And lastly the prop
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/apc-style-propeller-6x4-grey-cw-2pcs.html
-,only available from Europe,3-14 days wait -any other alternatives?
Thanks again for your help/patience !
Thanks for that will order 4 of those.
And lastly the prop
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/apc-style-propeller-6x4-grey-cw-2pcs.html
-,only available from Europe,3-14 days wait -any other alternatives?
Thanks again for your help/patience !
FDS
Elite member
Further stuff here about the Flysky TX
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-850mah-2s-25-40c-lipo-pack.html
Any 6x4 electric prop will be fine, here’s a two pack from eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Gemf...396085?hash=item43fa1394b5:g:e18AAOSw2IVbZC7y
Generally if it’s not in stock in the UK warehouse go to another supplier. They didn’t even have any of their bread and butter 20A ESC’s in stock so HK are well and truly on my shit list.
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-850mah-2s-25-40c-lipo-pack.html
Any 6x4 electric prop will be fine, here’s a two pack from eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Gemf...396085?hash=item43fa1394b5:g:e18AAOSw2IVbZC7y
Generally if it’s not in stock in the UK warehouse go to another supplier. They didn’t even have any of their bread and butter 20A ESC’s in stock so HK are well and truly on my shit list.
smiling albert
Active member
Hi
Just tried to put my order in with HK and the ESC which was available from the uk last night is now only available from Hong Kong!
Could you recommend any alternatives to it?
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobby-king-20a-esc-3a-ubec.html
Thanks again!
Just tried to put my order in with HK and the ESC which was available from the uk last night is now only available from Hong Kong!
Could you recommend any alternatives to it?
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobby-king-20a-esc-3a-ubec.html
Thanks again!
smiling albert
Active member
Aargh!
Tried to order this from Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Mic...651091&hash=item23a09e63d4:g:4KcAAOSw51BblNm9
And that’s out of stock too!
Found these on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Micr...855351&hash=item4b5d995bdb:g:RzMAAOSwVZ1cY7oG
Would they do?
Shall I still order two of the other one?
Tried to order this from Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Mic...651091&hash=item23a09e63d4:g:4KcAAOSw51BblNm9
And that’s out of stock too!
Found these on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Micr...855351&hash=item4b5d995bdb:g:RzMAAOSwVZ1cY7oG
Would they do?
Shall I still order two of the other one?
FDS
Elite member
The first link you posted is letting me get to checkout and saying 20th-22nd for delivery. You can’t list an item you do not have stock of on eBay.
Second ones are the same servo just £1 more per servo. Fine if you don’t mind paying over the odds.
All of this is why I suggested getting the powerpack and speedbuild kit. You could have built and maidened your TT in the time it’s taken to get simple parts.
Second ones are the same servo just £1 more per servo. Fine if you don’t mind paying over the odds.
All of this is why I suggested getting the powerpack and speedbuild kit. You could have built and maidened your TT in the time it’s taken to get simple parts.
smiling albert
Active member
Point taken!
Have ordered everything now apart from esc
Have ordered everything now apart from esc
