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Forum: Company Discussions 05-15-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By DanWard
Hello It seems they got the locomotive back...

Hello
It seems they got the locomotive back on the rails and working up a full head of steam.
I know first hand that bad crap does happen to good companies. One bad apple is all it takes.
Long...
Forum: Company Discussions 05-13-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By DanWard
I am having trouble with E-Power RC "We put the power in your model"

Has anyone used this online vendor? E-Power RC "We put the power in your model"

http://www.rcmicroflite.com/

I placed a small order with them on 4/27 and still have not received it. I call...
Forum: Beginners 01-28-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By DanWard
Thumbs up Love them. glad I did not go with stock!:D

Love them. glad I did not go with stock!:D
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-24-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
1-24-2013 addition: I will share 50% of shipping...

1-24-2013 addition: I will share 50% of shipping cost. It is all boxed and ready to go.I had a lot of activity right after I posted but all needed shipping. So I accepted an offer and once I had it...
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-17-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
Sale fell through

Boy I really need to sell this now and get a winter build going. On Tuesday managment showed up at the office unexpectedly which is never a good...
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-07-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
Looks like I have a sale pending. Thank you.

Looks like I have a sale pending. Thank you.
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-06-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
Well, keep me in mind. Sometimes a local guy to...

Well, keep me in mind. Sometimes a local guy to walk it through...I don't know but I'd be willing to be your Deer Park, eyes, arms, and legs so to speak. If I can ever help don't hesitate to ask!
...
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-05-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
No shirt..I had no idea they were right here in...

No shirt..I had no idea they were right here in my backyard. And I do mean my backyard, some 13 streets over give or take.
Forum: Airplanes - Electric For Sale & WTB 01-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By DanWard
RTF: $175 (OBO) and I will cover 50% of freight - AcroMaster 3D by Multiplex

1-24-2013 addition: I will share 50% of shipping cost. It is all boxed and ready to go.I had a lot of activity raight after I posted but all needed shipping. So I accepted an offer and once I had it...
Forum: Beginners 10-22-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Thumbs up Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Beginners 08-22-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
verification of what I tyhink I know

This is supposed to be a 3D plane so it has oversized flight surfaces. The recommended servos is an HS-65MG and the plane comes with extended servo arms.

My change to the HS-5065MG should not be...
Forum: Beginners 08-22-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Question Now what the heck?

OK so life dealt me some interruptions and other delays.

kyleservicetech - Nope, didn't glue the servo connectors together (actually used your heat shrink suggestion). Also, I have a Fluke 87 III...
Forum: Beginners 08-09-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
I sure appreciate your help. No I don't...

I sure appreciate your help.

No I don't have a flight pack. I have gone all electric. But I am using a CC UBEC. I could remove it and use the BEC built into the CC ICE 50amp ESC that I'm using....
Forum: Beginners 08-09-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
see if this is a better discription of what I am experiencing

I am having troubles holding Fluke VOM leads on receiver plus and minus pins to measure BEC voltage but as near as I can tell my voltage is 5.95 with no servos being moved and 5.85 while wiggling all...
Forum: Beginners 08-09-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Help - I need more servo help please!!!

OK in my RC career (which was about 5 years up through 1993 and then I picked it up again a few years back) I have always used analog servos. But I'm building a nice 3DHS 47" SHP and I'm trying to do...
Forum: Beginners 07-26-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Now why didn't i think of that? Most excellent...

Now why didn't i think of that? Most excellent idea. Light weight, affordable, and i already have what I need.

Excellent and thanks for the help.

Now to figure out what frame rate is.
Forum: Beginners 07-26-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Question Frame rate & Servo extention, how to keep them together?

1. I'm using digital servos for the first time. My DX7s radio has a setting for frame rate which is normally 22mS. but it can be changed to 11mS but is only recommended if digital servos are used. I...
Forum: Beginners 07-17-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
My local hobby shop gave me a decent price on...

My local hobby shop gave me a decent price on HS-5065MG so I guess I'll give them a try. I also purchased an ICE50 ESC and seperate CC BEC. I read that digital servos draw more current plus the...
Forum: Beginners 07-13-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Question Digital servo cost?

Recommended servo is analog HS-65HB at about $20 each.


Next step up is still analog HS-65MG at about $30 each.


The digital equivalent is HS-5065MG at about $40 each. And I have seen some...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 07-11-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By DanWard
Thanks for all the help. I called Spektrum and...

Thanks for all the help. I called Spektrum and here is what I have learned.

If I had questions, maybe others will as well, and then this info may help them.

Throttle = This appears to start...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 07-10-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By DanWard
Sorry, DX7s

I tripped up. It is a DX7s. Loose nut on the keyboard. Sorry.

I corrected it in the body of my original post but it won't let me edit title.

I know, I know...again I am sorry.
Forum: Beginners 07-04-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
digital servo suggestions and servo centering.

Hello,

Very informative thread. I have enjoyed and learned quite a bit. I now think I'd like to use digital servos on the plane that I am now building.

So the plane calls for 4 @ Hitec...
Forum: Foamies 07-04-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By DanWard
Thanks, good article. now understanding most of...

Thanks, good article. now understanding most of what I just read...

So with my balsa planes with a pronounced symetrical airfoil I fiddle with balance and trim until it flys pretty much hands off...
Forum: Foamies 07-04-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By DanWard
Question How does flat foam wing fly? Is it angle of attack?

I had a shock flyer but that is darn brittle foam

Now I have an EPP which seems more duarble.

Flew the EPP for the 1st time yesterday.

Do all flat foam planes fly with a nose up attitude...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 07-04-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By DanWard
Question DX71 timer start setting?

I have some questions about the DX7s timer start value and I am not finding answers on my own and the manual say nothing. Perhaps someone here can help?

Throttle % = This appears to start and run...
Forum: Beginners 07-03-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Most excellent artical. I was way off base in my...

Most excellent artical. I was way off base in my understanding.

Sounds like the PWM (pulse width modulation) frequency is 50hz (cycles per second) on analog servo and 300hz on digital.

This...
Forum: Beginners 07-03-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Thanks, So then the gimbles on my radio...

Thanks,

So then the gimbles on my radio (DX7i) has potentiometers and the transmiiter has an analog to digital converter that converts the potentiomiter analog signal to digital values based on...
Forum: Beginners 07-03-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,602
Posted By DanWard
Digital servo resolution?

I have always used analog servos. But been reading about the digital and before i buy them for a plane that cost big money, well I'm building a DHS 38" EPP Slick.

So I purchased a pair of digital...
Forum: General RC items forsale forum 06-26-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By DanWard
RealFlight Basic $50

I purchased this when I was getting back into the hobby to brush up. It is nice to crash something that the reset button puts back together instantly and doesn't cost a thing each time.

But it...
Forum: 3D Flying 03-24-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,098
Posted By DanWard
I love all the 3DHS planes! I'd check them out...

I love all the 3DHS planes! I'd check them out before I paid freight from HobbyKing on a plane. But that is just my 2 cents and worth exactly that much :D
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