Prop Balancer
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Tomstoy2
Member
You know, one thing that never gets discussed about prop balancers, one that is extremely important, probably because us guys that always use one take it for granted, is;
When you set up your balancer, it's very, very important to make sure the balancing shaft is level first before starting your balance job. An off level shaft will affect the accuracy of the job you are doing.
For you new guys, a small bubble level can be your best friend.
When you set up your balancer, it's very, very important to make sure the balancing shaft is level first before starting your balance job. An off level shaft will affect the accuracy of the job you are doing.
For you new guys, a small bubble level can be your best friend.
Maverick
Member
jfro
Aerial Fun
I have a voltage checker / buzzer on order.
[h=3]Integy C23212 LiPo Voltage Checker/Warning Buzzer by Integy .[/h]
Question, if I fly to batteries in parallel, do I need two of these?
Thanks in advance.
[h=3]Integy C23212 LiPo Voltage Checker/Warning Buzzer by Integy .[/h]
Question, if I fly to batteries in parallel, do I need two of these?
Thanks in advance.
Maverick
Member
Yes jfro, I would advise using one for each battery pack, in case one drops a cell, or loses voltage quicker than the other. At least this way you'll know of a dodgy pack.
jfro
Aerial Fun
I got the last Integrity buzzer in inventory so I will have to wait a bit for a 2nd unit. No biggie, as I'm still building.
Feeling pretty good about the build so far and that I've picked good components. Pieces are fitting together nicely and the only irritation so far is not finding some of the small hex cap screws and lock nuts I want locally and having to order them on line and wait for them....
As I get closer to hooking up the flight controller and Futaba 8FG setup, I'm starting to realize this part is going to take a fair amount of effort. Looks like I'll have to go out and by some wire and ends for the connection. I thought I'd get those with the radio or controller, but guess I can't use the SBus with the HFP, so it's a bit more soldering. I was told just get some single end connector from radio shack or from a local electronics store. I assume I don't have to get special silicone wire for this part.
Thus far, I've only hooked up the radio (8fg) and flown on the simulator a bit. Haven't even started to figure out the menu's and all the settings / switches on the radio. I've inadvertently moved some switches around which means I'll be doing a boatload of labeling. Bit overwhelming when I look at it..... Oh well, more youtube videos, manual readings, and forum reading and posts and hopefully the learning curve will not be too long or costly. I went with the 8FG over the spectrum because peeps speak very highly of the radio. However, I knew going in there was more help on the Spectrum radio than the Futaba. Hopefully, I'll find a nice setup for dummy's somewhere.
Thanks again for all your help.
Feeling pretty good about the build so far and that I've picked good components. Pieces are fitting together nicely and the only irritation so far is not finding some of the small hex cap screws and lock nuts I want locally and having to order them on line and wait for them....
As I get closer to hooking up the flight controller and Futaba 8FG setup, I'm starting to realize this part is going to take a fair amount of effort. Looks like I'll have to go out and by some wire and ends for the connection. I thought I'd get those with the radio or controller, but guess I can't use the SBus with the HFP, so it's a bit more soldering. I was told just get some single end connector from radio shack or from a local electronics store. I assume I don't have to get special silicone wire for this part.
Thus far, I've only hooked up the radio (8fg) and flown on the simulator a bit. Haven't even started to figure out the menu's and all the settings / switches on the radio. I've inadvertently moved some switches around which means I'll be doing a boatload of labeling. Bit overwhelming when I look at it..... Oh well, more youtube videos, manual readings, and forum reading and posts and hopefully the learning curve will not be too long or costly. I went with the 8FG over the spectrum because peeps speak very highly of the radio. However, I knew going in there was more help on the Spectrum radio than the Futaba. Hopefully, I'll find a nice setup for dummy's somewhere.
Thanks again for all your help.