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Thanks for the help

Could i run it off the power module instead of a bec? On a side note Im building a zmr 250 running 3s does this need a power module or becs or can it just run straight of battery? Want to keep weight down

Yes the power is coming from the apm to the receiver for the retracts. i didnt even think of the bec. So wouls i be best to run a bec straight from the battery and leave the signal wire in the receiver Or run a bec from the apm to retracts? Thanks

Hi all I have install retractable landing gear and a gimbal with tilt wired up on my apm power f550 but it seems everytime i operate either of them my 550 falls out of the sky. Ive looked at the mission planner logs and it looks like its browning out but im running them directly to the receiver...

Just an update Got my 550 build it all to run on a 3s 8000mah But when i was calibrating the escs a motor decided to start smoking and arcing. So now i have to wait 2weeks for a new esc and motor. In the meantime ive installed a backlight on my turnigy 9x, programmed 6 flight modes and now...

Thats good to know ill definitely be using a 3s 8000mah then. Dont want to risk my motors. Whats the calculation to determine the battery your motor can handle? I couldnt find it on ecalc.

Yeah it is

Thanks mate Yeah it seems like the NAZA is the ulimate in reliability but mainly because of cost I've bought the APM with 30A escs and a turnigy 9x. I think with the data link and upgrade the esc from the start NAZA would have ended up costing me double. So is the biggest draw back of 4s the...

Hi guys New to the forum and looking for some advice. Ive been flying my toy quads(cheerson cx10 and syma x8) for a few months now and want to move up to AP. Im trying to decide between 2 different F550 kits 1st kit F550 Hexacopter (Flamewheel) Frame Kit 6x Brushless Motor A22122 13T 6x...