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    Mikrokopter Radio setup Spektrum DX7?

    Im running an MK FC on a droidworx frame does anyone have a clue what setup to use with thier spektrum gear? I take it that its set to aero or can I set to heli which is best guys? Thanks Ross
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    What a great use for MR aircraft

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vOor1xmVDs&feature=player_embedded
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    Who is this guy? Well done to the fire brigade

    Find this & did see the funny side of it. Excellent fire brigade as well.
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    Mikrokopter MK octo

    OK guys, I'm in the process of setting up the ESC's etc & need to know what motor is what number? I am using a FC 2.1ME with I2C-PWM by timecop & this is all on a Droidworx SJ8. Looking from above, droindworx have a notch in the main hub indictaing forward. If I have this correctly, the arm to...
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    Mikrokopter MK power distribution board

    Hi guys, I posted this question a few days ago, but for some strange reason the thread is missing!!!!! so lets try again.....does anyone know if the pwoer tracks on the MK power distribution boards are continuous...do they go all the way around & without any breaks or is there a break in it at...
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    Modifying a futaba S3152 for 180

    Hi fellow addicts, I have opened my servo, cut the leads off of the pot & soldered 2 x 2k5 preset trimmers in place. Im trying to use the servo to retract my undercart so that my camera op can have a full 360 degrees swing without the undercart getting in the way. The problem I am finding is...
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    ESC lead length

    Just wondering, where do you guys mount your ESC's (if you use them), on the arms near to the motor or nearer to the FC board & have longer ESC to Motor wires??? Ross
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    Mikrokopter Anti vibration mounts UK M3 x 15

    Does anyone know where in the UK I can get anti vibtaion mounts to mount my FC board to my octo? Thanks Ross
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    Mikrokopter where do I get the programe to programe my MK FC board?

    I have the MKUSB board & FC board, but where can I get the software to programe it all? Ross
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    God bless Red 4 of the RAF Red Arrows

    What a sad day for all us aviation enthusiasts. Red 4, Jon Egging lost his life this afternoon after a break to land at Bournemouth airport, UK. Sad, very sad, RIP my friend, you are already missed not just by me, but all those people whose hearts you filled with joy. Ross
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    Hobbycity delays...as per usual

    Well today I had to use live support & exchanged conversation with a guy called Ricky. They are getting so bad with dispatch that my whole octo build has ground to a halt:( Glad i use credit card via paypal, they know I love doing chargebacks :p Ross
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    Mikrokopter is navi board needed

    Just wondering if I really need a navi board & gps as I will be flying FPV? Ross
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    14 x 4.7 APC props

    Just wondering if anyone (UK) knows where I can get these props for my 2820 motors, I know I cant use slow fly as the motors are to powerful...anyone know where the best place to get these props? Ross
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    If your fed up, have a look at these

    Just spent 5 days at RAF Fairford, the weather was superb for 3 days & a few showers on the other 2 days...which just happened to be the airshow days :( not to worry, I caught the practice displays in the sun. Team Breitling going through thier paces C27 knife edge, rolls, loops & plenty of...
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    What flight controller would you chose & why?

    With all the name FC's poping up, it's getting hard for a guy to keep up & actually go out & do things ;) So I would like to know if YOU had an octocopter, what FC board would you use & why? Looking forward to some enlightening answers! Ross
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    Droidworx CS8

    Well Rob & Linda kept to thier word & got the octocopter to me before I go off to RAF Fairford RIAT tomorrow. Posted on the 9th & here in the UK on the 11th, shame I was out yesterday when they tried to deliver!!! Here is the girl straight out of the box. Ross
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    Pheonix sim has a quadcopter

    Can someone tell me if it flies anything like this in real life & how does an octocpter compare? Ross
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    Turnigy Trust ESC's

    Hi guys/girls, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these ESC's as I'm thinking of getting 10 (2 x spare) for my 656W motors:- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12190 I think I have the right size esc in mind, if my motors are 656W & running 4S. Ross
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    What type of props

    I'm wondering if you use standard RC aircraft props or sly fly props? This is to go on a motor producing 2.3Kg of thrust (2820). I will hopefully be using 4S lipos & was wondering if anyone knew of a good starting size prop. I am going to buy 4 different sizes starting at 12 x 6 & working up in...
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    A nice motor for a great price

    For those of you who want heavy lift here is something a touch lighter but the same specs as the AXI 2820/14 goldline motor. It's the Emax GT 2820/07, which can be purchased from robotbirds, www.robotbirds.com the main man is called Andy & he's very helpful & even does special prices if you buy...
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