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I am tuning this control board, and the instructions say to set ATV for Roll and Pitch to 50. On my ER9X, is that the same thing as just mixing the weight of those two channels to 50 percent? For instance, I had to reverse the elevator channel to get it to work, and all I did was change the...

Thanks for the replies... it was nothing more complicated than bad wiring. Somehow I managed to feed the main power in reverse. All it cost me was a Hobbyking Control board, and I had a spare. Even the lipo seems to still be good for now.

Okay, I did something terribly wrong. Just assembled a micro quad, and it never even got to fly. As soon as I connected power, all kinds of burning smells and the lipo got puffy. Clearly, there's a short. Clearly, there is permanent damage. Now what? If I connect another lipo, it will...

Thanks, but I think that switching the motors from left to right, and observing that the problem actually moved with the motors, proves that the radio rx isn't the source, at least for my issue. I'm looking for a problem that's either inherent in the motors, or something else that caused damage...

Thanks Marc_macd... Then perhaps a more to-the-point question: What do you know of that can cause a motor or several motors? In other words, under what circumstances do you need to replace one?

Thanks Soler, Yes, I have GPS, but not flying in a mode that uses it yet. I thought of CG, but since the only changes since flying properly have been very light items, I don't think that's the propble, :( FC is perfectly level, and also hasn't changed since performance changed.

+1 for the MQX... flies very well, and takes a beating like you've never seen before.

I saw someone mention adding lube to the bearings on their motors. Does everyone do this? I've had some weird issues that lead me to believe I'm loosing several motors... could this be the result of not lubricating them?

Thanks guys... I do have a voltage alarm that shows each cell. I wasn't aware that I should only go down to 3.8V. That's terrible - I've been flying WAY beyond that. Today, I decided to put back one of the 3S batteries, and it's still drifting backward. Did I damage something permanently...

Hi, I think if you jump right into a kit, you'll be missing out on a lot of the learning that can later get you out of a tight spot, or allow you to creatively upgrade your craft. Personally, I think if your only experience is with a toy, you should start by getting a cheap quad that would can...

Thanks guys, I don't think it's the radio, since I can see the output in Mission Planner, and it seems reliable. Also, everything was fine before switching to a 3S... nothing on the radio was changed, and since I'm using a power module for the FC, it is also being fed the same voltage. Oh...

Hi everyone! I'm not sure where else to turn. I've tried and tried to figure this out, but I'm getting nowhere. I have a few different issues, so I'll try to paint the whole picture at once. Here is what I am trying to put together: Important components: Frame: Scorpion Y650 (Y6, carbon...

Forgotten. 3DR it is. Then let me rephrase all that :)... 1) Is the 3DR tx's range inferior to that of the FrSky? Or is that just a matter of getting a better antenna set? Is there a high gain system I should be considering? 2) If I get the 3DR tx, I understand that sends telemetry over...

Thank you so much for the extensive response! Very informative :) I still have a couple unclear points though... 1) Is the Xbee's range inferior to that of the FrSky? Or is that just a matter of getting a better antenna set? Is there a high gain system I should be considering? 2) If I get...

Okay, I have tried to figure this out, and just can't seem to find the answers. Are there two different kinds of telemetry? I am trying to build my Y6 around an APM board, and I understand you can get some telemetry through an Xbee/MAVlink arrangement directly to Mission Planner. I also see...

Thanks - there are indeed equal numbers of clockwise and counterclockwise. But that brings up an interesting point... what causes the motors to spin in the proper direction? Is that purely a function of the flight controller software? Or do I need to invert the leads on three of the props?

Hi, Never built one before, but have some flying skill. What do you think of this for starters? Not planning any acro... just good solid flight for Go Pro, FPV, and Waypoints. I know my list doesn't have these abilities yet, but do you think this is a good platform to start with?

I have my eye on the Scorpion Y6 from Hobbyking. Looks like 3Dr will set me back a few hundred $ for the controller, GPS and telemetry. I can't tell if it even has a built in barometer. I see many controllers and packages for a lot less that claim to have it all, for instance...

I have some experience with "toys" like the MQX and Spacewalker. Just enough to have learned to fly them. Is there a huge difference from 2.5 to 2.6? And where's the best place for a Canadian to purchase them? Thanks for the reply!

Hi, I'm sorry for the total newb question, but can anyone tell me the best way to have the ability to set waypoints on a hex I'm building? What's the cheapest controller/GPS/telemetry set-up that will allow me to use Arducopter? I live in Canada, in case shipping comes in to play. I'd also...