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  1. nealj4

    X3 and Gimbal wiring to Naza V2

    Anyone know of a link or how to wire up the Osmo x3 camera and 3 axis gimbal to a Naza V2 with spectrum AR8000 receiver and the video transmitter? I still want to make use of the PID knob on my transmitter for tilting the camera up/down?
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    5.8 Ghz Antennae - need knowledge

    Can someone please explain the confusion/ differences in compatibility between " Immersion Rc, fatshark , Diversity, I have a Boscam Monitor. What type is it???? What works with what?? Can you mix styles of antennae on a monitor ( that has twin antennae setup)?? Would you want to?? Can you mix...
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    Tarot motor changeout

    I have a Tarot 680 Pro Hex and I have one motor acting up slightly so I want to look into starting to change them over to something more readily available ( something from Hobbyking preferably). The motors are Tarot # TL68po2 4006 kv 620. Can anyone suggest a cross reference motor? Is the Tarot...
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    Floatation Device for MR.?

    I do a lot of video work over lakes doing waterfront properties and would love to find a compact auto inflation , floatation device in case my hex decides to take a swim some day. (which is only a matter of time) Such as the "Water Buoy" http://www.water-buoy.com/ It is only capable of...
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    Yaw rotation stops after 270 degrees.

    Hi Guys. Im trying to do 360 rotational pans for aerial video work and now Im seeing my yaw come to a stop, or halt after about 3/4 of the way around ( 270 degrees). I am holding the yaw stick very smoothly, but it stops rotating after 3/4 of the rotation unless I give the stick a lot more input...
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    lipo wont fully charge.

    Hi Guys, I have three, 4 cell 5000mah lipo batteries that I have been using for a year now. 2 charge no-problem, the other gets to 16.7 volts and wont go any higher. Even after being on the charger for an hour and a half it wont go that extra 1/10 of a volt or so( the others take about 20...
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    Safe Operating distance with Spektrum dx7s and Ar8000

    Anyone care to share there thoughts on a safe ( max ) operating range, line of sight, for a Spektrum Dx7s and Ar8000 receiver on a MR??
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    Interference when 5v charging is applied to gopro

    Hi All, I have 400 Mw transmitter to 7" offshore brand lcd monitor, Naza v2 with iOSD mini connected to Vtx. Running 4 cell with stepdown converter supplying all my accessories with 12vdc. Then I have another dropping the 12 v to 5 vdc for charging GopRo 3 black. Everthing works great till I...
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    Carbon Fibre voltage conductance!!! Watch out.

    In trying to resolve the reasons for a crash I had with my Tarot 680 I stumbled across something that everyone should know ( many of you might already.) The tarot , like many MRs have two centre plates. The power distribution board does not conduct electricity ( within the carbon fiber itself)...
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    OSD mini info is flashing??

    Anyone know why my on screen data would be flashing rapidly from my DJI OSD mini, connected to gopro 3 black. Positive I have it wired properly. It is good and solid till I turn the camera on?? Rf interference from the gopro?? Thanks
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    Losing OSD screen info??

    I have just installed an iOSD mini with my Naza m-V2 with GPS. I am connected to a GoPro Hero 3 black. The problem i am having is I have my OSD info on the screen . I then power on the camera and still have the OSD info( but I don’t see my camera screen shot which I used to have before I added...
  12. nealj4

    lock-in altitude hold with switch??

    My hexacopter hovers excellent at the designated 50% throttle ( Naza v2 with gps) but very sensitive when I try to yaw for photo work. I read another post somewhere that someone had the idea of flipping one of my spare switches on my transmitter (spektrum dx7i) to set the throttle to 50 % while...
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    ESCs turn on when TX turned off ??

    I Just finished programming my new Hobbywing FF40 a ESCs. With each one separately plugged into my Receivers throttle channel to calibrate and do programming, when I finished each one I accidently shut off my transmitter first and the motor fired up to about 50% throttle?? When all connected to...
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    Tarot 40amp Pentium ESCs

    Anyone have any experience with Tarot - TARTL2345 Pentium 40 amp ESCs. ?? Good/ bad ? , do they have to be programmed for multi rotor or will the default settings work?? I have a Turnigy programming card. Will it work on these ?? Are they OPTO,? My dealer tells me they are but I don't see...
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    opto VS non- opto ESC ??

    Hi Everyone, I am using the DJI 30 amp Opto esc on a Tarot 680 with stock motors (4006/ 620 ) and I need to replace a few ESCs( hex took a swim) 2 were smoking after drying for two 2 days in rice. The others worked fine . Should I just replace them all? I have read that the motors should be...
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    680 water crash.. Why??

    Hi Everyone, They say its not if but when its going to happen.. So True. I had my Tarot 680 crash into the lake yesterday. No idea why. I would love any feedback. Here are the facts.- Tarot 680, 4 cell 5000 mA battery, dji 30 amp opto esc, naza V2with gps, spectrum dx7s with ar8000 receiver...
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    Tarot 680 ,Naza-m Vs with GPS ,SPM Files for DX7s

    Just wondering if someone would be willing to share ( email) me their SPM file for DX7? I am building a Tarot 680 Pro 6 Blade MR with the stock Tarot 4006/620kv motors, DJI 30amp ESC, Naza -M V2 with GPS. 4 cell, AR8000 Receiver. I am kind new with Spektrum and some assistance with the settings...
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    DJI ESC- need to be calibrated or not?

    Hi All. Im building a Tarot 680 Pro. I am trying to just bind up my Spektrum DX7 and AR 8000 receiver. But I get no flashing LED at all on receiver. I am just bench powering it up with 1 DJI 30 amp opto ESC right now. (also read that you don't have to Calibrate DJI ESC s ??, any comment would be...
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    PDB soldering integrity

    Hi All, Just building my first multi rotor (Tarot 680 pro) and have been reading a lot of reviews on the potential problems of soldering your power and esc wires to the power board. I am an industrial controls technical for 35 years and in my experience soldering should not be relied on for...
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    Newby- LiPo charging

    New to this stuff. Can any Lipo battery, even a larger 5500mA 3 cell, be charged thru the balancing plug? It will just take longer?? The charger that came with my Blade 350qx doesn't have a power plug port. I have ordered a better charger, just hasnt arrived yet. Thank you,
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