Retracts

[Av8Chuck]

Are there any good quality retracts available?

 

[Old Man]

Tarot

 

[SamaraMedia]

^^^^^^+1 I have two sets, one on the Tarot X6 and one set waiting for new hex or X8 build.

 

[SleepyC]

I have 7 sets of the Tarots, and they work, and are cheap enough that you can keep a spare set around.

 

[Bartman]

I've got a set of the Tarot that are a knockoff of the DJI S800 (maybe 900?) set. They're slightly modified, make me an offer and i'll send them to you.

 

[Av8Chuck]

How would you use retract on an X8?

 

[Av8Chuck]

I've got a set of the Tarot that are a knockoff of the DJI S800 (maybe 900?) set. They're slightly modified, make me an offer and i'll send them to you.

Ill behave myself on your forum...

 

[SleepyC]

How would you use retract on an X8?

Add "Nub" arms or get frame plates that allow them.
With a Vulcan or a Cinestar type frame, just use nub arms... meaning cut arms down and mount them in-between your "X" make them like 4" long and mount the retracts.

 

[SleepyC]

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[SleepyC]

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[Av8Chuck]

Not sure exactly what the "nub arms" are, but I think I get the idea. Is that a Gremsy H3 gimbal?

 

[Av8Chuck]

Got it, very cool.

 

[SamaraMedia]

+1. What Sleepy said

 

[SleepyC]

Gremsy H6. Great unit but no slipring or canbus like the H3 or H16

 

[Bartman]

when you say Canbus, it'll plug into an A2 or Naza and play along?

 

[Av8Chuck]

I have the H3, its pretty cool. I have not connected it to FC, just use an SBUS Rx and its good to go. Recently I saw that someone was using the Bluetooth module in a Sony QX1 to operate the camera and to stream 720P. I don't know how much lag there is or what Bluetooth module they were using to extend the range from the QX1, it was king of like Lightbridge for the QX1. The GH4 has similar Bluetooth capabilities, that's what I use with the H3 handheld.

 

[SleepyC]

when you say Canbus, it'll plug into an A2 or Naza and play along?

Yep it reads the copters inputs and helps the horizon be stable.

 

[Av8Chuck]

Where's a good place to buy the Tarots?

 

[SamaraMedia]

I bought mine at GotHeliRC but looking on their site now it seems they've gone up in price. I could have sworn when I bought mine it was around $50 for the pair, now it's $44.95 each retract - http://www.gothelirc.com/products/2506-tarot-retract-landing-gear-for-x4-x6-x8/
You will also need their controller - http://www.gothelirc.com/products/2453-tarot-650680690x4x6x8-retract-controller/

Tried looking for my receipt to confirm price but can't find confirmation email at this time. Still a good deal for just over $100.

 

[Bartman]

mine are actually RC timer, i didn't fly them much but they worked well, fwiw

i've also got a pair of Arris here but haven't tried them yet.