WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT RACE QUADS TODAY

Speeder · May 20, 2017

Thanks Virtue,
I really hope all goes well with set up and so forth. I miss flying
With the birds (only faster)
Keith

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

Kieth,

Also, do not update your new GT2's FC in Betaflight or the ESC's in BLHeli. Unless something has changed, you want to stay on BF version 3.0.1. I've seen a few guys totally screw up their GT2's trying to go beyond 3.0.1 and updating their ESC's to try to run DShot. Again, unless something has changed, the ESC's are not compatible with DShot.

The first thing I do when I get a new bird set-up properly is use a screen recorder to make a video of all my settings in BetaFlight. I then do a CLI dump and copy/paste the data into a text file. I also go into BLHeli and verify that all of my ESC's are showing up with the same version of firmware on them. Short of doing that, you should be able to just fly the dang thing without messing with too many settings.

Jerry

VirtueViolater · May 20, 2017

Jtrjr said:
Kieth,

Also, do not update your new GT2's FC in Betaflight or the ESC's in BLHeli. Unless something has changed, you want to stay on BF version 3.0.1. I've seen a few guys totally screw up their GT2's trying to go beyond 3.0.1 and updating their ESC's to try to run DShot. Again, unless something has changed, the ESC's are not compatible with DShot.

The first thing I do when I get a new bird set-up properly is use a screen recorder to make a video of all my settings in BetaFlight. I then do a CLI dump and copy/paste the data into a text file. I also go into BLHeli and verify that all of my ESC's are showing up with the same version of firmware on them. Short of doing that, you should be able to just fly the dang thing without messing with too many settings.

Jerry

thats right, if it aint broke, dont fix it!...lol
imo, multishot is as good as dshot atm

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

I know the GoPro Sessions, especially the new 5 are expensive but I've been finding the 4's for $149 all over the place. I picked up 2 more last week.

Jerry

Speeder · May 20, 2017

THANKS GUYS!
Will do . I did upgrade my esc's and change my rates before flying the last time.The bird needed to have the D brought down a little.

KEITH

Speeder · May 20, 2017

Jerry are you running one shot or multi shot on your gt200?

Speeder · May 20, 2017

I paid 61.00 for this cube ...very Leary of loosing another expensive camera...if this one is terrible i will send back and get a session4

Peace Keith

VirtueViolater · May 20, 2017

my cube has a couple prop strikes in the case already....lol. figured as long as it records in hd, it would be ok for my first onboard camera. seems to be holding up fine. may have to give one of Jerrys gopro4's a try soon

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

Keith,

I think my GT2 is running OneShot125 but I'll have to verify to be sure, I've got too many birds now to remember off the top of my head (Gotta get a new head count!).

You can change any settings in BetaFlight that you want to just don't go beyond version 3.0.1 unless you're certain that the newer GT2 can go beyond that version. Like Virtue said, "If it works, don't fix it.". (Just leave that to idiots like me!).

Jerry

Speeder · May 20, 2017

I understand. The last GT200 came with a label on the outside of the plastic wrapper where the bird was located that said"do not upgrade beyond betaflight 3.0...good enough for me.
I believe the difference between one shot and multi shot is the refinement of information distribution.(YT).

Keith

VirtueViolater · May 20, 2017

Speeder said:
I understand. The last GT200 came with a label on the outside of the plastic wrapper where the bird was located that said"do not upgrade beyond betaflight 3.0...good enough for me.
I believe the difference between one shot and multi shot is the refinement of information distribution.(YT).

Keith

yup, that being said, i cant tell the difference in flight characteristics

went to the spot, way to windy, humid and hot.....geezzzzz was calm all week while i worked

guess ill rebuild my stretch x210

weather is crappy here today, you guys post some flight footage for the grounded pilots like me today

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

WHAT I LEARNED TODAY

Be really careful when using these soft mount bobbins with your FC:

I just rebuilt X-Ray using these bobbins. I was putting the battery strap in as the final step and my FC looked tilted. After inspecting it carefully I noticed that one of them had come apart. The top, threaded piece had popped out of the rubber isolator. If you do use these, be careful not to overtighten them. I had been very careful but as part of my final steps I checked all bolts underneath the frame. I must have snugged one enough to twist it out. I'm not sure if I'm going to use them anymore. Now I have to take X-Ray apart all over again!

Jerry

VirtueViolater · May 20, 2017

the gummies on the revolt makes mounting soo much easier. finished the rebuild on my stretch build..... omg it flies so good..maidened it between showers out back, i can not wait till the weather clears. think its gonna rain here into next week.
really sux when you have a problem with your pdb, mounting etc. cause it usually requires dismantling to repair

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

Virtue,

That's great! Can't wait to see some video! It's been raining here for the last 10 days. Supposed to clear tomorrow and start back up again for another 2 days, then a break, then rain again. I hope it clears tomorrow and things can dry up enough to get some packs in. Dismantled the bird, fixed it and put it back together. All repairs are done, I think(?). Just waiting on parts for the new bird.

Jerry

Speeder · May 20, 2017

Hi guys,
Got the bird programmed and its maiden flight was very short as I had the pitch and roll reversed on the Taranis. Fixed it.
I also noticed that my settings for center stick was off on every input. Fixed that before the flight. It just rose off the ground and stayed exactly above its launch position.....Learning HUGE. I got the stick issue fixed and i began to rain. Photos below

Speeder · May 20, 2017

I tryed to use those to elevate the GoPro...in theory it worked ...in practice they twisted apart and then it occurred to me that i need that connection to be solid...

Guys ,sorry about weather where you are, it stopped raining here.
Keith

Speeder · May 20, 2017

Next mandatory project...replace my stock antenna and coax inside Taranis for a 5db antenna supposed to provide 50%
More distance .

Keith

VirtueViolater · May 20, 2017

awesome! glad you received your bird and really glad someones getting to fly today. gonna name this one #2?....lol

Jtrjr · May 20, 2017

Keith,

Are you sure you need to do that upgrade? Your video will surely go out before before your control will. I've never had an issue with my stock Taranis antenna. Remember what Virtue said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Jerry