I gotta say, considering this is a video to show how you modded this plane to make things fit better it's pretty bad! Maybe you should have done the mod before filming so that it actually worked! just take the case off the RX and it's about 1/2 the size. A dab of hot melt on the edge of the circuit board will hold it fine, I've done this many times on small models using Orange RXs without any problem.
@Davethebluessinger sure if you want to expose the rx to the elements and risk it breaking. This mod worked perfect, after slicing the canopy a bit(only underneath not visable) and it fit in perfect and now this little plane has so much range
@davybabycakes Well I will need a little more description. This plane comes as an ARF kit with only the Motor pre-installed really. What Receiver, ESC, and servos did you use? If it isn't powering on, then your ESC probably isn't working. If it is powering on, but isn't controllable, then your RX isn't binded correctly, or it may not be working.
@davybabycakes Your ESC will might need to be programed for your lipo battery, I'd assume you are using a 2 cell, so you may need to program your ESC to that. Send me a PM with more info and I'll try to help!
Had the same problem but took the 500 back and went with the 6110. STILL have trouble tucking all the battery and balancing wires in under the canopy base though. I was SO afraid to fly mine until it bit the dust one night and now that it's no linger perfect - I'm totally at ease with it. So as a form of stress reduction, I need to wreck ALL of my planes on the first flight, then enjoy stress-free flying from then on. Newbie thinking for you.
do you think that suggested receiver wouldn't have enough range for the flying shown in your other video? is battery friction fit only? any securing velcro? how is CG adjusted?
It probably would. I just sometimes fly very far away, and I didn't want to have to worry at all about range.. but yes, the other receiver probably would have done the flying in my other video just fine. Battery just slides in, no velcro. I didn't need to adjust the CG luckily, but you could by changing the location of the RX or ESC, or by adding weight to the nose/tail inside the body.
Yes, animal vids will keep coming too. I plan on making some more soon. I have hedgehog and STO's breeding now so I hope to get some babies movies when they are born. I also am going to animal expo again in about 2 weeks and I will probably pick up some new things :) That is a while still, so I'll probably get some type of video of animal in before then also. Don't worry, I will never stop animal vids! I Winter is almost here... then the plane stuff is in storage until summer!
The easier solution is to buy the Orange R610 from Hobbyking, take the case off and job done for less than $5
GadgetMart 1 week ago
I gotta say, considering this is a video to show how you modded this plane to make things fit better it's pretty bad! Maybe you should have done the mod before filming so that it actually worked! just take the case off the RX and it's about 1/2 the size. A dab of hot melt on the edge of the circuit board will hold it fine, I've done this many times on small models using Orange RXs without any problem.
Davethebluessinger 2 months ago
@Davethebluessinger sure if you want to expose the rx to the elements and risk it breaking. This mod worked perfect, after slicing the canopy a bit(only underneath not visable) and it fit in perfect and now this little plane has so much range
earthling1984 2 months ago
hey i got this plane for xmas but i just oppened to put it all together, but it doesnt work any ideas?
davybabycakes 1 year ago
@davybabycakes Well I will need a little more description. This plane comes as an ARF kit with only the Motor pre-installed really. What Receiver, ESC, and servos did you use? If it isn't powering on, then your ESC probably isn't working. If it is powering on, but isn't controllable, then your RX isn't binded correctly, or it may not be working.
earthling1984 1 year ago
@davybabycakes Your ESC will might need to be programed for your lipo battery, I'd assume you are using a 2 cell, so you may need to program your ESC to that. Send me a PM with more info and I'll try to help!
earthling1984 1 year ago
if you took the casing off the rx would it fit better?
d0p01 2 years ago
Of course it would :) I would be careful when removing that to make sure you don't damage anything though!
earthling1984 2 years ago
Had the same problem but took the 500 back and went with the 6110. STILL have trouble tucking all the battery and balancing wires in under the canopy base though. I was SO afraid to fly mine until it bit the dust one night and now that it's no linger perfect - I'm totally at ease with it. So as a form of stress reduction, I need to wreck ALL of my planes on the first flight, then enjoy stress-free flying from then on. Newbie thinking for you.
bonsairick 2 years ago
well i was entertained by your yellow fish when you were taking out the battery :)
tomtom4867 2 years ago
lol :) all my pet subscribers always seem to spot a pet in all my vids, even when I didn't mean to put them in ;p
earthling1984 2 years ago
nice yellow tang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0130799 2 years ago
do you think that suggested receiver wouldn't have enough range for the flying shown in your other video? is battery friction fit only? any securing velcro? how is CG adjusted?
taurustbolt 2 years ago
It probably would. I just sometimes fly very far away, and I didn't want to have to worry at all about range.. but yes, the other receiver probably would have done the flying in my other video just fine. Battery just slides in, no velcro. I didn't need to adjust the CG luckily, but you could by changing the location of the RX or ESC, or by adding weight to the nose/tail inside the body.
earthling1984 2 years ago
nice...but i was just wondering are you going to be making a update vid on the animals soon?
drinkmilk101 2 years ago
Yes, animal vids will keep coming too. I plan on making some more soon. I have hedgehog and STO's breeding now so I hope to get some babies movies when they are born. I also am going to animal expo again in about 2 weeks and I will probably pick up some new things :) That is a while still, so I'll probably get some type of video of animal in before then also. Don't worry, I will never stop animal vids! I Winter is almost here... then the plane stuff is in storage until summer!
earthling1984 2 years ago
4:25 yellow fishy
SenorShiny 2 years ago
Heh, he does just swim right by at the perfect time ;p
earthling1984 2 years ago
cool
traxxashpilover 2 years ago