Micro MCPX Upgrades / Repairs
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Marc
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I finally got around to really giving the mCPx a good flight after lengthening the tail boom by about 3/4 of an inch from stock, using solid 2mm CF rod. What I've noticed is that there is now what seems to be excessive vibration to the point flight is no longer smooth. I guess this is where adding some tail braces might come in? I cut the rod back to stock length and all but a little vibration remained. I'll test it outside tomorrow.
Also this burshless upgrade is coming in tomorrow http://www.wowhobbies.com/thesteveblsinglechannelconverter-3-1-4.aspx. It includes a new tail motor and tail blade so the above point is probably not important anymore. I'll post a video of before and after flights.
Also this burshless upgrade is coming in tomorrow http://www.wowhobbies.com/thesteveblsinglechannelconverter-3-1-4.aspx. It includes a new tail motor and tail blade so the above point is probably not important anymore. I'll post a video of before and after flights.
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Marc
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There is a couple of dings in each of the blades, but they are small and they still balance out. I've got plenty of rod... had to buy two at 40" each so I'll cut another piece of rod longer and see if I can't get a video of each. Most of the vibration while hovering near me seems to be coming from the tail.
I've pulled apart the head just to be sure and neither the main shaft or feathering shaft are bent. The bearings "seem" ok (hard to check those little guys). So I don't know... I have most of the day off so I'm headed out to try and get a video of it.
Marc
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I wasn't either, but after watching several youtube videos of the HP05 I figured I'd like to have the extra performance vice endurance. After all I'll be trying any stunts out on the little guy before attempting on the MiniTitan! The HP05 is suppose to eat the stock batteries though, I picked up two 300mAh batteries to try out with it.