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rcdbutz
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Some tutorial vids for and links all Jan 16, 2011 21:52:35 GMT -6

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Post by rcdbutz on Jan 16, 2011 21:52:35 GMT -6

Simple tools for starting out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvEzecnvYsE

Soldering Deans Connectors on a Battery:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRkaJ-NL0uQ

Programming a DX7 Transmitter on an Align RC Heli:
Part 1:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8CsQ9ug2yk

Part 2:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=clwXDZmhEXQ

Part 3:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QgWfKj7HJE

Part 4:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoVlXo39LaY

How to install a KDE Direct tail performance upgrade V2 for 550/600/700 size Trex Helis:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVpzTIMJKKA

How to program a Spartan Gyro:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTO9U-jgaXs

How to program a Castle Creations ESC with CastleLink:
Part 1:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oax7AQf02Yg

Part 2:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEOOyTVpJnU

Part 3:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KENA6uVhMec

Part 4:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTQcCxCxh_U

Part 5:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbzvVEpE8dQ

Part 6:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS4CyunPef4

How to replace a front torque tube gear in a Rave 450:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ZlkaZH4rw

How to program a Align gyro:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uWu68byOdE

How to program a Mini G gyro:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhW191shX2k

HERE ARE SOME VERY USEFUL RC HELI LINKS:

General Info
RC Helicopter Fun (excellent reference, buyers guide, and FAQ): www.rchelicopterfun.com/index.html

Electric Helicopters Beginners Guide (EHBG): www.swashplate.co.uk/html/ehbg.html

RADD's School of Rotary Flight : www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html

Model helicopter theory: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46381

Manuals - www.helifleet.com/manual

Fantastic online database of batteries, becs, chargers, escs, motors, power supplies, servos etchttp://www.progressiverc.com/Research.html

Batteries
LiPo Basics : www.bladebusters.com/batteryguide.html

Complete Guide to LiPoBatteries : www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209187

All about A123 cells/packs/charging: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6769001&postcount=2

AWG wire guages www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

AWG to Metric conversion : www.engineeringtoolbox.com/awg-wire-gauge-d_731.html

Wire Resistance and Voltage Drop Calculator www.stealth316.com/2-wire-resistance.htm

How To guides
How to: Assorted: www.archeli.com.au/forums/articles.php?c=620

How to: Build an A123 pack: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647456

How to: Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply: www.wikihow.com/Convert-a-Computer-ATX-Power-Supply-to-a-Lab-Power-Supply

How to: Parallel charge LiXx packs www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932319

How to: Setup a piezo gyro: www.natew.com/rcheli/frame_ma...H#why.behavior and www.x400tuning.com/aligngyro.htm

How to: Engine Tuning OS50 : www.archeli.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=110979

How to: Wire up battery packs : scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_lipo.html

Headspeed Calculators
DarkHorse: www.dhrc.rchomepage.com/calcAdvanced.htm

MrMel's : www.dacsa.net/heli/Calculator/default.aspx

Ezfly's Hurricane 550 headspeed calculator www.ezfly.se/hscalc.htm

North Florida BladeBusters : www.bladebusters.com/calculator.html

Free Simulators
FMS: n.ethz.ch/~mmoeller/fms/index_e.html

Heli-X : heli-x.net/index_e.shtml

Last Edit: Jan 24, 2011 18:29:17 GMT -6 by rcdbutz

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19000rpm Moderator FIRST 30 MEMBER Posts: 5,183	Some tutorial vids for and links all Jan 18, 2011 9:38:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 19000rpm on Jan 18, 2011 9:38:02 GMT -6 That's some nice stuff butz. I'll use the programming vids when I get around to putting my 7 on the Black Hawk.
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rcdbutz The Collective Bunch FIRST 30 MEMBER Yes it's hard, Yes it's expensive, Very far! Posts: 482	Some tutorial vids for and links all Jan 18, 2011 10:49:26 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rcdbutz on Jan 18, 2011 10:49:26 GMT -6 Thanks 19000 I'll have lots and lots more vids coming along too, and I'll be sure to keep updating this thread.
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Some tutorial vids for and links all Jun 12, 2011 19:57:23 GMT -6

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Post by akent on Jun 12, 2011 19:57:23 GMT -6

NICE Collection!
Kent

= MCX, MSR, MCP-X[br]= Exi T450 CF (HS65HB's, Sparton DS760/S9257, Scorpion HKII-2221-8, Hobbywing Platinum 40a ESC, AR7000)[br]= Exi 500 CF (DS510's, Sparton DS760/S9257, Scorpion HK3026-1600, Hobbywing Platinum 80A ESC, AR7000)[br]= Esky ES600 (For sale)[br]= HK 600 (Esky 1200kv, DS610's, Align GP750/DS620, ICE 100a ESC, Turnigy 7.5a UBEC, 4,700uf low ESR cap, 3s UBEC bat, AR7000)[br]= Planks: Lots now!

Some tutorial vids for and links all

Post by rcdbutz on Jan 16, 2011 21:52:35 GMT -6

Post by 19000rpm on Jan 18, 2011 9:38:02 GMT -6

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Post by akent on Jun 12, 2011 19:57:23 GMT -6