Jason Smith

Looking great Butch!

Looks great Butch!

Looks great. I designed my own test frame for Roban Mechanics as well. Much better to test and adjust everything before putting in the fuselage if you have the option!

Awesome Butch! Are you selling these and if so, I am interested in purchasing one.

Thanks Remy, I do have the .log files for all the flights so far and will compare once we get the fuselage on. Right now the amps are around 20-25 amps average with peaks in the 50 amp range during a couple of the collective pushes.

Thanks, tracking is getting better, was going to test more today, but the weather did not cooperate! For my throttle and pitch curve. Throttle: Flat line throttle curve 60%. Head Speed with 9.33 gear ratio and 460kV motor at a nominal voltage of 4.0V per cell. I am calculating 1400. I have run as...

Thanks Butch! Slowly getting there, but I am only changing a few things at a time, then test again! Talk soon!

Thanks Remy!

Thanks Remy, The gentleman taking the video used the HD 30 FPS, so that would explain a lot of the quality of the video. I am hoping to get back out on Friday and get some more video at 4K and 60 FPS. The video should be a lot better and clearer with those setting. The work on the blades and...

Thanks Remy, I inquired on a set of 700 size RHR 3-blade set from SpinBlades, they show out of stock. I will continue to work with these Align blades until I can try a set of scale blades. I am trying to find the Helitec blades, but looks like they are harder to find! Thanks again.

Hello Remy, I actually did not consider that, thank you for the input! I was just using the combo that comes together with the blades and head. I am running at 1300-1400 head speed right now with the 690 blades. I just need to find some blades with 14/5 690+/-. Spin blades look like they might...

They will Butch, but I think I will look into the asymmetrical blades that Remy recommended! But I would like to use these to test painting and rebalancing for future projects! Talk soon Butch!

Thanks, I would consider myself a rookie too, considering the pedigree of the other guys here. However, more than happy to share what I have learned over the years and always looking to improve and get more professional results. I also have no problem sharing my screw-ups too! When it comes to the...

Hello Butch, The blades did come as a set of three and all three grips have the same up and down and fore and aft movement. So, it's consistent. I have checked the blade weights and they are all within a tenth of a gram. I am going to check CG next just to double check and I am going to use a...

I think it’s a good input Joe and thank you. I have never had any issues with tracking with any helicopter in the past, but for some reason, I am not doing something correct with this setup. I will give the 90 a try! Thanks!

Thanks Joe, I have not tried perpendicular to longitudinal axis yet, I have only setup over the front or tail. but its certainly worth a try and then take the reference off the top of the motor 90 degrees.

Looking great Butch

Thanks Butch, these will get replaced today and hopefully back up and ready to test this afternoon.

Thanks. I was hoping the servos were not the problem when these were installed in the other helicopter, but it looks like they might have been the problem. I will be replacing them today.

Thanks for the comment, I think the same thing and for peace of mind, I might do a complete servo swap tomorrow morning and go back through setting up the helicopter again! The current BK servos will be shipped back to have a inspect, test, and service (as required).

Really nice, love the pilot!

Thanks for the comment and recommendation, much appreciated. This is a NOS kit. However, I did disassemble the main gear, inspected and lubed the one-way during assembly. That is a great looking helicopter and what kit is that Lama? Thanks again!

Thanks Joe. I forgot about that article, I appreciate you bringing it back up! I will be working on it tomorrow. I am trying to knock off all the rust! But this is the first time setting up a three bladed head. Thanks again!

Looks great! Amazing craftsmanship!

Really cool, thanks for sharing!

Looks Great Butch! That is an important milestone to reach, congratulations!

Thanks Rémy. That is a good tip. I may have to try that. I have used black cloth tape in the past.

Hello Joe, I am in Chicago right now, so I don’t have the manual in front of me. It pulls a lot of good data, Voltage, current, ESC temp, battery consumption, RPM, and a few others. There is some setup for pole count and gear ratio, and a few other parameters that needs to be set, but I am figuring...

Thanks Butch. I appreciate it.

Awesome, thanks Michael. That is great for the community to increase engagement or spark interest with members that might not have been looking for a specific model using the topic filters. Thanks again!

Thanks for the comment. When I read the manual for the Fusuno AS350, it looks like the cockpit will still fit. However, if it does not I will remove the front section and build something to relocate all the components, thanks for the Idea! The current configuration is to get it test flown and I am...

Thanks Michael. It looks like my chaptered story updates are showing up in the main discussion area under recent posts, thanks.

Thanks Joe, I kinda obsess, maybe borderline OCD, about these details and wiring and well almost everything else! Thanks again! I should have more later today once the laser cutter finishes the current job. Cut some G10! Talk soon!

Hello Thomas, Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. I love designing and building, still tons to learn though! I would love to add CNC mill and lathe in the future and how do you like you Tormach? I really like my Craftbot 3 and have had it for over five years now and have only changed the...

Hello Michael, quick question. When a new post/chapter of a chaptered story is posted, does it show back up on top in the main discussion area? I do not see my posts show back up in the discussion area? I think it would be nice to reach more people that may not of been searching for that specific...

Thanks Michael. I am glad to have some time in the shop to get back to it. More progress today! Talk soon.

Thanks Joe. Not as fast as I would like. But Baseball is busy and family comes first. Talk soon.

Thanks Michael, That is good to know, I will send them a message.

I like some of the models that PKM offers, especially the S-58 800 size, has anybody purchased direct from them or do they have a distributor in the US?

Awesome Mark, looking forward to seeing this come together. Sent you an email.

That is a unique and awesome project! Who is going to be producing these fuselages?

Hello Leon, HeliDirect sells both Funkey and Fusuno scale fuselages. I am putting together a Fusuno AS-350 Air Zermatt with Align TREX 700E Mechanics. Very nice quaility.

Thanks Joe!

Thanks Michael, it should be a fun build and the head is really nice!

Not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, so I will not be able to apply. However, really looking forward to the content! Lots of great contributors here!

I agree Michael, I seems very minor, but its certainly causing some sizeable issues. I believe the .005" is just too much and get some blades on there and the issue is magnified! Luckily, I was able to find a couple main shafts for the Roban Bell 412 from Baumann Helikopter in Switzerland and while...

Thanks Mark!

Count me in on the 2500 Super Puma Long Version when they are available in the US!

Thanks Michael, I will certainly use the "Chaptered Story" when the time comes, just need to get the Axon delivered and setup and ready for test flights in the test frame. Talk soon!

Hello Joe, I certainly agree! I have been going through the site over the last couple of days and really like it. I am looking forward to reading more and sharing some of the projects I am working on! Thanks and talk soon.