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RC era C138 randomly shaking

Every minute or so my rc era c138 bell 206 starts shaking, like the gyro is overcorrecting or something, then it snaps out of it after 15 seconds or so.

2 Comments
2025/02/03
17:30 UTC

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What’s the best beginner Rc Helicopter for less than $600?

I’m looking for a big one, only because I love when you can see the wind effect and the sound is good. Thanks!

15 Comments
2025/02/03
00:54 UTC

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Where do i start ?

Been out of the hobby 15 years last heli was a vigor 90 little intimated with the set up on all these new electric helis with the flybarless system I was thinking of starting with a goosky s4 but a little concerned with what radio and the electronics got the bug after watching the video with Ben and Cleetus and I'm not 30 anymore so it's like starting all over .

33 Comments
2025/02/02
23:45 UTC

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RadioMaster Pocket

I was just wondering how everyone felt about this radio. Plan on buying Goosky S2 in the near future and maybe someone around here has that combo. Also can/did you get the ELRS version?

6 Comments
2025/02/02
23:29 UTC

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How do i change gear?

7 Comments
2025/02/02
10:01 UTC

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Would a fpv system work with this?

10 Comments
2025/02/02
03:21 UTC

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OmpHobby app only has 100+ downloads but why

So I thought OmpHobby was a high end popular RC company. But only a little over 100 downloads worldwide for the app? That kinda confuses me. Says it was created in 2023 and updated in the past week. So it's being updated.

I'm in the market for a little bird still. Either an OmpHobby M1, Goosky S1 or the Trex T15. Which all have apps so just doing my research.

4 Comments
2025/02/01
18:37 UTC

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XK110s problems with TX16s. Receiver problem?

So I have been unable to get my BNF xK110s working with my TX16s radio master.

Both of these are new and I'm justing getting back into helis after 14 years. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my RX on the heli or the TX but I have nothing else to bind it too.

I have the newest firmware on the radio. I have watched the recommended videos to set up the radio from scratch. I'm using the correct protocol. I have also had a very generous redditor give me the model for the heli that works and I'm having the same issues.

Its almost like there is interference happening or something is wrong with the TX or RX. At this point I have no clue

Here is the video of what the heli does. Pretty much the inputs from the radio don't work and cause twitching. It also has a delay of seconds sometimes after I move the gimbals. The throttle won't work then start working for a few seconds.

Anyone have any ideas what's going on?

7 Comments
2025/02/01
16:02 UTC

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Is esky honey bee king 2 good first heli?

I got it for free brand new in box never used and i also have all purple nice parts and controllers and brushless motor the only thing is battery is dead and new one is 40$

4 Comments
2025/02/01
13:11 UTC

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Nano s2

I'm new to these remotes and receivers on helis. With that being said I was wondering can you bind a align a10 to a blade nano s2? Tia for any help

4 Comments
2025/01/31
11:50 UTC

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Can I use my Radiolink 10II for a Goosky S2?

I am new to RC Heli, but I already have a Radiolonk 10II 12 channel remote from my excavator. Will I be able to bind that to a Goosky S2, or should I buy the version with remote? Also: what is more common to fly: mode1 or mode2? Thanks in advance!

8 Comments
2025/01/31
10:56 UTC

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Aluminum parts on K110S

Broke the swashplate on my K110S, I’m thinking of replacing all the main rotor parts with aluminum ones, anyone have any experience with doing that with their K110S? Wondering if there are any cons. Thanks.

11 Comments
2025/01/31
00:27 UTC

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Blade 450 3D outdated?

So I set my blade 450 3d aside after a minor crash a few years back. Something peaked my interest in getting it running again and I’ve been searching for parts that seem hard to come by. Being out of the RC world for some years now, is the 450 3D just too outdated to keep running reliably? Should I bite the bullet and upgrade to a newer (still in production) model? Thanks in advance for any advice.

13 Comments
2025/01/30
16:05 UTC

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First heli

Looking for something for my son who is a great airplane pilot and has had cheap flybar helis.

Prefer something small to medium with stabilization, able to be bonded to his Spektrum TX. Something that will be solid and continue using if he decides to go bigger in the future.

Oh and something affordable lol.

18 Comments
2025/01/30
15:33 UTC

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Nano CPX servo

I recently dug my decade old RC heli collection out and decided I wanted to go for a spin with my blade nano cpx but turns out I'd left it in a state with a non-functional 2.1g long throw servo. (the rear mounted one). I thought this would be the same as the two side mounted ones but they're 2.0 gram. The 2.1g seems impossible to come by even on ebay, would anyone be able to advise if I could replace it with a 2.3g?

See below links for an exploded schematic and the example 2.3g servo.

https://www.astramodel.cz/en/eview/blade-nano/chassis.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176742355744?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KP7PbrNmSsi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CcmRKXaMS1W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

6 Comments
2025/01/30
01:47 UTC

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First heli recommendation?

Hello, I would like to buy my first heli for indoors and that is RTF. I know that the transmitters are usually on the worse side, but I think for indoors a mix between a toy and something more legit could be fine. I would like a 4 channel for the time being, since Im not sure whenever I will invest more in the future. I heard, that there is a "standart" when it comes to the sticks, so I would also like that, in case I ever go for a legit one. I think I saw XK K127, being mentioned, so Im looking at that and anything in this size and price point. Thank you very much!

13 Comments
2025/01/29
18:17 UTC

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Added another to the family

9 Comments
2025/01/29
06:51 UTC

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I´m New into here/this. Accumulator Question.

Hi Everyone there. I´m still on a learning Beginner Level, but i don´t have knowledge about the technical stuff. My HyCell Copter (Supercheap) for example ist not charging (USB) so i am looking into the Handbook and it just says that der Copter runs with an

Accumulator: 3,7 V(olts) / 150 mah(mperes)

But no Article Numbers or Seize of the Item (accu) itself. So i don´t know if i have to get any Accumulator with these Data to get back into flying or where i have to make a Order for just 1 Item.

I know its just not profitable to do such a thing, but i´m just interested into this and how these things work, without getting lost in that kind of Dschungels (if you know what i mean).

Thanks for Help.

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Hi thanks, for your answer so far, but what do u mean with the similar diemensions? My rough measurement was 16-24-8 (but dont really know there the points to measure are). I lookd fast on -Revell- Shop but my accu was sold out. On the accu was also the number 601723P on it, but i don´t think its relevant. Remote Battery are AA, but theres no problem.

Also about the Accupack- it is glued to the bottom, so i dont really know if its replacable.

Ya German.

2 Comments
2025/01/28
20:23 UTC

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Stupid mistake

Was cutting some tape off my wires and I accidentally snipped a servo wire. Is there a quick fix here? Or do I need to spend 50$ on a servo. I saw Amazon has some miuzei Servos. Would I be able to run one of these with the other spectrum Servos? Thanks

7 Comments
2025/01/28
17:55 UTC

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Hello friends, I'm desperate with the new OMP m2 evo mk2. I want to set it up in a Tx16s, I did everything as in the instructions and as Jonas did in the video. However, it won't go into the init. before init: LED 1 on and LED 2 fast flash

4 Comments
2025/01/28
15:46 UTC

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My first crash major crash

Was doing some ticktocks about 10 ft from the the ground ,thumb slipped I managed to recover but it was to late, went tail first into a bush nearby only damage seems to be all of the servo horns sheared off ,1 broken landing gear both linkages sheared off as well and the tail seemed to pop out of place.

13 Comments
2025/01/26
21:35 UTC

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Which heli to get - TX16S and a bucket-load of 1s batteries

Like the title says, I have a TX16S and a bunch of 1S batteries that I've been using with my Inductrix. I have flown helicopters before, but only fixed pitch, so I'm looking for recommendations on the best heli that runs off 1s batteries. I'd like something that is as hobby grade as possible, but I realize 1s helis aren't the most hobby grade helis.

Much thanks!

9 Comments
2025/01/26
18:10 UTC

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Minor blade damage

Hi everyone,

Today I had a small accident with my Soxos strike 6.1. I landed the heli and while the blades were spinning down, I accidentally hit my stick on the transmitter and rolled the heli to the left. I did recover that mistake but the heli tipped over to the right and one blade hit the gras. It made a cut of 30 cm and 10 cm deep. Due to the blade stopping it also hit the rotor blade holder so that created a small dent in the blade, this also happened to one of the tail blades. Also my tail broom has a little dent.

I did check the heli afterwards and I could not find any other damage. I did spinup the heli and everything was still vibration free. So the main shaft is not bent. I also did a test flight and everything was normal. No weird behaviour.

Can I still use the blades as it is? People at the club said it should be fine and that they have flown for years with similar dented blades.

Pictures of the damage: https://imgur.com/a/DFpkVWE

4 Comments
2025/01/26
17:07 UTC

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Buying a Omp Hobby M1 Evo after 10 year RC break

So going back years ago micro helis didn't have great quality in overall. Everything was cheap and high end was $100 or so unless it was a Blade. I felt like servos, controllers, battery tech, etc just wasn't ready in the micro indoor heli world.

I see we have stuff like Gooski s1 and Only Hobby M1 and now quality from the big birds came down to the small micro world.

What am I getting for $300+ vs let's say a XK110S or similar $100 or less helis.

Am I going to destroy this thing inside my house or can they hold up.

16 Comments
2025/01/25
05:52 UTC

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Care for LiPo batteries in cheaper models - 2S 7.4V 350mAh LiPo

Hiya,

Apologies if this is a common topic.. did search a few times but couldn't find anything conclusive.

Thought I would take an hesitant step into rc helis and I've purchased one of these smaller helicopter models to start with, a "Twister BO-105 Scale 250 Flybarless Helicopter" - which seems to more or less be a commonly rebranded stock model.

It comes with a 2S 7.4V 350mAh LiPo battery and charges with a micro-usb connection and included usb to micro usb cable that can plug into any usb port.

As I'm learning more, I'm seeing the care, and consequences, are a bit more than were immediately obvious when it comes to lipo batteries..

It seems the main method to take care of lipo batteries is to charge and discharge them safely with a smart charger.. use storage voltage, etc.. and I'm not sure that it's possible with this?

What's the situation here? Does the specific setup and small size of these ensure they're as safe as they can be, or are they a cheap fire risk?

Many thanks.

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2 Comments
2025/01/24
23:06 UTC

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How to bind Radio Master X16s to XK110s

So I accidentally bought the BNF version of the XK110s and not the RTF version. I decided if I'm going to get back into this hobby I may as well get a decent radio instead of purchasing the one that would have come with it.

I decided to go with a radio master X16s. Apparently Radios got a lot more complicated over the last 15 years!!

So I started with the default Heli setting and then duplicated it on the radio master.

It already had SFHHS as the protocol. So I thought I would be good to bind to the xk110s.

On the 110s I pressed the button on the receiver for 1 sec. Then the red light turned off. Next I hit the bind button on the radio master. The light on the xk110s then turned blue.

Anyways, that's as far as I got. It didn't seem to bind. I really have no clue as what to do next. Does anyone know what other settings I need to set up on the transmitter?

I tried to find a specific video that showed how to bind them but couldn't really find what I was looking for.

7 Comments
2025/01/24
00:44 UTC

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RC Heli battery upgrade

Hi! Recently 1 got my first Rc heli from 2nd hand market, cheap stuff. The battery is almost dead, it's 3.7v 1000mah 15c, and i've got another two 3.7 1200mah, but when I plug one of them on, has no power to take off. Is there any chance to get things better with li-po battery instead of Li-ion? Thanks

1 Comment
2025/01/23
19:14 UTC

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Scale Helo DIY Options

Looking to get into flying a bit more and have been looking at a couple of the beginner options from Horizon. As I decide, random ideas come to mind and one that is sticking is to make an RC version of the helo I spent large portion of my adult life flying.

Would it be feasible to make it look like a scale model by printing a Blackhawk shell to go around something like the 120 S2? My thinking is something like the shell on the 150 FX or the Eclipse.

10 Comments
2025/01/23
01:10 UTC

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