10-Jan-2017, 12:48 AM
Hello,
My name is Danny, I'm from CT (USA), I started flying RC helis when I was stationed in Germany .........a long time ago........
I had to take a break from flying for more than several years .....started a family, loved to water ski....... getting my career of the ground.......blah,blah,blah.........just not enough time to do it all !!!!
About a year ago, I started messing around with an inexpensive quad my kids got me for fathers day, then one day I caught a glimpse on ESPN of the DRL...........that was it Im hooked.....................
I just finished building my 1st quad: ( I must preface this by saying watching the Rotor Riot team has been my biggest inspiration, and is where I have gained what little knowledge I now have)
My machine is an Alien 5" - built to the same specs that Chad & Chad built on their you tube channel
As of tonight, I think I have finally successfully installed/downloaded the following:
KISS GUI 1.14
KISS FC firmware 1.1RC6
KISS ESCA 24 _108f
The only change I have made is instead of running "one-shot 42", I have D-shot 150 loaded (no reason for picking that one, just seemed to be a good place to start)
I was able to flash the FC to 1.1RC6 using the DFuse program (is that what it is called) Im an electrician/electronics tech for a large fire/life safety company, so while i am very comfortable with the physical wiring aspect, I still struggle a bit with software !
That being said, I do have several questions, first and foremost, if there is anyone in the CT area, please feel free to reach out, I only know one person who is flying FPV in my area, there has to be more !!!!!!
I dont think I will fly "level" mode, I am used to flying RC Helis 3D........but I would like to know how to set up "level" mode, if say my son would like to try and hover my quad.........I cant seem to figure that one out...........
I have started up the quad (NO PROPS !) on my bench, and it seems to respond as I would expect, motors spooling up and down in response to stick movements..........., If anyone has a "pre flight" check list, I would be very happy to hear it, never to old or to experienced to learn new things........
I have also registered with the FAA and reactivated my AMA membership...........
Again Hello, and thank you for letting me ramble on !!!!!
Danny Z
My name is Danny, I'm from CT (USA), I started flying RC helis when I was stationed in Germany .........a long time ago........
I had to take a break from flying for more than several years .....started a family, loved to water ski....... getting my career of the ground.......blah,blah,blah.........just not enough time to do it all !!!!
About a year ago, I started messing around with an inexpensive quad my kids got me for fathers day, then one day I caught a glimpse on ESPN of the DRL...........that was it Im hooked.....................
I just finished building my 1st quad: ( I must preface this by saying watching the Rotor Riot team has been my biggest inspiration, and is where I have gained what little knowledge I now have)
My machine is an Alien 5" - built to the same specs that Chad & Chad built on their you tube channel
As of tonight, I think I have finally successfully installed/downloaded the following:
KISS GUI 1.14
KISS FC firmware 1.1RC6
KISS ESCA 24 _108f
The only change I have made is instead of running "one-shot 42", I have D-shot 150 loaded (no reason for picking that one, just seemed to be a good place to start)
I was able to flash the FC to 1.1RC6 using the DFuse program (is that what it is called) Im an electrician/electronics tech for a large fire/life safety company, so while i am very comfortable with the physical wiring aspect, I still struggle a bit with software !
That being said, I do have several questions, first and foremost, if there is anyone in the CT area, please feel free to reach out, I only know one person who is flying FPV in my area, there has to be more !!!!!!
I dont think I will fly "level" mode, I am used to flying RC Helis 3D........but I would like to know how to set up "level" mode, if say my son would like to try and hover my quad.........I cant seem to figure that one out...........
I have started up the quad (NO PROPS !) on my bench, and it seems to respond as I would expect, motors spooling up and down in response to stick movements..........., If anyone has a "pre flight" check list, I would be very happy to hear it, never to old or to experienced to learn new things........
I have also registered with the FAA and reactivated my AMA membership...........
Again Hello, and thank you for letting me ramble on !!!!!
Danny Z