shizack
Key Veteran
Location: Augusta, GA USA
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| 1. The main rotor would not turn very easy. Adjusted the belt as per RC/Groups diagram. It was way to tight.
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Is that a uestion? Sound like you did right.
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| 2. Main rotor was still tight and notchy. Removed the motor and turning the pinion I noticed it is normally notchy like a stepper motor. I assume that is just the way stock motors are. I adjusted it using the paper method between the pinion and main gear.
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At least you know how to remove it for the inevitable replacement soon...
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| 3. The center of gavity seems tail heavy with everything installed except the canopy. Moved the battery as far forward as I dared. It is close but using the side tilting method it is hard tell, especially with that notchy motor.
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Use the "lifting by the flybar" technique. Takes notchy motors out of the equation. you may have to rig up a battery tray extender. Got any popsicle sticks?
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| 4. How do you mount the battery? Velcro? Rubber bands?
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I've used both. Whatever works.
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| 5. Where do you run the stock antenae? Any pictures?
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I'll see if i can find the pic of the way mine was (and will be) routed and post it. Right now the Kiz-ing is dismantled awaiting parts.
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| 5. I had to bend the red motor lead as the canopy hit it.
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As long as you didn't break it or compromise the solder connection, it should be OK.
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| 6. The gyro has a zip tie holding it on. How do you guys secure it?
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I use gyro tape and hopeful thinking.
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| 7. Do I need to tighten the tail rotors? They are totally loose in the grips.
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They should move fairly easily in the holders, but not flop around.
The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain. |
The stock main motor won't last too long anyway. ESKY had to save monies some how to keep afloat , brushless is the way to go on the king or any other heli, you might get 20 or so flights out of the stock motor. It will hold you over till the brushless arrives and make sure the gear mesh is not loose or not too tight, too tight will rob you of power and flight time, too lose will damage your main gear.
