Gaui X5 FES w/ uBeast Build, Mod, Repair log
Well here is the initial post for my Gaui X5 Build Log. I will update this post as well as the rest of this thread as i go.


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Index:

#1 - Index (this post)

#2 - Arrival & Unboxing of Gaui X5 and spare parts

#3 - X5 Airframe, Frame Stiffener & motor mount

#4 - Tail Boom Assembly, installation and servo mounting

#5 - FES Rotor Head & Swash Installation

#6 - Electronics Prep work

#7 - Electroninics Install Pre-TM1000 burn out

#8 - Electronics after TM1000 burn out

#9 - Programming the Gaui/Hobbywing 100A ESC

#10 - Painting the Carbon Fiber tail fins

#11 - Test Hover & final check before full Maiden flight (Video)

#12 - Maiden flight and then some! (Flight Video)

#13 - Fusuno Knighthead Brace & 84.5mm KBDD Tail Blades

#14 - Flight #10 - Time to push my limits (Flight video)

#15 - 3D Flight #14 - Tick Tocks and Piros - 11-10-12 (Flight Video)

#16 - Reinstall of New TM1000 Telemetry Module

#17 - Flight Video Update 12-02-12

#18 - TM1000 Warranty request update

#19 - Gaui X5 - Replacing First bevel torque tube gear.

#20 - Flight Video Update 02-23-2013

#21 - Flight video Update 03-30-13

#22 - Gaui X5 FES Tail Wag Issues

#23 - Scorpion Backup Guard

#24 - Flight Video Update 04-22-13

#25 - X5 Action shots

#26 - ABEC 5 upgrade on tail box


My Youtube, Gaui X5 Playlist link:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list..._Sz8nHTeAdmhLV

My Youtube channel link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/IntegrityRC



The images and information found in this build log is that of my own experience. It should be used as a reference point only. You should check your work carefully and against other sources for accuracy. In other words do your own research. Also, you should always use proper safety procedures. I will not be responsible if you experience any damages or injury by following this information.

Custom V450 - Parts Build & Mods

I am starting this build log for my V450D01 built from new parts. As well as any other modifications, repairs or upgrades. I would also consider this one of the cheapest and ways to get into a 450 size CP heli. You should be able to buy all the parts incrementally and build each section as your budget allows. This log, should be more than enough to help you with your first 450 build.

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Index:

#1 - Index - This Post.

#2 - V450 Tail Section Assembly

#3 - V450 Airframe Assembly & Mods

#4 - Pressing One Way Bearings, cheaply

#5 - V450 Hybrid Align Main Gear / Drive Assembly

#6 - V450 Main Rotor Assembly / Modifications

#7 - Savox Servo, Electronics Install + Swash & follower leveling

#8 - Removing locktited Tail hub for tail repairs

#9 - V450 Painted Canopies

#10 - Canopy Durability Liner

#11 - Alternative Rudder Rod & RX Mounting

#12 - Straightening V450 Main Rotor Shafts

#13 - Canopy Durability Liner Crash #1

#14 - "New" swash needs different config with "old" rotor

#15 - Upgrade to BeastX phase 1

#16 - BeastX phase 1, Part 2 - Flight Test & Review

#17 - V450 Tail Shaft Assembly Using WK Gear Puller

#18 - Savox 0257MG Impact Saver Mod.

#19 - Spekturm Satellite RX Physical install photos - BeastX Phase 1 Part 2.

#20 - V450D01 - Tarot DFC Rotor head upgrade!

#21 - Tarot 450 pro tail boom & tail box upgrade

#22 - Tarot 450 Pro CF rudder push rod modification and upgrade


Parts List:



The images and information found in this build log is that of my own experience. It should be used as a reference point only. You should check your work carefully and against other sources for accuracy. In other words do your own research. Also, you should always use proper safety procedures. I will not be responsible if you experience any damages or injury by following this information.

4f200 - Upgrades, Repairs, Mods, Complete parts build

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Index:

#1: Front belt drive, belt replacement & tail boom repair.

#2: Experimental motor - Turbo Ace 352 - Motor not so experimental anymore! I use it full time now.

#3: $10 Hobbywing Skywalker 20A Speed Controller

#4: Home made "Glitch Buster" circuit for the 4f200

#5: 4F200 Parts Build - The tail section

#6: 4F200 Parts Build - The Airframe

#7: 4F200 Parts Build - The Rotors

#8: 4F200 Parts Build - The Electronics & Misc Install

#9: 4F200 Blade grip upgrade! Fit standard 250 blades!

#10: Turnigy Battery Canidates arrrive for 4f200 testing

#11: Motor Upgrade! - Turbo Ace 342 - 3S 4200kv

#12: Canopy Durability Liner

#13: Custom Fit Trex 250 Skid Upgrade

#14: 4F200 - MKS DS470 Metal gear servo upgrade

#15: 4f200 - Castle Creations Phoenix 35 ESC upgrade!

#16: 4F200 - 2702V Gyro/RX Upgrade / Savox tail Upgrade

#17: CB180Z Tail Fins on the 4f200

#18: 4F200 - Ino-Lab D261HB tail servo install

#19: 4f200 Tail rocker screw upgrade to 2mm

#20: 4F200 tail conversion to V200D03, two blade tail. Assembly & modifications

#21: V200 - Dampening tail vibes i can't get rid of

#22: V200 - Tail vibe solved??

#23: 4F200 / V200 - Physical Installation of uBeast & SRX




Useful and informative External topic links:

Custom fit Trex 250 plastic blades on 4f200 grips.

Tail rotor blade options and colors

4f200 Battery tray mod by Razorblade

How to:...Continue Reading

So i was working on my helicopter on the bench one day with the TX in my lap and it slid off and broke the throttle hold switch. No way was I going to waste hours of my life trying to contact Walkera about it. I would have had much better luck calling Wow hobbies. Since my Dad and his father used to own a Radio Shack franchise with a electronics repair shop in the back. I decided to just take matters into my own hands. This should be child's play, IF i can find a toggle switch small enough to fit! So i took a trip to my local shack.

Well. I've been holding back on releasing pictures or video of this very nice, very cool little project I've been working on. The helicopter has evolved past what i am currently releasing. But, none the less. Here is where i started:


The "4F200SD5"




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IHW Bell 222 - 5 Blade rotor, fiberglass fuselage

IHW Bell 222 - Test Flight #1 (3 min 33 sec)

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Ok, I am starting this build log to start getting some of my D05 info and pictures together. Since i didn't take that many pics when i did the initial upgrade to the D02S parts I will touch on it some here where I had to change out the heli's air frame because i broke the RX shelf off. There will also be a modification to strengthen the air frame as well as some other tips and tricks.

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Topics covered in this log so far:

V120D05CS-PRO Air Frame Durability upgrade.

V120D05CS-PRO Landing Skid Upgrade

V120D05 Extreme tail fin set

V120D05CS-XTR Extreme Spin 16,300kv Motor Upgrade

0.032 Aluminum Stock/wire Sheer pin

Sheer Pin - 22 AWG Copper solid conductor

V120D05CS08-Pro - HP08-S 16,500kv Motor Upgrade

Latest Flight videos - 01-28-13

These are all parts off of the v120d02S model heli used for this upgrade to CS-PRO.

HM-V120D02S-Z-26: Receiver (RX2622V - Compatible with WK Series Radio )

However there is of course the 2622V-D and the newest version just released with the 6 axis gyro to consider as options.

HM-V120D02S-Z-01: Main Rotor Blades
HM-V120D02S-Z-02: Blade Grips
HM-V120D02S-Z-03: Rotor Head
HM-V120D02S-Z-04: Main Shaft
HM-V120D02S-Z-05: Feathering Shaft
HM-V120D02S-Z-06: Ball Linkage Set
HM-V120D02S-Z-19: Bearing set for Walkera V120D02S
HM-V120D02S-Z-20: Main Shaft Bearing
3 Ball joints from the v120D02S to replace the ones on your current servos. (you can get them of the D02S tail rocker arms)

Below...Continue Reading

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V120D02S Modifications, Upgrades, custom parts, builds


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#1 - Index - First page of this build log:

#2 - BenMLee / Microline Hobbies Slipper clutch install/review

#3 - Bob's Slipper Clutch Install/ Review

#4 - KDBB 130X Main Blades = Upgrade

#5 - V120D02S - Xtreme Skids & tail Fin Weight Shaving

#6 - invert tail boom (by iflyrvs1)

#7 - Sheer Pin - 22 AWG Copper solid conductor

#8 - Metal Canopy Pin Upgrade / Servo Saver Mod

#9 - Servo gear Replacement/ Repair

#10 - Bearing care and maintenance

EXTERNAL LINKS:

#1 - Walkera V120D02S V2 Review - Pictures, Videos, Flight Times, Thrust, TA 915 Motor (by Tom Z)

#2 - Turbo Ace 915 with the XP-15A-2 ESC Review and KDBB Blades Review (by Tom Z)


More to come later. I'm just getting started with some of the data i've posted already in the V120 thread. I simply moved it here. There will be more to come including info on sheer pins, servo gear repair/replacement, canopy mounting, and more. I would also like to collect all of the files and documents pertaining to printing your own canopies and get them all together here, or somewhere else i can link to.

The images and information found in this build log is that of my own experience. It should be used as a reference point only. You should check your work carefully and against other sources for accuracy. In other words do your own research. Also, you should always use proper safety procedures. I will not be responsible if you experience any damages or injury by following this information.