Originally Posted by tmsn

Installed the HP08S in my 130X. I tested it the first time just hovering and it seemed ok after re-binding. Took it to the park and I could barely keep it off the ground for the first 30 seconds - just kept pitching on its own. Had a couple of soft blade strikes on rough landings with throttle cut, no big deal. Now, the motor will run for a few seconds and then shut off. I hit the switch, it spins up, runs for maybe 5 seconds and then just quits. I've tried changing my throttle curve to 60%, and it still shuts off.

I simply installed the motor, I didn't do any other mods. Am I missing something?

Try rebinding and move the rudder all the way to the right when doing it. This puts it in "computer mode".
I had the same trouble with my Nano CPX, and that fixed it.
Garry K.

Originally Posted by crvnation

No, that's not normal. It should last much longer than an hour on a full charge. If I were you, I'd ditch the crappy, low capacity stock battery altogether and go lipo. The TX is designed for it and has a lipo setting to change the voltage reading scale. You can use the ridiculously expensive ($70) Spektrum lipo or go for the much less expensive Turnigy lipo. Lots of people like the Turnigy. I charge my TX maybe once a month and I do a good bit of flying.

Darn. All brands of LiPo for DX8 seem to be out-of-stock worldwide.

Originally Posted by KevinBuckley70

Darn. All brands of LiPo for DX8 seem to be out-of-stock worldwide.

Another option would be an Eneloop pack.
More expensive initially than a cheap HK Lipo, but could end up cheaper long term

http://www.electrodynam.com/store/product281.html



Pat MacKenzie

Originally Posted by KevinBuckley70

Darn. All brands of LiPo for DX8 seem to be out-of-stock worldwide.

I use these in my DX7 and JR9503, will it work in a DX8?

http://www.allerc.com/hyperion-lifep...ck-p-4725.html

Originally Posted by pmackenzie

Another option would be an Eneloop pack.
More expensive initially than a cheap HK Lipo, but could end up cheaper long term

http://www.electrodynam.com/store/product281.html



Pat MacKenzie

I love Eneloops, too, (have them in my DX7 - 8 cell pack), but a charge on a four cell pack in the DX8 won't last nearly as long as a 2S 4000mAh lipo.

Originally Posted by jasmine2501

I use these in my DX7 and JR9503, will it work in a DX8?

http://www.allerc.com/hyperion-lifep...ck-p-4725.html

No, Jaz, not only is it a completely incorrect cell count for the DX8...it won't even FIT in the battery compartment.

Originally Posted by crvnation

I love Eneloops, too, (have them in my DX7 - 8 cell pack), but a charge on a four cell pack in the DX8 won't last nearly as long as a 2S 4000mAh lipo.

True, but it should last as long as the 8 cell in my 9303, and that will last for a whole weekend of glider flying where the tx is on for about 10 hours.
(The extra voltage in the 8 cell is just wasted)

Originally Posted by pmackenzie

True, but it should last as long as the 8 cell in my 9303, and that will last for a whole weekend of glider flying where the tx is on for about 10 hours.
(The extra voltage in the 8 cell is just wasted)

Well, if having to charge it after only a single weekend of flying is "good enough" for you, then go for it... Personally, I'll take the lipo that lasts far longer between charges.

Originally Posted by tmsn

Installed the HP08S in my 130X. I tested it the first time just hovering and it seemed ok after re-binding. Took it to the park and I could barely keep it off the ground for the first 30 seconds - just kept pitching on its own. Had a couple of soft blade strikes on rough landings with throttle cut, no big deal. Now, the motor will run for a few seconds and then shut off. I hit the switch, it spins up, runs for maybe 5 seconds and then just quits. I've tried changing my throttle curve to 60%, and it still shuts off.

I simply installed the motor, I didn't do any other mods. Am I missing something?

As mentioned by HeliFax, check your gear mesh.
11T pinion should be no issue, check it anyway.
10T pinion, you will likely "elongate" the motor mounting hole a "hair". The 10T meshes with the main gear a bit tight, drawing more current and messes up your motor's RPM. PLUS it will wear/strip the main gear easliy. It could also cause LVC due to high current draw, & sometimes toast the $80 board.

Originally Posted by crvnation

Well, if having to charge it after only a single weekend of flying is "good enough" for you, then go for it... Personally, I'll take the lipo that lasts far longer between charges.

I guess plugging in the wallwart once a week is too much work

Originally Posted by pmackenzie

I guess plugging in the wallwart once a week is too much work

Even though they're Eneloops, have fun when they finally die from excessive charge cycles to short operating times.

Thanks guys, I will check the mesh. It seems ok but I will loosen it up a bit to see if it helps. I have the 10T pinion. I should mention that my motor doesn't spin easily - it's very "notchy", was out of the box. Is this not normal?

But, I have another new issue that I can't get my head around. Now the motor seems to be running but my rudder doesn't work while it is running. If I kill the motor the rudder works fine. The servo is in good shape and I just cleaned it throughly - it's smooth and responsive.

If I go into stunt mode (FM1) without flipping the switch to the motor, the rudder works pefectly. Flip the switch for the motor and it just stops working, heli spins in place.

Also, not sure if this is a hint of something else happening, but the HP08S won't do a soft start, it just rips into high RPMs as soon as I hit the switch.

I use a Hyperion 2100 mAh LiFePo4 pack in my 10CHP. LiFePo4 is a much better chemistry for transmitter use than LiPo. Thermal runaway is impossible, the cells can handle far more abuse, and cycle-life is higher. Plus, the 3.3V/cell nominal voltage means that a 3s pack is perfect for transmitters that use 8-cell NiCad or NiMH packs, and the 2.8V/cell minimum voltage works well with non-adjustable tx battery alarms. Also - the Hyp tx packs have a built-in circuit so that you can still use the NiCad/NiMH wall-wart to charge the pack in the tx if your regular charger doesn't support LiFePo4.

I see no downside here for those with 9.6V transmitters.

Joel

Originally Posted by KevinBuckley70

Darn. All brands of LiPo for DX8 seem to be out-of-stock worldwide.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ck-74V-3800mAh

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