That is just part of torque tube Heli 101....First move the blades by hand to see if it moves freely...Spool up slowly and look for vibration...If there is any vibration remove all blades and hunt for the problem....

The solution has been posted in post 1512 and previous somewhere. Your problem is exactly what happened to me. Expect mine was like 3 flights. I will do this when I get home.

Originally Posted by marctrudeau

I had about 6 flawless flights, when I got the uncontrolled piro. White rear crown gear is definitely slipping on the end of the torque rod. Rod appears too short, so insufficiently engaged (maybe half), and that half has rounded out.

Otherwise, this heli is awesome!

Anyone have a really solid fix for this issue?

Thanks,

Marc

Can you guys designate a specific post for all needed mods and fixes???

That way, you can just forward dudes to that post.

Does this sound like a good idea? As more necessary mods and fixes come up, just add to the original post.

Originally Posted by volcomsnows2k

I don't understand the tail vibes at all. It is violent! I am just kinda expecting to throw something off the heli one of these flights. On spool up before it gets to a good rpm range, it sounds and looks like the heli wants to explode!

Just spool it up fast and punch it and get it off the ground. I bet once you do it wont vibrate anymore. All that matters is does it vibrate in the air not on the ground.

Originally Posted by johnnyrocco123

Can you guys designate a specific post for all needed mods and fixes???

That way, you can just forward dudes to that post.

Does this sound like a good idea? As more necessary mods and fixes come up, just add to the original post.

Maybe a Sticky common known issues?

Originally Posted by KiTCyclic

I got one new in the box that I picked up, still sealed. Can't decide should I open it and fly it or should I sell it???

So close yet, so far away. Open it.

Originally Posted by sertav

I'm about to the point where I'll do that, too. I often do that anyway with helis I really like so I can always have a flying spare. Looks like I'll NEED one with the 130 X...

I will definitely buy a second 130x if a V2 version comes out that addresses most of the issues.

Originally Posted by minirotor

Shame Align & Raptor don't make this seize/type of Heli--just buy/fly no problems

Align built the Trex 100X FP which is one of the most heavily condemned micro helis ever. They then announced a Trex 100 3D which never materialized. It is actually much more complicated and requires much more investment to design and manufacture a 100-120 size micro. Henseleit is a very small operation but their helis are reckoned to be among the best ever made.

Anyway, I am unsubscribing from this thread. I just heard that the 130X won't be coming to Hong Kong anytime soon and it is possible it may never come. I am not going to buy overseas through the Internet.

I see quite a bit of tail wag in this video. Are other owners experiencing the same thing ?

E-Flite Blade 130 X Demo Flight Raw and Uncut with Mild 3D Aerobatics (6 min 35 sec)

Originally Posted by lkagan

Someone resolved this issues by loosening the screws that hold the tail boom and pushing the tail boom in just a bit more. Then there was no more fore and aft play with the torque tube. Good luck!

I just did it and it worked for me! Shaft goes to the end of the gear. However I started to strip the screws as they were tight with the junky screwdriver that came with it. Nothing substitutes good tools.

Great to hear!

Originally Posted by johnnyrocco123

Geez, this can't be resolved through a setting?

What, a "setting" on the TX? Yeah, it would be nice to have a TX setting to eliminate vibes, but that ain't happening any time soon...

Originally Posted by zadaw

Align built the Trex 100X FP which is one of the most heavily condemned micro helis ever.

A direct rip off of Blade's original flybarred mSR (one of their good ones) and Align STILL couldn't get it right.

Originally Posted by foxrider68

I just did it and it worked for me! Shaft goes to the end of the gear. However I started to strip the screws as they were tight with the junky screwdriver that came with it. Nothing substitutes good tools.

First, best BLADE-owner's investment is a decent "0" size Phillips screwdriver!

Originally Posted by lkagan

Someone resolved this issues by loosening the screws that hold the tail boom and pushing the tail boom in just a bit more. Then there was no more fore and aft play with the torque tube. Good luck!

Thanks, Ikagan!

There was no slop at either end of my boom, loosening all the screws, but I found that if I place a tool across the end of the front gear, I can push the back gear further on with my finger tips. I got about 1/2 mm moe engagement, and no more piros.

Tried my first roll, and put it in inverted under power. No damage, but had to push the gear home again. I wish the flat section at the aft end of the torque were a mm longer, but I can live with this. My only battery should be charged again soon.

Marc