Recent content by cczx14r

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    New Phantom 2

    Thank you sir. That clears that up for me!
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    New Phantom 2

    A little off topic, but I'll ask here rather than start a new thread for such a simple question. I currently own a V1.1.1 that runs on Software Assistant 2.18 (Firmware 4.02). I am assuming that the barebones Phantom 2 uses the same? Thanks in advance for confirmation. Jim
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    T-motor trouble again

    A lot of the old timers over on RCgroups recommend NOT to lubricate the bearings. It can eventually cause the plastic motor mount area to crack. And just as a matter of info, I have two V1.1.1 Phantoms with a combined flight total of approx. 150 flights. Stock motors and no lubrication and all...
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    New Phantom 1 Pilot

    For you new guys that might be experiencing drifting when it should be self stabilizing and hovering, have you done the compass calibration every time you fly at a new location? This is very important to do!! While you're at it. run the IMU calibration (when connected to the software)...
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    Why Phatom copter rotates slightly automatically?

    Go ahead and run the advanced IMU calibration, even though the software tells you it doesn't need it.
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    updated firmware, and now it drifts left

    Follow the instructions in this video and you be good to go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0YHQeWaj8 NOTE: if your Phantom is version 1.1.1, select DBUS as receiver type.
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    Can't charge battery

    Set it on "2A". When your battery is approx. 80% charged, you'll see alternating red-green lights for 5 - 10 minutes, then it'll go solid green when done. You'll see a solid red light up to the 80% charged point. The smaller 1S, 2S and 3S lights are solid throughout the charging process.
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    Who Is Your Dealer and Why?

    I buy from UAVdirect.com Great support and service! Last month I had an uncontrollable flyaway which was attributed to a defective Phantom. I was lucky enough to find the quad. No hassle, I returned it and they immediately sent me a new replacement (v1.1.1).
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    Flies ' Out Of The Box'

    As stated above, you've got a lot of reading to do. First off, I strongly suggest you do a compass calibration outside where you intend to do your first flight. ALSO, look through the downloads on the DJI site to learn how to do a Tx calibration, sounds like you need one! Then hook up to the...
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    Good bye to my #2 Phantom............

    Great dealer support!! Well, as promised an update for those of you that remember my fly-away of a new V1.1.1 Phantom a few weeks ago. I was really lucky enough to find the Phantom approx. one mile away the following day and returned it to UAVdirect.com the day after. Anyway, I just got off the...
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    Forward tip on takeoff, and other questions- *UPDATED*

    Re: Forward tip on takeoff, and other questions- Just picking at straws here, but I read your other post about the compass dance where you mentioned seeing the green LED when first initiating the calibration. You should first see the yellow LED as you slowly rotate 360 while holding the quad...
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    Good bye to my #2 Phantom............

    Thanks guys, you and James. What you wrote about wiring, connections and solder joints possibly giving up the ghost is about as reasonable a cause as I can think of!! Kind of like a new car where problems usually surface within the first weeks/months of ownership.
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    Good bye to my #2 Phantom............

    I am really, really bummed out! Not more than two hours ago I was into the 4th battery of the morning on my #2 Phantom at a hiking trail parking lot that I have flown at countless times with my #1 Phantom. (I have approximately 60 flights on #1 with no issues whatsoever). OK, 10 days ago I took...
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    The new Phantom Transmitter - does not blink/beep?

    I have two version 1.1.1 Phantoms, one purchased in early Oct, the latest one, just last week. The first Phantom came with the prop nuts, but not rubber feet pads. The second Phantom came with rubber feet pads but no prop nuts. Steady red Tx light, no beeps except when calibrating. I fly almost...
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    Phantom not stable after upgrade

    I can't offer a solution to your problem other than to say I have read on another forum that more than one person has experienced the same thing after a v4.02 upgrade. That is the reason I have chosen to remain at v4.0. So, if you wanted to, simply reinstall v4.0 and see if that cures the issue.