I really like the idea of the stock landing gear being retractable and have seen videos of this - it gets the gear out of the way of the GoPro FOV on aircraft swing. It also looks real cool - but not the reason. Like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTcs5LmsXao
I also like the self-centering nature of the stock RC controller and would not want to use another controller. Plus I can't afford a Futaba or Spectrum. All these mods use a spare channel in these zooped up controllers for the servo that the Phantom does not have. Is there mileage in this idea...
Using the Gimbel tilt channel (the 7th channel I heard talked about) and wiring a toggle switch into the controller so it could be temporarily be used at take off and landing to switch over to the landing gear servo and another position on the toggle switch to fire the servo. The Gimbel tilt will not likely be used at those moments. Once retracted the toggle can be flipped back to serve the Gimbel control.
I have little sense at the best of times and clueless at anything RC. I also have not a clue what would be needed at the Phantom end.
If this is a no-goer then I'll snuggle back into my recliner this fine Bank holiday Monday. Zzzzzz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTcs5LmsXao
I also like the self-centering nature of the stock RC controller and would not want to use another controller. Plus I can't afford a Futaba or Spectrum. All these mods use a spare channel in these zooped up controllers for the servo that the Phantom does not have. Is there mileage in this idea...
Using the Gimbel tilt channel (the 7th channel I heard talked about) and wiring a toggle switch into the controller so it could be temporarily be used at take off and landing to switch over to the landing gear servo and another position on the toggle switch to fire the servo. The Gimbel tilt will not likely be used at those moments. Once retracted the toggle can be flipped back to serve the Gimbel control.
I have little sense at the best of times and clueless at anything RC. I also have not a clue what would be needed at the Phantom end.
If this is a no-goer then I'll snuggle back into my recliner this fine Bank holiday Monday. Zzzzzz