Recent content by Chris

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    jr reciever

    You can use what ever you like, thats the great thing about electronics. If you search YouTube there are a few videos where people show how to program a new transmitter for the Phantom. The key is to buy a transmitter and receiver at the same time from the same manufacturer and ensure there are...
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    Hard Landing...Tweaked & Cracked the body!

    Man that sucks. When the day comes that I do that, I think I will just order a aftermarket frame and transfer my Phantom guts over. I plan to build my own quad over time anyhow so I may start ordering parts and get it ready. I just want to learn to fly efficiently before I do, at least the...
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    Sending my Phantom back, more trouble

    I think you got a lemon. Mine has flown (and crashed) very well since the day it came out of the box which was only two days ago. I have slammed it into brick walls, patio furniture, and the ground without a single thing breaking or getting bent. I have simply picked it up, checked it over...
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    Nuts

    The problem with LocTite is that people are using WAY too much. The best way to apply it is to put some on a piece of cardboard and dip the end of your screw into it then wipe off excess with your finger. For bolts that you can not dip into the liquid on cardboard, like motor shafts, use a Q-Tip...
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    Enabling Intelligent Orientation (top left switch)

    I received my Phantom today and IOC was disabled out of the box. Only took a minute to enable with the software though.
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    Video Editing Software?

    I have been using iMovie but only because I never took the time to learn to use Final Cut. Now that I have the Phantom and a GoPro 3 I will be doing more video so I am putting all my effort into FCP.
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    Learn from my mistake: Don't skip Pre-Flight Check

    I assembled mine tonight and it indeed had LocTite on all the screws. I may have to pick some up for the prop nuts though.