Recent content by james1969

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    2nd Hand FC40

    You could join a model aircraft club, thats what i have done and lots of pilots with lots of useful information.
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    Prop guards which is best?

    Hi I have just ordered these ones for my FC40 which is a Phantom think they should fit,a lot of dealers have sold out. It must be an up and coming hobby? http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/helic ... l?___SID=U
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    Best battery price In the UK

    Hi all Anyone bought LiPo (2200MAH - 20C-11.1V) battery recommended battery for FC40 In the UK and was it a good price ? I am searching and finding different prices. Is it you get what you pay for? In need of recommends please Thanks James
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    Battery Charging

    I just spoke to Octocopters.co.uk and they said send charger and battery back for testing and they will send me replacement whichever is not working. I had to argue my case about postage,but they say they will refund it. I should bloody well hope so. Yes it was new straight out of the box I...
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    Battery Charging

    Yes I did follow instructions on the PDF file reference battery's charging for an hour and still no change trying again and still no change 1S and the charging status lights are both red and flashing alternately. I bought mine from Quadcopters.co.uk I am going to ring them now,also in the box...
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    USB conection

    Thank you Dennis yes i found the picture.
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    Battery Charging

    Hi how do you mean set the charge? yes it is a 3S it is in the right socket and still only getting red flashing lights
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    USB conection

    Hi it's me again in the manual it states usb socket on the controller at the bottom am i missing something because it is not there on my new controller? how do i do configuration with the software on the PC? All help appreciated I am a newbie
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    Battery Charging

    Hi I am a new quad copter pilot,my FC40 arrived yesterday as stated in the instruction manual charge battery any one know how long this will take I have red flashing lights 1S and on the charging status? 40 mins already
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    any help

    It could have been a thermal ? Looking at the weather.