Recent content by jkaechler

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    Re-use of FC40 parts after a bad crash

    So, to bring this back up again,, upon dissassembly of my FC40, I found that the antenna wires have been broken off the reciever board. I dont see any way to put them back, so this confirms that I will be swapping in a 2.4ghz radio setup in addition...... With two of the FC40 esc's showing...
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    Re-use of FC40 parts after a bad crash

    Sorry, terminology screwup. I mean the transmitter from the FC40. I would like to take it with me into the rebuild. But the reciever for it is part of the mainboard. Can it be bound to a different reciever?
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    Re-use of FC40 parts after a bad crash

    I want to take as many parts as I can, and move to a larger frame when i rebuild. I know i can re-use the camera+mount, my collection of batteries, and the charger. If I could use the motors, i would likely go quad. If not, well i have seen e300 packages on ebay for decent prices. That would...
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    Generic eBay Naza compass module

    Greetings, After a recent (bad) wreck of my FC40, I am looking at parts. I have just noticed on ebay that there are a few generic GPS/compass units available. Are these ok? Alternately, there are lots of Naza lites for sale with GPS and LED modules. Could I buy one of those and use my NAZA...
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    Re-use of FC40 parts after a bad crash

    Greetings! This morning I had a fatal crash of my FC40. Most likely I screwed up the compass calibration, and when it tried to flyaway I overcorrected it into the side of my house at full speed. I have been flying this FC40 for 6 months, it was too young to die...... So, I plan to re-use the...