How does one balance props on the P3P? How do you know your props are unbalanced and the issue isn't elsewhere? I'm having jello problems too. cheers
Can you be more specific about the frame rate? Does lower frame rate mean more jello?Get a prop balancing rod. A big factor in jello is going to also be shutter speed vs frame-rate. That's where the ND filters come into play.
Can you be more specific about the frame rate? Does lower frame rate mean more jello?
+1I always check the prop balance. I find that from the factory, they're not too bad; my P3 needed a little tape applied to only two of the eight supplied props. Not bad for a mass produced product going out in such big numbers.
I'll try that, thanks.Another trick that sometimes worked on the p2 was to get the soft ear plugs, roll them up as small as possible and put them inside the rubber dampeners. It's something very cheap and easy to try?View attachment 22747
You've nothing to lose, cheap as chips to try too.I'll try that, thanks.
I had the exact opposite experience with my new P3 props, they were all very well balanced when I checked them-- This is probably a result of different manufacturing runs, so every one should be checked and not assumed good or no good.I recently ordered the "Speedy Prop Balancer" from Amazon and went through all 16 props I have for the P3. All of them were off to a considerable degree, none were "balanced" perfectly out of the box. Instead of removing material from the blade I used thin strips of packing tape on the underside of the blade. Honestly, with the P2 and P1 I didn't spend much time doing this - but have found that the P3 really needs it done as I've experienced more jello with the P3 than the other platforms.
Takes about 5-10 minutes per prop (less time as you get an "eye" for how much material is needed based on how far off the blade is) - but well worth it. Was definitely worth the $24 for the setup and time spent getting it all out of the way in a couple hours.
You've nothing to lose, cheap as chips to try too.
I Find the blacks are always good but the silver ones seem always alittle off, This from over 12 sets of blades from p2+ and P3I had the exact opposite experience with my new P3 props, they were all very well balanced when I checked them-- This is probably a result of different manufacturing runs, so every one should be checked and not assumed good or no good.