ryanjury Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 How hard is it to install the servos + receiver and a cheap 2.4 Radio If you buy the right one should just be plug and play.. Not sure on how good that would be for a beginner planes aren't my thing, but if you look at the list on the lhs of that page they sell radio gear too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtiskaw Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Is this a good starter plane http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12607__J3_Blue_Airplane_Model_w_Brusshless_system_Plug_n_Fly.html where can I get an Remote control I reckon you'd be better off with the all-included Easystar clone you posted first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaLife Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yes that's a good one to start, high wing trainer. Get a min 6 channel radio, spektrum DX7 is relative cheap but stay away from dx6. http://www.parkflyers.org.nz is a good site to start. They will be pleased to buddybox you on one of their plane. There is another one at NS that will buddybox you onto a heli if you're keen to give it a go. I used to be a frequent flyer, lol. I wouldn't recomend that you fly on public park by yourself. If possible hook up someone (tips ..... rob/Jacko) from parkflyer, they will more than willing to help you out on your maiden best will be to maiden on a buddy box. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaLife Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Oh btw, I've one glider on TM but that's not suitable for beginer, ha ha ..... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=397182142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumbeginner32 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 :smot: My ex had a RC car, plane and boat lol And he had tons of model aeroplanes hanging from the ceiling of his bedroom and his sleepout. He made the boat himself from scratch. I ended up getting a RC VW Beetle while I was with him... I put most of it together by myself but had a little help lol I still have it but haven't used it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Si, I've been using the keychain cameras you can buy on Ebay. The low res ones are $12 USD and the full HD ones are $50 USD. They are tiny and light - perfect for RC. This is me flying a glider at Raglan, trying to keep a mate's plane in shot (harder than it sounds) with the HD camera onboard This is the low-res version on-board my 3 meter glider at Raglan. Gets a bit misty as it goes on because of salt spray building up on the lens :roll: Check out this thread if you want more info on the cameras would these cameras be any good? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/Other/auction-398742289.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 That's the sort I had mind. I did a weight test and my helicopter will take approx 30g and still fly normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 :smot: - what does Devin look so worried about?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtiskaw Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 That's the sort I had mind. I did a weight test and my helicopter will take approx 30g and still fly normally. There's several versions of those cams floating about on the web. Make sure you're getting the right one - check this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1362692 Also, makes sure you get a fast enough micro-SD card, otherwise you'll get frame drops. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think class 6 or better is required - it'll be in that RCGroups thread somewhere This was taken with that exact cam, try watching it at 720 res to get an idea of the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 :smot: - what does Devin look so worried about?? It was just before he started to get stroppy as he was hungry. He has some interesting facial expressions sometimes. There's several versions of those cams floating about on the web. Make sure you're getting the right one - check this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1362692 Also, makes sure you get a fast enough micro-SD card, otherwise you'll get frame drops. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think class 6 or better is required - it'll be in that RCGroups thread somewhere This was taken with that exact cam, try watching it at 720 res to get an idea of the quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLY9M3_KeM/quote That is good quality for such a cheap product. I am wondering the point of me getting a camera now. It wont really show me much as the Helicopter I have is not big enough to go far BTW, What is the location of that video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 :facepalm: Doh, I just read the title. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 There's several versions of those cams floating about on the web. Make sure you're getting the right one - check this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1362692 Also, makes sure you get a fast enough micro-SD card, otherwise you'll get frame drops. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think class 6 or better is required - it'll be in that RCGroups thread somewhere This was taken with that exact cam, try watching it at 720 res to get an idea of the quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFLY9M3_KeM/quote True cheers. They take great footage for what they are eh. The one on trademe seems a little different to the real one discussed on that forum. Tm one appears to be missing the .MOV file format and resolution numbers dont match up. Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 dammit i give up on the edit :sml2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtiskaw Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Haha, step away from the keyboard! I got mine on Ebay, the seller was eletoponline365 http://cgi.ebay.com/Keyfob-cam-DV-LENS-Camera-DVR-video-camera-808HD-11-/150647610965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23134c1e55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Haha, step away from the keyboard! I got mine on Ebay, the seller was eletoponline365 http://cgi.ebay.com/Keyfob-cam-DV-LENS-Camera-DVR-video-camera-808HD-11-/150647610965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23134c1e55 I can get 2 of those for that price but only: AVI video format 720*480 pixel(1280x1024)JPEG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 like these Zayne? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/Other/auction-399890153.htm Ive ordered one, but not sure they're the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 like these Zayne? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/Other/auction-399890153.htm Ive ordered one, but not sure they're the real deal. Yes looks to be the same but they have a 2gb micro sd card with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 True, will be interesting to see how good they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 True, will be interesting to see how good they are. Yea let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Yes looks to be the same but they have a 2gb micro sd card with them That isn't the HD one in the http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1362692 thread, cant see any of them on trademe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtiskaw Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Is it on-board memory or does it come with a micro SD card? Avoid the low res ones with built in memory - they drop frames because the memory isn't fast enough to keep up with the video stream. There's heaps of info on the low res ones here. You want the #3 version - most of the other ones are rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I broke my heli again :tears: , I was trying to do some tricks with it. I hit the wall quite hard! Now it doesn't fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I broke my heli again :tears: , I was trying to do some tricks with it. I hit the wall quite hard! Now it doesn't fly! Protip: Don't do that and you won't break it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Protip: Don't do that and you won't break it. :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 :rotf: :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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