KBAR....again

[atomiccomp]

Are the Kbars I see advertised on Ebay worth a stab, My understanding is that Mikado have 'locked' the software so you can't use them. is that the case?

If that is the case I can't see how they would be any use as don't you need the software to set them up?!

[Grumpy]

I picked one up recently off ebay and it does appear to connect to the V-bar software without any problem. I have only gone as far as a bench test though, I've not actually installed it on a heli yet so cant be 100% sure that it's working correctly.

[bigbladelittleblade]

I have used one, it came with the pro software on the kbar and all you have to do before you set it up on the computer is disconnect the computer from the internet ( ie turn wifi off) as the new setup software dials mikado when you open it up. Once you've done this just set it up as you would will any original vbar. The only difference I noticed is that you could not change the tail gain through the TX you had to do it via the computer, but once set it was fine and I could not tell the difference between the original and the kbar.

[Red3]

far as I know software wise you need a copy of v5.3 this isn't locked ? works with the fubar

[ChrisB]

Its running 5.3.4 pro firmware exact same as V Bar i have purchased two,there are about 6 at our field all £20 off Ebay.

Just dont use the latest dial home vstabi pc software (5.3.4b)if it can connect to internet.

You can set tail gain on Tx,absolute full 5.3pro functionality.

Flies exact same as V Bar obviously.

[Grumpy]

Where would i get the older (5.3.4) software without the 'phone home' function?

[atomiccomp]

Its running 5.3.4 pro firmware exact same as V Bar i have purchased two,there are about 6 at our field all £20 off Ebay.

Just dont use the latest dial home vstabi pc software (5.3.4b)if it can connect to internet.

You can set tail gain on Tx,absolute full 5.3pro functionality.

Flies exact same as V Bar obviously.

Where does one get the PC software from?!

[Getorfmyland]

Just download the driver and the software from the vstabi website.
I bought one and so impressed (I also have genuine Vbar) I bought another 2!

[Grumpy]

I'm sorted with the v5.3.4 software, thanks!

[Grumpy]

So out of curiosity, what happens if you connect a K-bar using the latest v5.3.4b 'phone home' software?

I ask because that's what i initially did and now using v5.3.4 the K-bar is not detecting.

[Grumpy]

All fixed, just had to re-install the software.

[Grumpy]

You can set tail gain on Tx,absolute full 5.3pro functionality.

So is there any special trick to getting tail gyro gain adjustment to work from the Tx because it wasnt working for me either. I had the gyro set to channel 5 (gear) on my DX18 but in flight adjusting gain made no difference so I couldnt stop the tail shaking. I'm running the Kbar with DSMX satellites.

[Ritchieme]

So is there any special trick to getting tail gyro gain adjustment to work from the Tx because it wasnt working for me either. I had the gyro set to channel 5 (gear) on my DX18 but in flight adjusting gain made no difference so I couldnt stop the tail shaking. I'm running the Kbar with DSMX satellites.

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[Grumpy]

Ahhh.. so that's what i was missing!

[enterpryse]

Perhaps a dumb question but is this unit compatible with JR XBus receivers, or any other serial protocol?