New ZYX firmware

[pug907]

Hi all,
I have just updated my ZYX FBL unit to the new firmware v3.5.
I won't be able to test it out for a while, as I have to save a few pennies to get the blade grips and anti rotation bracket etc (usual crash repair kit), but would appreciate any info on the update.
Has anyone tried it out yet?? Any issues with it?? I know it is mainly piro optimisation (no fear of me trying that manoeuvre out just yet lol), but don't want to be rebuilding before I've even got off the ground!!
If it all appears to be good news, I'll update the ZYX on the 425 as well.
Cheers,

[Mikej]

Andy,

Which heli is it that you are converting? the 550? If so you can use the plastic blade grips.

It is (hjghly) recommended that you drop the D value on the Swash (both for Roll and Pitch) down to 10 for the 3.5 software, I really like the 3.5 - you can raise the Total Gyro Gains and you will lose the wobble in descents.

Good luck,
Mike.

[pug907]

Thanks Mike,
It is the 550 I'm converting. Rick has some blade grips for me, as he has just fitted the cnc ones. Cheers for the heads up on D values. I couldn't finish the setup off, as I need grips and tail bits to complete!! I only started the setup, as I bought it off ebay and needed to check it worked. I stumbled upon the new firmware by mistake really, I was looking to refresh my memory on setup procedures on HF. Glad I did really!!
I now have loads of FB bits if you still have any FB's and need anything. I have both kinds of flybar configurations i.e bent arms, (no, not crashed ones)as in 425 kit and the "frame" type. Spare paddles etc.
I've listed my GY401 on the for sale forum, so hope to raise the cash to complete the FBL conversion. I snapped up 6 sets of 550mm blades recently, 2x woodies, 2x GF's and 2x CF's, so spoilt for choice really. Woodies are the initial sacrificial lambs Bwaaaahahahahaha!!

Have you recovered "Swampy" (tree hugger) yet?? That would be driving me nuts!!! I'd get somewhere close and cut the bugger down.

Have a good week.
Cheers,

[Mikej]

Unfortunately it really is a long way up and also a fair way in to the tree. I did try and climb a bit, but no go and I think that the foliage is too dense to throw anything up to hook it (plus I'd need to throw it up 55 feet through the branches). I may head up there with a ladder and see if I can get anywhere near it, but I've almost given up on it