Mini vbar problems

[nigelbrogan]

I'm in the middle of fitting a mini vbar to my logo 600 3d, the problem I'm having Is when I connect the battery I never manage to get a solid light on the sat, if I use my enoloop pack I get a solid light instead of a flashing light but as soon as I move the sticks it starts to flash. I'm thinking it must be some sort of power issue. Any ideas?

[ChrisB]

It's a voltage drop warning,I assume you are using a nimh jumper pack to power it?

I use them for setup and unless they are topped right up,wiggling the sticks induces the sat flashing,if you are running pro,an error in the log will confirm this.

[nigelbrogan]

Why don't I get the solid light when I have my 10s pack connected?

[Tim Procter]

Try and re bind it again Nigel, it's definately a power issue.

[nigelbrogan]

I've done that Tim, I wonder if I need a new bec?

[cupracing]

Which bec? Is it a western robotics by chance?

[nigelbrogan]

I'd have to look, it currently has two on. I'll find out tomorrow.

[GravityKills]

hint: at least the pro software has a supply voltage monitor, might be useful to debug the problem.

[nigelbrogan]

What voltage should I see?

[GravityKills]

>> it currently has two on

I hope you're not using two BECs at the same time?!
The V-bar software should show the supply voltage of your receiver. If you push on the swashplate and load the servos, it will drop a little bit, but it shouldn't drop below (for example) 4.5 V.

if you have the pro software, have a look at the event log also.

[nigelbrogan]

No I was only using the one. The voltage shows 5.45 so that seems fine

[nigelbrogan]

The bec is a vhvbec dimension.

[Andy from Sandy]

What is the line regulation like or voltage output under load from the bec? Have you tried gravitykills suggestion of putting the cyclic servos under load and looking at the voltage?

[rachel]

Where are you ?! We are in the club house if you need help , but the general opinion is the help you need is in the phone book under " the Samaritans" lol
X Rachel and all up the flying club

[nigelbrogan]

As soon as I switch the heli on it does it's setup and the sat starts flashing I have seen the min voltage go to 3.89 without even touching the sticks or putting any load on the swash it shows the act voltage at 5.45