Twister Storm 3D - Starts by itself!!

[Waded]

Hi,
I presume you have a Spektrum 6100e RX? To set the fail safe positions you have to re-bind the TX and RX with the TX stick positions you desire should they become disconnected (for instance if there is interference or power is lost to your TX). Personally I set bottom stick on the collective/throttle, and centre stick on aileron/elevator.
The Spektrum DX6i manual describes the process but basically with the power off on the TX and Heli you insert the bind plug into one of the servo slots on the RX (you may have to remove a servo plug, just make sure you leave the power lead from the ESC in otherwise it wont work). Connect the battery to the Heli (Always a good idea to disconnect the motor on the heli first in case) then you should see the LED on the RX start flashing to indicate bind mode enabled. Now set the failsafe positions you desire, hold the trainer switch on while you turn on the TX to enter bind mode. The LED on the RX should then turn solid once you power up the TX to indicate the two are now bound together. Failsafe positions are now set!

By the way IMHO the stock servos are fine, I have a three year old Blade 400 (basically a Twister Storm) and have had no servo issues flying mild 3D. Some people say they are made from chocolate but when you are learning to fly, the inevitable crash usually results in stripping gears on a servo or two (which costs a few pence to repair) rather than wrecking link arms etc.

Good Luck

[cjcj1949]

Yes. I'm probably being unfair. My Storm cost me about £110 and was my first heli. It is difficult to know what to do about a first heli. Some think cheap is the way to go and others think a beginner needs something as good as possible. Whichever way it will involve spending money and becoming practised in repairs. One thing I did find out though is that the Twister Storm feathering shaft breaks but the Blade 400 one bends. So if you don't have a good supply of stepped washers use the Blade 400 feathering shaft.

[DapperDan59]

Hi,
I presume you have a Spektrum 6100e RX? To set the fail safe positions you have to re-bind the TX and RX with the TX stick positions you desire should they become disconnected (for instance if there is interference or power is lost to your TX). Personally I set bottom stick on the collective/throttle, and centre stick on aileron/elevator.
The Spektrum DX6i manual describes the process but basically with the power off on the TX and Heli you insert the bind plug into one of the servo slots on the RX (you may have to remove a servo plug, just make sure you leave the power lead from the ESC in otherwise it wont work). Connect the battery to the Heli (Always a good idea to disconnect the motor on the heli first in case) then you should see the LED on the RX start flashing to indicate bind mode enabled. Now set the failsafe positions you desire, hold the trainer switch on while you turn on the TX to enter bind mode. The LED on the RX should then turn solid once you power up the TX to indicate the two are now bound together. Failsafe positions are now set!

By the way IMHO the stock servos are fine, I have a three year old Blade 400 (basically a Twister Storm) and have had no servo issues flying mild 3D. Some people say they are made from chocolate but when you are learning to fly, the inevitable crash usually results in stripping gears on a servo or two (which costs a few pence to repair) rather than wrecking link arms etc.

Good Luck

I am using the standard FM RX that came with the Twister.... can I re-bind and do the same as you say, or is it not possible with FM RX's.

[cjcj1949]

Binding is only possible on 2.4Ghz. If you are using 35Mhz you can only set a failsafe on a computer (PCM) receiver. A standard FM rx will not have failsafe and you must switch the tx on and keep it on while a battery is connected to the rx. This is to do with something called AGC (Automatic Gain Control) in the rx. If there is not signal from your tx the rx will wind up its gain to maximum and run on interference.
Chris

[DapperDan59]

Binding is only possible on 2.4Ghz. If you are using 35Mhz you can only set a failsafe on a computer (PCM) receiver. A standard FM rx will not have failsafe and you must switch the tx on and keep it on while a battery is connected to the rx. This is to do with something called AGC (Automatic Gain Control) in the rx. If there is not signal from your tx the rx will wind up its gain to maximum and run on interference.
Chris

Mmm... I had a feeling that that was going to be the case... anyway, I have repaired the Twister and I am selling it... I have bought a Trex 250 now... I think I might go the path of the Trext, much better build ..