Well, I made it to my next problem - installed the KK board, configured it, calibrated everything...

[G+_Michael Heinz]

Well, I made it to my next problem - installed the KK board, configured it, calibrated everything, powered it up and hovered, then tried to move forward and it went backwards instead, hit me in the foot and broke a propeller. (I was only a couple of inches off the ground.)

 

anyone know where I can get a bunch of 3-blade 5030 propellers quickly? Alternately, what's a better propeller for the quad kit from KH115?

 

Also - anyone have any suggestions for PI settings that are better for training?

[G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ]

First... congrats! -- Breakin' props is part of the learning process. :)

 

Second... I ordered a BUNCH of props from a slow (China) store for about $1 each. -- You CAN get a set of 5x4x4 props from http://readytoflyquads.com if you nee them more quickly. (They are NOT sponsors... I just like the guy)

 

Third, P=30, I=20 ... Stick Scaling 40. -- Make sure to set the throttle curve on your transmitter so that you can keep the craft in the "sweet spot" for more of the throttle band.

[G+_John Russcher]

Getfpv.com has gemfan 0503 props in stock. 

 

Black - http://www.getfpv.com/propellers/gemfan-5x3-propeller-3-blade-set-of-4-black.html

 

Green -  http://www.getfpv.com/propellers/gemfan-5x3-propeller-3-blade-set-of-4-green.html

 

Orange -  http://www.getfpv.com/propellers/gemfan-5x3-propeller-3-blade-set-of-4-orange.html

 

Make sure that you KK Flight Control board is pointing in the correct direction.  Every FC board has a front and if you mount it pointing in the wrong direction your quad will not fly in the direction that you want. You may also have to reverse a channel in your radio also. I have not used a KK FC board but this is true for the MultiWii FC boards that I have been using. 

 

Good Luck and post some video of your flights! 

[G+_Michael Heinz]

Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ  - I knew it was going to be a long haul, Father. 

[G+_Michael Heinz]

John Russcher  - Thank's for the pointer, John.

[G+_Michael Heinz]

20 props ordered...

[G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ]

Well done. :)