I built my Kraken 580 last summer and since then it has been sitting on the shelf without a ESC since I decided to go 12s and the 12s ESCs are just so dang expensive. This video is motivating me to finally get it in the air.
The sound may just be a harmonic. We used to dynamically balance the head and tail rotor, then use a Koll to balance the blades longitudinally and laterally. Anything that rotates needs to be balanced.
The iKon log revealed substantial vertical movement at the head on idle up 1. I wound up taking the grips apart, rebuilding them, and resetting 0 pitch. The blades balanced perfectly and the CG was dead on both of the main blades. The tail blades did not balance, but it just so happened I had another set in my stash what were balanced perfectly, so I changed them. We'll see what happens in the next day or so.
I really love this setup.. I am running almost the same setup with HW 120A V4 as well and Xnova 4020 Lightning.. But IU am running the MAXX Tronik FBL unit.. I would love to know more about using the Ikon and getting telemetry.... I can't get telemetry on my MAXX. so missing out on getting telemetry on the HW ESC
By far the best heli in my fleet... I keep checking everything up to around 30 flights then push it harder. I did have a tail noise like a clicking when turning head by hand but after a while it went away and I bought a tail belt tensioner and ran belt alitte loser and now it's perfect?
If you can hover and have forward flight, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Kraken. It's an FBL heli, so it will fly like other FBL helis you have--just bigger.
Hello, I need some information, is the hobbywing 200A beak compatible with a kraken 580 or should I take the 130A beak? In fact I want to buy the 200A to put it later in a 700 but not sure.
I used KST BLS915v2 for the Cyclic and BLS805X for the tail. This video covers how I chose these servos in detail: czcams.com/video/J5h5U3mA-4c/video.html
I got a 580 mm WALKERA HELICOPTER R/C 22E HELICOPTER coming tomorrow it says it has not updated with usps since may 7th I flew a cheap $60 helicopter last two years ago and on the same day I Crashed my $80 drone into the tree I was sitting on the curb and hit the tree when I went backwards I haven’t flew a helicopter in two years
@@RCVideoReviews I have a question is 3-D flying The same controls and the up-and-down and the left to right and or is it The opposite Controls how long do you think I should wait to try 3-d flying
@@dustinplee5067 I don’t know if the controls are the same but it would help to get an rc heli sim like AccuRc on your computer and practice with your tx.
I built my Kraken 580 last summer and since then it has been sitting on the shelf without a ESC since I decided to go 12s and the 12s ESCs are just so dang expensive. This video is motivating me to finally get it in the air.
Git 'er Done! :) I just flew it on Saturday: czcams.com/video/a1Ssf6RmJ9A/video.html
Congrats on the maiden john. Those krakens are the premium SAB's. 👌
Yeah, they are nice helis. Hopefully I have that wobble noise sorted out.
Great Video !
Love from Malaysian ✅
Thank you. Greetings from Florida USA.
The sound may just be a harmonic. We used to dynamically balance the head and tail rotor, then use a Koll to balance the blades longitudinally and laterally. Anything that rotates needs to be balanced.
The iKon log revealed substantial vertical movement at the head on idle up 1. I wound up taking the grips apart, rebuilding them, and resetting 0 pitch. The blades balanced perfectly and the CG was dead on both of the main blades. The tail blades did not balance, but it just so happened I had another set in my stash what were balanced perfectly, so I changed them. We'll see what happens in the next day or so.
I really love this setup.. I am running almost the same setup with HW 120A V4 as well and Xnova 4020 Lightning.. But IU am running the MAXX Tronik FBL unit.. I would love to know more about using the Ikon and getting telemetry.... I can't get telemetry on my MAXX. so missing out on getting telemetry on the HW ESC
Search my channel for Ikon. Here's one of the two: czcams.com/video/jJk7NxIv81c/video.html
Great flight. Im thinking of getting a Kraken 580 or 700.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one. SAB makes very nice kits.
Congratulations John. Helicopter looks great. Will be interested to find out the solution for the noise.
I'm going to put some tape on the canopy over the servos and see what happens from there.
Awesome heli. Can you put a 360 camera on the heli think it would be nice 😊
By far the best heli in my fleet... I keep checking everything up to around 30 flights then push it harder. I did have a tail noise like a clicking when turning head by hand but after a while it went away and I bought a tail belt tensioner and ran belt alitte loser and now it's perfect?
Thanks for the comments and first hand details. I've thought about getting one of those belt tensioners. Fred has one on his too.
Sound realy amazing, just wondering this size heli suitable for middle skils or required really pro experience 😄
If you can hover and have forward flight, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Kraken. It's an FBL heli, so it will fly like other FBL helis you have--just bigger.
Notice u are using radiomaster open tx, do u hv any tutorial video how to setting and bind with this beast, thanks in advance, 😊
Did you manage to install the RX plate on the fbl support without adding the rubbers?
My goblin 580 kraken I have bad sounds to . can you tell me please how about it sounds come from where ? I will to fix it on my to please .
Hello, I need some information, is the hobbywing 200A beak compatible with a kraken 580 or should I take the 130A beak? In fact I want to buy the 200A to put it later in a 700 but not sure.
Awesome build and set up. Do you only run one sat receiver?
Just one Radiomaster R161. All of my Helis are setup the same way.
Enjoyed watching. Which receiver are you using?
Thank you. I use Radiomaster R161's with f.port v2 in all of my helicopters.
Hi, how did you select your servos? My kit just arrived and I don’t see torque specs in the manual…
I used KST BLS915v2 for the Cyclic and BLS805X for the tail. This video covers how I chose these servos in detail: czcams.com/video/J5h5U3mA-4c/video.html
tick sound is the belt tension.
It went away when he took the canopy off. My bet is he has his antenna mount too far back which would cause the canopy to touch it.
@@TangoOne I had a ticking sound when I was flying, the tail belt was causing it, once I re did it, gone.
@@ReviewCantina Same here, had a tick tick sound and loosed the tail belt tension just a bit and only sound now are blades beating the air.
What batteries are you using..Im setting mine up for 6s probably 5000 to 5500mah
I'm using Liperior 6s5000 75c.
🦄 Hello.
:)
I got a 580 mm WALKERA HELICOPTER R/C 22E HELICOPTER coming tomorrow it says it has not updated with usps since may 7th I flew a cheap $60 helicopter last two years ago and on the same day I Crashed my $80 drone into the tree I was sitting on the curb and hit the tree when I went backwards I haven’t flew a helicopter in two years
Good luck with your new heli.
@@RCVideoReviews I have a question is 3-D flying The same controls and the up-and-down and the left to right and or is it The opposite Controls how long do you think I should wait to try 3-d flying
@@dustinplee5067 I don’t know if the controls are the same but it would help to get an rc heli sim like AccuRc on your computer and practice with your tx.
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Agreed
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Faaaaast Freddie!
Enjoyed watching. Which receiver are you using?
I used a Radiomaster R161.
@@RCVideoReviews Any hesitation using an R161 on a 700 size heli or larger?