Blade MQX

LincolnUSA · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:08 am Post subject: Blade MQX

Bought one today and am having a blast. For a newbie coming off of co-axials this little quad provides a nice learning curve. It is stable but very quick. Would recommend. Relatively easy on the pocketbook. I bought the BNF and used the transmitter from my CX2.

Dumb Thumbs · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:23 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info. I've been thinking about getting one but been waiting to hear what real pilots (not what Horizon says) have to say about this little quad copter.
Do you think it has enough power to lift a "key chain cam" stuck under it?
_________________
Next Level 650 Quad Copter, T-Rex 500, 450SEv2 & 250
HK 450
Blade CP Pro (deceased), CX3, MCX, MSR,
MCP X, 120SR, MSR X, MQX
Pro Boat-Miss Geico & ShockWave, a few planks & a HPI Baja 5B SS gas buggy.
AMA#900889

LincolnUSA · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:00 pm Post subject:

It does have enough power to lift a key chain cam. Saw a YouTube video that did just that. It has enough power to do a loop and roll. Have seen those videos as well. I'm not good enough on the sticks to do either at this point.

nick_onelove · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject:

I picked one up and I've been loving it. I was expecting it to be small, but when I opened the box I still couldn't help but laugh, this thing is almost impossibly small. However, because of the 4 rotors, it has a larger air presence than I was expecting. It's super stable, but it's also easily the most aerobatically-capable FP I've ever flown.

It's not mentioned in the manual, but there is 40% expo pre-programmed into the 4-in-1 board. IMO, it's too much, the stick is practically dead around the center, but then if you really throw the stick it flips right over. I'd rather control be more consistent, so I counteracted some of the stock expo with - 20% transmitter expo.

Speaking of flips and rolls, this thing is more than capable. I've found you lose less altitude if you start from a stationary position, rather than from FFF. It also helps if you increase servo travel to the max in your transmitter. It's not like there's actually any servos that could bind.

X-mode is absolutely vital for flips and rolls and I think it's better for precision hovering. But (+)-mode is a thousand times better for FFF; it's just a lot smoother and less twitchy than X-mode in FFF.

Overall I really like it! My bigger quads are kind of boring, but this thing is a blast and a half.
_________________
Align: Trex 250 3GX + Trex 450 Pro with Vbar
Blade: 450 X, mCP X, 120 SR, mSR X, CX3, mCX2
Esky: Belt-CP X and V2 - Futaba: Heli-Max Axe 400
Walkera: V500D01, M120D01, V100D08, DEVO 8
Spektrum: DX8 - AMA #967873 - IRCHA #4095

LincolnUSA · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:31 am Post subject:

Nick--I see you are using a DX8. I am a relatively new addict and have been seriously considering the purchase of a DX6i. Can you help me with specifics on how to program one of these for the quad? I bought the BNF, my first, and am using a transmitter that came with my CX2. The sticks are very sensitive and require very little movement to significantly move the quad.

nick_onelove · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:33 am Post subject:

Absolutely bro, and I won't be the only one. The DX6i is a very popular radio, so you have lots of people with lots of experience with it who can help you out.

Settings for the mQX specifically couldn't be simpler, literally the only relevant thing to change is dual-rates and expo.
_________________
Align: Trex 250 3GX + Trex 450 Pro with Vbar
Blade: 450 X, mCP X, 120 SR, mSR X, CX3, mCX2
Esky: Belt-CP X and V2 - Futaba: Heli-Max Axe 400
Walkera: V500D01, M120D01, V100D08, DEVO 8
Spektrum: DX8 - AMA #967873 - IRCHA #4095

LincolnUSA · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:20 am Post subject:

can you give me a step by step guide?

nick_onelove · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:59 am Post subject:

1. Pressing the click-wheel in takes you to the main menu.

2. Scroll down to "D/R - EXPO". Select it by pressing the click-wheel in.

3. You will be presented with settings for the ELEVATOR first. Change the dual-rate from 100 to 70, or even lower if you wish. Increase the expo to 20%, or even more if you wish.

4. Scroll up to where it says elevator, and scroll over to AILERON. Change the settings to the same settings you used for the elevator.

5. Turn off the transmitter and plug in the heli.

6. Turn the transmitter back on while holding the Trainer switch.

7. The model is now bound and ready to fly with more docile controls.
_________________
Align: Trex 250 3GX + Trex 450 Pro with Vbar
Blade: 450 X, mCP X, 120 SR, mSR X, CX3, mCX2
Esky: Belt-CP X and V2 - Futaba: Heli-Max Axe 400
Walkera: V500D01, M120D01, V100D08, DEVO 8
Spektrum: DX8 - AMA #967873 - IRCHA #4095

Dumb Thumbs · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:24 am Post subject:

I stoped at the LHS today and picked up the MQX, my first multi rotor. This thing is a blast to fly Very Happy

E-Flite really hit a home run with this model.
I got the RTF, but for indoor flying I'll fly it on my DX7 till I get the hang of this quad. Even though it's super stable, it will get up & go in a hurry. So for now 70% DR & 20% expo feels best for me. After some practice I thing the stock
And yes, it does lift a keychain cam no problem. Even with the extra weight of the cam I flew 8 min and had power to spare after landing.
_________________
Next Level 650 Quad Copter, T-Rex 500, 450SEv2 & 250
HK 450
Blade CP Pro (deceased), CX3, MCX, MSR,
MCP X, 120SR, MSR X, MQX
Pro Boat-Miss Geico & ShockWave, a few planks & a HPI Baja 5B SS gas buggy.
AMA#900889

BrianClay · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:03 am Post subject: Rookie Living Room Flyer

I got my MQX a few days ago. Usng a Spektrum DX8. Thanks for the setup info, I'll give it a try. I'm brand new to R/C helis, so I'm reading all I can.
Anything you can tell me will help!

Can't wait till the wind dies down so I can stop terrorizing my dog, and apologizing to my wife. Rolling Eyes

_________________
Brian
Blade Scout, Blade MCX2, , Blade MSRX, Blade MQX, Spektrum DX8, Phoenix SIM

Dumb Thumbs · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:21 am Post subject:

I think I caught a bad case of Quad fever from flying my MQX.
I have a Next Level 650 MM Quad kit on the way Very Happy

http://www.innov8tivedesigns.com/product_info.php?cPath=125_134&products_id=937
Heard some good stuff about it on the All Things that Fly podcast and after having so much fun with the little MQX, I'm ready to try flying with the big dogs.
_________________
Next Level 650 Quad Copter, T-Rex 500, 450SEv2 & 250
HK 450
Blade CP Pro (deceased), CX3, MCX, MSR,
MCP X, 120SR, MSR X, MQX
Pro Boat-Miss Geico & ShockWave, a few planks & a HPI Baja 5B SS gas buggy.
AMA#900889

IridiumFox · Fully Charged Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 3

tombo242 · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:05 am Post subject:

Don't see the point of your post IridiumFox, if you want to save text from the posts here you just:

1. Outline it (left click and drag)
2. Copy it (right click select copy, or use keys - can be different for different languages)
3. Paste it into a file (Select position and paste)

Tom.
_________________
Keep Smiling Smile

IridiumFox · Fully Charged Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 3

Thanks for the help!

BTW does anyone know if there is PC simulator for the Blade mQX? So far the only simulator I found is Phoenix's 3.0 that contains Gaui 330X. I am only interested in quadcopters and try to get as much simulation practices as I can before I fly/crash the real stuff! Surprised

tombo242 · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:27 am Post subject:

Hi IridiumFox,

I sometimes make models for the ClearView sim. Looks like an interesting project, there are however, two possible snags:

1. I may not be able to get the right photos for construction.

2. Clearview may not be able to handle 4 rotors. I will look into this part.

Meanwhile if you could try to find some good photos taken at 90º (not judged by eye, it's not good enough for this,) to the model showing left, right, front, back, top and bottom; these will form the basis of a 3D image and texture file for ClearView. Links to photos would be fine.

I feel that there would have to be two models one in the "X" style and one in the "Y" style as each will perform quite differently. I am certain that the switch could not be made on a single model in ClearView.

Tom.
_________________
Keep Smiling Smile