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Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« on: December 14, 2012, 11:33:43 AM »
I have decided to do a build video series on my E6 build! In this series I will take you through my build, setup, and go over the many parts of this kit that truly make it a breeze to build!

Part 1 - Un-boxing and Rotor Head setup.

Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series - Day 1


Part 2 - E6 Stretch and Torque Tube Transmission

Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series - Part 2 - E6 Stretch!

Part 3 - Main Frame and tail

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 3 Main Frame

Part 4 - Boom Prep and Tail Box

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 4 - Tail Boom Prep

Part 5 - Electronics and Motor Install

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 5 - Electronics

Part 6 - MSH Brain Basic Setup - Swash Leveling - Setting Collective and Cyclic Pitch

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 6 - MSH Brain Basic Setup

Part 7 - MSH Brain Governor Setup and Bench Testing

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 7 - MSH Brain Gov Programming

Part 8 - Tail and Final Setup with Pictures

Synergy E6 Build Video - Part 8 - Tail and Final setup notes
« Last Edit: December 20, 2012, 10:16:55 AM by Chris Sexton »
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Re: Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2012, 01:14:12 PM »
Nicely done Chris.
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2012, 02:39:56 PM »
I haven't had a chance to watch all of it, but nice job. I would caution on using green Loctite on the machined sleeve washers on the blade grips. If you need to remove the thrust or radial bearings, those are not going to be fun to remove!

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Re: Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2012, 04:57:44 PM »
Great job on the build video Chris!! Keep em coming!

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Re: Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2012, 06:03:09 PM »
Great Job Chris.  I'm sure that a lot of people will appreciate your hard work.

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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012, 02:47:25 PM »
Got talked into seeing a movie with my father last night. Build will continue tonight! Should get the airframe done and e6 stretch filmed.


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Re: Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2012, 05:33:10 PM »
Where can I get a Synergy towel?!  It would be great for when I begin my build early January.  Can't wait to watch the vids while I'm out of town so I will go through my build with a gameplan in mind.
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Re: Synergy E5/E6 Build Video Series
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2012, 04:20:25 AM »
Two more videos UP!
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2012, 07:12:04 AM »
Very nice build videos Chris! I had thought about doing build videos but then I get impatient and just want to build away haha. Awesome work man.


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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2012, 07:31:32 AM »
Very nice build videos Chris! I had thought about doing build videos but then I get impatient and just want to build away haha. Awesome work man.


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Thanks man!

How goes your e5 build? You got it going yet?


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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2012, 10:04:09 AM »
These videos are not only good for Synergy owners but great for the newbs coming into hobby as well! You covered quite a bit of info that I over looked... and probably saved me a future crash. Can't wait for the electronics video. Please cover setting up Gov mode as I've not gone through that process, I'm unsure to what head speeds I should be looking for or that are recommended as an average.

Thanks again and fantastic job!

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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2012, 10:33:51 AM »
Thanks for the kind words!

This Heli will have a MSH brain on it. I would have absolutely no problem doing a governor video for the brain. If you need help setting up governor on a different system please let me know as I have set up most of them.


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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2012, 10:51:45 AM »
Awesome, I'm using CC120. My questions would be which pinion for which head speed? What gov mode am I looking for RPM mode? Should I trust the settings or RPM in CC software and is an optical tac absolutely necessary?

Also, I hope you do a vid on soldiering especially for the BEC to ESC I think I have an idea personally but would be good for others to see a pro do it :)

Can't wait.

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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2012, 11:29:53 AM »
It was mentioned on another forum that i didn't show checking the frames for square. While i am not expecting it to be an issue, it is a good idea to show this step. I will add that to the frame setup on the next video.

Thanks for the heads up Snap.


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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2012, 11:35:57 AM »
Awesome, I'm using CC120. My questions would be which pinion for which head speed? What gov mode am I looking for RPM mode? Should I trust the settings or RPM in CC software and is an optical tac absolutely necessary?

Also, I hope you do a vid on soldiering especially for the BEC to ESC I think I have an idea personally but would be good for others to see a pro do it :)

Can't wait.

I have setup many castle ESCs and the set rpm mode is the easiest.

I don't have a castle esc on this heli, but I will pull my 750 off the shelf and try and get a video of the setup process. Will give me something to do as I am still waiting on my Brain and cyclic servos for the E6.

Soldering, sorry I am no expert at soldering. I have the advantage that my best friend is a master micro electronics technician and he solders up my connectors and batteries. I can do it, but since I have access to a pro who is always looking for excuses to come talk helicopters, I just let him do it.

There are several good videos on the subject. One piece of advice. Don't try to do it with a $20 radio shack pencil. Soldering big connectors correctly and safely requires a tool capable of maintaining consistent heat. Most pencils heat too slow. Not to say you can't get a pencil that will work, but normally the best thing to do, in my opinion of course, is get a good 100-200watt soldering station.


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