Drone Gimbal Tension Secrets (How To FPV 2020) Part 4

Radio Gimbal Tension is something that is often overlooked but can make a huge difference in your abilities as a pilot.

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[ferdifant_fpv]

This is Steele and you‘re going to learn something today.

[petrarovanski]

this man keeps giving. and has not changed his persona during all these years, which I appreciate greatly. thank you, mr. steele

[BOTGRINDER]

i hope pt 5 is how to grow the softest looking beard iv'e seen since linus, mine is always all scratchy and rough. yours looks so inviting

[thirtyfpv]

1:35 blew my mind. So simple but, I would have never thought to tighten yaw. Great stuff.

[Aasmayaa]

Gotta absorb all the FPV Lesson from Legend

[ttonAb]

I've been flying a ton in the field and on the sim and had stalled on my progress... this video was a breakthrough for me just took apart my taranis x9d... tried out these changes on the sim and its like a different hobby! I am no longer bouncing up and down on the throttle! This is amazing, loosening up the pitch and roll was revolutionary as well! Thanks for this!

[zuldanfpv]

This video is perfect timing. My Radiomaster TX16S just arrived. I love it.

[tanzelini]

For anyone who has this radio and wants to remove the throttle ratchet but is scared of taking the whole thing apart: you can access those two metal tabs from the back by just taking off the rubber hand grip. There are holes in the plastic under it that you can fit a screwdriver through.

[Rob-tpcu]

@mr steele: Adhesive backed teflon for smooth throttle, and I made lighter springs from a reverb thingie for an amp that worked out quite well. Great update, this stuff matters.

[zfpv]

Glad to see you doing instructionals again. I find myself watching them even though I already know how to do it. But you often have one or two little tips or tricks that I didn’t know. Good stuff

[LuckyLuke]

Thanks for this vid Steele. After 3 years I had to discover why I was learning so slowly or my moves were so inaccurate. My gimbals were way too loose I constantly (unintentionally) was giving yaw on every throttle input. The sticks were also too tall. I had to slow down my videos to find out what the hack am I doing wrong. I also discovered my rates exact half of yours due to the fact where you prefer a full flip I do an exact half flip so my timing is exact half as slow. :)

[sunsetpark_fpv]

I had no idea how loose and shitty my default Taranis gimbals were. Thank you for this video, I think you changed my life

[mokanin]

Great content! Thank you! I just did my taranis qx7 and now the gimballs feel awesome!

[fidlekid]

Some models have hex screws right on the gimbals and you can adjust the spring tension without having to open up the radio. I found this out the hard way when I couldn't find the screws beside the springs mentioned in the video. The hex driver is pretty small but the smallest one included in my Ender 3v2 set worked. My gimbals were so tight I always cramped up during fast races.

[JonasCE]

This is exactly what I was looking for (fresh owner TX16S) ;) Thanks dude!

[dirkmyers]

i am not even trying to get into fpv. already in it. and have watched all these videos. keep up the great work!

[jeffbas]

Try using a thin layer of teflon tape on the throttle tension. It makes the throttle feel silky smooth.

[rhadiem]

Molykote EM-30L silicon grease is really good for a low-stiction grease. Stiction being that resistance you get when you start to push the stick that suddenly releases and can make you overshoot. Safe on plastics. Not sure about electronics, but it isn't runny. I got some on amazon.

[SethMcClaine]

Awesome that you are doing an updated and more in depth "Getting Started" series! You original one is what I used to get started, but love going back through and watching this new one

[bsutherland]

Vaseline also works great as a lubricant if you've got that lying around. I use to use it in rubix's cubes as a kid and it would last for what seemed like years.