I noticed some strange friction in the movement of throttle stick on my (at that time) brand new DX8 transmitter. It almost got me in trouble when it started to show.

I opened the tx and found that once again Horizon Hobby delivered a very good, but not super perfect transmitter after all. Don't get me wrong, I love my DX8. It's the way they make us all test pilots that disappoints me now and then...

HH made it easier to switch between all four transmitter modes. DX8 has a pair of metal stripes on vertical axis for both sticks. This allows for easier choice of ratchetted or smooth stick movement without major mechanical changes.

Mine were not finished and checked at the factory. I had razor sharp edges, leftovers from processing, facing the plastic arc on both. One of them cut a tiny dent into the plastic already, making it almost impossible to change throttle in certain positions. I had to file them myself and do all the additional quality control you would expect from a world class factory.

I had a discussion about removal of the washout arm pins from Mini Protos some time ago. Here's my method using ball link pliers. You can easily push the pin out of the arm with 1.5mm allen wrench or hex screwdriver this way.

Since I had no real use for my Dremel case and had no mCPx case at the same time, I made this. It fits my laptop bag just right.

Charger and the AC adapter are fixed in place with 3M™ Dual Lock as well as batteries will be, once the CNC battery mount comes from Astroid Designs. There's some place left luckily, so a 6V BEC and a 2S LiPo pack will fit for charging while out in the woods.

I've been thinking of how to give back what I learned and discovered about RC helicopters to the community. All the little hints and tips given to me along the way, the inspiration and ideas. I like forums for what they are, but they often come short when you need to refer back to a post made a couple weeks or months ago.

So this is my way, I guess :)

Fly safe!