rhc99
I got a u control mini rc helicopter and it flew fine the first few days. There's not much damage except for minor scratches on the blades. Now when I try and fly it now, it goes up and just hovers. It won't turn or move. I already replaced the batteries and tried adjusting the trim but nothin worked Can I fix this? How? I do not have the box or receipt anymore, so if I can't fix it, will brookstone take it back or give me a new one?
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I would definitely try to take it back. Is there a warranty?
I would definitely try to take it back. Is there a warranty?
How do I Make a RC Remote?
Alex
I lost the remote for a Brookstone Silver Bullet helicopter. I know that it's not a big deal, but I don't just want to throw it away. If you don't know the answer, can you think of some creative ways I could use the parts of the helicopter? By the way, this helicopter still works perfectly and the romote uses an infrared senser. Thanks!
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You could try contacting Brookstone and see if you could by an extra remote. Or, since they seem cheap ($29.99) just buy a whole new helicopter/control, and then you'd have an "extra" helicopter for parts. http://www.brookstone.com/mini-remote-control-rc-helicopters
Trying to build your own remote would be next to impossible (unless you're an electronics engineer, in which case why are you asking?)
Another possibility is to try a different brand of helicopter, such as the Blade series helicopters from Eflite. They are quite a bit more expensive, but they use what is called "Bind N Fly" technology which allows you to use better transmitters for the helicopter if you wish. As well as the Blade helicopters are fully repairable down to the last little screw or bit of plastic. I have the predecessor to the mSR X, and I love it. Tough as can be, challenging to fly (if you've never flown a heli before) but once I learned how to do it, it is tons of fun.
the Blade mCX coaxial helicopter (similar to your Brookstone in that it is coaxial)
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/blade-mcx-rtf-EFLH2200
or
the Blade mSR X which is a single main rotor with a working tail rotor. Harder to fly, but much more realistic looking.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/msr-x-rtf-BLH3200
You could try contacting Brookstone and see if you could by an extra remote. Or, since they seem cheap ($29.99) just buy a whole new helicopter/control, and then you'd have an "extra" helicopter for parts. http://www.brookstone.com/mini-remote-control-rc-helicopters
Trying to build your own remote would be next to impossible (unless you're an electronics engineer, in which case why are you asking?)
Another possibility is to try a different brand of helicopter, such as the Blade series helicopters from Eflite. They are quite a bit more expensive, but they use what is called "Bind N Fly" technology which allows you to use better transmitters for the helicopter if you wish. As well as the Blade helicopters are fully repairable down to the last little screw or bit of plastic. I have the predecessor to the mSR X, and I love it. Tough as can be, challenging to fly (if you've never flown a heli before) but once I learned how to do it, it is tons of fun.
the Blade mCX coaxial helicopter (similar to your Brookstone in that it is coaxial)
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/blade-mcx-rtf-EFLH2200
or
the Blade mSR X which is a single main rotor with a working tail rotor. Harder to fly, but much more realistic looking.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/msr-x-rtf-BLH3200
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