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Actually, I DID do a firmware upgrade....with the old frame I had an older version of Stevie's and with this new frame I upgraded to a newer version ( Stevies 1.9S1). When I went to swap out the screws I noticed the screws looked like they almost/barley touched the coils. I attached pic with...

I see (EE here as well). So basically you think getting a higher/better grade ESC would be the best route? The Afro's were cheap and I am assuming I paid the price there.

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I have the quad-copter attached to a test harness, tried to get the quad just off the ground for testing. Was at aprox. 50% throttle when I noticed a motor slow down and the ESC LED connected to that motor turn red. After returning to zero throttle, I then tired 50% again and the ESC caught...

Really helpful. Thanks! I ended up using APC 13x4 props and 800kv motors.

I am looking for a FC that can be set up relatively easy for a first flight (won't crash my quad), but that is also highly programmable for the future. I am using my quad for the purpose of eventually getting into PID tuning and programming/GPS integration/drift correction. However, I want to...

I have a z600-v3 quadcopter (320 grams and 600 mm) frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__40639__Z600_V3_Quadcopter_Frame_With_Mid_Crab_Landing_Gear_600mm_White_Red_.html We were looking to have an extra payload on this quadcopter (around 2 lbs not including components). I am...