Anyone else with this X5C-1 issue/Problem

[B3Master]

Howdy all,

I already ordered a new PCB board on the way, but was wondering if anyone else has experienced or is experiencing the same problem that I have with my Syma X5C-1.
Once the battery reaches cut off voltage (which is AFTER the low voltage warning) finally my quad will flash its light and drop to the ground, but get this: it will hold ON throttle, so even if I cut throttle since its dropping to the floor/grass/pavement with obstacles near by it will NOT cut throttle. several incidents now my props will hit something messing them up, and worse yet if something stops the props and the gears keep spinning messing up the gear to shaft bond or the pinion to motor bond. Not to forget that heats up the already hot motors.

 

[B3Master]

I have numbered all my batteries, and noted down each one's flight time, and am now bringing the quad in before cutoff. I have 9 batteries and two more replacements (for two faulty ones) on the way.

 

[HDtallrider]

I have not experienced, or heard of, the throttle issue you described. Hope the board fixes it for you. Mine just stops and falls out of the sky as soon as it flashes. Like you, I now time my flights. I have been using cheap chargers for my batteries and when I checked a newly charged pack of them they were all different. Most of them were overcharged. I just ordered one of these;
http://www.amazon.com/Hitec-RCD-Micro-1-Cell-Charger/dp/B00FYL2INM
One other thing for later. Consider ordering another X5C 1 BNF non FPV. It comes without the Tx and costs in the low $20's. That way you have all the repair parts you'll ever need.

 

[B3Master]

Yea i stopped using the usb chargers because they overcharge. I got a thunder a680 i use to charge and test my batteries.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/73p-ac680-accharger.html
I have a 6 in 1 charger on the way will see if it safely charges as well.
The bnf is in my wish list. Can fly one quad while the other cools off , prolong motor life.

 

[HDtallrider]

Good idea. I got a parts kit and then Mike H. noted that the BNF has more stuff for the same money. I've been part of this hobby for about a year and mostly build the big guys but my little X5c1 gets more flight time than any of my "real" quads. The X5 flies just like the big guys and is so much cheaper to repair. It has really helped me to hone my piloting skills. Good thing too 'cause they were pitiful!

 

[Mike H.]

Im pretty sure syma has a fail safe built in...the way to test is to lightly power up the quad and, then just turn the transmitter off..after a couple of seconds the quad should shut down all power.

Also when funky things are going on sometimes just re calibrating the board might help.

Not all LVC functions work properly..sometimes you can fly for another minute or longer before it falls out of the sky and sometimes you might have 10 seconds...it just varies i guess..not much in the way of quality control for these low cost toys.

 

[HDtallrider]

Most of the posts and videos mention that the Syma version of LV alert is it hitting the ground, haha! I do any altitude flying early and finish by practicing low hovering and spot landings just in case my battery timing is wrong.

 

[B3Master]

i just received the replacement PCB but turns out they sent me a V5. I would hate to go through all soldering trouble for switching from one issue to the next (or previous in case of older version issue), But eventually if something went wrong i would have no trouble taking it apart and soldering everything.

Anyone have a fully working completely functional no issues version 5 board? just to make me feel at ease that the soldering trouble would be worth it.

 

[Gramps]

What color is the power led on your transmitter?
Green powered led is for v3 & v5 boards.
Blue power led is for v6 boards.

The blue is suppose to work with the v3, v4 & v6 boards YMMV

Didn't run across any information as to the differences in the boards.

 

[B3Master]

I have the blue led on the transmitter.