How to build Retracts for Quadcopters/multirotors That HPI Guy

[@deandejoseph3102]

Thank you so much. People like you really make a difference in this hobby!

[@flyinlo1474]

Best video I have seen yet on making retracts for my Tarot 650. Thanks!!

[@BravoGolfII]

I've had my eye on those retract mechanisms for some time. So glad to see it actually work. Did you share in the video how you achieved less than 90 degrees when extended? Sorry if I miss that.

[@steviebutube]

Excellent vid once again Tx set up info is really helpful How do you limit the travel on the retracts though ?? TA

[@brimest0ne]

Very nice retracts, DJI wants too much to buy and yours looks very close and seems steady too, I now have a winter project, too rainy here to fly. Great Video

[@AllThGdNmsRTkn]

You built an x-wing.. you actually built a friggin' x-wing! Love it!

[@rog574]

How cool is that, im over in penycae, wrexham would love to come see you fly and get some tips , im new to the game ,with a phantom its got a mind of its own !

[@falmouthvideos]

Brilliant howto. What is the approximate weight of the retracts as shown in the vid please?

[@CoyoteFPV]

Helpful video, can you tell me, can you limit the travel so the retracts do not point the legs straight down ?

[@Hoverbot1TV]

When tapping only 1/2 turn then back off and half turn again to clear the thread that is cut. Good tips,

[@zero00tolerance]

Thanks for the hobbyking link man, always wanted to make my quad retracts, also very good tutorial.

[@hondoo6999]

Question :If you have a tap and die set why? not tap threads into the legs and put a jam nut on the outside of the legs?

[@samiranjana9804]

What is the flight controller you have used?

[@tymtravler1626]

Wow thanks allot for the great video, I have been busting my mind for days to come up with a solutions to making my V Tail have re-tracks. Thanks again

[@Swaley01]

Nice, tutorial, what happens if you block the retracts? Maybe a BEC would be better for powering the retracts otherwise it will damage your receiver.

[@jaymog]

Hi, I'm so impressed by your video that I'm going to have a go. I have just started to build my first machine (F550, Naza V2 and Speky DX8) although I think the legs are a bit expensive for what they are, I know they're made of carbon fibre but I'm just going to make my own from Aluminum tube. Thanks for making this video. I hope you get your tongue sorted. Cheers

[@omarmorando8496]

Nice tutorial, thanks! What kind of retractable system did you use?

[@101jamesbecky]

Thank you for the video it's great, I'm old but new to this type of hobby, hope to learn more.

[@BruceMcKeever]

How did you make your intro? Thats was really cool and I want to start making videos soon.

[@ObrerSchmied]

Thanks for the nice video. But is it correct when the motors don't move 90 degrees? The motors blocked at 80 degrees at the aluminium. So do the motor stopp when it blocked or is always power on the motor? Have you a new link for the carbon landing gear? Thanks for your answer.

[@billwelch1177]

very very nice tutorial. I've been looking for my 800 and the price can be outragious. This is for sure a great option for me.

[@mickaeldamatha3004]

thanks for this HTB ! what about the weight of the landing gear ? thanks

[@GDoggProductions]

quality build XD !!!! one quick question , what is the name of the song at the end when your flying ???

[@YourTechGuide.]

that's awesome! now do a tutorial for the Phantom 2!

[@davec7470]

Great video Richard. Helps a real lot mate and very clear instructions!!

[@andythilo.]

Hi, do you know the hole spacing for the top of the retract where you've attached the metal plate please?

[@jensjordan89]

I have build exact that Landing skid. But the legs are now vibrating. The alluminium part of the retract doestn fit right, so it is shaky. Do you have any idea how to manage that problem?

[@Ali-wf2bs]

Hey. Can you remove the 4mm pin on these retrat units and jus insert a bolt? Or is the 4mm shaft part of the unit?

[@MaxisGamez]

Hi there... Awesome stuff man... Good work and greatly appreciated. What legs would you suggest for an 1000mm Octo. Something that carries more weight? Thanks mate!

[@pkdesign773]

So I followed your instructions on how to build retractable landing gear. In my threading process one the retract inside gears got bent. I found a replacement part online got it and it matches. So do you know where the best place is to thread the rectangular "block" thing that threads up and down to move the leg? I really don't want to bent any more small hardware so if you have ever taken one of these apart and put it back together any advice would be so helpful. I can email you a picture if you would like THANKS!

[@ferdipe1972]

Hi there, where did you bought the legs from? and can you tell me exactly the model of the Servoless Retractable Landing Gear?

[@my3corvettes]

Have you thought of offering this as a kit for those of us that don't have the patience or skill to put one together? I would be interested for sure and I know others would be also.

[@GunnerRA155]

A question, will these work for a heavier 800mm size frame? Or will I end up breaking the retracts?

[@jimhutson384]

Watch your vids all the time... Awesome vids... Cheers for all help. Question for you... I installed DJI F550 Upgrade Retractable Landing Gear W/ Bottom board Gimbal Mount... motors cut out when gear is activated. Any suggestions???

[@Juary70]

Awesome video m8. How much do they weight? Thanks

[@keithtinkler123]

Hi Tink here, I have bought nearly the exact components that you have BUT, I have cabled to channel 8 on my receiver which is a R3008SB and F switch on Futaba 10j still no movement Any ideas please

[@marianohernandez198]

u think the f550 stock motor. Whit gimbal. Gopro h3 .fpv transmitter. Retracted landing gear. Can carry two 3s.5500 On parallel =11.000 so I can't get more running time.oh and 1038. Propeller please reply

[@MindOfBoomBoom]

What switch did you program to use these? my gear switch does not seem to be the right choice?

[@itsblowecuz]

Where would you plug the servos in if you have a futaba t7c? I don't have the 8th channel like you. Besides buying a futaba 8 would you know of any other solutions?

[@JackFRost-tj2ig]

Hobbyking has the retracts on back order,even in their global warehouse.Have you anymore links to these? Ta

[@egiman1982]

Great tutorial, but how did you get servo travel adjusted so it is not going all the way down to 90 degrees?

[@learningwithlyricsandsongs]

Try adjusting your end points on your transmitter.

[@egiman1982]

That is not gonna work...retract motor works either UP or DOWN no endpoints...

[@tehcereb]

Andrew George Yes, Jakub Egermaier is right, you can't adjust the retractable range by using the transmitter end points. There are 2 possibilities with this video: - ThatHPIGuy neglected the fact that when up, the retractable were blocked before they would have reached the entire travel (and this is bad because the retractable motor is still powered by the command circuit and it is mechanically blocked) and this leads to smoke / burn / current over-draining from the 5V source. - He modified internally the retractable. Inside they have 2 OFF switches and there is one rectangular nut which must be modified to action one of the OFF switches sooner than default.

[@fernandopacheco5596]

Bom dia, sou Brasileiro, gostaria de comprar este retratil, mas onde posso comprar ele completo. Obrigado, Fernando Pacheco

[@mrtarango32]

What power regulator are you using to power both retracts ?

[@digitallin]

I wanna build one. Can you post the link for the retracts?

[@megapixelfpv]

which weight this retractable supports?

[@GeorgeBonez]

This is very cool but I question the strength of the trunnion shafts of the retracts. If you have a slightly rough landing and break a trunnion then you're going to have to do all of this work all over again just to fix it.

[@veizour]

Slick, very nice setup. Thanks for the walk-through

[@DavidKaden369]

What is the weight of your complete retractable landing gear?

[@rumpfma]

Why is you Naza LED blinking always red??? Mine did that also and crashed into my house 3 seconds later after blinking always red... Please answer my question!!! I need help!!! P.S.: You do amazing videos!!! Greetings, Max

[@prudvireddy5485]

Wear did you get the landing gear

[@motormusic1]

Wouldn't it be good if it automatically put the legs down or up depending upon gps height of the quad. :)

[@101jamesbecky]

You mention 450/ 550 what's the make?

[@marvinvanlaviere716]

can you adjust the limits?

[@machbusterhawx]

Video/tutorial is nicely done! Are the retracts analog or digital?

[@chrisw9499]

really helpful, loving your vids, thanks for making them !!

[@SGHDRides]

Is this how the inspire one drone got it's motors to come up? If not how did they do it?

[@Hoverbot1TV]

It uses a worm gear servo, not great for newbies as the retracts are not good for hard landings.

[@kevinmason5735]

How much to build a pair? Part numbers? Thanks

[@dcarter52]

how did you wire the retracts?

[@zerokelvin-273]

Lil tip when useing the die set when cutting half rotation forward quater rotation back continue this process to the desired length of the thread

[@DavidWyattWAM]

Could you please weigh the complete retracts setup? cheers

[@ZeroGravityUAV]

Great video! I will be adding this feature onto my Zero Gravity Quads and Hexacopters.

[@Lenny7118]

Very nice DIY Mod !!! Much liked and hope I can make a pair. Parts list needed in your description if possible. Thanks

[@manit40]

how to wire the Retracts red brown orange what is the earth thanks

[@GunnerRA155]

Me likey! I have an RCT800 frame built hex which will soon have a crude copy of your retractable gear! Thanks for the great video :)

[@adrianable63]

I am a beginner. Love drones but don't know whicch to start with. Qav250 or blackout. I want to build but can not tune smaller quads. Which one suggestions PLEASE.

[@BloxTube101]

personally I have and are currently building a Lumenier QAV250 Carbon Fibre Edition and so far so good. There is not much difference with the two but you might want to research about them both and see which one you prefer.

[@BloxTube101]

www.reddit.com/r/Multicopter/comments/2l40xt/is_it_really_worth_the_price_blackout_and/

[@matthewelyash6538]

Is there a way to limit the travel of the gear? I am building a Y6 and would like the gear to travel around 80% of the total, I am afraid of the gear ending up in the props, and did not want to extend the booms for portability and easy of storage. If I have to I will...Any thoughts?

[@learningwithlyricsandsongs]

Try adjusting your end points on your transmitter.

[@matthewelyash6538]

K thx!

[@LoganSchmidt]

that thing looks so sick with retracts.

[@MrJarrod]

hi big fan helped me a lot my question are you in sbus? I want to add landing gear but I am in sbus Naza m2 controller will using 8 channel on receiver still work?

[@emmettred]

GOLD DRONES 6 👍🏻

[@mikemiller6941]

Great videos :) how did you get the retracts to stop before moving the entire 90 degrees?

[@hairyape1ben]

Just built a set of these, excellent howto here. To get less travel you have to strip down the retract mechanisms, inside you will see that the retract travel is limited by two micro switches. You just have to extend the surface that pushes the switch at your desired angle. Best of luck

[@GlobalCop]

Does anyone have a source for the CF legs in the U.S.?

[@TAPUAV]

I am currently using your suggestions in building my set of retracts for my Tarot 650 and do not have the extensions on that you drill in order to mount them to the retracts. I do have a question though. The landing skids on the 650 are set at an angle vs being straight when lowered. I have managed to fit the retracts into the original skid bracket that connects to the bottom frame. So I'll have to install the legs offset and not centered, but I am concerned that I'm not able to limit the travel of the retract and it will damage the skid when it is retracted. Is there a way to limit the travel of the retract or will it stop automatically when it senses pressure? Thanks,

[@learningwithlyricsandsongs]

Try adjusting your end points on your transmitter. If the legs need to be at different angles you will have to use a channel for each leg.

[@grannysvids]

that's cool, love how the legs work!

[@patb5266]

Thanks for your excellent mod and tutorial! Gotta do this on my 450 and your 550 is sweet machine.

[@Thethemrredskinner]

Is it possible to do to a Phantom 2. I'm not sure how to wire it? any help?

[@MIL-STD]

+Thethemrredskinner Why do you need this for a phantom 2?

[@watermelon538]

is it heavy?

[@PauMallol]

Awesome. Gonna use your tips for my Tarot Ironman 650

[@jasonmacgregor1983]

Nice build. I have the parts on order to build my own. Thanks!

[@hiwayM9]

Any links, threads, or vids on how to wire 2 servoless retracts on my quad? I am running a Naza on a Phantom, and have a set of very small 18gram retracts that I can easily mod to fit on... I also have a FrSky 8-16 channel Rx- but I am unsure how to wire and switch the retracts once mounted- I was thinking channel 8 on the Rx- but I am lost on wiring.

[@TheMfbs17]

Hi hiway , did you find out how to do the wiring? Mo

[@hiwayM9]

Mo Zargari Yes I did- made them, used them, and then put them on a shelf. I pretty much glance at the Phantom once in a while now as I build other multirotors.

[@TheMfbs17]

***** ,so if you dont mind me asking how did you do the wiring since I use naza v2 and the frsky rx (sbus)same as yours ,I think. thanks Mo

[@hiwayM9]

I put the retracts on the channel 8 of the rx- gimbal was on the gear, or x2 of the naza- I used an arris cm3000 gimbal. Radio has to be at least 8 channels. Asign the chosen aux switch for that channel and viola- landing gear goes up and down.

[@TheMfbs17]

***** My radio is futaba and means I have got to go to traditional setting in naza instead of dbus so I would be able to use all the ch. Am I right?

[@CookieWithMinecraft]

2:27 who started dancing good song choice

[@ThatHPIGUY]

they have a 6second fail safe so they will power down.

[@LikeOnATree]

Those are cool!!! Now I need to get a transmitter with more channels! :)

[@qubeseethalmj]

Awesome Wrk Brother ... So long iam looking for this ur great.. thanks verymuch

[@docthebiker]

Good job, but next time use the M4 tap tool to put a thread into the retracts too. You won't get that slack, The nut will seat easier, and only need to act as a lock. Protip for using a tap and die is to always place the item in a vice, and it's 1.5 turns on .25 turns off to get the cleanest thread cut. I'd also put a rag over the retracts when threading to keep the cuttings out of the worm gears. Also, ask Santa for a Dremel pillar drill ;)

[@learningwithlyricsandsongs]

I like the idea of retrtacts. You had a good idea. You've started me thinking. Thank you. Just as docthebiker says. Don't keep winding. Every turn back it off a quauter of a turn and then go again. Take your time. You'll get nice clean threads that way. Be even more carefull on aluminium or you could rip it up and have no thread at all. You are putting such a lot of preasure on that retract. So easy to break. put it in a vice and keep it still. that way you can get your die on straigh too. If it goes on wonky, after a few turns the die will be trying to straighten itself and it can deform the threads that its pulling against. Oh, and if you get a file and chamfer the end of the rod a little. Just put rub the corner off the top off the rod. You will find that the die will go on real easy this way. You can add more cutting oil too. Keep it wet and you will get a better cut thread and your die will last much longer. I'm not knocking, honestly. I love to see peopler like you having fun, being creative and creative. I read that one man had problems. I hope that these little tips might help someone. Best of luck to you!

[@raspberrypiploy771]

Brilliant Video and very well explained. Will be adapting this set up for my Xaircraft with WKM. Liked the look of the DJI products but they are in my opinion completely over priced and DJI support is (thats another story) Am also going the Tarot gimbal route based on your vid as the Zenmuse is failing spectacularly. Keep up the good work

[@edwardchew8259]

Superb! Great tutorial man!

[@ThatHPIGUY]

thanks dave go have fun!

[@danbemowski3014]

I actually prefer the TL65B44 retracts. They come as a kit with the carbon fiber tubes and everything you need. Or you can get the TL65B43 which is just the retract motor alone which has a trunnion that you can just slip a 16mm OD (14mm ID) carbon fiber or aluminum tube on to to make your own legs if you want them longer. No need to tap a thread on the shaft and do all those other bits.

[@ThatHPIGUY]

all done check out description :)

[@ozzelot1983]

Thanks for the great Video Richard. many thanks

[@ThatHPIGUY]

ah I have not weighed them as I don'y have scales sorry

[@Mr.Mike1]

Very cool look, great job!

[@ironboard6]

these will be fine on a 1000mm hexa I have been using mine on a 900mm hexa 4.3kgs for 6 months now and still working!!!!!!!!!

[@ThatHPIGUY]

thanks Jman

[@vicentecondolo5392]

Hi to all friends, I tell them what I now born by aprnder flying exacopteros and have the chance to practice with an EVO Arm F800 -R ( Black ) Multi -Rotor Without Box so I need if I can help with a simulator controlles flight to practice before I lose hecacharlo Thank you

[@MonstaFPV]

Thank you Sir.. your are a gentlemen... I'll be making it ASAP...!!! Cheers!

[@ThatHPIGUY]

thanks Marty

[@eagleclip5327]

Absolutely great video ! Thx.

[@rjw252]

Who is this Fred guy, he keeps talking about?

[@AerialEscapade]

lmfao...love the intro..been there, done that!

[@fxmanaz]

very cool video thanks for shareing