OrangeRx 3-Axis Stabilizer Flight Testing - using Bixler Glider

In part 2 of this 2 video series, I test fly the Hobby King OrangeRx 3-Axis Flight Stabilizer in the Bixler glider. In part 1, I show you how to setup the stabilizer in your plane and how it works.
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Product Name: RX3S OrangeRX 3-Axis Flight Stabilizer
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[@flightmonkey4225]

Very instructional ! Straight forward, full evidence. No hearsay. Thanks 😎

[@marcoaurelioxaviermoreira4631]

Congratulations to a pretty well done video where we can see how RX-3S works and by-the-way works very well. Thanks to share your studying with us. Keep walking !

[@zeraldo]

Really nice and thorough video! I plan to use one of these in my bixler 2, and, after you video, I can't wait wait for the stabilizer to arrive! I usually fly it on the beach and the winds here are crazy (often 15knots and seldom under 12 knots...). Thank you very much!

[@1spritch]

mmerry2.... Thanks for this video how-to series on the OrangeRx Stabilizer..!! I've been eyeballin' it at HK for awhile now but been waiting for some good guy to post a bench/field test like yours. Especially one that had some detail to it. Good job...!!! Make that a GREAT job...!!! Thanks for the test, results and helpful link(s)...!! You have an Okie Fan now.

[@looneytoobs]

Nice scientific testing of the Orange stabilizer. I recently got the version 2 Orange stabilizer, and I had very similar experiences. Even setting the gain potentiometers at the three o'clock position made my Bixler 1.1 very twitchy. I think 2 o'clock is about right. The one thing I miss with the Bixler 1.1 and this device is the ability to have the right and left ailerons on separate channels operate as flaperons. Maybe that will come out in version 3. You did a fine job on this project!!

[@7grounds]

the rotors can replace the ailerons and can be regulated by a stabilizer. there are many examples of twin engines that are connected to the side rudder which also could be connected to, rx3.

[@rcwarbirdbuilder]

I have 3 gyros i have not used yet, this is a very good informative video.

[@pkassoc1]

well,the oscillations when the gain is set high result from the intereaction between the correcting input from the stabilizer and the response of the airframe. A foam plane is relatively flexible and the wing and fuse both have a lower natural frequency than a built up (balsa ; carbon fiber etc.) plane and will result in large excusions when the gains are set high. A stiffer plane will have more rapid but smaller excursions at high gain.

[@dale_ch]

AWESOME informative vid mmerry2 - this is what youtube reviews are all about - THANKS - score - 100% + (and I don't normally comment on youtube vids!)

[@justinspirational]

why or how does it lessen the chance of stalls- thanks for the great informative video

[@jchtr3ac]

Very helpful. Just watched this again. Perhaps you have the answer to this. On a tail dragger, when initializing ESC and Stabilizer for flying, is it necessary to raise the tail making the airframe level as it would be in flight? Or is the stabilizer already set to be flat and level and does not reset its orientation each time it is powered up. I have a 2 axis gyro from Banana Hobby, that initializes its orientation each time it powers up, and wondered if this was the same. Thanks

[@WVRetreat]

No demo for v.2 of the OrangeRx stabilizer yet, but I have one on order and will test it out for you.

[@torritoist]

Thank you for the very informative video. That was a very complete review and rather assuring that my Orange flight stabilizer will work well when I get to try it. I'm looking forward to the KK review when you get a chance. :-) Ron

[@DaveGrennan]

I can hear every word your saying clearly. Thanks for a great video.

[@WVRetreat]

Yes, plenty of room. I mounted it inside. The v2 stabilizer is even smaller and will fit just fine in a Bixler, SkySurfer or similar glider.

[@justinspirational]

never mind - I understand- it will lessen stalls if not pulling back on the stick- your sticks have authority over the stabilizer right- but can stall if pulling back too much with not enough airspeed- correct?

[@WVRetreat]

Still happy with it. I would recommend it, but now there is a version 2 available that I would suggest because it has more features including elevon mixing and ON/OFF switch via the transmitter. It is simple to use and the price is reasonable.

[@WVRetreat]

I haven't used the FY-41ap, but I think you will find the orangerx to be a good starter stabilizer and a good value for the cost. It's not going to give you a heading lock like the FY-41ap, so you will have to do some turning with the orangerx, but that's part of the fun of FPV. In my Skywalker, I used the Cyclops Storm OSD, which is currently being repaired, and while under repair I used the orangerx for stabilization and it does great! Like it so much, I have one in almost every plane I own.

[@harrowtiger]

Mike thanks for a very informative practical demo. Do you have one for the Ver. 2. please? Greetings from Bonbeach Victoria Australia.

[@ranthm]

Was the plane level when you plugged in the battery? I am not sure if it matters. I know it does on a heli gyro.

[@ajbeck8740]

Great test video. It really seems to do a nice job and works as advertised but overall how would you rate this ? Seems to be a great buy especially for the price ? I`m getting into FPV and wanted to try a stabilizer before I went all out on something like the FY-41ap. Do you have any experience with the FY-41ap ?

[@Waldenmattfinish]

Excellent. Thanks for both vids. I be getting one or two.

[@FPVav8tr]

Have you installed this stabilizer into a plane along with the Cyclops Storm? If so where in the chain does it (stabilizer) go? Thanks

[@WVRetreat]

It doesn't reset it's orientation each time you start it up. You just need to make sure it's mounted inside the plane in a level flight orientation, and at power up it just has to be still, not necessarily level. Hope that makes sense.

[@ianhuxstep211]

Great informative video, could you let me know what camera you are using on the plane

[@UltraDrago2000]

This isn't very related but... I have been trying to think of a design of a VTOL rc that can act as these planes but also as a twincopter, the best I can think is that I would have the rotors on the wing tips facing up on the servos to make them be able to do a full 90 degrees in both directions. It's easy for VTOL like flight but I don't think it can react like a proper rc plane would. Any suggestions?

[@Cerberus256]

Correct, these gain gyros do not need to have anything done. The heading hold gyros which are more common on helis need to be 'level' to give the reference angle to return to.

[@kenmtb]

Excellent information in this video. One question to anyone who has this unit: when you increase the gains, does that change the plane's response to you controls? I have this unit on my Parkzone T-28 at a little more than 50% gain. The plane still gets move by the wind somewhat but it is also less nimble.

[@NOXFPV]

The higher you turn it up the more it fights you to stay level.

[@mcguiretime]

were you able to mount the stabilizer inside the cockpit, was there room?

[@MARCOSFBENICIO]

which one do you think is better... this or kk2.0 with openaero?

[@traveller0]

Thanks for this video. I`am beginner so it was very helpfull for me.

[@harrowtiger]

I could not get my V.2 stabilisers to operate on my Hitec Aurora 9 with either the black or the mini blue Hitec 2.4 Rx's -Tried everything, any ideas Mike?

[@pkassoc1]

continued. ....The constant "hunting" by the servos results in higher batt consumption, hence the heating up of the esc etc. I have seen reduced batt duration on my slow stick when using this system. Any system employing rate feedback will consume power......

[@interman7715]

I have a late model in 7 channel in fasst protocol, it has excellent range and the gyro works very well ,I can fly my 3d foamy in 25kph gusts easily ,FANTASTIC PRODUCT and low price.

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

Does this just provide stabilization? Does it provide self leveling also? I’m looking for a less expensive fix for auto leveling similar to SAFE that spektrum has. Are there any good gyros you can recommend that might be somewhat on par to SAFE technology? It seems like all these gyros provide similar AS3X, but when it comes to auto leveling for fixed wing, it seems people advertise their products as such, but once I purchase and install, they work just like regular Rx’s... can’t seem to find anything that suits what I’m looking for . Spektrum. receivers with SAFE are just too damn expensive even though they are worth every penny

[@NOXFPV]

Does it run sbus? It did well on such a windy day.

[@qwax]

I wanted to ask, if I wanted to use my Spektrum transmitter dx8, would I have to have the ar8000 receiver in the bixler or will the spektrum communicate with some other receivers also?

[@adit1001able]

so can you use a kk2 board on the bixler and make a video on how to install it? please!

[@WVRetreat]

The guardian is in a different class, because it also does leveling. I got a KK2 board from HK that should be on par with the guardian. I plan to test it out in the Bixler. It only costs USD$30 instead of USD$75 for the guardian.

[@2007crf450r]

it will definatetly increase amp draw from esc best to use a bec

[@Berg2503]

Why do you use the Orange rx 3-axis, instead of the kk Board?

[@jetguy1205]

Is it the same a like a safe system on an apprentice e

[@acicuecalo]

Thank you for this test flight.

[@redtaildave]

thanx for the vid mate from down under

[@shadyking3912]

what battery were you using?

[@Chrispoenmodeeco]

Hello I want to set up the button on / offsur my radio spektrum dx6i Remote ON/OFF feature that can be controlled via your transmitter's AUX channel?????? thank you

[@dezent]

Great sound!

[@WVRetreat]

The camera is a GoPro Hero version 1.

[@RockinRobbins13]

Why do you call the Bixler a glider? It's no such thing at all! The Parkzone Radian is a glider, meant to fly the vast majority of the time with motor off. And because it is a sailplane, that is exactly how most of us fly it? How many Bixler videos, including yours, show any power off flight? That's because it's no glider, much less a sailplane. Great video here, by the way! I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Good vid I've got the same system works for me keep that prop spinning Brian London

[@WVRetreat]

No, I have not. It's kinda redundant to have the orangerx stabilizer and Cyclops Storm together since they both do stabilization.

[@WVRetreat]

Yes, it was and it does matter.

[@WVRetreat]

Correction, I think it's more important that it be "still", but not necessarily "level".

[@jchtr3ac]

Yes, thankyou very much.

[@adit1001able]

can you try out eagle tree's guardian 2d/3d

[@jupitorman]

great vid take no notice of the arsholes

[@twisterwep]

thank u for share it it is helpfull

[@WVRetreat]

Thanks!

[@WVRetreat]

I think you are right.

[@FPVav8tr]

Thanks. Thought so. I win the bet :)

[@IntrepidCraft]

DUDE GET A DEAD CAT TO GO OVER YOUR MIC! it gets rid of the wind sound!

[@fatkhetburnell]

I wish I could hear what you were saying.

[@felixrodriguez7]

Please say again

[@JB1234540]

Not bad

[@peterponddoctor4758]

EXELECT VIDIO.5*****

[@TheFlyer905]

The first thing you need to do, if you want at least appear professional, is put a wind filter on your microphone!!

[@sendmedem]

All I hear is wind dude

[@vintageguitarz1]

WEAR A MIC, can't even hear you!

[@frozenmist-w4k]

can hardly hear a bloody word..

[@propfella]

Oh Dear, everything a good KZbin video shouldn't be. Complete lack of planning or order to the video. Great way to burn out servos and very Pro insulation job. For someone who's made 2,700+ videos I would have thought perhaps he would have learned something, definitely not the case. Not to sure about the pretty Pink Hair ribbon.

[@gregkienle3378]

Lunch time video...dude, go back to the office.

[@maxun1]

You are dangerous, you should not flight a airplane where people and traffic is around.

[@MARCOSFBENICIO]

which one do you think is better... this or kk2.0 with openaero?