So far I've been okay just using some clear silicone grease that came with a backpacking water filter. If it starts getting sticky again I might go this route, and maybe add a bit more tension.
This is great man. I have actually been experimenting with my x9d hall throttle gimbals in a similar fashion. The stick-slip phenomena is the bane of low cost gimbals. The M9 and M9-r have ALL been sticky at the tension I like. I'm currently using a small strip of UHMW tape purchased from amazon. I actually adhere this to the gimbal lobe so it slides against the metal tension plate. The UHMW tape is a bit thicker but super smoooooth. The only downside of the UHMW tape is that you have to leave your throttle at 100% or 0% when storing. Leaving it in a single position for a prolonged period of time will leave a small divot in the UHMW tape. I feel the divot when picking it back up. It does go away after a minute of use but it's a bit annoying. I'm going to give the fiberglass/ptfe tape a go and see if it feels better.
You know? I was flying the stock M9 R Hall gimbal sticks for quite a while and really like them. They look very similar to the stock silver ones (I know. M4 vs M3), but they are actually way sharper and nicer. I never felt the need to change them. However, I did have to change them on the T16 and on this one.
@@PinchTune I definitely noticed a positive difference after installing the M9-r gimbals. They felt better across the board and I initially didn't need to mod them. The throttle started to stick about a week in unfortunately. I went down a serious rabbit hole looking for solutions... but that's FPV. :-) I'm looking forward to trying fiberglass/ptfe.
For anyone looking to do this, kapton tape on the plastic and the metal with a little lithium grease in between worked very well for me. Kapton tape made it smooth, but it was sticky until I added the grease. I didn't have silicone grease but that is probably a better option as it is not petroleum-based and will not degrade the plastics (unlike the lithium grease I used).
How often you got sensor lost warning with tango2? I got often with it after fly about 600-1km.. Almost never having sensor lost warning with my micro crossfire. Should i just ignore it? Also i got my first telemetry lost when fly high at the mountain just about 800m from me and about 300m altitude..
I've never gotten it on this TX. Are you getting that with multiple quads? There was ONE receiver that used to always get me that warning, but that was flying with a Taranis + CRSF module. Eventually, I decided to replace the receiver since out of 12 or so quads, it was the only one doing that. The issue went away. With the Tango2 I've gotten low-signal warnings a few times when flying at 100mW and dynamic. No failsafes. I need to go back to the same spot and fly on fixed power to see if that's why. I think it might not be ramping up power faster than the sensor picks ups the low LQ. It hasn't been a problem at 250mW + dynamic.
Yeah, the editing is super sloppy. I haven't worked on a video in a few weeks and had to pump this one out in a hurry. The audio is crap, specially on the bench. The cuts are odd, and the flying I literally pulled out of my @## from some clips I had from the weekend. All in all, I think it turned out well given I edited this in like an hour or two. Haha.
Dude, this is exactly what I am trying to get fir a feel out if my x9d. The throttle started to get sticky, and my only option was to loosen it up. Now its loose, and you have to be super light on the throttle. Harder to fly consistently low now. I think this is the perfect approch to my issue. Thanks man!
Great to hear! Thanks. This is Danny, from my other account. Yeah, mine's been perfect since. It hasn't changed or become sticky like my previous mod for the Taranis using silicone tubing and super lube.
@@PinchTune Wow thats awesome, i just got the tango 2 today! i wanna try this, i run smooth low throttle tension though do you still think it would be beneficial? as it seemed to have more use for your higher tension
Hard to say exactly since I never actually ordered the PTFE shrink tubing. This tape method has been working great. But I would guess about 1/4" or 5mm or so, 2:1, would be my guess.
@@PinchTune Allright man, thanks. I ordered tape and shrink tubing. The throttle is so horrible on this t2, i hope i can get it the same way my x-lite is.
Did this with synthetic dielectric PTFE grease and works great
So far I've been okay just using some clear silicone grease that came with a backpacking water filter. If it starts getting sticky again I might go this route, and maybe add a bit more tension.
Thank you very much. This fixed my sticky throddle problem, smooth as butter now 👍
Glad to see this video is still helping people out.
I pulled that protective plastic off within the first 5 seconds.
Haha. I'm getting a lot of this.
This is great man. I have actually been experimenting with my x9d hall throttle gimbals in a similar fashion. The stick-slip phenomena is the bane of low cost gimbals. The M9 and M9-r have ALL been sticky at the tension I like. I'm currently using a small strip of UHMW tape purchased from amazon. I actually adhere this to the gimbal lobe so it slides against the metal tension plate. The UHMW tape is a bit thicker but super smoooooth. The only downside of the UHMW tape is that you have to leave your throttle at 100% or 0% when storing. Leaving it in a single position for a prolonged period of time will leave a small divot in the UHMW tape. I feel the divot when picking it back up. It does go away after a minute of use but it's a bit annoying. I'm going to give the fiberglass/ptfe tape a go and see if it feels better.
The silicon tube method with some oil is a great method as well... I use it on my DX9 and it's so smooth👍🏻
You know? I was flying the stock M9 R Hall gimbal sticks for quite a while and really like them. They look very similar to the stock silver ones (I know. M4 vs M3), but they are actually way sharper and nicer. I never felt the need to change them. However, I did have to change them on the T16 and on this one.
@@PinchTune I definitely noticed a positive difference after installing the M9-r gimbals. They felt better across the board and I initially didn't need to mod them. The throttle started to stick about a week in unfortunately. I went down a serious rabbit hole looking for solutions... but that's FPV. :-) I'm looking forward to trying fiberglass/ptfe.
I used electrical tape and some silicone grease. It's butter
I'm sure that'll work. I do wonder if it will eventually wear the tape down and cause more friction. But time will tell.
For anyone looking to do this, kapton tape on the plastic and the metal with a little lithium grease in between worked very well for me. Kapton tape made it smooth, but it was sticky until I added the grease. I didn't have silicone grease but that is probably a better option as it is not petroleum-based and will not degrade the plastics (unlike the lithium grease I used).
Ive used silicone spray lube and works great to smooth the stickies out
How often you got sensor lost warning with tango2? I got often with it after fly about 600-1km.. Almost never having sensor lost warning with my micro crossfire. Should i just ignore it? Also i got my first telemetry lost when fly high at the mountain just about 800m from me and about 300m altitude..
I've never gotten it on this TX. Are you getting that with multiple quads? There was ONE receiver that used to always get me that warning, but that was flying with a Taranis + CRSF module. Eventually, I decided to replace the receiver since out of 12 or so quads, it was the only one doing that. The issue went away. With the Tango2 I've gotten low-signal warnings a few times when flying at 100mW and dynamic. No failsafes. I need to go back to the same spot and fly on fixed power to see if that's why. I think it might not be ramping up power faster than the sensor picks ups the low LQ. It hasn't been a problem at 250mW + dynamic.
Ill try switching my crsf nano. For doing mid range i always set 250mw and dyn power off because im afraid of the slight drop lq when switching..
I will get my T2 this week, cant wait...finally I can fly with 3 quads at the same time...🤷♂️🤦♂️😜 with my 3 radios...
Haha. That would make a great video.
Great tip, tighten up the edit a little next time, but good stuff keep it up.
Yeah, the editing is super sloppy. I haven't worked on a video in a few weeks and had to pump this one out in a hurry. The audio is crap, specially on the bench. The cuts are odd, and the flying I literally pulled out of my @## from some clips I had from the weekend. All in all, I think it turned out well given I edited this in like an hour or two. Haha.
Nice i also got the Honey Stick ends, Ummagawd grip for Tango2 & tempered glass protector. Im diggin my Tango2 so far
I need the tempered glass protector. LaffinFPV was recommending the Honey Stick ends to me. I have to try then. But so far, I'm really liking these.
Dude, this is exactly what I am trying to get fir a feel out if my x9d. The throttle started to get sticky, and my only option was to loosen it up. Now its loose, and you have to be super light on the throttle. Harder to fly consistently low now. I think this is the perfect approch to my issue. Thanks man!
Awesome! Let me know how it works out once you try it. Thanks.
Thanks for the tip. I might try it later.
Awesome tip mate, this has been a game changer for my throttle control, cheers from the UK!
Great to hear! Thanks. This is Danny, from my other account. Yeah, mine's been perfect since. It hasn't changed or become sticky like my previous mod for the Taranis using silicone tubing and super lube.
I wrap my lanyard around the middle and fold the grips on to the cloth lanyard.
That's not a bad idea as long as the lanyards metal clip doesn't go dig into the screen.
Love doing mods, thanks for the info!
Very informative and helpful video. Gonna try it on my QX7. Thanks
Thanks. Yep. This totally should work on any radio that uses this same friction system.
Sweet mod, so what do u think that ribbon connector will be for?
Hah, I hadn't thought of that. But I have heard a few people talk about it it. We'll see.
Hey bro! how did this method last over the months? really curious!
It's still perfectly fine after 6 months. I haven't changed a thing on it and I fly a few times a week sometimes.
@@PinchTune Wow thats awesome, i just got the tango 2 today! i wanna try this, i run smooth low throttle tension though do you still think it would be beneficial? as it seemed to have more use for your higher tension
What mm pfte shrink tubing would you reccomend if not using the tape?
Hard to say exactly since I never actually ordered the PTFE shrink tubing. This tape method has been working great. But I would guess about 1/4" or 5mm or so, 2:1, would be my guess.
@@PinchTune Allright man, thanks. I ordered tape and shrink tubing. The throttle is so horrible on this t2, i hope i can get it the same way my x-lite is.
That's a good idea I get tired of lubricating my radio
Let me know how you like it if you give this a try.
This mod is awesome ! controller is now perfect!
Glad I could help!
Awesome mod, extremely glad I did this.
Thanks. Glad I could help! Mine's been flawless.