Turbo Timber EVO Mods and Tips - The description has links for additional detailed information.

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The E-Flite Timber is one of the world's most popular RC aircraft. It is a bit like the Cessna 172 in the full-scale world in that respect. While popular, like the 172, it has its issues.
In this video I go over what I learned in my 3 summers of flying the Turbo Timber, the original and the Evolution. I really like this airplane and want to offer some solutions I have found for its weak areas. I had to leave out many details or this video would have been hours long. See the links for additional information I have vetted for accuracy.
The video is also divided into chapters so that you can look for solutions you are interested in viewing and skip the rest. Keep in mind though that you may not have seen some of these issues and those could happen with your Timber.
Links to instructional videos and products mentioned in this video are listed below, followed by the chapters list. This channel is not monetized. I receive no compensation if you buy any of the products linked below. Go past the links to find the chapter list.
A typical Timber EVO motor mount failure:
• Turbo Timber Evo Decap...
Official Horizon Timber EVO ESC relocation service bulletin:
tiny.cc/xoauwz
Twin Timber gear springs:
www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Twin Timber hardware set (brass washers for attaching springs and longer axles for OEM wheels):
www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Dubro replacement wheel and axles specs:
• The Final Solution: Du...
RC on/off light switch:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Unlock the AR637TA for full Forward Programming access:
• How to UNLOCK your Spe...
How to set a 3-position SAFE/AS3X/No Gyro switch:
• Version 2: AS3X-Safe S...
Spektrum GPS Telemetry Sensor:
www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spectrum switch change voice alerts:
• Spektrum NX Setup: Ass...
NX8: Set R Knob for Volume Control
• NX8: Setup R Knob for ...
All Spektrum aircraft product videos - go to:
www.spektrumrc.com/video-hub....
and select Air in the category drop-down menu.
Video Chapters List:
Start 00:00
Video Overview 00:10
Prop Balance, Cowl Mods, Motor Mount Issues: 04:16
Correct ESC Location: 10:01
Thrust Reverse Setup: 12:07
Throttle Trim Tweak: 19:05
Landing Gear Springs, Wheel Replacement: 21:01
Lights and Bomb Drop Switch: 27:32
Elevator and Rudder Servo Security: 30:51
AR637TA Unlock/Forward Program Safe/AS3X: 33:22
GPS Option: 35:00
An Aileron Issue: 37:00
Switch Change Readouts: 40:17
Telemetry Readouts: 41:27
Wrap-up: 44:25
End: 45:53

Пікірлер: 38

@alexross367 2 ай бұрын

I just purchased a new timber, the esc was positioned almost completely behind the battery tray, luckily I found your video after my second flight. Time to start 3d printing some cool vents!

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@325gman8 2 ай бұрын

Love your comment, bought a turbo timber evo because of your show. Please do a review on the super timber. Would love to see your likes and dislikes,and up grades. Thanks G Man

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

Planning on it after I get in a few flights,

@LouisBos 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video! You had me unlock several capabilities I didn’t know about

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@rotorhead58d Ай бұрын

Some very helpful info and brilliant ideas. Thank you Sir!

@GoofballFlyer Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@reptilewizz 3 ай бұрын

awesome! I will be doing many of these fixes when I get mine this summer! thanks!

@GoofballFlyer 3 ай бұрын

It's a great airplane, have fun!

@325gman8 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for cooling info.

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tughillrc6327 4 ай бұрын

Very well done video. I subscribed and shared your link around my clubs. We will try to get you to 1k just keep the well done Mod videos coming. Any RC aircraft that you may want to mod and why you did the mod is why I give this video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@GoofballFlyer 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@OttoPilot190 5 ай бұрын

very useful and informative.. thank you

@GoofballFlyer 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dronepilot260rc 4 ай бұрын

Another Hoosier I’m in Fort Wayne 🎉

@GoofballFlyer 4 ай бұрын

Lots of us down here in the Indy area. 5 or 6 clubs. Any hobby shops in Fort Wayne?

@enjundoc 2 ай бұрын

Tom, Nice job on your videos! Does the rx need to be unlocked to work with the light module? Thanks and keep up the good work!!

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

An open receiver port (gear?) assigned to a 2 position switch (A?). No unlock needed. I have my bomb drop servo and lights on gear port and switch A on the Turbo Timber.

@benjaminthebob1857 2 ай бұрын

Great video, I was wondering if you could go more in depth with the bomb drop system though I found it a bit confusing.

@GoofballFlyer 2 ай бұрын

Sure. I fastened a servo with longish arm to the rear of the bottom fuselage vent. I used a 2-sided piece of servo tape. The servo is connected to the Gear port on an AR637T receiver and that is set to the A switch on my NX8. A in the up position (A-up) has the servo arm facing forward and just touching the vent. A in the down position (A-Down) has the servo arm pointing straight down. So to release the payload I just click A-Down. The payload has a string loop that goes on the arm with a loose fit. In the A-up position airflow prevents the payload from releasing. Works great. In addition I added an A-switch-change sound - "Bombs-Away" for A-(Down). The cost was $0. I had a salvaged servo on hand.

@benjaminthebob1857 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Bonepractice 3 ай бұрын

Love the video BUT when I see someone use plyers on a hex nut I tend to question. My problem. There's still a lot of value though on Hoosiers videos.

@GoofballFlyer 3 ай бұрын

It was what I had in the basement at the time!

@bobd676 5 ай бұрын

I have recently encountered the GPS module SPMA95871- quit operating when I updated Receiver to 2.42.1 i think is the newest Firmware. HH has acknowleged it-working on it--3 weeks now --only on AR637T's. I have one on the 8channel receiver & it's ok. Any ideas ?

@GoofballFlyer 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, I'll not be updating any of my 637 series any time soon!

@user-kl5qf1qn1f 5 ай бұрын

Hello, I have just came across exactly the same problem, tried it on Conscendo Evo and TT Evo both with BnF AR637TA's. The good folk at Spektrum/Logic UK are taking a look for me. All the best

@davelaird6530 3 ай бұрын

Did you replace stock wheels/tires with Du-Bro SUPER LITE XL WHEELS?

@GoofballFlyer 3 ай бұрын

Those are the wheels that came with the aircraft. They are Do-Bro Super Lite.

@LoveRC Ай бұрын

How much do I need to drill out those tires?

@GoofballFlyer Ай бұрын

Match a drill bit to the new axles

@LoveRC Ай бұрын

@@GoofballFlyer oh yeah so stick one in the old tire hub.

@patrickhoyle8357 5 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with the original landing gear , just remove the internal hooks that stop the springs working

@GoofballFlyer 5 ай бұрын

I mentioned that too, but I have seen those spring stretch out too.

@patrickhoyle8357 5 ай бұрын

@GoofballFlyer I understand and agree, mine stretched on the outer coil, then settled and no more distortion after 100's of flights. Nothing to lose by trying