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Post by McKrackin on Jun 30, 2009 18:24:52 GMT -6
I've heard and read soooooooo much about this freakin heli that I just had to order one ;D I even got it from xheli.com  Anyone else think that's wierd?lol.... The plastic version is priced at $39 and the CNC upgrade head and tail is also $39. So at $78($96 shipped)that is the cheapest combo they have and also identicle to their more expensive combos.Hmmm  The build should start and finish next week.Prolly same day.lol... This may even be a good place to store my Helicommand ;D |
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Post by McKrackin on Jun 30, 2009 18:38:02 GMT -6
BTW...what is the most popular gyro and digi servo for this heli? And where did you buy it inside the bottom 48? Remember...cheap ;D I'm using Hitec HS45's for cyclic since I already have three new ones.Not real great servos but plenty adequate |
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Post by elkmaster01 on Jun 30, 2009 18:55:33 GMT -6
www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-1403/xmhobbies-digital-gyro-G401B/DetailThis is the hottest cheapo Ernie,,,,I have one on my Flasher,,,,I liked it so much I ordered 3 of them from dealX,,,they have shipped but will take a week or so,,,if you can wait,,,I can sell you one for $20,,,thats what I paid! same gyro here; rcmodelpart.com/product.php?id_product=523
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Post by elkmaster01 on Jun 30, 2009 19:01:45 GMT -6
And yes,,,,you turned traitor!!!! How dare you buy from them? I've lost all respect!!! ;D
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Post by McKrackin on Jun 30, 2009 19:44:52 GMT -6
I'll take one Elk ;D
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Post by Dave on Jun 30, 2009 20:02:40 GMT -6
Sweet looking metal upgrade for it ern And the price ain't bad either.... Dave |
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Post by BTCat on Jun 30, 2009 20:16:35 GMT -6
Yea, Ern, they have a lot of CNC knock off stuff at the devil's store for a pretty tempting price. I already had my CopterX or I would have been tempted. BTW, as soon as I get around to putting the new CF Align frame on my EXI, it will have only a canopy and skids from the original. Guess it won't really be and EXI any more I put the Hitec HS5065 MG on my tail, but wish I would have gotten something a little faster. |
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Post by McKrackin on Jul 1, 2009 4:09:11 GMT -6
Yea, Ern, they have a lot of CNC knock off stuff at the devil's store for a pretty tempting price. I already had my CopterX or I would have been tempted. BTW, as soon as I get around to putting the new CF Align frame on my EXI, it will have only a canopy and skids from the original. Guess it won't really be and EXI any more I put the Hitec HS5065 MG on my tail, but wish I would have gotten something a little faster. Really????That was my plan exactly.I may just use a DS420 then. |
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Post by BTCat on Jul 1, 2009 6:44:41 GMT -6
Yea, Ern, they have a lot of CNC knock off stuff at the devil's store for a pretty tempting price. I already had my CopterX or I would have been tempted. BTW, as soon as I get around to putting the new CF Align frame on my EXI, it will have only a canopy and skids from the original. Guess it won't really be and EXI any more I put the Hitec HS5065 MG on my tail, but wish I would have gotten something a little faster. Really????That was my plan exactly.I may just use a DS420 then. Well, you have to put that in the context of my experience, too. I've never had a faster servo so I am assuming it will make a difference. I would trust your judgement long before I would trust mine... I hear the Aligns are good servos. |
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Post by akent on Jul 1, 2009 9:52:41 GMT -6
Hey Mckrackin, that is a great deal for that heli !!
The only thing I would suggest is ONLY get Align spares for all of the shafts, gears and flybars. The Exi shafts can come prebent and they are really soft. The gears tend to come warped, too. Some of the bearings are not very good, either, so when they start to get slop, Align bearings are better.
With the G401B, they hold great, but you need to let them acclimate before running them, or else they will drift on you.
I just put the heli outside about 15 minutes before I fly. That's good enough. I had one fail, but it was from DealExtreme. The one I got from CNC has been great.
These setup the same as the Futaba 401.
I was running a 2216 metal geared digital from HK on the Exi SE and it worked fine. I have since disassembled that heli, so that servo is in the box along with a spare for some future project.
I tried an HS65HB on the tail and it didn't work very well.
I can't wait to see how yours turns out!
I have an extra Alpha motor and Volcano 30a esc if you need em.
Kent
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Post by McKrackin on Jul 1, 2009 14:27:44 GMT -6
Kent,do you have a pinion for the Alpha?10T maybe or close?
If so,I'll buy them from you.
I have an E-Sky brushless for a HBK2.
3800kv I think.
And a Mystery 30A ESC.
Do you think these will lift the EXI?
If not,can you use them?Maybe a trade?
Our ESC's are about identicle so maybe I could trade the E-Sky brushless and an Excaliber 7.4 2S lipo for your Alpha 400 and pinion.
Sump'm to ponder ;D
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Post by akent on Jul 1, 2009 15:02:30 GMT -6
With the Alpha, I was running a 13t. I know I don't have a 10 or 11t, but I might have a 12.
These Alpha's do have pretty good power.
The 13t will give you right around 3k headspeed at 90% throttle at midstick. I'm getting that with the -8 scorpion and a 12t.
I'll take a look for the smaller pinion...
Oh, and I don't know about that motor you have.
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Post by Solitaire on Jul 1, 2009 15:32:01 GMT -6
If that Esky motor is 3800kv and weighs 58g, it's for the Belt CP and will handle the EXI just fine. The only thing you'll have to do is adapt the motor terminals to something compatible. They're an odd size. The Mystery 30A ESC is similar to the HW and Volcano. It just can't be programmed with the HW or Volcano card...I tried.  |
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Post by McKrackin on Jul 1, 2009 15:46:13 GMT -6
If that Esky motor is 3800kv and weighs 58g, it's for the Belt CP and will handle the EXI just fine. The only thing you'll have to do is adapt the motor terminals to something compatible. They're an odd size. The Mystery 30A ESC is similar to the HW and Volcano. It just can't be programmed with the HW or Volcano card...I tried. The motor is purple ;D As far as nomenclature,it was on a sticker that went pppffffttttttttttttt.....skreeeeeeeeeeeeeecchhhh.....phffffttttttttt.......skrk!!!! and disappeared ;D |
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Post by BTCat on Jul 1, 2009 16:18:58 GMT -6
The motor is purple ;D As far as nomenclature,it was on a sticker that went pppffffttttttttttttt.....skreeeeeeeeeeeeeecchhhh.....phffffttttttttt.......skrk!!!! and disappeared ;D If that motor is purple, it would have to run fast, I would think. I know a purple shirt could get a guy killed in the wrong neighborhood around here. ;D ;D Ern, can you record that sound? I tried pronouncing several times and it didn't quite sound right ;D BTW, I am running an 11T on my Alpha. I got it from the devil . 3.0 mm shaft. I am probably going to up to the 13T soon. |
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