The Cat's EXI 450SE

[BTCat]

I took a look at the control rods for Align this morning. Looks like the stock EXI is about 300mm (approx without taking my ball links off). The Align metal rod is 280 mm. The Align CF rod is 250mm. I ordered these along with my 11T pinion (first one I got was 3.17mm bore). I'll probably give the CF a try. But even if I don't like it, the standard Align one will give me a little breathing room.

[Tony]

I said I was going to wait till next week to order my kit but after looking at these pics I'm not sure I can hold off that long.

[BTCat]

Apr 14, 2009 17:13:40 GMT -6 Tony said:

I said I was going to wait till next week to order my kit but after looking at these pics the I'm not sure I can hold off that long.

You were right in your other post. If you wait, the price will go up (or it will be out of stock). You never know with those guys. If you have the cash, pull the trigger. This is a nice kit for the money. I am having all kinds of fun with it and I haven't even put the blades on yet ;D

DAM I wish my other servos would show. They are coming from Canada and apparently are held up.

[Tony]

Alright, I just placed the order.

If my wife asks I'll swear you made me do it. ;D

[Solitaire]

Good work, Tony.
BT's shoulders are wide enough. ;D

Welcome to the EXI 450SE club.

[akent]

AWESOME!
Remember also that when Xheli goes out of stock, whatever it was that you want may NEVER be back in stock!

That's awesome that at least you now have the heli.
You can now breath a sigh of relief!

The parts to make it fly are everywhere!
Kent

[Tony]

If I rob some stuff from the G2 I have most everything to build it.

Here is what I have

3 Hitec HS65HB Cyclic servos
1 JR DS3500G tail servo
1 G401B Gyro
1 AR6100 Rx

I orderd this motor and ESC for the G2 but I think they would work for the EXI. They should be here tomorrow or Thursday.

www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-1345/trex-3dx450-sonix-new/Detail

www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-368/trex-3dx450-shogun-3dx/Detail

I have some SG90 servos I can put back on the G2 and a gyro. I would just need to pick up another Rx so that both helis would be RTF. Actaully I have the stock TX/RX for the G2 so I guess I could use those for now.

Question is...what else do I need?

[Solitaire]

That SoniX motor will work fine on the EXI. I have that same one (different supplier, different colour) and I think Kent does too on one of his helis.

I went with the 40A ESC since the motor is a bit more amp-happy than others. I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to ESC's.

Other than that, I think you have it all. A good 2200mAh battery will finish it off.

[Tony]

I had just odered 4 of these packs for the G2 also:

www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7344

I think I will try to use them for now and get some bigger ones in a few weeks.


edited to repair tags

[akent]

Yep, and if you get a Zippy battery, I can now attest to their crashworthiness!
I crashed my T450 today fairly seriously.
The Zippy battery (2200ma 30c) is crumpled on the end now.
I charged it up and it's still PERFECT!!!

I was amazed!
Kent

[Solitaire]

Post up that link again, Tony. I repaired the tags and now it is a dead link.

Sorry 'bout that.

edit It's ok now. It had too many "]" in it.

[Tony]

Hey Kent, do those packs ship from a US warehouse?

[Solitaire]

Only the 20C 2200mAh, not the 25 or 30C.

[ranben]

Tony,

They do have this one in the USA warehouse but it is a little higher priced.

www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6442&Product_Name=ZIPPY-H_2100_3S1P_25-35C_(USA_Warehouse)

[BTCat]

WARNING: Noob question! Will these parts work for the EXI? They are for the Trex 450XL

www.helidirect.com/align-new-outdoor-firstaid-partsxl-hs1185-p-4194.hdx