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Old 10-12-2006, 10:20 AM
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For those that haven't heard, E-flite is coming out with a Blade CX2 which should be out before Christmas. The new Blade CX2 looks like it's going to be about the same as the CX but it's going to come with a 5 channel Spektrum Radio (made by E-Flite) and appears to have a different charger (this one can do 2-3s batteries).

Street price is going to be around $189.99 so I am guessing the CX will come down some.
Old 10-12-2006, 10:23 AM
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Do you have a link to it?
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try this
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH1250
Old 10-12-2006, 11:46 AM
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I better start counting my pennies

Old 10-12-2006, 07:44 PM
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i wanted to be the first but oh well . glad a thread has been started.. i enjoyed the original cx last winter when i started helis.. and moved on but have missed it. im getting the CX2 for this winter. i should be attending I-Hobby if all goes well and get an up close look at one before there availble. i should have pics and maybe some video. looking forward to this one for inside flying.. i sold my original cx but i got more flight time inside with it than with both of my other helis put together an rarely have had time to fly my trex since i got it.
Old 10-12-2006, 10:34 PM
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Well i'm really looking forward to seeing this one, I love my Spekturm DX6 on my T-Rex
Old 10-13-2006, 07:49 AM
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ORIGINAL: jakjr

For those that haven't heard, E-flite is coming out with a Blade CX2 which should be out before Christmas. The new Blade CX2 looks like it's going to be about the same as the CX but it's going to come with a 5 channel Spektrum Radio (made by E-Flite) and appears to have a different charger (this one can do 2-3s batteries).

Street price is going to be around $189.99 so I am guessing the CX will come down some.
I'm curious as to why you would think the price of the CX would come down. This appears to be a direct replacement for the CX. If that's the case, I can't imagine why the original CX would even remain in the product line once the duece is released/available.
Old 10-13-2006, 10:33 AM
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Does anyone know for sure if the CX2 will work with the DX6 TX?

If so I could just replace my 4in1 on my cx with the 4in 1 from the CX2 and only have to have 1 TX.

Old 10-13-2006, 10:56 AM
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Does anyone know for sure if the CX2 will work with the DX6 TX?

If so I could just replace my 4in1 on my cx with the 4in 1 from the CX2 and only have to have 1 TX.

No, it will not. It uses the new DSM2 protocal.
I expect it will work with an upcoming Spektrum release. More info should be available soon.

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No, it will not. It uses the new DSM2 protocal.
I expect it will work with an upcoming Spektrum release. More info should be available soon.

David
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Bummer.....

I'm trying to get it down to 1 TX
Old 10-13-2006, 11:24 AM
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Don't order one yet.
I wanna get mine first!
Old 10-13-2006, 03:02 PM
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I'm curious as to why you would think the price of the CX would come down. This appears to be a direct replacement for the CX. If that's the case, I can't imagine why the original CX would even remain in the product line once the duece is released/available.
They are still making the Blade CP even though the Blade CP Pro is out so I just assumed they will do the same with the CX2. Then again, maybe not since they are pricing it the same as the CX. I may email our sales rep monday and see what they say.
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I'm curious as to why you would think the price of the CX would come down. This appears to be a direct replacement for the CX. If that's the case, I can't imagine why the original CX would even remain in the product line once the duece is released/available.
They are still making the Blade CP even though the Blade CP Pro is out so I just assumed they will do the same with the CX2. Then again, maybe not since they are pricing it the same as the CX. I may email our sales rep monday and see what they say.
Touche. Good point.

I would still be inclined to believe that the CX2 is more of a direct replacement for the CX whereas the Pro is more of an advanced version of the CP which therefore retains the CP's place in the marketplace. That was my logic for what it's worth.

I have a CP and a Pro. I'll probably end up with a CX2 to go with my CX before it's all over too but I can't imagine needing one like I justified buying the Pro to go with the CP (if that makes sense).

It'll be interesting to see what they do.
Old 10-13-2006, 05:16 PM
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I expect it will work with an upcoming Spektrum release. More info should be available soon.

David

Did everyone miss this part???? I want to know more about the upcoming Spektrum release. How soon will there be more information.

Jon
Old 10-14-2006, 04:59 PM
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do u think cx2 will work w/ 3cell lipo i have alot of 3cell 2100 works 4 cp pro but what abt this hate 2 buy more 2cell just for cx
Old 10-14-2006, 05:52 PM
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Well, I just joined this forum - and just bought my first real heli - an E-Flite CX - just to find out a week later - for the SAME EXACT price - I could of bought the CX2 - which I guess has better tail control.

Who knows - maybe they did something for the 4-in-1 module also.. I guess (from what I've read) its easy to burn the MOSFET chip right off in the original CX's 4-in-1 board if you crash and there is still throttle applied - even for only the tiniest duration I think.

BTW - you can try to fuse your motors - internet chat I've read around suggests that 3 amps is to little but 4 amps may be just right - to avoid blowing out the $50+ 4-in-1 unit. Thats what I did to my CX, I'll write about is in a more approriate forum though
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Practice chopping the power as SOON as you see the plane is in trouble!
That will keep the overload on the motors to a minimum.
A lot of electric plane flying will make this an instintive motion.
And don't forget to pull back on the motor trim ASAP.
Old 10-21-2006, 02:46 AM
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Hi all/made it to I-Hobby. got some demo footage of the blade cx2. sorry about the qaulity.. 10 year old camcorder and difficult lighting but it shows how well the blade cx can be flown. ecellent demo by pilot in my book.

Video: http://media.putfile.com/Blade-CX-2-Demo-I-Hobby-2006
Old 10-21-2006, 03:12 AM
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Hey! nice vid, man that thing looks stable compared to my CP pro!
Old 10-21-2006, 09:49 AM
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I probably won't replace my original cx, but wonder if the body will fit on the original. I like that canopy and wing placement much better.
Old 10-21-2006, 10:28 AM
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the cx contrarotating design is the most stable design there is. very easy to hover etc. but still fun to fly and relaxing for expierenced pilots. the bodys are interchangable between both versions.
Old 11-10-2006, 07:33 AM
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Don't order one yet.
I wanna get mine first!
I have found a great deal, the New Blade CX2 for $169 ($20 off) if you place a pre-order:
http://www.myrcsupply.net/index.php?...oducts_id=4399
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E Flight Blade CX 2 RTF Elec Coaxial Heli*** $169.99

It looks like the guys at myRCdealer are giving great customer service, mines on order.
Old 11-10-2006, 10:05 AM
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Hmmmm..............that's strange! Yesterday (11/09/06) the pre-order price was 159.99!?
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It still is today. I just looked.
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Yesterday it was $159, then this morning it had gone to $169, I emailed them and they said they were dropping it back to $159.

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