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Separates - 9/4/2003 7:49:16 PM   
phild@cox.net


 

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Joined: 9/4/2003
From: Lake Forest, CA,
Status: offline 		Hi Guys,

I would like some advice if possible.

I currently fly electric park flyers, but I would like to get into electric helicopters, specifically the Hummingbird.

I currently have a Hitec Eclipse 7 radio (which has heli functions), several HS55 servos, several 4 channel micro receivers (GWS), Li-Poly batteries, several Castle Creations Pixie 7 ESCs' etc. etc.

I am interested in getting a basic hummingbird (the $79 version) and then buying various separates.

If there is anyone out there who uses separates or has evolved to using separates, please post your configurations and comments regarding what works well, what you would change, what you wish you had done etc.

I like the Castle Creations ESC's so I most probably would want to use the phoenix 10 and a brushless motor, possibly an Astro a Hacker or a Razor.

Is the Astro 010 sufficiently powerful, or would the 020 be better?
Which Hacker would work well?
What about the Razor V2?
Will my Pixie 7's work OK for the tail motor?
What is a good alternative tail motor, I understand the standard motor has a short life expectancy?
What is a good Gyro to use, the Futaba gy240, what about the HLG200?
Will my HS55's work ok?
What about Antenna's?
What upgrades and fixes?

Thank You for your help
Regards
Phil
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Separates - 9/6/2003 5:31:32 PM   
katipo


 

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Joined: 1/6/2003
From: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Status: offline 		Hi Phil

I'm using a basic set-up of GWS receiver and the 50 and 100 speed controllers. I spent the extra on a CSM LW 200 Gyro.
The Heading hold has made all the difference.

I started with one of the ebay skylark combos but am now advising anyone to just by the kit (Hummingbird or Piccolo) and go for separates.

If you do get a heading hold gyro you also don't need any special mixing. A second bonus for us beginners.

Cheers, Katipo

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Separates - 9/6/2003 6:33:59 PM   
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From: Gulf Coast, USA
Status: offline 		Search and you shall find....................http://www.rcuniverse.com/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=138810&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

Cheers - Boyd

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