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Is this a good configration - 8/22/2006 11:14:40 PM   
zsultan


 

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Status: offline 		T-Rex XL HDE V3 with Futaba GY 401 gyro, TP2100 3-Cell LiPo 15A,HITEC Electron-6 MICRO RECEIVER /#29 crystal. 2 HS-55 Servos, 1 HDS-877 digital servo on tail. 35A ESC and 430L motor. about 50 fligts on it . Is it a good buy for $400?

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/22/2006 11:37:12 PM   
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On the battery is it 15A or 15C??? Big difference!!! 15C I'd say your good (measn your getting more then 30A continuous) but 15A won't cut your power needs and you'll probably damage the battery!!! And why do you only have two servos on swash? lol. I assume you ment three, hs-55s are a little weak but there's enough combos out there with them that I guess they'll get you in the air, I'd at least get hs-56s. Gy401, EXCELLENT!!! I don't know the servo your using but it's digital so it can't be horrible and will probably help realize the GY401's full potential.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 1:29:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think the HDS is a modded Hitec servo to convert to digital...I've heard people having troubles with them. You might consider just getting HS-56 all around (or HS065-MG if money isn't a concern).

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 3:26:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am just a newbie i wont be doing any 3D very soon. I am planning on buying this configration from some one for $400. is it a good deal and can i use HS 55 and the HDS 877 for a while, till i get good at flying or do you guys think $400 is too much for this.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 4:46:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		It looks like a decent deal...just price all the parts new and add 'em up. I wouldn't pay more than 70% for anything used personally.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 4:53:24 PM   
zsultan


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks Ptrap,

All new will cost me close to $600. I am little concerned about HS 55's and HDS 877 on tail. do u think they ll be ok till i master forward flight and nose in.

Thanks

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 5:25:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		They will take you into forward flight just fine. It's when you start 3d maneuvors or even aerobatics that the servos could be become a problem.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/23/2006 7:24:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's a steal at 400 bucks.

The gyro alone is 160-180 bucks.

Pretty good set-up.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 2:05:26 PM   
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The gyro alone is 160-180 bucks.


Its much cheaper than that...you are maybe thinking about the gyro/9254 combo?

I agree with RcFlyer06. The servos should be fine for learning and gentle aerobatics.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 3:18:13 PM   
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do you think $400 is ok for this setup? this is used.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 6:05:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		It looks like a fair deal to me. Not a steal or anything, but fair price for used gear.

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 7:02:54 PM   
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$400 includes shipping and lots of spare parts. like 2 sets of blades etc

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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 7:48:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		That is not a bad deal. The gyro is great the heli is great and the Rx will be fine. As you have read the others have suggested getting rid of the servos. I would definatly do this. I run the HS-65HB servos by hitec and they are the best micros on the market hands down. The metal gears are not necissary one bit. Save the 40 dollrs on the karbonite ones and get urself a couple pairs of blades/other spare parts. As long as all the parts are functioning correctly (i.e. see it fly is possible) id get it.....you wont get that setup for less and if that is where u want to go with helis jump on it.


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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/24/2006 7:51:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Also as you progress in flight u can convert parts to SE specs and be set.


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RE: Is this a good configration - 8/26/2006 1:04:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		One thing to check on that XL is whether the 430L has gold (bad) or silver (good) endcaps. The gold motors had a problem (they come apart). Honestly, it's not a hot deal. It's an XL, and it's used. If you check around, you can snag a 450SE RTF package (with good stuf, HS65, GY401, 9650, 430L, battery, etc.) for less than $800. Twice the money, yes. But, it's new and more than twice the bird.

I bought an XL used, and wish I hadn't.

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