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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/23/2007 4:27:14 PM

neilt6

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Grrrrrrrrr........ I was going to buy one of those 900maH packs today as my paypal account finally finished adding to my balance, but guess what?!? NOW THEIR SOLD OUT!!!!!!!! They had a bunch in stock yesterday! Grrrr.........

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/23/2007 7:39:00 PM

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I've added the rest of the part numbers and prices, and added EasyLights to the list.

*Guide Updated*

*New Version 1.5*

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/23/2007 9:33:30 PM

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I just had a thought. It seems that under some conditions, yes the 4-in-1 will smoke on a 3 cell. However, I'm wondering how that differs from normal operation on a 2 cell. Arn't these 4-in-1s also prone to just quitting for no appaerent reason on a 2 cell pack? Based on ADAT's posts I'd tend to say that the risk of running a 3 cell is the same as running a 2 cell. Under both cell counts your 4-in-1 may all of a sudden give out. Other than that, what I'd do to prolong it's life is remove the cover and install mini heatsinks on ALL of the ICs. Especially on the BEC and ESC boards as those 2 areas will be responsible for the extra heat (BEC needs to resist more to maintain 5 volts to the reciever, ESCs handle more juice). Then leave it out so it can dissipate heat faster and let it cool before running more packs.

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Well, like I said..... I run a 3 cell lipo down completely (well, I don't destroy the thing) from a fresh charge and I haven't had any problems with that. (yet) I've been running it for a while now. I only lost a 4in1 when I tried to run 2 fully charged packs back to back.

My motors are fine. My 4in1 in the CX1 is fine. I have no plans to use a 2 cell again. If I can find time (and help) I'll make a video sometime.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/23/2007 10:04:38 PM

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heyok ,

My flight time is about 25 - 30 mins.

neilt6,

Yes, I have also heard that CX's will fall out of the sky for no apparent reason......and also, I agree with the 2 cell theory as well.

If you ran 3 2-cell packs back to back to back, your 4in1 may smoke also. I KNOW it will smoke if you run 2 3-cell packs back to back.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/24/2007 5:37:26 AM

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Great guide! How about adding links to the products?

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/24/2007 5:39:52 AM

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I can't find the lower main blades anywhere for my CX2 and I broke one during a bad crash today.

Is it worth upgrading to the aluminum blade grips? I see the guide says "fly like crap". Do these suck or what?

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/24/2007 6:10:32 AM

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ADAT - I did some research and found out that the BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) is the culprit. When running a 3 cell pack the BEC has to resist WAY more votage to make the 5 volts needed for the radio gear. Therefore it gets hot, REALLY hot. Removing the case and heat sinking it could prove beneficial. Oh and that flight time is AWESOME!!!!!!!

dankirk - Thanx!

I thought about adding links, but there are many sources of most of the parts, which would mean trying to find the better one all the time. I might in the future, but I'm not planning on it for now.

mimo169 - Unfortunatly, 99.9% of the MicroHeli blade grip setups fly really poorly without some sort of modification. One thing that is agreed on though is the MicroHeli blades are the crappiest most drift inducing blades on the market. Other than that, some people get the grips to work by hacking the stock blades to fit the mounts. Others have reported success by using LAMA blades and lossening the plastic flybar linkage to fit loosly on the grip's linkage balls. Still others have actually ground the upper grip down to make it lighter. Basicly if you want to use them, keep in mind that the grips and your heli are almost garunteed to require one or more mods to fly properly.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/24/2007 6:55:50 AM

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I'm not looking to over complicate my life by switching to the aluminum grips if there is no clear benefit. I'll probably still get everything else that e-flite sells in aluminum along with the carbon boom that I just ordered.

Does anyone have a tip on getting the stock lower blades for the CX2??? Everybody says they are on backorder and I can't fly until I find a replacement blade!

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mimo169 - Basicly if you want to use them, keep in mind that the grips and your heli are almost garunteed to require one or more mods to fly properly.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/24/2007 7:06:41 AM

neilt6

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Hobby Wholesale in Edmonton. Last I checked they had tons, and they'll ship them to you too!

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I'm not looking to over complicate my life by switching to the aluminum grips if there is no clear benefit. I'll probably still get everything else that e-flite sells in aluminum along with the carbon boom that I just ordered.

Does anyone have a tip on getting the stock lower blades for the CX2??? Everybody says they are on backorder and I can't fly until I find a replacement blade!

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mimo169 - Basicly if you want to use them, keep in mind that the grips and your heli are almost garunteed to require one or more mods to fly properly.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/25/2007 1:11:32 AM

neilt6

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I've added the LiGlow V2 kit to the guide, and added details for the bearing motors.

*Guide Updated*

*New Version 1.6*

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/25/2007 7:11:41 PM

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Neilt6, thanks for the tip! It was the only place that had these. I already placed an order and can't wait to fly again.

Hey, how about adding URL links to your guide?

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Hobby Wholesale in Edmonton. Last I checked they had tons, and they'll ship them to you too!

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/25/2007 11:55:41 PM

neilt6

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I might in the future, but I'm a bit too busy right now to browse around and find the best sources, sorry.

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/26/2007 1:28:14 AM

neilt6

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YES!!!!!!!!!! I ordered the last DN Power 900MaH Blade CX Battery Pack in stock at ReadyHeli! Mwahahahaha!!!!!!

P.S Their shipping rates are rediculous!

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RE: Ultimate CX2 Mod Guide - 1/26/2007 4:58:22 AM

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*Guide Updated*

*New Version 1.7*

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