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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/8/2008 4:16:00 PM   
redvtr1000


 

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Status: offline 		http://www.deeteeenterprises.com/NS.AlignRC.FerriteRings.php

http://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2609

One could get one from the above links. I would buy from allerc.com they are 3 dollars cheaper than deetee. 1.99 vs 4.99

Another solution for glitches.....buy a dx7.

I haven't had a single problem with glitching on my dx7. I was amazed, servos always sitting quietly waiting for input. I used to see all kinds of funny activity from planes and my axe on the fm, never had a ferrite ring.

The ACE bl-40 esc in my mini-titan came with one installed. It was there until I piled it in on the left side, the crash actually broke the ferrite ring in half (I think it took a good bit of the impact).



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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/8/2008 8:09:17 PM   
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Speaking of canopy mounting....

I came across these in a box of stuff someone sent me and I LOVE them.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/2_375_569/products_id/13848
Its aluminum canopy mounts. The plastic ones were seriously getting on my nerves. The grommets slip right over these and stay put, they dont bend or break and all for 6 bucks.


i updated to cnc canopy mounting too , much stronger, never bent
http://www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-943/Mini-Titan-E325-cnc/Detail

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/9/2008 1:42:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Those cnc cano mounts are on my list of things to pick up. I haven't broken one yet (the plastic ones), but I actually trimmed out my canopy a little better than what the stock cutouts look like so it doesn't really require much force to get it on and isn't pulling on the mounts while installed.

The carbon tail fin is a must have imo, I broke at least 4 of the cheap plastic ones before finally saying enough and paying the 20 dollars for the carbon version. Haven't broken one since.

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/9/2008 2:37:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok, I know there have been a few people (including myself) with a few issues recently with programming issues and the whole "hard left" thing. After pulling out my hair and almost crashing a few times I finally decided to scrap the mixing unit/gyro and tail servo that came pre-installed on the ARF and I went with a 401 and JR DS3400g tail servo (it's what we had in stock at the LHS I work at) and boy, what a difference! The tail was soooooo painfully sloooowwww before, it was like it was getting hung up and binding. The new system has fixed all problems as of right now and she flies nice. I'm still not doing any 3D so I'm not pushing it, but I'm just glad it works now.

My official review to anyone reading this that is thinking of buying the Mini Titan... do NOT buy the ARF that has the servos and mixing unit/gyro pre-installed. Go for the kit or the standard ARF with just the motor and speed control.

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/10/2008 3:55:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Agree with you, jwk72, but I'll take it one further: if you want to really fly it hard, just skip the included electronics altogether, and get a bare kit, no motor, no nothing. Stock it with good electronics and a strong motor and you'll be happy.

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/10/2008 7:29:42 PM   
redvtr1000


 

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Status: offline 		Good posts fellas, I skipped the arf and bought the kit with motor and esc. The esc and motor combo have worked good for me and shouldn't dissapoint. I did add the axi cooler to the stock ripper and that has all the temps in check. Performance is good out of the stock stuff with a good setup, not ballistic.

If I had it to do again, I might skip the electronics. Get a castle esc and jgf500 or jgf 450 depending on preference. Lotsa motors out there worth trying I'm sure but the jgf was pretty good on price, amazing on weight, and looks nice.


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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/10/2008 7:45:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		@redvtr1000 where did you get the axi cooler?

The stock motor (obl...) just get´s too hot, i´m not even pushing it hard and i can smell the wires melting

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/10/2008 7:48:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		The MT SE is out. Amainhobbies has it for $399

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/10/2008 10:49:19 PM   
osterizer


 

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@redvtr1000 where did you get the axi cooler?

The stock motor (obl...) just get´s too hot, i´m not even pushing it hard and i can smell the wires melting


my Ripper didn't get too hot, but I did want more power. I've used a JGF 500 (substantially more power, runs cool, efficient) and currently a Scorpion HK2221-8 (still runs cool, incrementally more power still, uses moderately more juice). The Ace ESC is actually working pretty well, but I'd be happier with a Phoenix 45- more control/programmability.


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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/14/2008 2:36:39 PM   
redvtr1000


 

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Status: offline 		Patatchim, I bought the axi cooler from tower hobbies I believe. Search around for it here on rcu to figure out exactly which one you want as there are two sizes. I am pretty sure this is the correct one right here, just wouldn't want you to buy it and have it be the larger of the two. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPRB1&P=7

You have to dremel a few of the fins on it to get it to fit (as it wasn't intended for the ripper) but it won't take more than a couple minutes and makes quite a difference. I can't even get my electronics to warm up now, GA summers get hot though and that is when I bought it.

I picked up a JGF500th not long back, small little motor that is powerful and efficient, what pinion did you run Osterizer?

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/14/2008 2:40:57 PM   
redvtr1000


 

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Status: offline 		Just looked at the se on amainhobbies. Definitely sharp looking. Makes me want to go home and install all my blinged out parts that I have sitting in a box.

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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/15/2008 2:22:30 AM   
osterizer


 

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Status: offline 		IIRC, it was an 11T- gave a good solid 2800. That was on the 3400 kV version, btw- older ones were 3000 kV. That probably would have gotten me into a 12.

BTW, if you're interested, my first airborne vid from the Titan is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4o_GZ6x6mE. Flying isn't too exciting, a lot of trimming and feeling it out, but a couple of flips, some FFF, and I think the wind noise when it gets going fast is pretty cool . Also did a couple of piros in normal at 2400, then again in idle up at 2800- difference in piro rate is pretty striking. [edit] As is how hard the tail control is with the 401 and 9650 in both flight modes . [/edit]


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ORIGINAL: redvtr1000
Patatchim, I bought the axi cooler from tower hobbies I believe. Search around for it here on rcu to figure out exactly which one you want as there are two sizes. I am pretty sure this is the correct one right here, just wouldn't want you to buy it and have it be the larger of the two. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPRB1&P=7

You have to dremel a few of the fins on it to get it to fit (as it wasn't intended for the ripper) but it won't take more than a couple minutes and makes quite a difference. I can't even get my electronics to warm up now, GA summers get hot though and that is when I bought it.

I picked up a JGF500th not long back, small little motor that is powerful and efficient, what pinion did you run Osterizer?



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RE: Mini Titan thread - 1/15/2008 1:13:14 PM   
redvtr1000


 

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Status: offline 		I had been told to use no less than 14t on it, I bought a 12 and 13t, tried the 12 and it isn't bad at all imo. I need to tweek my curves better. Really haven't had much time to play with it lately though, seems every chance I get to do anything heli, I am working on the raptor. For a beginner, there really is so much to pick up on when making the jump to nitro.

Got it all together but every time I think I am done, I find one more thing I ought to do. Just bought a switchglo for it, figured that ought to be a good thing to have (I'm no crazy 3d pilot trying to save weight, flipping the switch for glo power is a cool idea for me). I ran out of open channels on the rx though so I had to order one of those servo reversers and a y harness....got the stuff I need to finish that coming now (be here monday) so I should have some time to get my MT back in the air this week/end.

BTW, nice video. You are up on me...I haven't had the stones for a flip with my MT yet. Don't know why I haven't tried, probably b/c it just feels so different than the sim. It aint for fear of piling it in, God knows I have done that enough to get over it.

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