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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/14/2008 11:17:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		haha, you did the same thing I did, dry fit it first, I too was amazed how quick it went together, I''d never built one before and it only took me 2hrs (hope thats a good time, I think it was), mines sitting next to me now, arghh I want more money to finish this awesome heli , there wasn''t a whole lot to loctite but I found other things that could use some as well. I put the tail servo on but have been fighting with the linkage rod to get it short enough, very tough to turn the link ends, even with pliers its a P-I-A

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/15/2008 9:30:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		I cheated sniped of a little less than a 1/4 inch the rod is too long to allow for adjustment (sliding the servo back and forth to get the tail set) up in rate mode. Then I placed the rod in a vise got the one link on. Treaded the rod though the guides and did the same thing on the other end. Worked pretty slick. waiting on the servos and flight pac. Hoping to make a bunch of progress but Thursday. Have you notice how tight the ball links are. The big one on the flybar cage is the worst. I tried polishing the ball Squeezing the link trick nothing seems to work. They don''t even make a resizer that big. I figure something out. Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/15/2008 9:33:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		well, looks like I''m gonna be cutting my rod down a bit too, thanks. I''m really hoping the links losen up after a few spinups, never thought to ask any of the other guys who had the same prob how it worked out in the end, I''ll have to ask them

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/15/2008 9:45:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		There was some info on that in this forum. I din''t earmark the page. Its a rather lengthy build forum but they deal with all this issues.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714124

I found some really goo stuff as far as set up. Most the guys who post there are and have been flying the E Smart for some time and are glad to help. Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/15/2008 10:23:28 PM   
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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/16/2008 9:46:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		well, they say the E-Smart won't care if the links are tight and they will loosen up, but not for many flights, so I'm just gonna lube 'em a little. Just got my DX6i in the mail, free shipping 2 day from HeliDirect, w00t Awesome Transmitter, VERY big manual, but looks well explained

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/16/2008 10:09:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Which receiver did you get?

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/16/2008 10:10:56 PM   
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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/16/2008 10:27:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a 7000 here in one of my planes I just might rob it then order a 6200 or another 7000. Fed Ex is showing "out for delivery" on the majority of my things to get finished. My servos should be here early next week. Its the windy season here so flying fixed wings is out of the question for another month or two. I have a friend with a large warehouse that we fly helicopters in so I'll be able to tweak the ESmart over there. Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/16/2008 11:07:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		I still have to buy a charger, batteries and gyro, oh some tools too and then I'll be able to finish mine, can't wait, tell me how you like yours when you get it done

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/17/2008 1:03:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		I don't have an E smart yet but I got an Esky 1200kv motor today. I'm going to put it in one of my Hurricanes until I do.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/17/2008 1:43:41 AM   
rcmiket


 

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/17/2008 2:00:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		The stock Hurricane motor you mean. Nothing really, it's just 800 and some kv though, a little underpowered.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/17/2008 5:35:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well got the day off work. Sliced my hand cutting meat yesterday and they won't let me cut meat for a few days.. Its giving me a chance to work on the helicopter. One of my main concerns was all the slop in the tail rotor. Tweekster over at RC Groups came up with this mod. T Rex 600 tail rotor and blades. A little cutting ,drilling and its done very nice and no slop. I Had to go with the 600 tail fin due to the longer 600 blades. Think total price like 25 bucks. The more I work with this helicopter the more I like it. Time for a cold one. Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/18/2008 12:11:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey,

Noticed you guys talking about receivers....You probably know this but if you buy Spektrum receivers (I think it is any one) till the end of April, they will give you one free for every one you buy. Seems you guys have enough Kopters to warrant buying a few extra for later projects. Heck, you can even sell them later to help cut down your expenses. You need 'em anyway to fly all heli's on one radio....

Peace,

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/18/2008 12:15:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think you have to buy a "system" with a extra receiver then they will give you a freebie. Still a very good deal. Mike

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