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E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 12:21:15 AM   
nuttcaze


 

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From: Johnson City, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Well I want my own thread too, just kidding but I figured the E-Smart deserved its own thread. It seems to be growing in popularity so lets try to get some good info for them in this thread. If you have any tips or suggestions let the rest of the community know. So..

E_Sky Website - E-Smart Specs

Places to buy the E-Smart..

BPHobbies

HeliDirect

Ka-Planes

The E-Smart only comes in Semi-Metal (full metal and carbon editions are upgraded semi-metal versions) they no longer make a plastic version. They can be bought with or without motor.

Check HERE for a cheap price on the motor (note: I have never used this company so I cannot vouche for their service)

As I get more info I will edit this post later to keep it up to date.
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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 12:26:31 AM   
nuttcaze


 

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Status: offline 		I have only just started buying parts for my E-Smart, but right now heres what I got

E-Smart 600 semi-metal kit - $168.95
My Motor - $77.60
Current Servos - $12.49ea (x4)
My ESC - $88.00
Telebee Gyro - $59.99
My BEC - $14.99
The Tx/Rx combo - $179.95
ESC Program card - $12.00
This Charger - $55.95
Charger AC adapter - $17.50
5S1P 4000mAh 25c LiPo battery - $98.80


Total $817.16


Upgrades

Swash plate guide - $3.99
Pitch Control Links- $10.99
Front rear rudder aileron bellcrank - $6.80
Rudder control bellcranks - $13.50
Tail Blade grip set - $15.99

Total $51.27

Plus a few misc connectors - $10

GRAND TOTAL (for Everything including Tx and Charger which most people already have before building something like this)

$878.43



Video Of the first spin up/flight

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 1:09:26 AM   
nuttcaze


 

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Status: offline 		$411 left woohoo. I should have $856 for the entire thing, everything you would need if you didn't have anything, no charger, Tx, nothing. Can't beat that price

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 1:55:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		nice you started a thread now just gotta get some more heads on it and listing what they have done with there esmart

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 1:58:17 AM   
homeunt


 

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ORIGINAL: nuttcaze

$411 left woohoo. I should have $856 for the entire thing, everything you would need if you didn't have anything, no charger, Tx, nothing. Can't beat that price


can't beat that addiction..
I spent 400 yet in this hobby.. and youve done twice of it.. lol

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 3:06:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have like $805 into my Hurricane 550 but already had Tx and Rx and thats two sets of batteries. So your not doing to bad. You need to keep us posted when you start flying.And pics too.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 3:21:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		The cheapest place to buy an E-smart is on ebay from Heli direct. I've seen them go for $86.00 plus $30.00 shipping.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 9:18:09 AM   
nuttcaze


 

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Status: offline 		I'll be putting some pics up, unfortunately they won't be very good quality, I'd have to buy a better digi cam for that, and that'd take away from my heli fund , but I'm also gonna make a vid of the complete build so you can all watch it go together. As for flying it, that won't be for a while, my Belt CP scares me enough, I can only imagine what the E-Smart is gonna be like. Its powerful enough stock, to rip the blade covering right off, and speaking of which, I have to add new blades to my list.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/5/2008 4:07:48 PM   
cactus hopper


 

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Status: offline 		Well, thanks to your link now I know why I keep burning out Hobby wing programming cards. I guess I'll have to get a 4.8 volt receiver battery.

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/6/2008 3:11:19 PM   
rcmiket


 

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Status: offline 		I guess I'll jump in here too. I received the E Smart last week and am in the process if accumulating the necessary stuff to complete the build. Its a really nice heli for the money but there are a few issues. I swore when it got it I would fly it stock but just cant help myself. Here's a few pics of what it looks like out of the box. As soon as the upgrades arrive I'll post them to this build tread. So far most of the issues I've read about are a cheap fix (upgrades and stock parts are plentiful and cheap). I'm planning on using all the Align 600 electronics. I'm going to try my had at A123 batteries in addition to Li Pos just to see how they stack up. This is by no means the quality of a T Rex 600 but for the money you can get flying pretty cheap. Wish me luck. Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/6/2008 7:21:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Good pics, Mike.

Upgrading already? What are you upgrading?

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/6/2008 7:41:00 PM   
nuttcaze


 

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Status: offline 		Sweet, just got my Belt CP fixed, and just finished its test flight, everything works perfect, well except for the glitching in the servos, but its been like that since I got it, soo now it gets put on the shelf right next to my E-Smart, not flying the Belt CP till after I finish the E-Smart. I can't afford to fix the Belt AND build my E-Smart at the same time

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/6/2008 8:10:01 PM   
rcmiket


 

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Status: offline 		So far I've ordered:

http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=B2131397&pid=NESK7216

http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=B2131397&pid=NESK7218

http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=B2131397&pid=NESK7304

I'm looking at upgrading the tail rotor also only 16 bucks.

That's all I think I'll need.

I'll keep you posted when they arrive with the electronics.
Mike

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RE: E-Smart 600 thread - 4/6/2008 8:49:03 PM   
nuttcaze


 

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Status: offline 		yours didn't come with the metal flybar control shaft?

I wash thinking of getting that swashplate and washout assambly, but if anything I'll get
Metal Front and rear rudder horn and Metal left and right rudder horn
I only want those for now so that once I have the linkages set right I won't have to mess with them again for some time, hopefully

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