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Old 05-15-2007 | 02:37 PM
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Default RE: Axe CP with gyro

I've been reading alot about seperates lately trying to dial in my BL tail, but I've also come across alot of info on seperates with a brushed set-up. If anything I would go with a [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGTY8&P=7]Pixie 7[/link] for the tail since it has programmable low volt cut-off and throttle range. Right now [link=http://www.lightflightrc.com/]Light Flight RC[/link] has Pixie 7's on sale for $19.95.

While I was at it if I was going to replace the 3-in-1 all together I would use the [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGTY9&P=7]Pixie 20[/link] for the main motor ESC.

However this is also the perfect time to go brushless on the main motor for a little bit more than what the main motor ESC costs. I went with [link=http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBIES/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4875]Feigao 2900Kv motor[/link] and an [link=http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBIES/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4312]H-wing 18A ESC[/link], but the [link=http://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBIES/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4211]KB20 2900Kv motor[/link] would also work perfectly and is a bit cheaper.

The cool thing about both of these motors is that they reuse the stock pinion and keep the headspeed very close to stock making the install a simple procedure. The stock Tx will also work pretty well with this set-up because pitch curves won't have to be drastically altered to accomodate the BL motor. My BL set-up has worked out well for me. Not only did it add power it also reduced amp draw. My stock motor pulled 11 amps at full throttle. The Feigao I'm using now pulls 8 amps.

Anyway just some food for thought.