PiccoZ Micro R/C heli
03-06-2007, 04:20 AM
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Hi there. I have been roaming around here for a few days since i got my PiccoZ, wich by the way is called Picopter in some stores here in sweden.
One of my Piccos didnt fly good at all but I did a few mods mentioned here on this forum and now it flies almost perfectly. Im gonna put on a windshiel next and see if it improves even more. I also got a second Picco wiyhout any mods at all. This one flies really good in its original shape so that will be a fun one to start modding
Since I work in a small gadget-shop I get to buy the Picco for about $29 which is a rather nice price as I can tell from the posts here I also hope to be able to get a couple of free spare parts. Depends on if my HQ ships the broken piccos back to the manufacturerer or if they just throw them away. Answer is pending.
Anyways, thanks for all your posts. I never had any R/C-stuff at all, but after the picco and this forum I got a genuione interest in it
One of my Piccos didnt fly good at all but I did a few mods mentioned here on this forum and now it flies almost perfectly. Im gonna put on a windshiel next and see if it improves even more. I also got a second Picco wiyhout any mods at all. This one flies really good in its original shape so that will be a fun one to start modding
Since I work in a small gadget-shop I get to buy the Picco for about $29 which is a rather nice price as I can tell from the posts here
I also hope to be able to get a couple of free spare parts. Depends on if my HQ ships the broken piccos back to the manufacturerer or if they just throw them away. Answer is pending.Anyways, thanks for all your posts. I never had any R/C-stuff at all, but after the picco and this forum I got a genuione interest in it
03-06-2007, 04:30 AM
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ORIGINAL: cptCalavera
Hi there. I have been roaming around here for a few days since i got my PiccoZ, wich by the way is called Picopter in some stores here in sweden.
One of my Piccos didnt fly good at all but I did a few mods mentioned here on this forum and now it flies almost perfectly. Im gonna put on a windshiel next and see if it improves even more. I also got a second Picco wiyhout any mods at all. This one flies really good in its original shape so that will be a fun one to start modding
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Keep up the hobby its fun
Since I work in a small gadget-shop I get to buy the Picco for about $29 which is a rather nice price as I can tell from the posts here I also hope to be able to get a couple of free spare parts. Depends on if my HQ ships the broken piccos back to the manufacturerer or if they just throw them away. Answer is pending.
Anyways, thanks for all your posts. I never had any R/C-stuff at all, but after the picco and this forum I got a genuione interest in it
Hi there. I have been roaming around here for a few days since i got my PiccoZ, wich by the way is called Picopter in some stores here in sweden.
One of my Piccos didnt fly good at all but I did a few mods mentioned here on this forum and now it flies almost perfectly. Im gonna put on a windshiel next and see if it improves even more. I also got a second Picco wiyhout any mods at all. This one flies really good in its original shape so that will be a fun one to start modding
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Keep up the hobby its fun
Since I work in a small gadget-shop I get to buy the Picco for about $29 which is a rather nice price as I can tell from the posts here
I also hope to be able to get a couple of free spare parts. Depends on if my HQ ships the broken piccos back to the manufacturerer or if they just throw them away. Answer is pending.Anyways, thanks for all your posts. I never had any R/C-stuff at all, but after the picco and this forum I got a genuione interest in it
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I`ve done this mods. on my picopter .(1) take`d off the paper on the tail and cut off half the end(for wheight reduce and quicker turning.)
(2)put 1 small screw under the nose and i use the 3wieght`s as well.
(3)1 needle in front off the nose(acts like a bumper and a little more weight)
(4)on the top i used 2 needle`s 1 on each side of the main rudder(for stability)
(5)6mm behind the foam vings i put on a extra set vings in hard plastic.(for more forward speed and stability).i`m going to put the vings in to the bodie later
the things that i want to do more are:
(1)to change the battery to a larger one,(for more air time) Have anyone here done this?
(2) relocate the foam vings because its placed to far to the left so its about 3mm short on the right side.
(3) i want to make the main rudder to be still, it vibrate`s a lot. do anyone now what i can do about that?
ps. the picopter is the new version of the piccoz
(2)put 1 small screw under the nose and i use the 3wieght`s as well.
(3)1 needle in front off the nose(acts like a bumper and a little more weight)
(4)on the top i used 2 needle`s 1 on each side of the main rudder(for stability)
(5)6mm behind the foam vings i put on a extra set vings in hard plastic.(for more forward speed and stability).i`m going to put the vings in to the bodie later
the things that i want to do more are:
(1)to change the battery to a larger one,(for more air time) Have anyone here done this?
(2) relocate the foam vings because its placed to far to the left so its about 3mm short on the right side.
(3) i want to make the main rudder to be still, it vibrate`s a lot. do anyone now what i can do about that?
ps. the picopter is the new version of the piccoz
03-06-2007, 11:26 AM
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ORIGINAL: johan340
I`ve done this mods. on my picopter .(1) take`d off the paper on the tail and cut off half the end(for wheight reduce and quicker turning.)
(2)put 1 small screw under the nose and i use the 3wieght`s as well.
(3)1 needle in front off the nose(acts like a bumper and a little more weight)
(4)on the top i used 2 needle`s 1 on each side of the main rudder(for stability)
(5)6mm behind the foam vings i put on a extra set vings in hard plastic.(for more forward speed and stability).i`m going to put the vings in to the bodie later
the things that i want to do more are:
(1)to change the battery to a larger one,(for more air time) Have anyone here done this?
(2) relocate the foam vings because its placed to far to the left so its about 3mm short on the right side.
(3) i want to make the main rudder to be still, it vibrate`s a lot. do anyone now what i can do about that?
ps. the picopter is the new version of the piccoz
I`ve done this mods. on my picopter .(1) take`d off the paper on the tail and cut off half the end(for wheight reduce and quicker turning.)
(2)put 1 small screw under the nose and i use the 3wieght`s as well.
(3)1 needle in front off the nose(acts like a bumper and a little more weight)
(4)on the top i used 2 needle`s 1 on each side of the main rudder(for stability)
(5)6mm behind the foam vings i put on a extra set vings in hard plastic.(for more forward speed and stability).i`m going to put the vings in to the bodie later
the things that i want to do more are:
(1)to change the battery to a larger one,(for more air time) Have anyone here done this?
(2) relocate the foam vings because its placed to far to the left so its about 3mm short on the right side.
(3) i want to make the main rudder to be still, it vibrate`s a lot. do anyone now what i can do about that?
ps. the picopter is the new version of the piccoz
Can you post csome pictures of the pin locations on your helicopter , those improvments sound good,thanks suzonka
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Im also trying to find out more ways to loose vibrations. I got rid of some vibrations on one of my piccos by cutting of a little of the main rotor blades as it is described earlier in this thread. On my other one it didnt help at all.
Actually that one has started vibrating more and more after a couple of crashes and I rally dont know how to fix it.
Also I discovered that my picos fly well when I test them at home but when I took them to work today they were really irratic, I think its becose of the bright lights we have in the shop.
Actually that one has started vibrating more and more after a couple of crashes and I rally dont know how to fix it.
Also I discovered that my picos fly well when I test them at home but when I took them to work today they were really irratic, I think its becose of the bright lights we have in the shop.
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What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
03-06-2007, 03:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: r/cheliman
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
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###################################Hi, johan340
Can you post csome pictures of the pin locations on your helicopter , those improvments sound good,thanks suzonka
Can you post csome pictures of the pin locations on your helicopter , those improvments sound good,thanks suzonka
also the screw is burned in to the nose,just under the begining of the window ,it has been sad before, take a lighter and warm up a peace of metal and make a hole to put the screw in.
cptCalavera:
thats wha the rotor on mine vibrates, its after many crashes,.
I`trying to find a way to get ridoff it becous it makes so mutch noise. so if anyone got a tip for this pleas let us now
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RE: PiccoZ Micro R/C heli
ORIGINAL: FERNDALE AIR FORCE
Thanks, heliwabbit, Tim
To get answers about the havoc heli vs picco z/ picoo z, assuming you don't believe it is a renaming of the same product, please check out silverlitflyingclub.com.
Thanks, heliwabbit, Tim
To get answers about the havoc heli vs picco z/ picoo z, assuming you don't believe it is a renaming of the same product, please check out silverlitflyingclub.com.
Also, the fact that there was a name change 6 months ago (giver or take a few weeks) means that anyone trying to sell a PiccoZ instead of a PicooZ or Havoc Heli (Air Hogs name) is selling a knock off. I learned the hard way when my coworkers and I bought a three pack from Hobbytron. They were HORRIBLE... My new Air Hogs Havoc Heli from Wal-Mart is light years ahead (quality wise) from the knockoffs.
I encourage all the newcomers of this little heli to read this thread from the beginning!! Lots of great info from the users of time past!
ORIGINAL: heliwabbit
The Picco Z and the Havoc Heli are made by Silverlit electronics.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
ORIGINAL: r/cheliman
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
03-06-2007, 06:27 PM
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ORIGINAL: heliwabbit
The Picco Z and the Havoc Heli are made by Silverlit electronics.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
ORIGINAL: r/cheliman
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
HELIWABBIT Where is it stamped on the heli or the box??????[say Silverlit on it]
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Ok, I talked to my local "hobby people" shop and they have a shipment on the way and expect them any day now and they are holding one for me 
. Can't wait.
. Can't wait.
03-06-2007, 09:22 PM
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On the boxes I have seen, it was stamped on the lower right facing corner. It said "Spinmaster". sorry, I was sure it said "Silverlit"
ORIGINAL: suzonka
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HELIWABBIT Where is it stamped on the heli or the box??????[say Silverlit on it]
ORIGINAL: heliwabbit
The Picco Z and the Havoc Heli are made by Silverlit electronics.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
ORIGINAL: r/cheliman
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
What is the difference between the picco z and the Havoc. Is there a difference in performance. I am looking for something to play around with in my house when I can't fly my larger heli. Which one is better.
If it don't say Silverlit on it.....don't buy it!
However, I did see an Air Hogs box that said on it "Spin Direct"...Don't know what that is about!?!?!?
HELIWABBIT Where is it stamped on the heli or the box??????[say Silverlit on it]
03-06-2007, 10:19 PM
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On the boxes I have seen, it was stamped on the lower right facing corner. It said "Spinmaster". sorry, I was sure it said "Silverlit"
On the boxes I have seen, it was stamped on the lower right facing corner. It said "Spinmaster". sorry, I was sure it said "Silverlit"
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Hi guys, I'm glad you are parsing out the real vs the fake. Someone asked for the picco z toolbox. I found a way to it today. My links no longer seem to work. OK, back up to the forum, electric indoor & micro rc. Click on the aeroace mods thread, on that thread you will find a bunch of links. Click on the link for the aatool box. once you get their, click on other tool boxes. You will see the picco z tool box. There is a lot of great info there.
Have fun, Tim
Have fun, Tim
03-07-2007, 03:18 AM
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ORIGINAL: PalmSizeHeliMan
These helis are very limited in quantities, if you can't find them locally, you will find them for sure here. They are more money but guaranteed to have them and ships FAST!. Limited quantities so first come first served.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1
ORIGINAL: Tommyr
I was just at my local Toys r us and they didn't have them, matter of fact they had FEWER RC planes than usual. No Aero Aces at all.
Tom
ORIGINAL: Ed Couch
For what its worth, the little choppers are at Toys or Us at 29.95. Picked one up Saturday and have been flying it around office on and off all day. A lot of fun and bounces very well. Starting to show up at Radio Shack as well.
ed
For what its worth, the little choppers are at Toys or Us at 29.95. Picked one up Saturday and have been flying it around office on and off all day. A lot of fun and bounces very well. Starting to show up at Radio Shack as well.
ed
I was just at my local Toys r us and they didn't have them, matter of fact they had FEWER RC planes than usual. No Aero Aces at all.
Tom
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1
03-07-2007, 03:27 AM
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ORIGINAL: EvaderMaster
And it has all the dimensions here http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/...r/Product.html
And it has all the dimensions here http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/...r/Product.html
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where o you get these smaller helis
03-07-2007, 09:19 AM
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ORIGINAL: FERNDALE AIR FORCE
Hi guys, I'm glad you are parsing out the real vs the fake. Someone asked for the picco z toolbox. I found a way to it today. My links no longer seem to work. OK, back up to the forum, electric indoor & micro rc. Click on the aeroace mods thread, on that thread you will find a bunch of links. Click on the link for the aatool box. once you get their, click on other tool boxes. You will see the picco z tool box. There is a lot of great info there.
Have fun, Tim
Hi guys, I'm glad you are parsing out the real vs the fake. Someone asked for the picco z toolbox. I found a way to it today. My links no longer seem to work. OK, back up to the forum, electric indoor & micro rc. Click on the aeroace mods thread, on that thread you will find a bunch of links. Click on the link for the aatool box. once you get their, click on other tool boxes. You will see the picco z tool box. There is a lot of great info there.
Have fun, Tim
03-07-2007, 12:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: heliwabbit
Here's the link for the toolbox: http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/
ORIGINAL: FERNDALE AIR FORCE
Hi guys, I'm glad you are parsing out the real vs the fake. Someone asked for the picco z toolbox. I found a way to it today. My links no longer seem to work. OK, back up to the forum, electric indoor & micro rc. Click on the aeroace mods thread, on that thread you will find a bunch of links. Click on the link for the aatool box. once you get their, click on other tool boxes. You will see the picco z tool box. There is a lot of great info there.
Have fun, Tim
Hi guys, I'm glad you are parsing out the real vs the fake. Someone asked for the picco z toolbox. I found a way to it today. My links no longer seem to work. OK, back up to the forum, electric indoor & micro rc. Click on the aeroace mods thread, on that thread you will find a bunch of links. Click on the link for the aatool box. once you get their, click on other tool boxes. You will see the picco z tool box. There is a lot of great info there.
Have fun, Tim
03-07-2007, 01:16 PM
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Have anyone here attempt to change the battery to a size large`r?
my picopter is flying just as i want it to do, but the air time is much lower now because of all the weight in the nose : (.
my picopter is flying just as i want it to do, but the air time is much lower now because of all the weight in the nose : (.