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Old 02-02-2004 | 07:35 PM
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seems like I read about someone doing it.. has anyone successfully converted a glow heli to electric? with what electric set up ,motor,bec,battery....?Rog
Old 02-02-2004 | 08:45 PM
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The info your looking for is at these locations:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...10515&highligh

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...6603&highlight

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...8476&highlight

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...68049&highligh
Old 02-02-2004 | 08:53 PM
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Yup, I just finished converting my 110 to electric. It was REALLY easy to convert.

Here is what I did:-

Cut out a new lightened ply crutch with 6mm carbon rod spine stiffener (I also have a full carbon crutch I made to try).
Installed a MEGA 16/15/3 brushless motor with a Phoenix 25 ESC.
Powered with a 7cell KAN 950 NIMH pack.
Only genuine part is a Lite machines 32pitch 9 tooth motor pinion (cos I couldnt get one anywhere else).
Cut down the canopy to half the weight.
I also swapped the arlton gyro for a HH gyro.

All up weight including batt pack is 730grams (25.8oz). 6-7min flight.

I can send you a PDF plan of the new crutch if you want.

S.M.
Old 02-02-2004 | 09:39 PM
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Hey guys call Lite Machines they have a complete conversion kit specifically for this. Your flight times will be longer and bonus will be there's so many people already flying the Corona that tech info is readily available.
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Old 02-03-2004 | 07:52 PM
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I havent been able to find it on the LMH site , the conversion kit that is.... looked under everything I could think of.....Rog
Old 02-03-2004 | 08:50 PM
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Ive done the conversion myself. I made my own crutch. It has an adjustable motor mount which could be used with a belt drive with a minor mod. Not only did I redesign the crutch I also made it so that the mainshaft have be a little longer. My heli is super stable as a result. Its a quick change over when I want to fly gas also I just unbolt everything and bolt it over to the other crutch. About a half hour of work and Im flying electric.
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Rog,
I don't think it's listed on the site order this part number 44108 ($89.99) it includes the new crutch, tailboom, long MR & TR blades and the piezo gyro conversion. After that you will need the motor & accessory pack part number 29619 ($79.99) it includes the 7 cell motor, accessories pack including pinon, and the controller.
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$170.00 bucks!!!! Dont forget you will need to order a charger and a couple of battery packs another $150.00 (on the low end) $320.00 plus whatever shipping will be. oops I forgot, you will need a Gyro also. The gyro conversion kit is not the gyro. another $70.00 for a decent one.
if you do this conversion this route, you will be out of over $400.00.

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