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Forum: Speed - Electric
09-19-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Veyron,

I bought the Hull from MHZ direct, link below


MHZ Modellbau

As for a motor Esc, well graupner have always served me well in the past so anything in the 370-400 size range...
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-17-2005, 03:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Hey Guys,

Dookie, I have had no issues with setup on the Gecko, everything went by the book although with a hull this delicate you have to be pretty gentle, It does have a tendancy to be...
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-16-2005, 07:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Hey,

Nice to know I'm wanted :D

The Gecko's looking good, I have fitted the new cooling arrangement but haven't got around to posting photos or other mods, will do soon(ish).

I...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-27-2005, 07:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

That's A nice purchase, love the skeletonised rudder!

It should run like a champ on 9 cells, no problem with a brushless.

As for the cooling rig, its ready but:

A) I have my better...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-24-2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By Gaijin

RE: What Charger do you use

I have a Multiplex Multicharger, same as a Pro-peak Prodigy II
6-14 Cells Nicad/Nimh
1-3 Cells Li-Ion/Po
Auto charge/Discharge upto 5 cycles
I'm very happy with it, it's a peach
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-17-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Hey Fluid, very true about the efficiency but hey the cost/fun ration is through the roof!
Thanks for the advice about the endbell, I've solved this now by tightening it somewhat as it is attached...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-16-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

I'm afraid I don't know of any other way, I guess I could e-mail it to you now that it's smaller than 10Mb, pm me with your address.



Hmm, well it does still get hot as I haven't fitted my...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-15-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Hooray, Bills Evil PC has been coaxed back to life (I don't know how long for!) and so here is the much higher quality from my 2nd test run in WMV format.

Enjoy

Gecko 2nd Test run Video
...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-15-2005, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By Gaijin

RE: batteries ...NEED HELP...

A 17 turn 540 series motor will perform nowhere near a 900 (or 700 for that matter) they have high rpms but low torque because ofthe smaller physical size
Forum: Electric RC Helis
08-14-2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By Gaijin

RE: GWS Dragonfly brushed motor upgrade

I don't know much about Helis (waiting for a Walkera #4 as we speak) but I do know from fast electric boats that more volts = more amps (leading to overheating of escs and motors), I suspect that too...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-12-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Hah! That's praise Indeed! [sm=lol.gif]

Send my apologies to your wife, my better half thinks much the same...

I would say stick to 2800-3200Kv for a motor, I don't think it needs more...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-12-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 142,463
Posted By Gaijin

RE: NQD Hydro

That's odd, works for me, still I'm not having much luck with video!

Any better?

<a href='http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Fuego-V3-1'>Click here to watch 'Fuego-V3-1'</a>

<a...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-12-2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 142,463
Posted By Gaijin

RE: NQD Hydro

Fuego V3 Video
++++++++++

Here are a few video's of the Fuego's maiden voyage in V3 form, speed was fair and the turning response much improved but lacked excitement after the Gecko! Anyway...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-12-2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

As promised Video and photo's from my third test run, my experience with this boat has been nothing but positive, the handling is Pin sharp, the reliability beats all of my other craft hands down and...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
08-12-2005, 03:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Gaijin

RE: Walkera #5 (XRB Lama clone)

Thanks for the offer but Shipping and customs charges would make it too expensive for me at the moment, I can pick up a new #5 for £99 ($180)
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-12-2005, 03:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

The Gecko has wire drive as stock, Alloy coupling bell and shaft tube with brass prop end bushing and thrust washer, the motor end is supported by the motor bearings reducing friction.

The shaft...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
08-11-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Gaijin

Walkera #5 (XRB Lama clone)

Okay, I'm new to Heli's but I'd like a budget one to learn / practise with, what are peoples impressions of the Walkera #5, I've read the review but I'd appreciate real user feedback, Is it tough...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-11-2005, 03:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

;)Thats a nice Rig!

where did you get the strudder from or is it home made?
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-10-2005, 03:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

Very Nice choice, I must admit that I had an eye on the Iceberg as I have yet to have a Cat and liked the idea, however I could not quite afford it, maybe later...

As for a prop I would...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-09-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 142,463
Posted By Gaijin

RE: NQD Hydro

Thanks for the advice, any suggestions to improve the pickup?

A hull mounted pickup is unlikely to touch the water enough to function and seeing as I'm running on the cell limit it really needs...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-08-2005, 08:19 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 142,463
Posted By Gaijin

RE: NQD Hydro

Fuego 2 Rudder & Prop upgrade
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Just finished some upgrades to the Fuego:
New 550 series motor installed
Hopf Profi 1 alloy rudder arrangement (A great improvement over...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
08-06-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By Gaijin

Dragonfly #4 v #5

Hey,

This is the same question you have all heard a thousand times but with a slight twist, as a possible prospective heli owner with a very tight wallet after excessive Rc purchases I find...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-06-2005, 12:42 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,341
Posted By Gaijin

RE: UNOFFICIAL CEN EP BOATING FORUM

FYI a 600 IS a 550 series motor, it's just that graupner number them slightly differently e.g 380 series mabuchi = 400 series graupner, 540 mabuchi = 500 series graupner and so on...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-06-2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Gaijin

RE: Twin Motors

it'll work, you CAN increase the power running 2 motors through 1 shaft, a lot of people do it using a Hughey gearbox, However you need to select the correct ratio (I'm not sure how) and bear in mind...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-06-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,306
Posted By Gaijin

RE: My New Mhz Gecko Brushless Micro Mono

No Problem, yep this £ is the pound symbol so $260 is about right (depends on exchange rates and you can buy from MHZ USA)

And I agree thats not bad, that's why Micros are the future!

As...
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