noobflyer01

Hey Dunk, congrats on your new heli. You're gonna love it! I get parts from my LHS, but you can order very easily online also.

very good online shops i personally use with no difficulty and fast shipping. just add www. and .com to these to go to their site.
readyheli
helidirect
flyhelirus
grandrc

Hey O.D. those upgrades from KDE is awesome man. expensive but awesome. especially the metal bottom plate.

dunkonu23

Thanks, noob!

So, you're saying that the parts are the same (with the exception of the torque tube/tail stuff) are the same even though the part numbers are different? For example, the 500esp calls the feathering shaft: 500H011. While Helidirect lists the feathering shaft as: H50023?Just wondering because I figure I'll order about the same spares I've used for my BH500.

Thanks again!

Scott

noobflyer01

yes. exactly. main shafts, feathering shafts, main gear, frame, etc. all same.

Hey Hollywood, how's your build coming along?

dunkonu23

Thanks, Noob!

Kinda leaves me wondering where the 10mm went, but I'll leave that for another day!

Scott

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Hey guys I this is a 500 forum but I had to post a vid for Noob and any one else , Noob I was trying some new things and wanted you to see,hope you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U-en...e=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWcb0...e=channel_page

noobflyer01

Hey man, NICE! i can see you are gaining alot of confidence. good flying. your trex600 sounds bad *****. you can post your 600 videos here anytime!

dunkonu23

I just thought I'd post this here... I don't mean to hijack.

After taking the TRex 500 esp plunge... I decided to dive a bit deeper and got the following to complete the build:

Ordered 2 6s 25C 2650mah batteries
Ordered a new charger
Ordered a Spartan DS760 gyro and USB cable
Ordered a JR DS3500G Ultra Speed Tail Servo
Parts, including Radix 430mm blades

I'm also coverting to Spektrum from Futaba, so I've ordered a DX7 with AR7000 receiver. I thought seriously about the DX7se, but decided to hold off until I'm proficient enough to notice the difference.

I'm on vacation starting next Friday, so I'm hoping everything shows up by then so Ican be flying the Trex by Sunday or Monday at the latest.

Scott

noobflyer01

wow Dunk....that's a very nice setup. better than mine for sure.   Getting addicted are we?? lol  
it should be a straight forward build.  i didnt have any issues with mine. 

Dunk check to see if your Jr 3500G tail servo runs at 4.8v or 6.0v.  you will need a 5.1v stepdown for the tail if its 4.8v.  
i'm running the 9257 which runs at 4.8v.  i had to buy an align 5.1v stepdown for $6.99 at the lhs.

Skarn

Or get the 7100 receiver...it has stepdown/regulated voltage for Throttle, Rudder/gain...saves on some wiring.

Skarn

noobflyer01

that would work nicely Skarn.  Will that work with the dx6i? 

noobflyer01

according to this spec sheet it should work with the dx6i no?

AR7100/AR7100R Instruction Manual (654 KB)

AR7100 7 Channel DSM2 Heli Receiver

Key Features

[*]Internal 5.2V 2A regulator for rudder and Aux 2 (for Gyro)[*]Has both regular straight-through input-output connections and an internal 5.2V 2A regulator for the gear and throttle channels[*]Includes one internal receiver and one remote receiver with a port for an optional second remote receiver[*]Compatible with all Spektrum and JR DSM2 radio and module systems [*]Two failsafe modes[*]Fail-on switch included[/list]

Overview



The AR7100 is Spektrum’s first purpose-built receiver designed specifically for demanding heli applications. The combination of a primary internal receiver and secondary remote receiver allows the AR7100 to be installed in the best possible configuration for virtually any heli, while exposing the receiver to the greatest possible RF signal at all times. Additional features like two user-selectable failsafe modes, a built-in 5.2V 2A voltage regulator and EC3 connectors make the AR7100 the best choice for any heli pilot who wants the safety, security and clarity of 2.4GHz DSM technology.


The AR7100 and AR7100R offer the benefits of multiple components in one compact unit, keeping your installation neat and simple.

Specs

[*]Type:Full Range Heli Receiver[*]# of Channels:7[*]ModulationSM2[*]Band:2.4GHz[*]Dimensions (WxLxH):47.3 x 40.2 x 14.2mm[*]Weight:32.5 g[*]Voltage Range:6.0 to 10.0 volts[*]Antenna Length:Main RX: 30mm (1) Remote RX: 30mm (2)[/list]

dunkonu23

Thanks, Noob! I did a lot of research on this buy and I figured I go for top quality stuff this time around. My BH500 has a LogicTech 2100T Gyro that is quite a pain to setup and when setup still doesn't hold for as long as I think it should, so I opted for the DS760 because I'm tired of messing with Gyro's! :-) I just want one to work as it should.

You're right about the step down, though without it, the servo should be faster until it burns up! Thanks! Imissed that!

Dunno about the receiver. See, in addition to the stepdown, the 7100 is also a 2048 bit receiver fully compatible with the DX7se (it's also compatible with the DX6i and the DX7, but in 1024 bit mode, so I think I'll opt for the $6.99 stepdown instead of a $150.00 receiver. Granted, it wouldprobably be cleaner to install (lessofwiring jumble), butit's toorich for my blood at this stage. Thanks for thesuggestion, though!

Scott

noobflyer01

yeah...it is cheaper for the stepdown.loljust bling stuff really

here's where i placed the stepdown. noticed the middle screw on the boom block. that is the "pin the boom" mod.

dunkonu23

Thanks for the picture! It clears things up a lot. Pinning the tail is something I'm definitely going to do. Thanks, again!

Scott

dunkonu23

My TRex 500 esp is here! I'm still waiting for other items to arrive, particularly the tail servo. I've found over the last few days that certain sites state things are in stock when in fact, they're not. So, I called around today and managed to find my tail servo. As it stands now, the build is on schedule to start Friday! I'm excited as all get out for this!

Scott

Update: Batteries, spares, swash plate leveler, and Radix blades arrived today, too.

noobflyer01

becareful with the set screw on the flybar cage. a few including myself have stripped it.  the align hex drivers are over sized and is really good for this build.  tools like wiha will strip the screws.  there are a few pre-assembled pieces in the kit, take them apart and loctite.  use the iincluded align grease tube for the thrust bearings for the tail and head.  on the feathering shaft: clean the inside with actetone to clean off the machine oil so the loctite can work on the screws, dont forget to clean the screws that bolt down the shafts also. 

good luck with the build!

dunkonu23

Thanks for the advice, again! I'll order a set of align hex drivers, right now! I got sick of stripping things on my BH500. Any other suggestions you have, please feel free to let me know! You've been a great help, noob!

Scott

noobflyer01

i'm going to sort out my wiring in the back there.   i really dont want to zip tie my servo,gyro wires,stepdown to the boom.  it could rip apart in a crash.  

dunkonu23

Where did you get your wiring sleeves, Noob? I looked more closely at your tail picture and isee you're using sleeves. It looks great!

Scott

noobflyer01

thanks.  i got them here:   http://www.helidirect.com/servos-ser...-1_359_784.hdx

dunkonu23

I got those ordered today, too! Thanks again, noob!

Scott

OrganDonor

I made a new shirt today ready for sunday flying. I am in the printing industry so I have access to a multitude of printing equipment. I ran this shirt out in carbon fibre T.T.V. I think it looks sweet. It looks better in real life but you can see the carbon effect in the photos. I am working on a hoody atm but still playing around with the layout and the materials.

dunkonu23

Hey now, that looks great! Are you planning on selling some?

Scott

dunkonu23

All the parts are in, the build could start today if I wanted to use my current hex drivers, but I'm going to wait until tomorrow when my Align drivers should arrive. I just don't want to strip hex head screws. So, I wait.

Scott

noobflyer01

wish i have another trex kit to build!