HDE to eccpm
 

Hows it going guys.
my first question is can i convert my rex HDE to a full eccpm like the CDE. and what parts will i need and rouglhy how much.
my secon question, im looking at either an airtronics rd6000 or a jr6102 or an eclipse 7 or an optic 6 which one would be the best the two i like so far are the rd6000 and the eclipse 7 any help would be great thanks

RE: HDE to eccpm
 

Well Align makes a CCPM refitting kit, but I don't see why would you want to do that.

Searching the online retailers will give you the cost and parts associated with this conversion. Here's a link to Modefo's, the cost is $21.50.
[link]http://www.modefosheli.com/inc/sdetail/18193[/link]

Another link for HeliDirect:
[link]http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?products_id=319[/link]

Asking about radios is kind of a loaded question to which you will get biased answers. Of the list I have only used the JR 6102 which is a nice entry level heli radio. Just make sure any radio you get will support 5 point pitch and throttle curves. FWIW, the more you spend now on a radio the less you spend in the future. I had 3 JR 662 radios and I replaced them all with my JR 8103. I wasted a bunch of money on 6 channel radios as it turns out.

RE: HDE to eccpm
 

I am also wanting to convert my hde to eccpm. Just wanted to know if you have completed and how much it cost you. Thanks

RE: HDE to eccpm
 

I'm going through the same thing. I just started doing 3D type stuff, and I don't like the slow response on the HDE system. I went the expensive route and bought the SE Frame though rather than the Re-fit kit. My plastic frame is cracked anyway.

Check out www.techmodelproducts.com. Joe has some pretty good prices and great customer service. Not to mention 10% military discount and free APO shipping. He carries pretty much anything you need for the Rex including the CCPM re-fit kit for about $19. I think the kit comes with all the required linkages also.

I'm not sure, but I believe you'll also need a 120* swashplate. I don't believe CCPM can work on the 90* swash. Research befor you buy though.

Also in reference to the radio question from waveshark... I fly the Eclipse 7, and I love it. The spektra module is great if you get multiple models and can't get crystals in the same freq. Just dial in the channel and go. There's alot of buzz right now about the DX-6/7 Spektrums, but from what I've seen I'm not crazy about them. Gain adjustment for the tail in particular is a serious negative for me. I like being able to fine tune everything, including gain, for each individual flight mode rather than having HH off/on only.

RE: HDE to eccpm
 

120* swashplate is a given FACT in almost any CCPM machine. THE 90* HDE SWASHPLATE WILL NOT WORK.

Rafael

RE: HDE to eccpm
 

Kinda what I figured, but I wasn't sure whether or not they might have found a way to work the HDE elevator rocker into the CCPM mix somehow so you could still use your 90* swash. But then again I suppose needing a new swash means more $$$ for the Align guys.