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mazdamn02

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Hmm... I'm going to need a big copter soon. I'm having way too much fun with the mini toy ones, a hobby grade one and I'd be set.
This may overshadow my rc car thing...
 
GYG

GYG

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Take a look at a Blade CX2...the counter rotating 4-channel heli's are MUCH easier to fly than ragular head/tail rotor heli's, and parts are cheap. Car Kings sells them for $179, and they're on 2.4ghz, so you don't have to worry about glitches, channels, etc.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

That's what I started out on, and it was a blast. Even after learning to fly conventional heli's, it's just so relaxing to grab the sticks of a CX and just tool around the house.
 
RoadRageMotors

RoadRageMotors

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GYG said:
Take a look at a Blade CX2...the counter rotating 4-channel heli's are MUCH easier to fly than ragular head/tail rotor heli's, and parts are cheap. Car Kings sells them for $179, and they're on 2.4ghz, so you don't have to worry about glitches, channels, etc.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

That's what I started out on, and it was a blast. Even after learning to fly conventional heli's, it's just so relaxing to grab the sticks of a CX and just tool around the house.
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thats still a toy copter, and the 3in1 esc sucks i had the cp i went through 3 esc's before i sold it.

if you are going to buy a heli atleast get somethin ccmp
 
GYG

GYG

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For me, when I started into Heli's the CX helped me learn flight orientation, nose in hovering, etc. I've owned 3 different CX's in the last couple of years, and none of them had any issues with the 3 in 1.

I think the CX is a great learning tool for moving up to conventional heli's, and I think a lot of guys out on the other boards (rcgroups, rcuniverse, etc) would likely agree. You can fly it indoors without worrying about destroying your house, and parts are very cheap when you crash, which will happen.

No offense intended here, but my opinion is that telling someone to jump right into a collective pitch heli like a Blade CP or T-Rex with no experience on a simulator, or at least some time flying a counter rotating heli like a CX to gain some confidence that you can control a heli, is a crash course in heading for a crash course.

There isn't anything that much worse that setting your brand new $200-$300 heli on the ground, spooling it up, lifing off, crashing hard 5 seconds later, and having to spend $50 just to get it "flying" again.
 
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mazdamn02

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So I'm crazy.... I went out on got my CX2 last night :D. Its a blast! I know its a beginner chopper but its fun and is giving me confidence. Thanks for the advise GYG.
 
GYG

GYG

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mazdamn02 said:
So I'm crazy.... I went out on got my CX2 last night :D. Its a blast! I know its a beginner chopper but its fun and is giving me confidence. Thanks for the advise GYG.
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Nice! What's really fun is to take the CX out at about 8pm when the wind is calm, and really fly it around. I've got a video of mine out there somewhere flying outside with about a 5-8 mph or so wind (which is probably too windy for it, but I wanted to see what it would do). I moved the control linkages out on the servo horns to get more travel, which made it fly quite a bit faster, and able to handle a little wind.

Here it is...

http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/Helicopters/Videos/CX Outdoor Flight.wmv
 
mndsm

mndsm

I'M OFFENDED!
So, mr super-RC GyG man, what say you on recommendations for a new speed control? I am NOT in the least bit pleased with the Futaba unit I have now, and am looking for something better. Don't want to break the bank. RC Car Kings has a Traxxas unit that looks solid, and can handle down to a 12-turn for about 60$. Wondering if there is something else to consider. Probably won't go with a new motor right away, but am looking to upgrade from the Chameleon sooner or later. Any suggestions?
 
dmention7

dmention7

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I'd rather upgrade the speed controller than spend money on a new 19-turn motor (since that's all my current unit can handle)
 
GYG

GYG

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mndsm said:
So, mr super-RC GyG man, what say you on recommendations for a new speed control? I am NOT in the least bit pleased with the Futaba unit I have now, and am looking for something better. Don't want to break the bank. RC Car Kings has a Traxxas unit that looks solid, and can handle down to a 12-turn for about 60$. Wondering if there is something else to consider. Probably won't go with a new motor right away, but am looking to upgrade from the Chameleon sooner or later. Any suggestions?
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Ha!

The Traxxas esc you're talking about must be the XL-10..it's yellow, right? Good esc...kinda big though, but would work good.

I'm guessing you want something with reverse? The new Novak Rooster looks very nice, but is a little more money. Nice thing is that it has lipo cutoff profiles should you ever run lipo batteries.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPMX0&P=ML

I'm a little partial to Tekin stuff myself, mainly because I've been sponsored by them for the last couple years. They have the Rebel 2 reversable esc that goes down to 10 turns for about $80-$85.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYN6&P=ML

Ideally though, for the money, the Novak XRB brushless system is hard to beat for $159 (that's what Mark sells them for at his track in Hampton). Basically maintenance free, has lipo cutoff profiles, similar power to about a 14 turn motor.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRST1&P=ML

If it were me, I'd get the brushless setup just because it's so hassle free...it's more money up front, but none of the brushed motor issues to deal with later (comm cutting, brushes wearing out, etc).
 
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