Trex 600 Build Videos will be here:

[skywalkertje]

Ok, I did my first 2 flights today with the 600, and thanks to the build video's I had no issues, the heli flew great and very predictable.

The first flight was 3 minutes to check blade track (which was perfect) and sub trim the heli (just a few clicks needed). I did shorten the links from swash to seesaw to 36mm as suggested by Bob.

The second flight was in iddle up 2 with mild 3D, the lipo's barely got warm after 5 minutes (Xcell 4900 6S1P).

My tail slider 'problem' turned out to be no problem at all, the screw goes in just fine, I'm guessing there are 2 bearings in there with a little space in-between.

One more question, on page 9 you can see that there is room for 2 extra socket screws with M3 nut in the tail boom case (next to the tail drive gear bearings). They are not needed?

Thanks again for the effort!

[Finless]

I pointed that out to Andy Yu and he said Align doesnt feel that bolt and nut are neccessary. However I plan to put one in there myself!

Bob

[crusader4u]

Hi Bob did you get a chance to try out your bird on the weekend?
Any chance of a video post of the flight.

[Finless]

Yep..... I am at work right now but later this afternoon I will be posting some vids.

Bottom line the Trex600 flys SWEET! It tracks really well, is quick on cyclic, and is probably on of the best flying 50 sized heli's out there. Right there if not better than my Sceadu 50. I am very impressed with it. Anyway I will be posting a vid of Ian Crane flying that lays down some AWESOME 3D on the 600

Bob

[abilioramos]

I Finless, first let me say that I’m really newbie on this hobby, and this videos have really help me a lot understanding some build doubts.

But now only some really important videos are missing :) how to setup the radio + helicopter, “pitch and throttle curves for normal, idle-up1 idle-up2, how to use a pitch gauge, tail setup, end points, gyro mode, main blade pitch etc”, all the necessary configuration, to start flying.

I’m asking this, because more I read over the internet about this matter; I get more confused how to setup my helicopter correctly.

Finless can you do this, I know that each helicopter pilot uses is won configuration, but teaches us how you do it.

I think this will be a huge help for me and all the newbie’s out there.

[Raven_darkcloud]

Bob has done vids on all that already.
http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=12455
That link willlead you to some varry good setup vids he did with the trex se. They help with most setup. some on ccpm, curvs 101, threadlocker, gyro, soldering deans and motor/esc conectors. They are great. I took the ones I downloaded and put them on a dvd for easy review. Go download and enjoy. A little Bob is'm there.

[zx12rRed]

Giday Bob

my 600 is built now and your advice in the videos was very helpful, i watched the video, looked at the instructions and went for it, all came out well, my 611 is on the way, will you be doing a 611 specific video ?

ive been asking around here in Australia and cant seem to find anyone who knows how to set them up, out here in the bush :smokin: :lol: with the kangaroos :dontknow

[erniefritz]

Hey Bob, Thanks for the Vids on the Trex 600 , i just put mine together from start to finish in 24hrs, and hovered at 2 am in the back yard. they were a great help.

I have a question tho, i have a trex 450 se that i use a pro peak charger and a Thunder power 205 balancer to charge the 2100-Lipo's and ballance them , i just ordered the TP 1010 charger along with the 210 ballancer and data cord to charge the 600's 4200mah, 22.2V Lipo but can't find a patch cord to plug the align Lipo into the TP 210 ballancer? Do you have any suggestions? :arggg:

thanks again for the Vid's. :noteworthy

Ernie

(TORCHS) The Orlando Radio Controlled Helicopter Society (Fla)

[Finless]

The align pack will plug directly into the balancer. At least that is what I have seen Andy do at the field. Dont shoot me though if it doesnt as he may have modified (trimmed) the connecotr hood on the balancer. I will have to check as my charger is in the mail right now too.

Bob

[erniefritz]

*** Update ***
Well , the TP1010 charger and 210 balancer got here , the ballancer wants 2 separate connectors from the battery, a 4 and 6 pin connector for a 6S config battery plugged into "bank 1" - group A & group B of the balancer. this means that a patch cable will have to be made :arggg: , i've emailed Align to see if they can come up with a male connector for their 6S bat so i don't have to cut the connector off. Good news , in the Interim , if you need to balance your 6S there is a new (inexpensive) balancer on the market that will plug right into the Align battery. I paid $25 for mine at my local hobby shop, it's made by Astro Flight Inc. it's called the Astro 106 "blinky" balancer. it has a 7 pin connector and looks like a small circuit board. so far it's worked great while charging with the TP1010 but doesn't have adata port , I'll kep you posted on what Align reply's about their connector's

Ernie

"may all your landings end skids down" :D

[Finless]

Ernie,

If Andy is out at the field I will check out his setup. He told me that balance connector had the same pin spacing as TP. If so all you need to do is cut off the blue pack conector and solder on a Deans and do the same for the charger.

BTW, I bought the FMA direct balance pro and was PO'ed to find thier adapter only went to 5S. Thank god there was a header on the board! I went to the electronics store and low and behold a ribbon cable connector is the SAME pin spacing as the balance plug on that Align pack. I made my own "patch" cable.

Bob

[Raven_darkcloud]

Hay bob Can you give some picts of the charging setup you guys are useing. I'm still putting my pennies together for the 600 and want to have every step covvered befor hand. Or if you can make a vid on that charging setup for us guys still only working on 3s with our smaller heli's. :mrgreen: The more you guys talk about the plugs on that bat the more my head spins as I cant find any picts of the plugs on it. :arggg: :badair:
Thanks

[Finless]

Agreed.... this whole balance plug issue needs to be documented.

I will do it VERY soon.

BTW the first 3 flight on my 4400 pack the cells were WAY out of balance. Now they are getting in line so dont think for a minute that you can get buy without a balancer for these packs!

Bob

[are_62]

Finless,

I have flown my 450 (first heli) now 15 or 20 times. Just hovering for now. My last 'landing' was a little rough... need some parts - but not many. Rotor blades, tail boom, tailrotor holders and gears.

But now I am very tempted to get the 600 and call it a day. What do ya think? Should I stay with the 450 and practice or is it just as well to practice with the 600? Maybe I can sell the 450.

How many minutes of flying do you get from the 4400?

Vid's are great and makes it enjoyable to build.

[Finless]

Tuff question! I still fly my 450 more than my 600....
I get 6 minutes out of my 4400's.

I would say stick with the 450 for now until your doing some 3D then decide if you want something bigger.

Bob

[Tintin]

I was a bit puzzled that the motor mount should have it's "fins" down towards the motor. Wouldn't it lead away heat more efficiently if it had the flat side towards the motor and the fins out in the air?

At one one place in the manual it has the fins up if I'm not mistaken, I'll see if I can locate it.

Found it, page 12....

[Finless]

Tintin.. can you point out the pages in tha manual that show that? I cant find it!

Bob

[Tintin]

As mentioned, in the drawing on page 12....

[Finless]

I posted a quickie vid as many have had issues knowing how to mount the 4900 Flightpower evo pack.

So here it is

VIDEO -> How to mount the flight power 4900 to the Trex600 (19 Megs) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=finless/flightpower&filename=hf4900trex600.wmv)

Bob

[scubas00755511]

I'm having trouble with setting my 600,s pitch. Is there a video I missed, a tip I need, or something I missed in set up? Thanks, B-Day today, Did my first flips w/ 450SE!!! :shock:

[Finless]

Yea, I have the head setup vid... It tell you all the link length etc.
Happy B-day!

Bob

[nellie7532]

Hi Bob, I'm new to this site and the T-Rex 600, but thanks to you i'm working my way through the build so much faster than if i had to sit there working out what the instructions mean.
Quick Q, I put my blade grips together onto the feathering spindle but when i tighten up the bolts they are really stiff moving even before any glue got near them, so i loosened them off very slightly, glued them solid and now the movement is free with no play, is this ok or just damn stupid?
i've never had this problem before and i've built a Raptor 30, 90 and T-Rex450SE.
Oh also do you mind if i use a link on the 600 forum to your vids as i really think everyone should benefit from your expertise.
Cheers Nellie

[Finless]

Some folks have been reporting a problem with the spindle cut at the thrust bearings... As long as when you turn them as in my video they are not gritty feeling you should be OK. If they are gritty or notchy feeling when you turn them then your thrust bearings may be binding and you may have a bad spindle.

Bob

[nellie7532]

Thanks Bob, i guess time will tell eh?

[cskiller26]

hey Bob, thanks for the videos. i am building my first trex. unfortunately i don't get to fly it because it will be a display at the hobby shop i work at. I do get to learn more as i am around helis more and more. I am a convert from planks to helis.

so just stopping by to say thanks for the videos!