my 3dx500

[petmen]

http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/344167/lg-96234.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/25042007066.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/3dx500%20foto_s%20019.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/3dx500%20foto_s%20016.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/16042007051.jpg

an mod i made .

forum link

3dx500 --- hdx500 this is my setup.

3x hs85mg
1x 9650+401
1x fp37004s and 4s 3850 tp
the esc is an 50 amp with the kit
motor also with the kit

eagle three datalogger with lcd en temp and rpm sensor

[broke-again]

Looks like a well thought out and overall interesting heli, let us know how it handles and what flight times your getting on the 4s. :D

[fireup]

hey, your missing a motor mount plate screw in the first picture. :wink:

[petmen]

flight times 7.5 +- with an 3700 fp.

motor mount plate screw i was testing the esc.

[petmen]

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/03052007080.jpg

new set of tail blads and finn

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/03052007082.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/03052007081.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/normal_10042007039.jpg

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/normal_10042007040.jpg

test set up a123 sell`s

[docjoe]

How does it fly?

[petmen]

lots of power en i think like an
90

[mx400]

Very hot looking heli, nice job.

[ps61785]

petmen,

is this the same thing as an HDX500 if not where can i get the 3dx500...thanks again...looks great...how does it fly...

[Helibelly]

Hi, its the same as the HDX450 as far as I can tell except the HDX comes with a much nicer fiberglass canopy. I have just won an auction for the 3DX on ebay, got it for less than $220 for a bare bones kit, so I'll soon see myself what the quality is like. I really should stop buying more helis, but I can't resist a bargain!

[petmen]

the frame is the same but the head is different.

this is an 3dx500 head
.http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/normal_3dx500%20foto_s%20019.jpg


http://cnc-deluxe.info/bilder600/_MG_2507-800.jpg

the hdx500 has an t-rex head.
and the fly bar is in the middle part bigger.

http://www.rc-helicopter.org/board/index.php?topic=68160

cherokee 500.

http://foto.modelbouwforum.nl/albums/userpics/10248/04052007085.jpg

ET the ends it`s 2mm end in the middle it`s 4mm

[Helibelly]

Hi, actually the 3DX pictures on the ebay auction I have won do not show the different head and flybar. The assembly instructions and pdf provided also back this up. As far as I can see it looks the same as the one on Helidirects website (HDX500). I will soon see what it turns out to be when it arrives though.

[petmen]

i order the flybar from helidirect and the sent me this wan.
so the have the hdx Head.

[Helibelly]

It may be just small production changes to it as sportsmoto.co.uk describe it as the hdx or 3dx heli.

[ps61785]

so what are the differences in the 2 helis then...just the head...

Which head do you prefer, the trex style or the 3DX style... and where can i find a 3dx kit if i choose to go that way...

[petmen]

flying- hobby sell`s the kit. 369$

http://flying-hobby.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=3_29_57

xm hobby`s is selling it for 399$

http://www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-CNC-500-helicopter/Categories

[WillJames]

Good choice in packs FP Baby!! Thanks for sharing the photos.

I think I am going to get the Hirobo Lepton. I have waited a long time and I am going to go for it after hearing how good they fly. Personally I skip HD stuff, but different strokes for different folks.

[ps61785]

So the trex style head comes with the HDX kit and a different head comes with the 3DX kit. Does anyone have a preference? I hear the Trex head style is supposed to be more responsive. Is this true? Thanks again all for your help?

[Helibelly]

If you look on Helidirects website on the front page they show an ad for the hdx.
Among the pictures shown is a picture of the heli with a blue canopy, and it says 3dx on the frame!

[ps61785]

i saw that as well...but the frames are identical if you look at both...the only difference between the two are the heads...

[petmen]

the sell the hdx i order an flybar but is was not the wan i want for the 3dx.

[ps61785]

is the TRex Style better or is the 3DX style better...

[Helibelly]

Turns out the 3DX I recieved has a different head to the HDX on Helidirects site after all!
I have no idea what the flight differences will be because of this though.
Eric.

[rszalo]

Hi,

Help needed... :oops:
what controller settings should be used for the kit motor (switching frequency and timing)? I have a Hiperion Titan 50 A, but is overheating, and the over-temp. protection activates after cca. 5 minutes. I'm thinking to replace it wit a 70A controller.
I run -would like to run it- with 4s, now I have a 24T pinion on the motor. I ordered a 22T and a 20T too, to check the difference.

Rudolf

[petmen]

70A controller or an 80 amp controller wood be ok.
the max amp +- 75 amp i think.