Which Gyro?

[surgicalCFe]

Now that everyone has been flying these little heli's for a bit and for those that have had the opportunity to use several different types of gyro's what conclusions have you come to regarding what the best gyro is for this application? Ease of setup, predictable operation, temperature fluctuation compensation,weight, price, all things to be considered when purchasing a gyro.

I still see a lot of people suggesting the 401 and the 2100. The Spartan DS760 sounds awesome but the damn thing cost almost as much as an ARTF 200 kit. I used to think that the 401 was just to heavy but the 200 is pretty tail heavy and the 401's weight just might be a good thing. The 401 doesn't allow travel adjustment in 2 directions while the 2100 does, and the 2100 weighs a lot less than the 401. If you can get the CG right with the 2100 then saving 20g of weight can definitely be a good thing.

Personally I am still using the Esky HH gyro which is just a bit lighter than the 2100 (definitely not as good though), I like its bright blue led, what can I say. So what do you guys think is the best gyro? Ray?

P.S. The usb cable for the Spartan is $32! What the hell is up with that? USB cables are a dime a dozen, I bet you could even use a standard cable (maybe).

[robl]

The 2100 does not just save weight, it also allows programming through the transmitter, after the gy401 is in the frame, its very hard to get access to change the programming.

[manike]

I'm going to be using a 401. I started lining up all my parts last night to work out where to fit them... and it's not a simple job. I "think" I'm going to put the ESC in the bottom cross ways, then the 401 so I can get to the controls with the wires towards the tail, then the battery (if it will fit under the canopy). I'm going to make a foam bracket to go between the frame rails at the front and stick the receiver to the bracket and frame rails just in front of the servo's.

It's a tight fit. From everything I've heard moving the battery forward a little might help with the COG.

Now I need to find some crimps and plug sets because the wiring is going to need to be significantly shortened in a few areas.

[robl]

you can just tiewrap the receiver up front as well instead of doing a bracket.

[R.Lim]

Believe or not, but in my experience, the WK011 gyro is more than good for this little bird. The setup is veruy easy and the cost.... just $20.
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And up to now (I am a non 3 D flyer) , the tail is rock solid
This little bird fly very stable and beautyful, but also some how wind sensitive
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[scarr]

Yes, be careful in wind with this Gaui 200. I have flown it in pretty good wind and it is a handful. It tends to get pitch sensitive and will come to a standstill when you turn directly into the wind. It surprised me how much I had to push forward to keep it moving in the wind. Just best to get used to it before trying it in wind over 5 mph. or so. It is amazingly stable, just have to be on top of it in windy or gusty conditions. Upping the headspeed does help if you are in some wind I have found.