View Full Version : Help to buy the right gear for my first mikado
mfbs17
03-04-2008, 03:40 PM
Not to forget the value of the dollar compared to euro.
LITHIUMSTATIC
03-04-2008, 04:04 PM
Ahh I see, your in Denmark.
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 12:53 AM
What do you think of set regardles of the price?:)
LITHIUMSTATIC
03-05-2008, 01:10 AM
The package that comes with the Z-power motor looks good for learning. The one big thing I don't like is the 3700 mah battery. I'd recommend Evolite 6s 5350 packs so you get a good amount of hover time.
Another thing is I don't know anything about the ESC/BEC & main blades they are sending with it. I think you would be happier in the long run to buy higher quality stuff like i listed above if money will allow.
Also don't be afraid to shop around and buy some of the stuff used. You can get a lot of bang per buck if you buy used.... and get higher quality stuff.
just my .02
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 04:40 AM
Thanks a lot man:thumbup:
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 10:03 AM
I have decided to strech my pocket and as you suggested to get better gear for my new heli and I have already bought charger(hyperion) and a balancer and beside the gear that you mentioned, I need a good transmiter and reciver to complet the set.So I am open to any suggestion regarding reciever and transmiter.:lol:
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 12:31 PM
These items has been orderd so far
Mikado 500 3D
Hacker A40-10L
Jazz 80-6-18
Spartan DS760
:happyd
Items need to be bought
Lipo evo5350
3x bls451
1x bls 251
transmiter????
LITHIUMSTATIC
03-05-2008, 12:37 PM
Good choices!!!
DX7 is what use and I really like it. The JR9303 2.4Ghz is has lots of bells and whistles.
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 01:34 PM
How about reciver.:)
OICU812
03-05-2008, 02:33 PM
The AR7000 receiver should be your minimum as it has the remote satellite antenna, next step up is the AR9000. For your motor selection use 15tooth for sport to med 3D, 16 tooth for 3D and more aggressive flight.
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 02:37 PM
Thanks :)
OICU812
03-05-2008, 02:41 PM
Oh yes and those tooth selections are Mod.7 with the 153 tooth mod.7 main gear btw..
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 03:01 PM
I ordred both 14 and 15 as jeremy suggested for my needs:)
mfbs17
03-05-2008, 04:44 PM
do I need to have a regulator and if so any particular brand?:)
LITHIUMSTATIC
03-05-2008, 08:23 PM
No the Jazz ESC has a BEC built in it.... A regulator is for a 2s Lipo to run all your radio equipment. You don't need it since your ESC has a BEC (Battery Elimater Circut) built in it.
mfbs17
03-06-2008, 12:02 AM
Thanks jeremy:)
BruceW
03-06-2008, 01:31 AM
That is my exact setup and it has proven to be very responsive, powerful, and stable. BTW - I'm running a 15T with 560mm blades. The BEC on the Jazz worked great but I decided to switch over to a CC BEC so I could get 6V. If you run 14T with 515-550mm blades you should be able to get 7-8 minutes on the 6S EVOlite 5350.