Running GY401 on 6 volts

[jgoldsworthy]

Here's the background. I'm building a new heli, which is going to use the newer Align 35X ESC with 6 volt BEC. I'm planning to use a 401 as the gyro and want to make sure the two are going to play well in the sandbox.

I measured the output from the BEC (and rec'r rudder channel pins) and I'm seeing 6.1 volts. I checked the specs on the 401 and they say a max of 6 volts. Checked with Futaba and they say it needs to be knocked down to 5.8 max. I'm wondering if the vendor isn't saying yes it needs to be reduced just as a CYA.

So my question, is there anybody out there running the 35X without a step down regulator right into a 401 gyro. And/or can anybody shed light on if this is something safe to do or if I'll fry the gyro?

Thanks,
John G.

[BarracudaHockey]

Its not going to hurt the gyro.

Make sure the tail servo is rated for 6v or run a step down.

[DavidH]

I know more than one person that has used the GY 401 with 9254 servo on regulated 6 volts. They had no problems and have many flights on the setup.
Also know of a couple that have used the GY401/9254 on a 6 volt nicad pack with no regulator. That pack gets to 7.2-7.4 volts or more when fully charged.
David