New X50 setups

Ickleroc · 06-17-2012, 04:19 AM

Hi Guys...

Having just purchased a new Flybar X50 SE, I'm kinda wondering what radio gear to use, (servos, Gyro etc) I've already decided on using an OS 50 for power but not sure which direction for servos, and gyro. Any help or suggestions on your setups greatly received.

johnbs8 · 06-17-2012, 03:26 PM

ds610's cyclic n throttle, ds650 on tail, for gyro the spartan quark or gy520. ar7100r for rx and hyperion 6.6v lifepo4 2cell 2100mah for recievers. pushglo for glo start.

Bob O · 06-18-2012, 12:27 AM

That pretty much sums it up.

What's your budget?

WessCo · 06-18-2012, 01:02 AM

Keep your eyes peeled for Align ds620's. They worked great on my flybarred x50 and are doing just fine on my flybarless x50.

Ickleroc · 06-18-2012, 05:17 AM

Thanks for the replies,
I'll probably go for the Quark gyro, I currently have 401s on my other helis, maybe time for something a bit more up to date on the new one?

My budget isnt unlimited, but Id rather spend a little more and get quality than have to replace/upgrade in the future.. Are those align servos good? they have a bit of a poor reputation here for servos, it maybe unjustified? but if you guys arent having issues then possibly they're the way forward too.

Bob O · 06-18-2012, 09:02 AM

I ran those Align servos for two seasons in two different nitro birds. They were excellent servos. The DS-610 is a popular servo.

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Ickleroc · 06-18-2012, 11:56 AM

Thanks Bob, the store I got the kit from has combo price deals, for 3x Ds610s and a quark with a Ds650.

Bob O · 06-18-2012, 12:11 PM

Make sure to get an extra one for the throttle.

You can't go wrong with those servos, in my experience. Most things you'll read about them is that they are reliable, and plenty of guys have run them at high voltage without problems despite them not actually being a HV servo.

I always ran my at a regulated 6V and never had a problem. Somewhere around 300 flights I got out of them before selling, and the best that I know they are still going strong in a JR Ergo 60.

Ickleroc · 06-18-2012, 04:03 PM

Thanks for your help, think those are the ones I'm going for, 4xDS610 and a DS650 for the tail. I'll post a picture when I'm done.

Elgyn · 06-19-2012, 02:32 PM

I could never figure out the point of running a full sized servo on the throttle when any mini or micro will do just fine.

Bob O · 06-19-2012, 04:55 PM

Because they fit the best?

Sent from my phone

Elgyn · 06-20-2012, 12:01 AM

I thinking its more of a "this works. why change it" type of thing. Kind of like tail servos being only 4.8v for so long.

KouDy · 06-26-2012, 07:18 AM

I have Savox SC-1258 on cyclics, 1257 on throttle and SH-1290 for tail. GY520 as gyro. All on 6V unregulated powered by 2S LiFe Hyperion battery. Excellent setup as far as i can tell so far...

06-17-2012, 04:19 AM	#1
Ickleroc Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wiltshire, England	New X50 setups Hi Guys... Having just purchased a new Flybar X50 SE, I'm kinda wondering what radio gear to use, (servos, Gyro etc) I've already decided on using an OS 50 for power but not sure which direction for servos, and gyro. Any help or suggestions on your setups greatly received.

06-17-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
johnbs8 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: roseville MI	ds610's cyclic n throttle, ds650 on tail, for gyro the spartan quark or gy520. ar7100r for rx and hyperion 6.6v lifepo4 2cell 2100mah for recievers. pushglo for glo start. __________________ Titan X50B : YS56sr GP Pipe, Tracx600 FBL, AR7200BX, Ds610 X4, DS650, Pushglo and compass 615mm FBL Titan X50T : Ys56sr SAB-55 Pipe, Tracx600 FBL, AR7200BX, DS8717 X3, BLS251, Pushglo Radix V2 625mm FBL

06-18-2012, 12:27 AM	#3
Bob O HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Negaunee, Michigan	That pretty much sums it up. What's your budget? __________________ Warp 360 Spartan Vortex VX1

06-18-2012, 09:02 AM	#6
Bob O HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Negaunee, Michigan	I ran those Align servos for two seasons in two different nitro birds. They were excellent servos. The DS-610 is a popular servo. Sent from my phone __________________ Warp 360 Spartan Vortex VX1

06-18-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
Bob O HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Negaunee, Michigan	Make sure to get an extra one for the throttle. You can't go wrong with those servos, in my experience. Most things you'll read about them is that they are reliable, and plenty of guys have run them at high voltage without problems despite them not actually being a HV servo. I always ran my at a regulated 6V and never had a problem. Somewhere around 300 flights I got out of them before selling, and the best that I know they are still going strong in a JR Ergo 60. __________________ Warp 360 Spartan Vortex VX1

06-18-2012, 01:02 AM	#4
WessCo Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Summerville, GA	Keep your eyes peeled for Align ds620's. They worked great on my flybarred x50 and are doing just fine on my flybarless x50.

06-18-2012, 05:17 AM	#5
Ickleroc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wiltshire, England	Thanks for the replies, I'll probably go for the Quark gyro, I currently have 401s on my other helis, maybe time for something a bit more up to date on the new one? My budget isnt unlimited, but Id rather spend a little more and get quality than have to replace/upgrade in the future.. Are those align servos good? they have a bit of a poor reputation here for servos, it maybe unjustified? but if you guys arent having issues then possibly they're the way forward too.

06-18-2012, 11:56 AM	#7
Ickleroc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wiltshire, England	Thanks Bob, the store I got the kit from has combo price deals, for 3x Ds610s and a quark with a Ds650.

06-18-2012, 04:03 PM	#9
Ickleroc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wiltshire, England	Thanks for your help, think those are the ones I'm going for, 4xDS610 and a DS650 for the tail. I'll post a picture when I'm done.

06-19-2012, 02:32 PM	#10
Elgyn Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada	I could never figure out the point of running a full sized servo on the throttle when any mini or micro will do just fine. __________________ TT titan x50 / TT mini titan / JR Vigor CV... ...vbar'd / 700 airwolf streched JR Voyager mechanics / JR Venture CP

06-19-2012, 04:55 PM	#11
Bob O HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Negaunee, Michigan	Because they fit the best? Sent from my phone __________________ Warp 360 Spartan Vortex VX1

06-20-2012, 12:01 AM	#12
Elgyn Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada	I thinking its more of a "this works. why change it" type of thing. Kind of like tail servos being only 4.8v for so long. __________________ TT titan x50 / TT mini titan / JR Vigor CV... ...vbar'd / 700 airwolf streched JR Voyager mechanics / JR Venture CP

06-26-2012, 07:18 AM	#13
KouDy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: central Europe	I have Savox SC-1258 on cyclics, 1257 on throttle and SH-1290 for tail. GY520 as gyro. All on 6V unregulated powered by 2S LiFe Hyperion battery. Excellent setup as far as i can tell so far... __________________ Titan e325 SE flybarred \| Titan X50 flybarred torque tube Futaba 10C in mode 3

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