C--PILOT II OR SK720

[Wind Spirit]

Originally Posted by jperkosk

Naza is for multirotors only AFAIK. There is DJI Wookong out there that is available in both M(ultirotor) and H(elicopter) versions but we're talking $1k here.

If you want SL on your fbl 450, and the HC is out of your reach, the options are pretty much limited to MB+CP2 or SK720. You can also try a new cheap Tarot XYZ flb controller with CP2, if you feel adventurous.

Thanks, The CP2 must be pretty good, the only negative thing I have read is about the number of parts and more wires to deal with but other than that it sounds solid. I like that you can use it with FB or FBL setups and the price is not bad. I do allready have a DFC head for my bird, just not installed so still looking at the new Brain. Dont know yet. WS

[Pelagic Pilot]

CP2 is awesome, but only when it can work, a long cold foggy winter will leave you chewing your finger nails off until the sun comes out again. I am getting the Brain for this winter. By the time you buy a FBL and CPII you just spent more than the brain. But really, if you need SL, then you don't fly good enough to need FBL, a flybar can do some really cool, fast stuff with the CPII on it, and is the cheapest, most reliable SL setup you can have for a warm sunny day.

[Pelagic Pilot]

Here is the result of flipping CP2 ON when trying to fly in freezing weather, even though the sky was patchy blue and some sun was there, the back of the main sensor saw my SUV parked with the back hatch open where I was sitting and the heater on MAX plus the engine exhaust was back there too. CP2 "thought" the nose was pointed up because the front of the sensor saw cold and the back of the sensor saw hot.

It was my own fault, CP2 works perfect on a warm day, just stay away from the snow!

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[sly the dogman]

I have a CP2, I'm satisfied. Sure there are wires to be worked on, but its ok because the system works, I can trade beauty for fonctionnality.

[Wind Spirit]

Originally Posted by Pelagic Pilot

Here is the result of flipping CP2 ON when trying to fly in freezing weather, even though the sky was patchy blue and some sun was there, the back of the main sensor saw my SUV parked with the back hatch open where I was sitting and the heater on MAX plus the engine exhaust was back there too. CP2 "thought" the nose was pointed up because the front of the sensor saw cold and the back of the sensor saw hot.

It was my own fault, CP2 works perfect on a warm day, just stay away from the snow!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miymiSjkzlU

Man, That was painfull to look at. I live near Jacksonville,Fl. so although we have had some snow in the past it is sunny Fl. most of the time. From my research the Heli Command would be the best I could buy for my needs and will work on FB or FBL. I may just try to save up for one. I am talking about the model that will SL and climb until you let off the stick. About $550. I got my bird new for about $340 but a good unit would pay for itself quick if it saves you from a crash.WS

[SKYQUEST]

I haven't read any of the posts in this thread, just the title. I went through the same dilemma when I got my Goblin 700. I didnt want sensors visible. VERY long sty short, I could NEVER get the elevator 'bounce on stops' to go away...ever...no matter what I did. I went back to my original rx + beastx + co pilot2 which still functions flawlessly.


My very long headache:
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread....ht=bouncy+axis

[Wind Spirit]

Originally Posted by SKYQUEST

I haven't read any of the posts in this thread, just the title. I went through the same dilemma when I got my Goblin 700. I didnt want sensors visible. VERY long sty short, I could NEVER get the elevator 'bounce on stops' to go away...ever...no matter what I did. I went back to my original rx + beastx + co pilot2 which still functions flawlessly.


My very long headache:
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread....ht=bouncy+axis

When you list beastx are you talking about the Microbeast or Spektrum? WS

[sutty]

Can only be the MB, as the Spektrum offering has a built in receiver, which prevents the
CPII being inserted between the receiver and the MB. In order to work it has to go.

Rx-CPII-MB, so as you can see you could not do this in the combo MB and Rx unit from Spektrum.

Cheers

Sutty

[Wind Spirit]

Originally Posted by sutty

Can only be the MB, as the Spektrum offering has a built in receiver, which prevents the
CPII being inserted between the receiver and the MB. In order to work it has to go.

Rx-CPII-MB, so as you can see you could not do this in the combo MB and Rx unit from Spektrum.

Cheers

Sutty

Thats what I thought, just wanted to make sure.I have been looking at all rx,FBL control units, units with SL and more. Hard to keep up with which one does what but I am getting there. Thanks WS

[SKYQUEST]

Yep, what sutty said