What tools are required?

vertico · 08-07-2012, 09:35 AM

Can someone post up the exact size of the wrenches and drivers required to work on the 130x?

I'm trying to replace the crummy hex wrenches that came in the box with decent drivers. Seems like this info should be in the manual...but it's not.

Nytro97 · 08-07-2012, 09:54 AM

This is what I use
http://www.ebay.com/itm/E-Flite-EFLA...item5ae815dd7a

Tom

vertico · 08-07-2012, 10:19 AM

Thanks, ordered!

NCcraig · 08-07-2012, 10:53 AM

The metal used on Eflite tools is too soft. The only hex driver you need is a 1.5mm. I have a set of Dynamite hex drivers and they have work flawlessly on all my helis.
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2904

helicub81 · 08-07-2012, 11:41 AM

+1 for dynamite hex drivers

WNCmotard · 08-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Another vote for Dynamite. I've had their travel set for years, and love it.

Chris Gardill · 08-07-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCcraig

The metal used on Eflite tools is too soft. The only hex driver you need is a 1.5mm. I have a set of Dynamite hex drivers and they have work flawlessly on all my helis.
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2904

+1 to this. I had a set of those E-Flite drivers and they did not last long.

I use Wiha regular and Phillips head drivers from Phil's hobby shop here that are now holding up very well. On the hex side, the MIP Thorp drivers came very highly recommended over in the T-Rex 250 forum because of how easy it is to strip the little screws on that heli so I have a set of those now and love them. A Main Hobbies is where I purchased my MIP drivers from and I have .9, 1.3, 1.5 and 2.5mm hex drivers. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the main blade screws and the tail screw on the 130X are 1.5mm hex screws. The other drivers I use on my 250 and 450 helis.

vertico · 08-07-2012, 12:25 PM

Funny you mention the Dynamite drivers, I actually ordered the hex set on top of the e-flite drivers:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...metric-DYN3080

Changing the feathering shaft takes two drivers anyways, figured why not.

litehawkdown · 08-07-2012, 12:39 PM

Did everybody else get a screw driver in the box that doen't even fit the heli? Or was that just me?

WNCmotard · 08-07-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litehawkdown

Did everybody else get a screw driver in the box that doen't even fit the heli? Or was that just me?

Nope, I got one too, along with only half the velcro needed to secure my battery to the frame. I had to have gotten a Monday or Friday build.

NCcraig · 08-07-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litehawkdown

Did everybody else get a screw driver in the box that doen't even fit the heli? Or was that just me?

I threw it away as soon as open the box.

litehawkdown · 08-07-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCcraig

I threw it away as soon as open the box.

No doubt LOL

everydayflyer · 08-07-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litehawkdown

Did everybody else get a screw driver in the box that doen't even fit the heli? Or was that just me?

The phillips from the mCPX tools in fact fits and works fairly well on the 130X.

NCcraig · 08-07-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everydayflyer

The phillips from the mCPX tools in fact fits and works fairly well on the 130X.

Threw those ones away too.

Hydropwnic · 08-07-2012, 01:50 PM

The screwdriver that came with my 130x works great.

I just had to put a new handle on it. Balance it. Re-file the philips head and change the bearing on the little spinner on the top with an expensive aftermarket bearing.

Obviously anyone who doesnt think this is a great screwdriver is just a mal-content or a noob.

JWB885 · 08-07-2012, 01:56 PM

Do you have video of this mod.

mCPx (like), 120sr (junk), 130x (hate), 300x (luv,luv,luv), 450x( luv, luv)
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

NCcraig · 08-07-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydropwnic

Obviously anyone who doesnt think this is a great screwdriver is just a mal-content or a noob.

You figured me out, damnit!

litehawkdown · 08-07-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydropwnic

The screwdriver that came with my 130x works great.

I just had to put a new handle on it. Balance it. Re-file the philips head and change the bearing on the little spinner on the top with an expensive aftermarket bearing.

Obviously anyone who doesnt think this is a great screwdriver is just a mal-content or a noob.

Best post ever!

everydayflyer · 08-07-2012, 03:27 PM

I believe he received a beta screw driver.
The one from my mCPX is a V2 improved model.

08-07-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
vertico Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta	What tools are required? Can someone post up the exact size of the wrenches and drivers required to work on the 130x? I'm trying to replace the crummy hex wrenches that came in the box with decent drivers. Seems like this info should be in the manual...but it's not. __________________ 130x - 300x - Goblin 500 - mCP X BL - mCP X HP08s Double Brushless

08-07-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
Nytro97 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Upstate New York	This is what I use http://www.ebay.com/itm/E-Flite-EFLA...item5ae815dd7a Tom __________________ Kyosho Concept 30, Concept 60, X-Cell 60 Graphite Gas Blade CP Pro, Blade 400, mSR, mCPx, mSRx,Nano CP x all sold.and now have the Blade 130x, 300x and DX8 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#3
vertico Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta	Thanks, ordered! __________________ 130x - 300x - Goblin 500 - mCP X BL - mCP X HP08s Double Brushless

08-07-2012, 10:53 AM	#4
NCcraig Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina	The metal used on Eflite tools is too soft. The only hex driver you need is a 1.5mm. I have a set of Dynamite hex drivers and they have work flawlessly on all my helis. http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2904 __________________ Team Newb pilot BL mCPx (HP06V2 motor/HP03 tail),130X with HP08 motor,Trex 450 Pro V2 (KDE450XF motor,iKON),Trex 500 ESP (KDE500XF motor, BeastX),DX7, AMA# 966513. PM me about mCPX & NanoCPX BL conversions.

08-07-2012, 11:59 AM	#6
WNCmotard Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Franklin, NC	Another vote for Dynamite. I've had their travel set for years, and love it. __________________ Lawn darts have really changed since I was a kid, they now come with a remote. Blade mCP X - brushless / Blade 130x beta / T Rex 450 Pro - 3G FBL, RJX head, KBDD tail blades / T Rex 600N LE in progress

08-07-2012, 11:41 AM	#5
helicub81 Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Francisco, California	+1 for dynamite hex drivers

08-07-2012, 12:25 PM	#8
vertico Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta	Funny you mention the Dynamite drivers, I actually ordered the hex set on top of the e-flite drivers: http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...metric-DYN3080 Changing the feathering shaft takes two drivers anyways, figured why not. __________________ 130x - 300x - Goblin 500 - mCP X BL - mCP X HP08s Double Brushless

08-07-2012, 12:39 PM	#9
litehawkdown Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada	Did everybody else get a screw driver in the box that doen't even fit the heli? Or was that just me?

08-07-2012, 01:50 PM	#15
Hydropwnic Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA	The screwdriver that came with my 130x works great. I just had to put a new handle on it. Balance it. Re-file the philips head and change the bearing on the little spinner on the top with an expensive aftermarket bearing. Obviously anyone who doesnt think this is a great screwdriver is just a mal-content or a noob.

08-07-2012, 01:56 PM	#16
JWB885 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA	Do you have video of this mod. mCPx (like), 120sr (junk), 130x (hate), 300x (luv,luv,luv), 450x( luv, luv) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

08-07-2012, 03:27 PM	#19
everydayflyer Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haralson County GA USA	I believe he received a beta screw driver. The one from my mCPX is a V2 improved model.

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