KDE Direct T700N E-Conversion LXKit Just Released

[KDE Direct]

The KDE Direct ALIGN TREX 700N E-Conversion LXKit is now available, check out the details at: http://www.kdedirect.com/TREX700NLXECK.html

The ALIGN TREX 700N Electronic Conversion LXKit is the pinnacle of the KDE Direct 700N E-Conversion series; producing a world-class, 90-size electric helicopter that is guaranteed to turn heads at any flight field. Included in the LXKit is the high-efficiency, high-performance KDE Direct 1917H/1Y-N42 brushless motor and high-strength power transmission system that provides the longest flight times and greatest 3D flight capability on the market.

Flight performance testing utilized the Castle Creations HV brand of ESCs, running the latest v3.2 firmware. In particular, the Castle Creations Phoenix HV110 ESC was used for development and the following setup is recommended for a powerful and efficient 3D setup:

LiPo Voltage: 12S (44.4V running voltage)
Gearing Ratio: 8.846 (115T/MOD1.0 Main Drive Gear and 13T/MOD1.0 Pinion Gear included)
- Alternate 9.583 gearing ratio possible with optional 12T/MOD1.0 Pinion Gear
Governed Headspeed: 2000 to 2230 rpm
- Warning: governor control must be enabled with the included gearing to prevent excessive headspeed.

Recommended Castle Creations ESC Settings:
Throttle Type: Governor Mode
- (Note: if using the "Set RPM" mode, Motor kV = 520 and Magnetic Poles = 8)
Governor Gain: Medium (25) to High (35)
Motor Timing: Normal (5)
PWM Rate: 16kHz