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caralmar · 11-25-2011, 10:45 PM

Just want to avoid any nasty surprises like when I used the vBar with the 600Pro. I found out I had to use different length ball links so I could get the vBar within the acceptable ranges during the setup. Just wondering if anyone is using standard FES head with a vBar and 80+ on the setup screens or if any mods are necessary.

I think I've decided to sell one of my helis to fund the FBL conversion for the X5.

Rob Cherry · 11-25-2011, 11:17 PM

Yep, vbar 5.2 here. I had no problems with mechanical setup using all stock FES parts.

caralmar · 11-25-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by csdstudio

Yep, vbar 5.2 here. I had no problems with mechanical setup using all stock FES parts.

Good to know! Thanks!

irishmatt18 · 11-26-2011, 06:53 PM

Same here. Took off the Beastx and slapped on a Vbar.. Nice. Still tuning.

helidude71 · 11-27-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by irishmatt18

... Took off the Beastx and slapped on a Vbar ...

Just for fun or problems?

robv · 11-27-2011, 04:11 PM

I have the X5 with the 2nd version of the swash plate (the one before the current swash) and I run 100/100 on collective/cyclic on Vbar 5.2. I hear the geometry is a bit different on the new swash. Also, I use the Mikado servo arms (P/N: MIK4022) on JR 8717 servos.

http://www.readyheli.com/MIK4022-Car...R_p_35282.html

irishmatt18 · 11-27-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by helidude71

Just for fun or problems?

I had experience with the Vbar and not with the Beast. In fact the beast was put on my brothers 500. Can't figure it out, still haven't used it much though.
EVERYTHING moves in the right direction but it is VERY slow. Even with it on the fastest setting. Still so slow.

fusionsx00 · 11-27-2011, 08:19 PM

its not set correctly,

just find a video of dave (akamullen) flying, his moves are really fast.

beastx is not the problem, really any fbl unit improperly setup will not work right or at all.

hard to say what was wrong, the unit didn't read your geometry correctly, wrong control parameter, wrong servo link position.

stevenfox905 · 11-27-2011, 10:17 PM

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EVERYTHING moves in the right direction but it is VERY slow

The swash moves very slow on the ground or the bird moves very slow in the air?

11-25-2011, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
caralmar Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	Anyone running a vBar with an X5? Just want to avoid any nasty surprises like when I used the vBar with the 600Pro. I found out I had to use different length ball links so I could get the vBar within the acceptable ranges during the setup. Just wondering if anyone is using standard FES head with a vBar and 80+ on the setup screens or if any mods are necessary. I think I've decided to sell one of my helis to fund the FBL conversion for the X5. __________________ Rush 700 * Trex 700N x 2 * Trex 600Pro * Goblin 570 * 450L Dominator - V-Bar on all AMA #934662

11-25-2011, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rob Cherry Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010	Yep, vbar 5.2 here. I had no problems with mechanical setup using all stock FES parts. __________________ Stuff

11-27-2011, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
robv Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2006	I have the X5 with the 2nd version of the swash plate (the one before the current swash) and I run 100/100 on collective/cyclic on Vbar 5.2. I hear the geometry is a bit different on the new swash. Also, I use the Mikado servo arms (P/N: MIK4022) on JR 8717 servos. http://www.readyheli.com/MIK4022-Car...R_p_35282.html __________________ Rob V.

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11-26-2011, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
irishmatt18 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	Same here. Took off the Beastx and slapped on a Vbar.. Nice. Still tuning.

11-27-2011, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
fusionsx00 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	its not set correctly, just find a video of dave (akamullen) flying, his moves are really fast. beastx is not the problem, really any fbl unit improperly setup will not work right or at all. hard to say what was wrong, the unit didn't read your geometry correctly, wrong control parameter, wrong servo link position.

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