Synergy E5 - Official Information Thread

[00boto]

The E5 project just started at the end of January. A prototype is flying at the moment and I will post pictures when I have the canopy sample. There are some new "original" features that could be easily duplicated which is why I have chosen to not release pictures. As you could imagine, this is a very competitive market and I need to take advantage of every original design aspect.

A little more information about the E5 :

- 550 Class Electric Heli
- 10mm main shaft / 8mm head axle
- Machined Delrin Helical Main Gear
- Shaft Driven Tail System
- Monster Mod 1.25 Bevel Gears and Counter Gear
- Lower motor shaft bearing block
- Third main shaft bearing block
- Direct servo to swash CCPM (very similar to the E6/7)
- 52mm inner frame width for multiple motor options
- 25/30mm motor bolt width for multiple motor options
- Washout Arm mounting integrated into the head block
- 6S - 12S battery compartment capability (I am currently running 6S 5000mah packs)
- Easily stretched to 600 class helicopter with E6 parts

I wish I could give you a release date but as until I am closer to pre-production it is very difficult to estimate. Historically models that I have started in January are released in the summer.

Thanks,

Matt

[kdfi]

Thanks for the update Matt!

[AcidDrink]

Thanks for update, I am very interested in this model!

[Felt]

[Gscott]

Thanks for the update Matt. I am really looking forward to this one. A couple of questions.

1.) How does it compare in size to a Trex 550 or Logo 500se?

2.) Will it come packaged as just the E5 or as an E5/E6?

3.) Will the head have an integrated swash driver like the KDE upgrade or separate like the E6?

[Chris Sexton]

- Washout Arm mounting integrated into the head block

Thanks,

Matt

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[00boto]

Gscott,

The E5 is very similar in size to the Trex 550, I recently placed the E5 right next to a Trex 550 and the size comparison was very close.

Right now I am planning on releasing it only as an E5.

The head does have integrated swash driver which is very cool looking.


Matt

Originally Posted by Gscott

Thanks for the update Matt. I am really looking forward to this one. A couple of questions.

1.) How does it compare in size to a Trex 550 or Logo 500se?

2.) Will it come packaged as just the E5 or as an E5/E6?

3.) Will the head have an integrated swash driver like the KDE upgrade or separate like the E6?

[BennyTRD]

What's your AUW at the moment Matt with 6S 5000's?

[Tradhunt]

Hope it come's out soon as I've been wanting to pick up another 550 bird.

How many parts will interchange with the E6/7..Main gear,boom mounts,tail box,etc?

What is your current setup? motor/esc,blades

Do you plan on coming out with some 550 Rail blade's.. Maybe some 556's

[Chris Sexton]

I would love a synergy that can compete with my x5. The x5 has become my go to heli because of size, power to weight, and only needing 6s. I can keep it in my car and if the mood strikes I can charge and be in the air I about 25 minutes. I would love to have a synergy to do this with.


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[kw_rc]

This will be my first Synergy. I love 550-sized helis. This can't come soon enough.

[Mylee]

I think this will be my start into the world of electric heli's. Have resisted (just!) upto this point as I have investment in nitro.

Would like some info on motor, esc combos so I can start getting stuff together pre kit release.

[ClubCRASH]

Mylee, motor and esc combos will depend if you want to run it on 6S, 8S, 10S or 12S.

[Mylee]

Yep, I think I read that Matt is testing a 6s set-up at the mo. this is the route I would be looking to take

[ClubCRASH]

6S I would use 80HV ESC and around 1100 kv motor.

[beeflyer2]

You don't need a HV controller for 6S and under.

[ClubCRASH]

You are right beeflyer, but if you want to put bigger packs then you would already have the ESC no?

[litespeed]

Yea but you'd need to change the motor and pinion out too. On my Logo 500 6s V-bar running 560 RT blades stick banging it I was able to hit 180 amp peaks using a Ice 100 so on 6s I'd make the ice 100 the smallest esc you should use IMHO!

Tom

[hamstar78]

ohhh yeah 12s 550 please, if you need me to smack around a prototype shoot me a pm lol

[OnTheSnap]

Matt,
When do we get to see the first teaser pic? I've always wanted to try a Synergy and I think the 550 will be it. Anything with unstrippable 90 size tail gears gets my money.