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f5air · 03-20-2009, 09:13 PM

hi there guys, who has that setup??? should i stick with the 13T? or maybe the 11T will give me more punch.

Motor:
Align 430L 3550KV

Pinions on my hand:
11T, 13T, 15T

I have the 13T now on my motor and 35G ESC. My batteries are 2200 mah electrifly and 2250 mah rihno, both 25C.

Thanks!!

helijack · 03-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f5air

hi there guys, who has that setup??? should i stick with the 13T? or maybe the 11T will give me more punch.

Motor:
Align 430L 3550KV

Pinions on my hand:
11T, 13T, 15T

I have the 13T now on my motor and 35G ESC. My batteries are 2200 mah electrifly and 2250 mah rihno, both 25C.

Thanks!!

This is my setup:

Motor - same as yours

ESC - same as yours

Batteries - 2200 mah Kongs @25C

Pinion - 11T (makes for a nice headspeed and keeps things stable for hovering and FF)

f5air · 03-20-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diverjack

This is my setup:

Motor - same as yours

ESC - same as yours

Batteries - 2200 mah Kongs @25C

Pinion - 11T (makes for a nice headspeed and keeps things stable for hovering and FF)

nice!!! i have 11T on my tool box, right now im just hovering, making 8´s, etc, and want to start to make some circles, just to get more time on flights and stable heli...

Jimbo45 · 03-20-2009, 11:38 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I have the 430XL and 35X esc. I ordered a 12 tooth pinion, but am wondering now if I will have too much gear to be running the cheapo woodies!? Maybe I need to order an 11 tooth...

ken22golf · 03-20-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo45

I was wondering the same thing. I have the 430XL and 35X esc. I ordered a 12 tooth pinion, but am wondering now if I will have too much gear to be running the cheapo woodies!? Maybe I need to order an 11 tooth...

What cheapo woodies are you talking about? Align pro woods and tech model wooden blades can handle the 12T fine. It's recommended to lose the woodies if you go 13T.

Jimbo45 · 03-21-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken22golf

What cheapo woodies are you talking about? Align pro woods and tech model wooden blades can handle the 12T fine. It's recommended to lose the woodies if you go 13T.

For now, I am going to use the included Copterx baldes, and the three no name pairs that I got from helidirect. They are the exact same that came with the heli. I think the package advises not to go over 2400 RPM or so.

I will upgrade the blades in due time, but wanted to start with the cheapies, because I know I will trash them quickly, and I don't want to worry about breaking pricier ones in the beginning.

Pagoda · 03-21-2009, 02:13 AM

Motor:
Align 430L 3550KV

The 430L will consume a lot of amps with a 13T pinion, and shorten flight times.
The 430L will be quite warm at the end.
A 13T can possibly overload the Align 35G, also. And that, becomes a crash.

Be sure to use a pitch curve ~ 10% less than the throttle curve.
The Heli will be more stable.

f5air · 03-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagoda

Motor:
Align 430L 3550KV

The 430L will consume a lot of amps with a 13T pinion, and shorten flight times.
The 430L will be quite warm at the end.
A 13T can possibly overload the Align 35G, also. And that, becomes a crash.

Be sure to use a pitch curve ~ 10% less than the throttle curve.
The Heli will be more stable.

i will try the 11T, sounds good!!!

cat5 · 03-21-2009, 12:10 PM

If you only learing, the 11t probably give you around 2600rpm ok for flying I guess and you will have more run time and cooler battery. The 13t will give you around 3200rpm which is nice for 3d but will run your battery hot and shorter run time. It all depends on what kind of flying you want to do. Of course, fly within the tolerance of your battery and electronics.

-Gamah · 03-21-2009, 12:52 PM

what about the 430X 3550kV with 13T running flat 90 curve on woodies?

frankbma13 · 03-21-2009, 04:49 PM

So, I am running the 13T pinon with the Align Pro Woodies on the 430L motor. I have not noticed any problems at all. Heli is very stable, probably due to high head speed. Should I consider changing to the 11T pinon that came in the kit until I am comfortable enough to get some carbon blades?

f5air · 03-21-2009, 05:02 PM

well tested with the 11T, wow, i feel better hovering and the 8´s, def. i will keep it, to get more time too.

Dufault · 03-21-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f5air

well tested with the 11T, wow, i feel better hovering and the 8´s, def. i will keep it, to get more time too.

I might be missing something, but I thought when you decreased pinion size, your headspeed get slower making it less stable and quick? Wouldnt that mean that your heli would feel worse?

f5air · 03-21-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dufault

I might be missing something, but I thought when you decreased pinion size, your headspeed get slower making it less stable and quick? Wouldnt that mean that your heli would feel worse?

mmm not sure but i think is like this:

"drive your car at 30 mhp and make some fast turns............then try it at 60mhp" You will see that the car will act with more sensitivity and fast due the high speed" lol or maybe im smoking too much

anatoly · 03-21-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbma13

So, I am running the 13T pinon with the Align Pro Woodies on the 430L motor. I have not noticed any problems at all. Heli is very stable, probably due to high head speed. Should I consider changing to the 11T pinon that came in the kit until I am comfortable enough to get some carbon blades?

IMHO there is no need to do that. I was running the 13T with the 430L, 35G ESC, and Align Pro woodies for a couple hundred flights. The person I bought the heli from probably put a couple hundred flights on it before that. I did put the Align heat sink on the motor to keep the heat down, but otherwise had no problems with motor, ESC, or blades.

Rosebud6 · 03-21-2009, 10:33 PM

If you want the HS and a comfortable flight, add expo to everything. I took some tips from some of the more advanced pilots. They run 13t with 30% expo. I gave it a try and it made a world of difference in my abilities. I had not considered going inverted as I felt like I didnt have enough control added 25% expo and 10 fligths later...my first inverted flight. It gave me alot more control over my flips as well.

helijack · 03-22-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f5air

well tested with the 11T, wow, i feel better hovering and the 8´s, def. i will keep it, to get more time too.

You're welcome. Glad ya like it.

frankbma13 · 03-22-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anatoly

IMHO there is no need to do that. I was running the 13T with the 430L, 35G ESC, and Align Pro woodies for a couple hundred flights. The person I bought the heli from probably put a couple hundred flights on it before that. I did put the Align heat sink on the motor to keep the heat down, but otherwise had no problems with motor, ESC, or blades.

Good to hear. I like how it handles right now, dont want to change it. I have the heat sink on too, since day one, and I'm getting 7 minutes of run time with the batteries at 3.75 per cell afterwards. Works great for me! I don't fly in "idle up" yet which will be my concern when I am at 0 degrees and 90% in the future. Did you fly in idle up for those couple hundred flights? Or at least, a good bit of them?

f5air · 03-22-2009, 07:29 PM

well tested on the field today.11T gave me almost 10 min of flying!!!!, which is 3.5 mor than the 13T pinion, for me is amazing, cause i can practice the 8´s a lot.

03-20-2009, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
f5air Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	11T, 13T or 15T? hi there guys, who has that setup??? should i stick with the 13T? or maybe the 11T will give me more punch. Motor: Align 430L 3550KV Pinions on my hand: 11T, 13T, 15T I have the 13T now on my motor and 35G ESC. My batteries are 2200 mah electrifly and 2250 mah rihno, both 25C. Thanks!! __________________ T-REX 500 ESP -- 510, 750 GYRO AND 520, T-REX 450X -- HS55, 401 GYRO - S9260, ALL METAL (R.I.P), COPTERX 450SE V2 CF -- HS65MG, 401 GYRO - S9260(SOLD), AEROWORKS EXTRA 300 50CC -- DLE55, 7955TH, FROMECO, EDGE 540 -- .81 ALFA, S3305,

03-20-2009, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimbo45 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	I was wondering the same thing. I have the 430XL and 35X esc. I ordered a 12 tooth pinion, but am wondering now if I will have too much gear to be running the cheapo woodies!? Maybe I need to order an 11 tooth... __________________ Spektrum DX7 -Honey Bee FP x 2 -Axe CPv3 -CopTrex 450 SEv2 -Align 430XL, 35X, CC 10A, HS-65MG, GY401, S9257, AR6100e, Zippy-H 2200mAh

03-21-2009, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
frankbma13 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2008	So, I am running the 13T pinon with the Align Pro Woodies on the 430L motor. I have not noticed any problems at all. Heli is very stable, probably due to high head speed. Should I consider changing to the 11T pinon that came in the kit until I am comfortable enough to get some carbon blades? __________________ I've been addicted to lots of things... but this is, by far, my favorite! AMA#910221

03-21-2009, 05:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
f5air Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2009	well tested with the 11T, wow, i feel better hovering and the 8´s, def. i will keep it, to get more time too. __________________ T-REX 500 ESP -- 510, 750 GYRO AND 520, T-REX 450X -- HS55, 401 GYRO - S9260, ALL METAL (R.I.P), COPTERX 450SE V2 CF -- HS65MG, 401 GYRO - S9260(SOLD), AEROWORKS EXTRA 300 50CC -- DLE55, 7955TH, FROMECO, EDGE 540 -- .81 ALFA, S3305,

03-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rosebud6 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008	If you want the HS and a comfortable flight, add expo to everything. I took some tips from some of the more advanced pilots. They run 13t with 30% expo. I gave it a try and it made a world of difference in my abilities. I had not considered going inverted as I felt like I didnt have enough control added 25% expo and 10 fligths later...my first inverted flight. It gave me alot more control over my flips as well. __________________ TREX 500ESP,Scorp 1400/15t, ICE100, AR6200, 510, 3G + 520,EDGE FBL main Coptex 450pro, Scorpion -8 w/13t, -8 CC45, AR6100, 65MG, GP8750 + 9257 Copterx Black Angel 450, Scorpion -8 w/13t, AR6100, 65MG, GY240, DS520

03-21-2009, 02:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pagoda Join Date: Mar 2008	Motor: Align 430L 3550KV The 430L will consume a lot of amps with a 13T pinion, and shorten flight times. The 430L will be quite warm at the end. A 13T can possibly overload the Align 35G, also. And that, becomes a crash. Be sure to use a pitch curve ~ 10% less than the throttle curve. The Heli will be more stable.

03-21-2009, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
cat5 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006	If you only learing, the 11t probably give you around 2600rpm ok for flying I guess and you will have more run time and cooler battery. The 13t will give you around 3200rpm which is nice for 3d but will run your battery hot and shorter run time. It all depends on what kind of flying you want to do. Of course, fly within the tolerance of your battery and electronics.

03-21-2009, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
-Gamah My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008	what about the 430X 3550kV with 13T running flat 90 curve on woodies?

03-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
f5air Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2009	well tested on the field today.11T gave me almost 10 min of flying!!!!, which is 3.5 mor than the 13T pinion, for me is amazing, cause i can practice the 8´s a lot. __________________ T-REX 500 ESP -- 510, 750 GYRO AND 520, T-REX 450X -- HS55, 401 GYRO - S9260, ALL METAL (R.I.P), COPTERX 450SE V2 CF -- HS65MG, 401 GYRO - S9260(SOLD), AEROWORKS EXTRA 300 50CC -- DLE55, 7955TH, FROMECO, EDGE 540 -- .81 ALFA, S3305,

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