Catching up on v120d02s

[ToddMcF2002]

Originally Posted by SkyKraken

Having put a gy280 in v120d02s v2 I call tell you from experience its not a massive anything over stock except expense.

Other than pirouette comp, there really isn't all that much gained.
A well setup stock v120d02v2 can piro flat enough, if the time is taken to zero everything.
Which is also required with the gy280. Its a mirco helicopter, there isn't enough mass to really slow 3D, you'll be chucking it around with either gyro.

In my opinion the best thing you can do with a stock v120 is buy it, fly and fix it with stock parts.

The frame is too weak and disk too small to gain going 2s, there is only one 2s battery that fits correctly and its mah only allows a couple minutes of 3d if you don't want to ruin it.

If you are power hungry, a big 1s motor with a high tooth count pinion will wild the helicopter quickly, but then the bevel gears or main gears start failing. It gets old replacing the bevel under the main, if you go with metal gears, it gets expensive changing main gear when the transmission teeth fail.

If you enjoy upgrading and building more then flying, a gy280 is fun, although disappointing for the expense. The v120 foundation isn't worth the effort, sell it and buy a used MH rotary framed 130x, that frame is a good match for the gy280 with a foundation you'll be happy with once you've invested too much.

But if you bought a micro heli to learn on or fly without a care if you crash, just leave it stock. The v120d02s v2 is the opposite of the 130x, its best just as Walkera made it.

just a micro opinion

Excellent post. I was wondering if it was worth it. I've been wanting to get a Devo for a while anyway so I'll keep the TX and the heli it stock if I pull the trigger.

[BHChieftain]

On the tail, you can use negative expo to speed up the response
Chief

[sco88]

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

On the tail, you can use negative expo to speed up the response
Chief

Yep I'll try that. I found I'd also been a bit over cautious with limiting the rudder travel - I've widened it back out again and that has helped a fair bit.

Simon.

[SkyKraken]

Originally Posted by ToddMcF2002

Excellent post. I was wondering if it was worth it. I've been wanting to get a Devo for a while anyway so I'll keep the TX and the heli it stock if I pull the trigger.

Glad it made sense, it was a knee jerk reaction to:

Those who have tried it have reported a massive increase in 3D performance over the stock receiver.

I opted to reply with more then a one word answer that said, bologna!.

Its a fun helicopter, I have two v120s. But I usually pick something else to fly like a 130/180cfx in smaller areas.

[ToddMcF2002]

Well I came home after a few drinks and ordered the v120/7E combo from HobbyKing. It was inevitable I guess!

[BHChieftain]

It always takes a few to work up the nerve to order a Walkera...
8^)
Chief

[sco88]

So I have an XP12A esc on my vintage D01 - is this a worthwhile upgrade for my D02s or not really necessary?

Simon.

[SkyKraken]

Originally Posted by sco88

So I have an XP12A esc on my vintage D01 - is this a worthwhile upgrade for my D02s or not really necessary?

Simon.

Is what a worthwhile upgrade, upgrading the ESC?
If that is the question, no its not necessary, the stock "20A" is fine.

[sco88]

Originally Posted by SkyKraken

Is what a worthwhile upgrade, upgrading the ESC?
If that is the question, no its not necessary, the stock "20A" is fine.

Thanks, in a similar vein has anyone tried any of the cnc heads or swash plates?

Simon.

[BHChieftain]

I would skip anything CNC on the head-- part of the durability of this bird is the high quality plastic resin. If you put metal on there it will just bend...

Chief