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09-12-2011, 05:24 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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What's the finaly fly-away price estimate?
Ok, so I'm leaning more and more toward a Mini P for my first "real" helicopter, but I'm very puzzled as to just how much I might end up spending, and what is required. My -x is my trainer, and I really like the feel of FBL on it and my Phoenix sim, so I want FBL. I'm also seeing things about a "stretch," which seems to go with the FBL conversion. I have a DX7 radio, so whatever RX will need to work with it. I have a charger, but it's a small one (Thunderpower TP610C, I think), and I only have wires for the -X batteries.
I know the kit is just the start, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to what else EXACTLY is needed to have something that'll terrorize the goose population in the area. So, well, dude... wtf?
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09-12-2011, 07:23 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Cyclic servos: $90-150
Tail servo: $50-150 Beast-X: $200 (if you want to go FBL) Satellite receiver: $35 3s2200 lipo: $8-50 (you'll probably want at least 2, probably more like 4) Assuming you got the kit with the motor, esc and blades I think that about covers it. If you want to go with the flybar you'll need a tail gyro and 6 channel receiver which will probably wind up costing pretty close to the same as the beast-x and satellite, depending on the gyro you choose. |
09-12-2011, 08:44 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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In theory the DX7 is, well, 7 channel, so I'm figuring I'm fine there.
Ok, another noob question... I thought "satellite" was an extra antenna or something, mount it to the ass end of the bird. But I thought the Mini-P was too small to fly that far away? I'm thinking that word doesn't mean what I think it means... And... do the batteries come with tails that'll hook to any charger? Sorry, I'm just that green...
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09-12-2011, 08:57 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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The beastx can take input from the satellite directly and decode it for use rather than have the receiver decode the digital data stream then convert to analog servo pulses which the beastx then has to decode again.
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09-12-2011, 08:59 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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09-13-2011, 07:18 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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What he's trying to say is that there are two ways to use the Microbeast:
1. Connect it to a regular receiver with 'patch cables' so the receiver can send the signals for aileron, elevator, pitch, and rudder to the Microbeast. The servos connect to the Microbeast. 2. Use an adapter and connect a Spektrum satellite receiver. It listens to the transmitter and the Microbeast does the "decoding" of the signal and passes it to the servos. Either way works fine. I prefer a regular receiver for several reasons, but some guys prefer the satellite for slightly less wire clutter (it eliminates two wires). As for batteries, there are no standards on balance connectors or main connectors. You will need to be sure the balance connectors work with your charger, and you'll probably need to decide on what kind of main power connector you'll use (Deans, EC3, Anderson Powerpole, XT-60, etc).
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