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BurritoSnake · 03-12-2012, 01:08 PM

300x
1. Its size will be extremely forgiving in some maybe 5inch tall grass. +throttle hold
2. Bit cheaper parts and batteries.
3. Plan on getting a 450/500 that I can practice everything with and pick all my own parts and build from ground up.
4. 300 may be smaller but that also means it can fly in smaller areas that I might not be comfortable with a 450 like my backyard.
5. 300 will probably hold its value more for the reason that the fbl unit in it is 200 out of the 300 it costs to buy the heli so you wont lose to much money once its time to move up.

litehawkdown · 03-12-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HugoCraft

The DX7s is a DX8 with

-1 less channel (the knob)
-2 way switches instead of 3 way hence only 2 flight modes but 1 (3-pos) for flaps
-no backlight
-little less programming like servo speed, same dr/expo both ways, etc.

To get the 11ms you must be using an RX that supports it and you must be running all digitals. Both radios have telemetry but the dx8 comes with the TM1000 ($56) and limited time you get an AR62100 ($80) and AR6115E ($50) ontop of the regular AR8000 ($130)

So right now its a no brainer to get the dx8 for $130 more than the DX7 because with the DX8 you get $186 more worth of the RX's and telemetry module.

Stop reminding me that my impatience made me miss out on this deal

OfficialCrashTester · 03-12-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rz1a

To pick between the 300x and 450x.. What would you guys pick and why?

I was seriously considering the TREX 450 over the 300 X, however at my skill level I think I should stick to something that is cheaper to fix. Also, the 300 X can be flown in a lot more places than the 450.... not to mention do a lot less damage to people, animals, etc etc if I go out of control.

When I am ready for the next step, I will probably go TREX so I can build it form the ground up to learn about each part. However for the time being, 300X it is.

rz1a · 03-12-2012, 03:47 PM

Is a 300 size with beast stable as a 450 size with beast?

mahbouni · 03-12-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rz1a

Is a 300 size with beast stable as a 450 size with beast?

No. FBL makes a big difference, especially with the smaller helis, but no piece of electronics can defy the laws of physics. Bigger = More Stable

atv223 · 03-12-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BurritoSnake

300x
1. Its size will be extremely forgiving in some maybe 5inch tall grass. +throttle hold

Awesome! No I actually have a reason NOT to mow my lawn!! LMAO!!

NevB · 03-12-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mahbouni

No. FBL makes a big difference, especially with the smaller helis, but no piece of electronics can defy the laws of physics. Bigger = More Stable

dunno ... my mcpx v2 seems very stable, more so than my logo 400 vbar

mahbouni · 03-12-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NevB

dunno ... my mcpx v2 seems very stable, more so than my logo 400 vbar

You should address the setup of your Logo 400 & Vbar. The mCPX is excellent for what it is, don't get me wrong. I'm as bold as brass with my one and will try anything, including kaos, piro tictocs and piro hurricanes, but I can make it look much more graceful and accurate with any of my bigger helis.

Thalios · 03-12-2012, 08:43 PM

300X for smaller area and cheaper to crash (only a guess). (backyard kinda heli)

450X for a larger feel and I guess, more controllable. (small field kinda heli)

If I had to choose, i'd get the 450X.

If I was able to get both, definitely both as they serve kinda different purposes.

ZebraCakez · 03-12-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thalios

300X for smaller area and cheaper to crash (only a guess). (backyard kinda heli)

450X for a larger feel and I guess, more controllable. (small field kinda heli)

If I had to choose, i'd get the 450X.

If I was able to get both, definitely both as they serve kinda different purposes.

+1

I am getting the 300X first, tho.

We have a park a few blocks from our apatment. It's so close that we (my girl and I) would rather just walk then drive. The park is kinda small, too. The 300X should be perfect to just toss in a duffel bag or small case with some batts, the transmitter, and a few spare parts; then we can just walk to the park at a moments notice and have some fun.

And I can tell you that if I like it half as much as I think I am going to, the 450X might not be far behind.

litehawkdown · 03-13-2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZebraCakez

+1

I am getting the 300X first, tho.

We have a park a few blocks from our apatment. It's so close that we (my girl and I) would rather just walk then drive. The park is kinda small, too. The 300X should be perfect to just toss in a duffel bag or small case with some batts, the transmitter, and a few spare parts; then we can just walk to the park at a moments notice and have some fun.

And I can tell you that if I like it half as much as I think I am going to, the 450X might not be far behind.

If they had a 300x supercombo kit I would of been all over this heli. HH should consider it. Why not have a kit not put together with better parts in the kit to off set the savings in the lack of factory assembly? I think it is a real big + to build one of these things. I have learned so much on my first build.

BurritoSnake · 03-13-2012, 03:46 AM

You probably already know but, Blade helis will never stick anything but bnf and rtf kits out considering they appeal to mostly people starting out or just moving up without moving to much up. Also the I like that the blade heli's come bnf/rtf considering there isn't much to them considering the blade 300x is similar to the sr, where the sr is really straight forward, frame is just 1 piece, tail just has a wire with a motor connected to it, and with everything else being easy but the head which is nice to take apart yet annoying and you know how to stick it back together sense you took it apart.

magbarn · 03-13-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZebraCakez

+1

I am getting the 300X first, tho.

We have a park a few blocks from our apatment. It's so close that we (my girl and I) would rather just walk then drive. The park is kinda small, too. The 300X should be perfect to just toss in a duffel bag or small case with some batts, the transmitter, and a few spare parts; then we can just walk to the park at a moments notice and have some fun.

And I can tell you that if I like it half as much as I think I am going to, the 450X might not be far behind.

You're going to need much more than just a few spare parts if you crash to get her flying again. Only really small helis like the mcpx can be up and flying after popping in a link. I'm pretty sure the 300x will a thorough once over after a crash. Feathering shaft for one is mostly likely I be bent along with the main shaft and possibly blade grips.

ZebraCakez · 03-13-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by magbarn

You're going to need much more than just a few spare parts if you crash to get her flying again. Only really small helis like the mcpx can be up and flying after popping in a link. I'm pretty sure the 300x will a thorough once over after a crash. Feathering shaft for one is mostly likely I be bent along with the main shaft and possibly blade grips.

I understand this, "few spare parts" is a pretty vague statement. I will bring what I feel I may need. If I stuff it hard and can't fix it on the spot, well, like I said my house is a 5 minute walk down the road.

When I go to the park with one of my buggys, I usually have enough spare parts in my bag that I could basically build another buggy (less the motor).

honkytown · 03-13-2012, 07:35 PM

Don't know if i overlooked it, here are the specs for the B300X Lipo from HH.

1350mAh 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo, 13AWG EC3

Product Specifications

Type: Lithium Polymer
Capacity: 1350mAh
Voltage: 11.1V
Connector Type: EC3
Wire Gauge: 13 AWG
Number of Cells: 3
Weight: 4.1 oz (114g)
Length: 2.7 inch (68mm)
Width: 1.4 inch (34mm)
Height: 0.9 inch (24mm)

STAZZ · 03-14-2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by honkytown

Don't know if i overlooked it, here are the specs for the B300X Lipo from HH.

1350mAh 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo, 13AWG EC3

Product Specifications

Type: Lithium Polymer
Capacity: 1350mAh
Voltage: 11.1V
Connector Type: EC3
Wire Gauge: 13 AWG
Number of Cells: 3
Weight: 4.1 oz (114g)
Length: 2.7 inch (68mm)
Width: 1.4 inch (34mm)
Height: 0.9 inch (24mm)

Thanks for the info! Great news! Mine will fit nicely I hope! I went for these:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=18207

They are 72x35x23 mm

tommeke · 03-14-2012, 07:21 AM

i made the 300x on phoenix

SuperBee364 · 03-14-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tommeke

i made the 300x on phoenix

Now if I could just figure out how to use it in 4.0g beta.

tommeke · 03-14-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Now if I could just figure out how to use it in 4.0g beta.

what do you mean ?

SuperBee364 · 03-14-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommeke

what do you mean ?

In Phoenix 4.0g beta, where do you put the file you made to make it available to fly? I've looked around for this info. but haven't found it yet.

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03-12-2012, 01:08 PM	#321 (permalink)
BurritoSnake Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	300x 1. Its size will be extremely forgiving in some maybe 5inch tall grass. +throttle hold 2. Bit cheaper parts and batteries. 3. Plan on getting a 450/500 that I can practice everything with and pick all my own parts and build from ground up. 4. 300 may be smaller but that also means it can fly in smaller areas that I might not be comfortable with a 450 like my backyard. 5. 300 will probably hold its value more for the reason that the fbl unit in it is 200 out of the 300 it costs to buy the heli so you wont lose to much money once its time to move up.

03-12-2012, 03:47 PM	#324 (permalink)
rz1a Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	Is a 300 size with beast stable as a 450 size with beast?

03-12-2012, 08:43 PM	#329 (permalink)
Thalios My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2011	300X for smaller area and cheaper to crash (only a guess). (backyard kinda heli) 450X for a larger feel and I guess, more controllable. (small field kinda heli) If I had to choose, i'd get the 450X. If I was able to get both, definitely both as they serve kinda different purposes.

03-13-2012, 03:46 AM	#332 (permalink)
BurritoSnake Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	You probably already know but, Blade helis will never stick anything but bnf and rtf kits out considering they appeal to mostly people starting out or just moving up without moving to much up. Also the I like that the blade heli's come bnf/rtf considering there isn't much to them considering the blade 300x is similar to the sr, where the sr is really straight forward, frame is just 1 piece, tail just has a wire with a motor connected to it, and with everything else being easy but the head which is nice to take apart yet annoying and you know how to stick it back together sense you took it apart.

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