gyro for the budget-minded

Paragon · 06-17-2009, 05:34 AM

Hi. First time post. I've been lurking for a little bit. I'm a really* new pilot :|

I was thinking of replacing the stock gyro and have seen mentions of both the Assan GA-410 from HobbyCity as well as the G401B mystery gyro.

Are there any thoughts on one vs. the other (or are they both worthless and I should be looking at another one?). What benefits will I get from upgrading to any gyro over the stock one?

pril250 · 06-17-2009, 05:50 AM

If what you are buying is not a lot better then stock only to upgrade again later so don't waste your hard earned. False economyies and all that.

The Blade is a really a good little starter and the only two items to upgrade are the cyclic servo which don't last and the tail that needs pinning down solid.

A good tail set you only buy once so buy good. The Logitech Combo comes highly recomended, I use the Align GP750+DS420 combo works great and only set me back £104.64 inc shipping ($172), good value in my opinion.

Hope this helps

spootman · 06-17-2009, 05:54 AM

heliproz.com had the logictech 2100 and 3100g for about $110.00

fast400 · 06-17-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paragon

Hi. First time post. I've been lurking for a little bit. I'm a really* new pilot :|

I was thinking of replacing the stock gyro and have seen mentions of both the Assan GA-410 from HobbyCity as well as the G401B mystery gyro.

Are there any thoughts on one vs. the other (or are they both worthless and I should be looking at another one?). What benefits will I get from upgrading to any gyro over the stock one?

there are alot of people useing the g401b, they are saying you need atleast a .07sec servo for it to affective though.

i would do the g401b over the assan.

everydayflyer · 06-17-2009, 10:55 AM

I have the g401b and I use it with a HS 65MG 0.12 sec. It works fantastic. I am not into 3D or HS tail first flight but it holds a lot better than the 110 . My son has a G240 on his 400 with a HS 65 and he says mine holds as well as his. My cost less than $40 and his cost about $100 more.

Go here

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=956825
there is a massive threrd on this gyro and many very happy users. First post list tested / compatible servos.

Hint: gyro sensitivity setting lead must be connected or it will not work. You must set gain in the transmitter and it does not use the less than 50 / more than 50 rule.

I mention this as the instructions are vague and you must download them from the website.

Wolfpackin · 06-17-2009, 01:37 PM

I have two G401B's and they work much better than the G110, about as good as my Logictech 2100T.

JaggedEdge · 06-17-2009, 02:23 PM

I've been wanting to try this one.

http://www.helidirect.com/gy48v-gyro-dy1017-p-10574.hdx

$37

rc247 · 06-17-2009, 07:20 PM

G401B ($36) and a Ino-lab tail servo($19) = a good value!!!

So for about $55 I have a solid tail. Just as solid as a $150 setup IMO. I bought my blade used for$130, I don't think I want to put a $150 tail setup on a $130 bird. I'll save all that for a Trex or a clone to trick out. My 2 pennies!!! Good luck!!!

06-17-2009, 05:34 AM	#1
Paragon Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD	gyro for the budget-minded Hi. First time post. I've been lurking for a little bit. I'm a really* new pilot :\| I was thinking of replacing the stock gyro and have seen mentions of both the Assan GA-410 from HobbyCity as well as the G401B mystery gyro. Are there any thoughts on one vs. the other (or are they both worthless and I should be looking at another one?). What benefits will I get from upgrading to any gyro over the stock one?

06-17-2009, 05:50 AM	#2
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	If what you are buying is not a lot better then stock only to upgrade again later so don't waste your hard earned. False economyies and all that. The Blade is a really a good little starter and the only two items to upgrade are the cyclic servo which don't last and the tail that needs pinning down solid. A good tail set you only buy once so buy good. The Logitech Combo comes highly recomended, I use the Align GP750+DS420 combo works great and only set me back £104.64 inc shipping ($172), good value in my opinion. Hope this helps __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

06-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#5
everydayflyer Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haralson County GA USA	I have the g401b and I use it with a HS 65MG 0.12 sec. It works fantastic. I am not into 3D or HS tail first flight but it holds a lot better than the 110 . My son has a G240 on his 400 with a HS 65 and he says mine holds as well as his. My cost less than $40 and his cost about $100 more. Go here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=956825 there is a massive threrd on this gyro and many very happy users. First post list tested / compatible servos. Hint: gyro sensitivity setting lead must be connected or it will not work. You must set gain in the transmitter and it does not use the less than 50 / more than 50 rule. I mention this as the instructions are vague and you must download them from the website. Last edited by everydayflyer; 06-17-2009 at 02:25 PM..

06-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#6
Wolfpackin HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eagle, CO	I have two G401B's and they work much better than the G110, about as good as my Logictech 2100T. __________________ Zen and the Art of Helicopter Maintenance Blade 400: E-flite 420H/35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E V1 Classic Flybar: 600MX/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, Quark/DS650, 16t/520mm blades.

06-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#7
JaggedEdge Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Amherst, NY	I've been wanting to try this one. http://www.helidirect.com/gy48v-gyro-dy1017-p-10574.hdx $37 __________________ -TREX600NSP - TREX500ESP - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 917540 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1003 -

06-17-2009, 05:54 AM	#3
spootman Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Worcester, MA	heliproz.com had the logictech 2100 and 3100g for about $110.00

06-17-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
rc247 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach,Ca	G401B ($36) and a Ino-lab tail servo($19) = a good value!!!So for about $55 I have a solid tail. Just as solid as a $150 setup IMO. I bought my blade used for$130, I don't think I want to put a $150 tail setup on a $130 bird. I'll save all that for a Trex or a clone to trick out. My 2 pennies!!! Good luck!!! __________________ I love gyros!!! They're yummy!!!

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