mCX main inner shaft mCX2

MonkeyKnight · 06-13-2010, 03:52 PM

So I went to the local hobby shop today to get yet another inner main shaft for my mCX, because it seems to be the only dang part that gets broken in a crash. A buddy of mine went to the shop for the same reason and a guy behind the counter had mentioned that maybe the mCX2 part would bolt onto the mCX. Sure enough it does. Maybe this is a commonly known thing with the introduction of the mCX2, but it was news to me. Just thought others may benefit from knowing this.

ChrisH · 06-13-2010, 06:19 PM

Yep it is a direct fit and much stronger than the stock mCX piece.

acerpower · 06-16-2010, 08:54 AM

This is good to know.
Thanks.

heyheyuw · 06-24-2010, 11:52 PM

I just installed an mCX2 inner shaft and swash on my mCX tonight. So far, so good...

It didn't take much tweaking to get it trimmed right up.

Cheers,
Chris

MonkeyKnight · 06-25-2010, 11:43 PM

Awesome, let us know what you think of the mCX2 swash, I installed an mSR one myself - love it.

heyheyuw · 06-26-2010, 02:57 PM

It definitely flies differently now... It is faster in forward flight, but is more susceptible to falling through with fast left rudder or rudder/aileron turns during forward flight. After crashing a few times, I'm starting to see some TBE, but I've been putting a lot of cycles through it, and I think parts are starting to wear.

I definitely think it's more fun to fly with the mCX2 swash... I especially like the fact that it doesn't separate after every crash like the mCX swash does. :-)

Cheers,
Chris

MonkeyKnight · 06-29-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by heyheyuw

I definitely think it's more fun to fly with the mCX2 swash... I especially like the fact that it doesn't separate after every crash like the mCX swash does. :-)

I like how the mSR one doesn't come apart compared to the original sorry excuse for a swash.

How much different are the mSR and mCX2 swashes? On MH they say that they are compatible.

heyheyuw · 06-29-2010, 10:05 PM

I was looking at them today, and they look pretty much the same with my calibrated MK 1 eyeball... :-)

I just got done futzing with my mCX and have found out I burnt out the five in one. I broke a landing gear, and while pulling it out, broke the tab into the frame. when I went to replace the frame, I got it all together only to find that the elevation servo is toast. Ack.

Oh well... I've got a donor machine now. Time to get another.

Dirty Mexican · 02-26-2011, 06:17 AM

I just tried to put the mCX2 inner shaft, flybar and upper and lower blades on my mCX. It seems to fly a bit faster, but a little more heavier. Any ideas on how to lighen it up or should I just go back to mCX blades?

ChrisH · 02-26-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Mexican

I just tried to put the mCX2 inner shaft, flybar and upper and lower blades on my mCX. It seems to fly a bit faster, but a little more heavier. Any ideas on how to lighen it up or should I just go back to mCX blades?

They should be identical, other than coloring. Psychological change?

Dirty Mexican · 02-27-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisH

They should be identical, other than coloring. Psychological change?

You are more than likley right!

jerrysec · 02-28-2011, 08:16 PM

I've got the mcx2 inner shaft and the swash plate mod along with the flybar on my MCX. I'm also still use the stock blades. I've also put on a Xtream canopy. The MCX will fly circles around my MCX2 now.

I've tried the blades from the MCX2 and worked fine. You do get a bit more lift with them, but they are also a little heavier I think. I'm used to the speed of my MCX now and need to speed up my MCX2.

06-13-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
MonkeyKnight Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upper Michigan / North East WI	mCX main inner shaft mCX2 So I went to the local hobby shop today to get yet another inner main shaft for my mCX, because it seems to be the only dang part that gets broken in a crash. A buddy of mine went to the shop for the same reason and a guy behind the counter had mentioned that maybe the mCX2 part would bolt onto the mCX. Sure enough it does. Maybe this is a commonly known thing with the introduction of the mCX2, but it was news to me. Just thought others may benefit from knowing this. Attached Thumbnails

06-13-2010, 06:19 PM	#2
ChrisH HF Support Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA	Yep it is a direct fit and much stronger than the stock mCX piece. __________________ Edge Rotorblades Thor/Voltz Batteries 450 Pro V-Bar 130X

02-26-2011, 06:17 AM	#9
Dirty Mexican Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanardsville, VA	mCX2 blades on MCX I just tried to put the mCX2 inner shaft, flybar and upper and lower blades on my mCX. It seems to fly a bit faster, but a little more heavier. Any ideas on how to lighen it up or should I just go back to mCX blades?

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06-16-2010, 08:54 AM	#3
acerpower Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fall River MA	This is good to know. Thanks.

06-24-2010, 11:52 PM	#4
heyheyuw Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle	I just installed an mCX2 inner shaft and swash on my mCX tonight. So far, so good... It didn't take much tweaking to get it trimmed right up. Cheers, Chris

06-25-2010, 11:43 PM	#5
MonkeyKnight Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upper Michigan / North East WI	Awesome, let us know what you think of the mCX2 swash, I installed an mSR one myself - love it.

06-26-2010, 02:57 PM	#6
heyheyuw Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle	It definitely flies differently now... It is faster in forward flight, but is more susceptible to falling through with fast left rudder or rudder/aileron turns during forward flight. After crashing a few times, I'm starting to see some TBE, but I've been putting a lot of cycles through it, and I think parts are starting to wear. I definitely think it's more fun to fly with the mCX2 swash... I especially like the fact that it doesn't separate after every crash like the mCX swash does. :-) Cheers, Chris

06-29-2010, 10:05 PM	#8
heyheyuw Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle	I was looking at them today, and they look pretty much the same with my calibrated MK 1 eyeball... :-) I just got done futzing with my mCX and have found out I burnt out the five in one. I broke a landing gear, and while pulling it out, broke the tab into the frame. when I went to replace the frame, I got it all together only to find that the elevation servo is toast. Ack. Oh well... I've got a donor machine now. Time to get another.

02-28-2011, 08:16 PM	#12
jerrysec Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WI	I've got the mcx2 inner shaft and the swash plate mod along with the flybar on my MCX. I'm also still use the stock blades. I've also put on a Xtream canopy. The MCX will fly circles around my MCX2 now. I've tried the blades from the MCX2 and worked fine. You do get a bit more lift with them, but they are also a little heavier I think. I'm used to the speed of my MCX now and need to speed up my MCX2.