V2 or wait for V3

helisteve60 · 05-31-2012, 05:12 PM

So I'm finally ready to move up from my 500 to a700, I'll be making the purchase in 2 months But I'm not sure if I should wait for the v 3? I believe it's going to have a full dfc swashplate and direct to swath servo set up. I do fly some moderate 3 d and I'm constantly trying to get better with that. Now I'm sure the 700 v 2 would work just fine And when I purchase it I was going to get the dfc head and slant cut gears right off the bat.
This would bring the total to just over 1400 dollars. My question is is it worth it for me to wait for the v 3 to come out and when is it going to come out and how much more is it going to be? Thank you guys for any helpful input.

Hoosiermo1 · 05-31-2012, 05:26 PM

The v2 already comes with a slant gear.
You would just be out the dfc.
You can actually find the v2 under 1000 now so I would imagine as we get closer you would do even better. It's really up to what you want to spend. And you won't know what the new one will cost yet.
I paid 879 for my v2 and that's all I really wanted to spend so if the v3 would've been available I would've still bought the v2.
It will be very nice I think the hv servos are much more interesting than the direct to swash. That is the Main selling point in my opinion.
Read around and be a smart shopper you can come out way ahead on a v2 kit.

helisteve60 · 05-31-2012, 05:55 PM

what exactly is an hv servo, high voltege?

ualdrivr · 05-31-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helisteve60

what exactly is an hv servo, high voltege?

Yes, strait LiPo 2S voltage unregulated!

helisteve60 · 05-31-2012, 07:03 PM

What is the general opinion of the direct just swash servo connection, and how much do people think the v 3 it's gonna cost? I'm finding it difficult to pull the trigger on something that's going to be updated in the very near future. It's not like the v2 is a bad heli, I just don't wanna have any regrets it is a lot of money.

sircol · 05-31-2012, 09:38 PM

wait untill the v3 comes out and then the v2 will be cheaper

John_Co · 06-01-2012, 08:31 AM

I'm going to wait a little while to see how all the reviews panout. And I'm very happy with my V2!

DALE-PABAJO69 · 06-01-2012, 10:09 AM

yet another! by Align V 3
pretty cool with the direct servos,but they should have done this before v1

.
but to keep us consumers happy and buying every 6 months

DALE-PABAJO69 · 06-01-2012, 10:11 AM

pretty nice! Align direct drive servos.
they should have donde this 6 months ago.

DALE-PABAJO69 · 06-01-2012, 10:14 AM

pretty kool,but Align should have done this Awhile back not make an upgrade every 6 months.

helisteve60 · 06-01-2012, 07:44 PM

i do agree, align should have done this setup a long time ago but the thing is thst align has a diferend market than SAB, Synergy and Miketo. Their helis sell and when it come down to it its all about the dollar. This is just my opinion. Anign has always been a bit behind the curve but thay always come around. Align is only a high, very high end Blade. Im going to wait for the v3, ever since i saw a heli with dfc and dts i thought it just made sense.

terrabit · 06-02-2012, 08:47 PM

What's that going on around the top edge of the frame around the servos? Does that look like a frame stiffener/support? And there again down by the front canopy mounting pin? Frame support or wire management? Tail servo looks to be mounted a little differently as well.

trainwreck · 06-02-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrabit

What's that going on around the top edge of the frame around the servos? Does that look like a frame stiffener/support? And there again down by the front canopy mounting pin? Frame support or wire management? Tail servo looks to be mounted a little differently as well.

I know The one by the front canopy mount is for ease of battery installation, without having to worry about getting your balancing leads etc caught up on the frame ( which has happened to me a couple of times when in a hurry) But I didn't notice the ones up top until now. I like how all the moldings are black and blend in with the carbon, looks a lot cleaner!

terrabit · 06-03-2012, 02:17 AM

So the front section is wider?

martin_ · 06-03-2012, 10:12 AM

I like it..!! Is this an illusion or the gyro mount look closer to the motor?

It's like align want us to keep the MX motor with their heli, the upper main bearing holder leg seems very close to the motor can.

Hoosiermo1 · 06-03-2012, 11:58 AM

Anyone notice they aren't showing esc in this pic. It must go in the front the way the batteries are wired out the front. Anyone else think they may go another direction , maybe their own hv esc.

tshelby73 · 06-03-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoosiermo1

Anyone notice they aren't showing esc in this pic. It must go in the front the way the batteries are wired out the front. Anyone else think they may go another direction , maybe their own hv esc.

Looks like it is straight up and down between 3GX and motor.

05-31-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
helisteve60 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhode Island	V2 or wait for V3 So I'm finally ready to move up from my 500 to a700, I'll be making the purchase in 2 months But I'm not sure if I should wait for the v 3? I believe it's going to have a full dfc swashplate and direct to swath servo set up. I do fly some moderate 3 d and I'm constantly trying to get better with that. Now I'm sure the 700 v 2 would work just fine And when I purchase it I was going to get the dfc head and slant cut gears right off the bat. This would bring the total to just over 1400 dollars. My question is is it worth it for me to wait for the v 3 to come out and when is it going to come out and how much more is it going to be? Thank you guys for any helpful input.

05-31-2012, 09:38 PM	#6
sircol Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gold Coast QLD Australia	wait untill the v3 comes out and then the v2 will be cheaper __________________ JR 11XG DMSS the only way to go & DSX9 , xcell 60 xcell 60 SE jet ranger xcell 60 mechanics now electric T rex 700e, beastx V1, Trex 700 F3c V2, trex 500 stock ,trex 500 fbl (beastx ) , 500 scalies mpcx , gaui 330x

06-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#7
John_Co Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Memphis, TN	I'm going to wait a little while to see how all the reviews panout. And I'm very happy with my V2! __________________ Goblin 700 (Scorpion Ultimate 4525) AR7200BX Trex 700e DFC V3 HV 750mx AR7200BX Trex 700e DFC V3 HV 800mx AR7200BX DX18

06-01-2012, 10:09 AM	#8
DALE-PABAJO69 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: THE ENCHANTED I island	V3 yet another! by Align V 3 pretty cool with the direct servos,but they should have done this before v1 . but to keep us consumers happy and buying every 6 months

06-01-2012, 10:11 AM	#9
DALE-PABAJO69 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: THE ENCHANTED I island	V3 pretty nice! Align direct drive servos. they should have donde this 6 months ago.

05-31-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
Hoosiermo1 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington,indiana	The v2 already comes with a slant gear. You would just be out the dfc. You can actually find the v2 under 1000 now so I would imagine as we get closer you would do even better. It's really up to what you want to spend. And you won't know what the new one will cost yet. I paid 879 for my v2 and that's all I really wanted to spend so if the v3 would've been available I would've still bought the v2. It will be very nice I think the hv servos are much more interesting than the direct to swash. That is the Main selling point in my opinion. Read around and be a smart shopper you can come out way ahead on a v2 kit.

05-31-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
helisteve60 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhode Island	what exactly is an hv servo, high voltege?

05-31-2012, 07:03 PM	#5
helisteve60 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhode Island	What is the general opinion of the direct just swash servo connection, and how much do people think the v 3 it's gonna cost? I'm finding it difficult to pull the trigger on something that's going to be updated in the very near future. It's not like the v2 is a bad heli, I just don't wanna have any regrets it is a lot of money.

06-01-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
DALE-PABAJO69 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: THE ENCHANTED I island	pretty kool,but Align should have done this Awhile back not make an upgrade every 6 months. Attached Thumbnails

06-01-2012, 07:44 PM	#11
helisteve60 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhode Island	i do agree, align should have done this setup a long time ago but the thing is thst align has a diferend market than SAB, Synergy and Miketo. Their helis sell and when it come down to it its all about the dollar. This is just my opinion. Anign has always been a bit behind the curve but thay always come around. Align is only a high, very high end Blade. Im going to wait for the v3, ever since i saw a heli with dfc and dts i thought it just made sense.

06-02-2012, 08:47 PM	#12
terrabit Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle	What's that going on around the top edge of the frame around the servos? Does that look like a frame stiffener/support? And there again down by the front canopy mounting pin? Frame support or wire management? Tail servo looks to be mounted a little differently as well. __________________ vbar T700E v2 DFC head, Pyro 700-45L, Jive 120HV, BLS451/BLS251, Edge 693/115 vbar CF Protos Scorp 3026-880kv, Ice lite 75, 9650/BLS251, SAB 430/KBDD 82

06-03-2012, 02:17 AM	#14
terrabit Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle	So the front section is wider? __________________ vbar T700E v2 DFC head, Pyro 700-45L, Jive 120HV, BLS451/BLS251, Edge 693/115 vbar CF Protos Scorp 3026-880kv, Ice lite 75, 9650/BLS251, SAB 430/KBDD 82

06-03-2012, 10:12 AM	#15
martin_ Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada	I like it..!! Is this an illusion or the gyro mount look closer to the motor? It's like align want us to keep the MX motor with their heli, the upper main bearing holder leg seems very close to the motor can. __________________ GeniusCP, main/tail brushless, V120D02S, 450pro 6S MSH Brain. 600pro SK-720. T-rex 700dfc SK-720. 800 Gasser into construction.

06-03-2012, 11:58 AM	#16
Hoosiermo1 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington,indiana	Anyone notice they aren't showing esc in this pic. It must go in the front the way the batteries are wired out the front. Anyone else think they may go another direction , maybe their own hv esc.

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