HD CELL 500 VIDEOS

[PLANETGETLOW]

Originally Posted by im4711

running some low rpm
- normal mode in about 1050
- idle1 in about 1300
- idle3 about 2600

Not in video is idle2 which is set to 1900

The sound for 1300 and 1050 rpm is kind of need

In case you want to go very low rpm - here is what is possible

2015 IRCHA HD500 Low Headspeed - YouTube

Awesomeness, what motor and setup is in that

[im4711]

Pyro 650-78 (780 kV) competition with 20t pinion and Jive Pro 120.
FBL System is the BD3x. Servos on this machine are all BK and blades settled for the Switch 503mm/86mm (main/tail).

[PLANETGETLOW]

Can you recommend a motor that will perform like that at low headspeeds that isnt at a competition level?

[im4711]

Sure - just use the regular version or any ofher brand in that kv range.

[Zermelo]

I have this heli still although I don't post on this forum (personally, the designer's response to criticism turned me off posting on here). Nevertheless, here it is:

Flight 1:

HD Cell 500 - 2019- 07- 16 - Kissena Park Flight 1 (5 min 33 sec)

Flight 2:

HD Cell 500 - 2019-07-16 - Kissena Park Flight 2 (5 min 23 sec)

[Danker16]

Awesome, good to know people still fly it. I ordered one. I hope it was a good decision

[Zermelo]

Originally Posted by Danker16

Awesome, good to know people still fly it. I ordered one. I hope it was a good decision

For the price they're going for now, I don't think you can go wrong. I bought it when it first was released, the original V1. And let me tell you it was definitely a V1 release. The original canopy could only accommodate a couple of low profile motors which weren't really appropriate power sources, then they came out with a V2 canopy which they let us purchase at "half" the price. The only difference was a cut out by the motor area to accommodate more appropriate larger motors.

But that was minor. The other issues at least on the V1 was a relatively narrow skid base, so not ideal for doing autos. However, my biggest complaint was the narrow two-piece carbon fiber side frames. The design is such is that if you crash there is a good chance you're going to damage the frame area were the skids connect to the carbon fiber plate, which necessitates the replacement of that entire piece (Not simple to remove after the build and expensive). Comparing this to say a more traditional design on a Goblin, Align, or Gaui, where you have essentially sacrificial skids, raises the crash costs of the Cell substantially.

There are a list of other issues, but they were minor compared to that design choice (E.g., on the V1, the way the "Cell" was cut didn't accommodate a wide variety of servo choices, depending on how they positioned their servo arms - ultimately they re-released the "Cell" part with a larger cut out for the servos; however, it looked a little unaesthetic.)

It's a good flying heli, but certainly required some re-thinking. I not sure about the 502, but it does have essentially the same fame design, so it looks as if some of the issues are still there.

Good luck with yours though.

[ragge1]

I too still fly this and mine too was the v1 and the price was double +
I enjoy this heli and its my smallest so when travelling I sometimes take it with me

[Danker16]

Picking up mine tomorrow