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Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.
Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.
* [[RC_Airplanes|To RC Airplanes]]
== Helicopters ==
* '''[[Honey_Bee_King_2|ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow]]''' - ''Researched''
* '''[[T-Rex_450_v2|Align T-Rex 450 v2]]''' - ''Researched''
* '''[[T-Rex_250|Align T-Rex 250]]'''
* '''[[Copter 6025-1|SanHuan Copter 6025-1 Mini-X ]]'''
* '''[[AR Drone|Parrot AR Drone]]'''
* '''[[F450 Flame Wheel|DJI F450 Flame Wheel]]'''
* '''[[TBS Discovery]]'''
* '''[[TBS Discovery Pro]]'''
* '''[[DJI Phantom]]'''
* '''[[Lumenier QAV250 Quadcopter]]'''


== Radios ==
== Radios ==
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Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
== ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow ==
[[Image:King2.jpg|thumb|Esky Honey Been King II Yellow]]
[[Image:Esky017-2.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:Esky017-7.jpg|thumb]]
'''Only researched'''
The Honey Bee King 2 is a cool little micro-helicopter with a belt driven tail rotor. Parts are easy to get.
* [[Esky_Honey_Bee_King_2_parts|Kit part numbers and spare parts list]]
=== Specification ===
* Length: 535mm
* Height: 225mm
* Main blade diameter: 600mm
* Tail blade diameter: 130mm
* Motor gear: 9T
* Main drive gear: 140T
* Drive gear rate: 9:140T
* Weight: 470g (with 1000mAh,11.1V)
=== References ===
* [http://prism2.mem.drexel.edu/~voicheck/flight_training.htm Flight Training]
* [http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html Radds school of rotary flight]
* [http://www.rcforum.de/ftopic37229.html Yellow King 2 kit]
* [http://www.modellhelikopter.no/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=102 Nybegynner Guide]
* [http://www.twf-sz.com/english/ Esky English]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656118 RCGroups King v2 Thread]
* [http://rc.andersh.com/html/zoom.html ZOOM Microheli]
* [http://forum.modellflynytt.no/showthread.php?t=16173&page=3 E-sky Honey Bee King 2 førstekjøp]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyZbz42xg0w Esky King 2 Testing Flight]
* [http://www.rc711.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=58&products_id=815&osCsid=59mmvhjai3t4hlnp5rp0ju78h0 ESky adjustment videos]
== T-Rex 450 SE v2 ==
[[Image:Trex-450-500-600.jpg|thumb|T-Rex 450 - 500 - 600]]
'''Only researched'''
The T-Rex 450 series is a micro helicopter, slightly larger than the King 2. All carbon frame and metal head and tail parts. The second revisions improved the central shaft, bearings, and some minor details. The 450 series has evolved and improved based on the parent model.
=== References ===
* [http://www.electric-rc-helicopter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=433 Different T-Rex models]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Rex_(RC_helicopter) T-Rex Wikipedia]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/index.php Trextuning.com]
* [http://www.rchelisite.com/lipo_battery_charging_and_safety_guide.php LiPo battery charging and safety guide]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=762476 Mercury Adhesives Caddy and Adhesives Set Review]
== T-Rex 250 ==
[[Image:Trex-600-500-450-250.jpg|thumb|T-Rex 600 - 500 - 450 - 250]]
This is a new 200 series micro-helicopter from Align, announced in late 2008. Engineered to the quality expected for a T-Rex. There were a few initial problems with the tail but it was quickly handled and fix with a new metal replacement.
The build requires extra attention to details and precision when setting up the links, angles, aligning, and leveling due to the small scale of the helicopter.
=== My Kit ===
* T-Rex 250 Super Combo
** Updated tail grip, 1 bearing (instead of 2)
** CF frame 1.2 mm (instead of 1.0 mm
** Hex screws 0.9 mm (still old, newer models have 1.3 mm)
* Spektrum DX7 heli transmitter
* Spektrum AR6100e 6 channel micro-receiver
* Outrage and Thunder Power batteries
=== Setup ===
* [[T-Rex 250 Setup]]
=== Upgrades ===
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"
|-
|'''Item'''
|'''Stock'''
|'''Upgrade''' [http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8999]
|-
|Swash Servos (3)
|DS410
|JR DS287MG - DS285(helihobby sugg)
|-
|Tail Servo
|DS420
|JR DS290G/DS380G(uk) - JR DS3500G - Hitec HSG-5083MG(+HG-5000) - Futaba S3154 (burnout) - Futaba S9650 - Futaba S9257 (big)
|-
|Receiver
|None
|AR6100E
|-
|Battery
|None
|TP910 3S
|-
|Motor
|RCM-BL250 3400KV 9-pole
|Stock
|-
|ESC
|RCE-BL15X 15A JST
|YGE 1+ProgCard [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947539&page=31] - CC25
|-
|Gyro
|GP750
|Spartan DS760 - Hitec HG-5000(Rebrand 2100T) - Futaba GY520 - Futaba GY401 - Logitech 2100T [http://runryder.com/helicopter/t475817p2/] [http://www.bertrc.com/]
|-
|Pinion
|15T
|16T(3D)
|-
|Receiver Power
|ESC
|Stock
|-
|Blades
|Stock
|Carbon Fiber
|}
[http://www.xtreme-production.com/xtreme/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=25&keyword=&manufacturer_id=0&Itemid=31&orderby=product_sku&limit=50&limitstart=0 Xtreme Production] [http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80_202_208&sort=20a&page=5] is also making metal replacements of various stock parts, i.e. tail control link, main shaft blocks, tail boom mount, tail servo mount, battery mount, and swash guide.
=== References ===
==== Builds and reviews ====
* [http://www.elefun.no/elefun4/aspx/artikkel.aspx?ArtID=72 Elefun T-Rex 250 review]
* [http://beta.ivancover.com/rc_helicopter/align-trex-250-supercombo-feb2009-manual.pdf T-Rex 250 Super Combo Feb 2009 manual] - pdf
* [http://beta.ivancover.com/rc_helicopter/align-trex-250-combo-nov2008-manual.pdf T-Rex 250 Combo Feb 2008 manual] - pdf
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947539 T-Rex 250 build thread] - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947539&page=14#post11001202 Steph280 setup]
* [http://www.trexcrazy.com/trex_250_super_combo_review.html T-Rex 250 Super Combo Review]
* [http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/changed-to-trex-250-build-pics-t32116.html Changed to - Trex 250 build pics]
* [http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=103562 arky's T-Rex 250]
* [http://www.rchelimag.com/pages/reviews.php?review=32 RC Heli magazine review march 2009]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964453 jasmine T-Rex 250 build videos]
* [http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=28681 Jermo's DX7 Setup Video]
* [http://runryder.com/helicopter/t508363p1/ T-Rex 250 Build Tips]
==== Other ====
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7988934/tm.htm 7C vs DX7]
* [http://www.align.com.tw/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_25&products_id=2542 Official Align 250 product page]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=948174 Mini-HowTo - Align GP-750 Heading Lock Gyro]
* [http://www.thetrexforums.com/index.php?topic=5241.0 The T-Rex 250 new products thread]
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com/t-rex-250-tail-oscillations-solved/ Align T-Rex 250 Tail Oscillations: Solved]
* [http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/how-to-use-a-pitch-gauge-t2312.html How to use a pitch gauge]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947539&page=28#post11424281 Helicopter Transmitter Setup - Spektrum DX7] - video
* [http://modellhelikopter.no/nybegynner/nybegynner.asp?page=12 Innstilling av Throttle og Pitch-kurven]
* [http://www.quickheli.com/CCPMSetup.htm CCPM Helicopter Setup]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TLD8CqsN0M Head Lock vs Rate Gyro Mode] - video
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Finless_videos Bob White video review and guides] - [http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.php?p=373271&postcount=1 HeliFreak Summary post] - excellent resource


== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
* [http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/ buzzflyer.co.uk]
* [http://www.flying-hobby.com/ flying-hobby.com] - HK, clean site
* [http://www.rc-fever.com/ rc-fever.com]
* [http://www.helipross.com/ helipross.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.elefun.no/ elefun.no]
* [http://www.rc-uwants.com/ rc-uwants.com] - HK, clean site
* [http://www.nakshop.no/ nakshop.no]
* [http://www.readyheli.com/ readyheli.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.mft.nu/ mft.nu]
* [http://www.heliguy.com/ heliguy.com] - UK, user-friendly site
* [http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/ fast-lad.co.uk] - UK, good design
* [http://www.helidirect.com/ helidirect.com] - Huge inventory
* [http://www.elefun.no/ elefun.no] - Norwegian, local, fast shipping
* [http://www.espritmodel.com/ espritmodel.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.helikraft.com/ helikraft.com]
* [http://www.rcpowersupply.com/ rcpowersupply.com] - HK
* [http://www.horizonhobby.com/ horizonhobby.com] - No intl. shipping
* [http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/ miracle-mart.com] - HK
* [http://www.hobby-wing.com/ hobby-wing.com] - HK
* [http://www.boomtownhobbies.com/ boomtownhobbies.com]
* [http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/ buzzflyer.co.uk] - UK
* [http://www.rc-fever.com/ rc-fever.com] - HK
* [http://www.nakshop.no/ nakshop.no] - Norwegian
* [http://www.mft.nu/ mft.nu] - Swedish
* [http://www.hobbycity.com/ hobbycity.com] - HK, batteries
* [http://www.rcpowersupply.com/ rcpowersupply.com] - HK
* [http://www.rcaccessory.com/ rcaccessory.com] - Chargers
* [http://www.modefosheli.com/ modefosheli.com]


== Community sites ==
== Useful resources ==
* [http://www.rcgroups.com RC Groups]
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com RC Heli Resource] - daily news
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com RC Universe]
* [http://www.bertrc.com/ Bert Kammerer] - great guy
* [http://www.runryder.com Ryn Ryder]
* [http://heli.brixtonjunkies.com/ RC Heli Log] - UK news blog
* [http://www.thetrexforums.com/ The T-Rex Forums]
* [http://www.helifreak.com/ Heli Freak]
 
== Useful sites ==
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Main_Page RC Heli Wiki]
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Main_Page RC Heli Wiki]
* [http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_lipo.html LiPo Wiring]
* [http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_lipo.html LiPo Wiring]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/ Trex Tuning]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/ Trex Tuning]
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com RC Heli Resource]
 
* [http://www.bertrc.com/ Bert Kammerer] - great guy
== Community sites ==
* [http://www.rcgroups.com RC Groups] - [http://www.rcgroups.com/mini-helis-374/ Mini Helis]
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com RC Universe] - [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_435/tt.htm T-Rex heli]
* [http://www.runryder.com Ryn Ryder] - [http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/f94p2/ T-Rex 250-450-500-600]
* [http://www.rcheliplanet.com/ RC Heli Planet] - was T-Rex Forums - [http://www.rcheliplanet.com/index.php?board=142.0 T-Rex 250]
* [http://www.helifreak.com/ Heli Freak] - [http://www.helifreak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131 T-Rex 250 Electric Helicopters]

Latest revision as of 22:04, 2 March 2014

Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.

Helicopters

Radios

  • Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz - Review
  • Futaba 7C 2.4GHz - Review
  • Spectrum DX7 - Timer, subtrims, and deidcated idle curve switch [1]

Chargers

  • Bantam BC-6 Multi-Chemisty Battery - Recmd Review Vs EOS0606i
  • Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC 6S 6A 220V/12V
  • Align RCC-6CX
  • Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A

Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.

Spare Parts Suppliers

Useful resources

Community sites

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