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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.


== ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow ==
* [[RC_Airplanes|To RC Airplanes]]


=== Specification ===
== Helicopters ==
* Length: 535mm
* '''[[Honey_Bee_King_2|ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow]]''' - ''Researched''
* Height: 225mm
* '''[[T-Rex_450_v2|Align T-Rex 450 v2]]''' - ''Researched''
* Main blade diameter: 600mm
* '''[[T-Rex_250|Align T-Rex 250]]'''
* Tail blade diameter: 130mm
* '''[[Copter 6025-1|SanHuan Copter 6025-1 Mini-X ]]'''
* Motor gear: 9T
* '''[[AR Drone|Parrot AR Drone]]'''
* Main drive gear: 140T
* '''[[F450 Flame Wheel|DJI F450 Flame Wheel]]'''
* Drive gear rate: 9:140T
* '''[[TBS Discovery]]'''
* Weight: 470g (with 1000mAh,11.1V);
* '''[[TBS Discovery Pro]]'''
* '''[[DJI Phantom]]'''
* '''[[Lumenier QAV250 Quadcopter]]'''


=== Additional Spare Parts ===
== Radios ==
* EK4-0004 Main Wooden Blades
* Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638507 Review]
* EK1-0294 Tail Rotor Blade Set
* Futaba 7C 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218601 Review]
* EK1-0502 Tail Blades Yellow
* Spectrum DX7 - Timer, subtrims, and deidcated idle curve switch [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8015436/anchors_8018173/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8018173]
* EK1-0289 Flybar
* EK1-0301 Hardware Rotor Screw Set
* EK1-0302 Harware Body Screw Set
* EK1-2363 M3 Nylon Locknuts
* EK1-0222 Fastener And Allen Key
* Training Set


=== Kit configuration ===
== Chargers ==
* EK2-0406A Transmitter 6 Channel
* Bantam BC-6 Multi-Chemisty Battery - [http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19655 Recmd] [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735847 Review] [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767143#post8491242 Vs EOS0606i]
* EK2-0420A Receiver 6 Channel
* Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC 6S 6A 220V/12V 
* EK2-0001 Crystal Set
* Align RCC-6CX
* EK2-0851 LiPo 7.4 - 11.1V Battery Charger
* Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A
* EK2-0180 LiPo 11.1V 1000mAh Battery
* EK2-0600A Electronic Speed Controller 20A
* EK1-0006 Carbon Brushes 370 Motor
* EK2-0500 Esky Mini 8g Servo 4x
* EK2-0704 Esky Professional Gyro
* EK1-0568A King II Canopy Yellow


=== Upgrade Parts ===
Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
* EK5-0080 Brushless Motor 3100KV EK5-0004 and Electronic Speed Controller 25A EK1-0350
* EK5-0004 Brushless Motor 3100KV
* EK1-0350 Brushless Speed Controller 25A 9.2v-14.8v
* EK1-0351 9T Pinion Gear / 10T Pinion Gear EK1-0352 / 11T Pinion Gear EK1-0353
* EK4-0005 Carbon Fibre Main Blades
* EK4-0150 Carbon Fibre Tail Blades
* EK4-0155 Carbon Horiz Tail Fin
* EK4-0154 Carbon Fin Vert
* EK4-0151 Carbon Fibre Flybar Paddles
* EK1-0563A Carbon Fibre Tail Boom
* EK5-0208 Alloy Rotor Head
* EK5-0201 Alloy Blade Clamps
* EK5-0202 Alloy Washout Assembly
* EK5-0203 Alloy Swashplate
* EK5-0398 CNC Tail Box
* EK1-0224 Main Motor Heat Sink
* EK1-0504 Blade Caddy Supports
* BuzzFlyer HLGyro
* HS-55 Hitec HS-55 Servo for tail
* Flight Case


== Links ==  
== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
[http://prism2.mem.drexel.edu/~voicheck/flight_training.htm Flight Training]
* [http://www.flying-hobby.com/ flying-hobby.com] - HK, clean site
[http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html Radds school of rotary flight]
* [http://www.helipross.com/ helipross.com] - Clean site
[http://www.rcforum.de/ftopic37229.html Yellow King 2 kit]
* [http://www.rc-uwants.com/ rc-uwants.com] - HK, clean site
[http://www.modellhelikopter.no/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=102 Nybegynner Guide]
* [http://www.readyheli.com/ readyheli.com] - Clean site
* [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]
 
== Useful resources ==
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com RC Heli Resource] - daily news
* [http://www.bertrc.com/ Bert Kammerer] - great guy
* [http://heli.brixtonjunkies.com/ RC Heli Log] - UK news blog
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Main_Page RC Heli Wiki]
* [http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_lipo.html LiPo Wiring]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/ Trex Tuning]
 
== 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 23:04, 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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