RE: jr500ummm?!?!?! weird i dont understand this?!?!?!?! help
Seems to me if the Gyro works fine with the newer battery, then it's the battery. Try getting another 2100 or 2200 MAH battery. What size heli are you flying ?
Posted on: 10/21/2009 11:07 AM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: T-rex newbie
Hey Bro Welcome to the club everyone is going to have an opinoin, so here's mine. [:D] I started last year with a 450 SA also. I have the HiTech 5000 gyro on it. I found it easy to set up. Alot easier then the JR Gyro's, So I can help you out. Any question e-mail me @ augerin2@aol.com also try HeliFreak.com Finnless has a great set up video for the HeTech 5000G. I love mine in the year I've progressed from very basic hovering to FF flight loops rolls flips and fast backward flight, even a couple of upright funnels. the tail holds great! rock solid. I say give it a try Good luck Jim R
Posted on: 10/17/2009 3:58 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: good motor/esc for trex 450
I run a scorpian motor in mine with the stock align ESC. I get good flight times about 6- 8 mins doing about the same flying style as you. I gave up on the align 430X & XL motors. They did not like crashing much at all. I went through 3 of each befor switching. No problems at all with the Scorpian. & much better power. Using stock pinion 11 tooth I believe. If your really interested in my set up I double check for you, & send you a e-mail. You can get me at my regular e-mail address listed below. Jim R augerin2@aol.com
Posted on: 9/11/2009 9:59 AM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Recommend a good site to purchase T-rex 450
I would have to agree & add RC Hover to the list it's local for me it's a great store & jeremy is fantastic to deal with Jim R NEHC
Posted on: 9/9/2009 4:02 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: trex 450 ESC
Great idea double check your solder joints, but are you flying the Align motor 430 X or XL I had issues with mine after a couple of crashes. I would wiggle the wires to get it to arm. That's where my issues were, & not at the ESC. I finally got fed up and replaced the motor with a Scorpian & not only got better power but reliability also
Posted on: 8/24/2009 1:33 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex-450 kit questions
Try Heli Freak
Posted on: 8/18/2009 4:57 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Cheap Lipo
I have both 11.7 volt & 22.2 volt I bought from Hobby City both seem decent so far. The 11.7 2200 mah for my 450 is Great !! The two for my 500 2650's are decent. Ya can't beat them for the price Jim R
Posted on: 8/15/2009 4:29 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: What do you think of these helis?
Don't know anything about it, but look real interesting might check it out myself, Can never have too mayey toys LOL
Posted on: 7/20/2009 6:29 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: MY NEW TREX 450SE AFTER FIRST FLIGHT
Nice very clean set up. Good luck with it. [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Posted on: 7/14/2009 2:07 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: FINALLY......FIRST CRASH!! TREX
[color=#0000FF]Check you servos also. I don't remmember if you said your running metal gears or nylon. If nylon ,,you may have chipped teeth on on of the gears inside the servo. [X(] if it lets go next time you fly you'll be in the ground again. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif]Don't ask how I know LOL[:D [b]Jim R[/b][i][/i][/color]
Posted on: 7/6/2009 9:52 AM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Weird problem with my Trex SA....
I agree with both. I had similar experiance with my SA befor it got hit by a car, got rebuilt, & became,, Tah - Dah V2 LOL
Posted on: 7/3/2009 9:29 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Trex 600 in your face
Not to flipping bright I'll say !!
Posted on: 6/29/2009 3:10 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Inverted night flying
very very nice
Posted on: 6/20/2009 2:01 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: Help me pick a new helicopter
I agree & disagree with most of these posts stay away from the cheap imitations, but the Blade 400 RTF comes with the Spektrum Dx6i. This is a radio you can grow with at least for awhile The blade has decent flight performace and parts are cheap & readlily available. If you have a local Hobby store that carries heli stuff I suggest ya start there. If not check out RC Hover & a few others on line like Horizon Hobby, Ready Heli etc. Good luck
Posted on: 5/28/2009 2:52 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: Help ASAP Please
If it's not your gyro gain, and I'll assume it's not , double check all the tail rotor control & connections. I had a vibration like that once on my 500 and it resulted in an unscheduled auto. Control arm was cracked before flight hadn't noticed it in preflight check, & it broke in flight right at the very end following a hard left hand banked turn
Posted on: 5/22/2009 12:57 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Selecting servos for Trex 450...Help?
I'd go with the S3157 but for the tail JR 3500G
Posted on: 5/14/2009 4:52 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8769079

RE: Trouble Choosing 450(ish) size
Get yourself the Trex 450[:D] I would go with a V2, as the kits are on sale for less money[sm=thumbs_up.gif] then the 450 pro. & parts suppliers are numerous including aftermarket just my 2 cents JRod
Posted on: 5/14/2009 12:21 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: TREX 500 FIRST HOVER WITH TAIL WAG
Like Skarn said, gain probably too high. Go into gyro menu & lower gain until tail wags stops, raise it one click if it wags back it off one & that should be fine. I have a GT500 on mine with the Align DS520 works great !
Posted on: 5/5/2009 4:21 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Which 500?
My two cents go the the Trex 500, you won't be sorry[sm=thumbup.gif] [:D]
Posted on: 5/4/2009 3:07 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: servos for Trex 500
I've got Futaba 9650's on mt cyclic and Align DS 520 on my tail, & I like the way they perform. Maybe a JR770 gyro in the near future to replace my 500GT Gyro [:D] Jim R
Posted on: 4/29/2009 3:07 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: T-rex 450 clone which one?
Just buy Align you'll be happier [:D] Owner Trex 450V2 & 500
Posted on: 4/23/2009 5:22 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8709353

RE: Intrested in first electric heli, have questions.
If I was starting all over again I would'nt look any lower then a Blade 400. It comes with a good radio Dx6i, It's ready to fly and parts are readily available. A friend of mine tried the CP pro and found it next to impossible to fly. I tried it myself and found just hovering it a real challange
Posted on: 4/23/2009 5:19 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8709345

430XL motors
Does anyone know if you can, or how to lube the Align 430XL motors ? Thanks Jim R.
Posted on: 3/10/2009 2:13 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8563317

RE: Just bought my first heli, have some Qs
My packs are warm to the touch as well, as well as the motors. My Cx2 does not like abrupt cyclic changes at speed. blades wack & crack LOL
Posted on: 3/9/2009 8:46 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: 1st attempt at side in hover.
Great Job. but be careful. that little bird if it gets away from ya can cover alot of ground quick. I compleatly relate to the SIM thing. LOL I can do an awful lot on the SIM. But in real life I'm a lot more careful because crashing costs cash LOL Keep up the good work & have fun JRod
Posted on: 3/9/2009 5:49 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: ...like I need another hole in my head
LOL dido Marry her quick !! My wife lectures me once a month when my heli fund statment comes in. Do you know how much you spend !!! Bla Bla Bla LOL
Posted on: 3/4/2009 8:49 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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Help installing a Scorpian motor
I got a Scorpian motor for my 450. The screws don't fit through my motor mount, They are just a hair too wide. Any one know how to install one of these, short or removing the motor mount and drilling the bracket out [sm=confused.gif] Any help would be appriciated Thanks Jim R
Posted on: 3/4/2009 8:45 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: 1st Outdoor maiden!
Cool Good for you WHOO HOO
Posted on: 3/4/2009 8:24 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: should i get metal head on my 450
I have OR used to have a 450 SA also it's now a v1/v2 I replaced the all plastic head with the an all metal head I've had the all metal head for over 6 months with trust me lots of crashs including one that included it being hit by a car ! [:@] Except for the main shaft & the feathering shift nothing else was touched as far as the head went. We won't discuss the servos the tail boom or the frame. My last crash was a idle up whoops, tanked it into the ground & bird did the chicken dance of death. Again minor bend in feathering shaft & no damage what so ever to the head. Trust me the metal head will save you money in the long run. JRod
Posted on: 3/4/2009 8:22 PM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: t-rex 450 se
Sounds like a good deal to me Great quote ! "This hobby is funny, if I got cash, I got no experience. If i got experience, I see a giant hole on my wallet." I know the feeling !!! LOL [:D]
Posted on: 2/25/2009 11:09 AM by Author "augerin2" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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