Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Naive question probably. Can the Raptor 30 be converted to flybarless operation? Is it as simple as using a flybarless controller (like a Microbeast or the Spektrum AR7200BX rx) or is there something more required? Servo upgrades from 'standards' for example Is this a silly idea? Grateful for any help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Don't know how silly it is, but there's a thread about it here in another forum. I would vote for a Microbeast, either stand-alone or in the AR7200 if you use Spektrum gear. Digital servos are usually recommended for FBL because of their faster and more-positive response. But with electric helis there's lots of talk about FBL gyros being affected by vibration, so I don't know how they would cope in a glow model. Of course, you also have to change the whole head setup to connect directly to the swash. Edited By Allan Bennett on 20/09/2015 21:48:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Armstrong 2 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks for that. Looks like too much trouble/cost to be worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have converted a couple of Hirobo Sceadu 50's. It does NOT have to cost a lot or be dead complex For them I used the CopterX C3X2000 Gyro (£35!!) and a clone TRex 550 FBL head (£27) with turnbuckle rods of the right length (72mm from memory, got four for £10) Don't have a Raptor so cannot advise on exact parts, but similar approach must work!! I had digital servos anyway but you do need decent power. One ESSENTIAL IMO are purpose made FBL blades as they have a differing CG to suit.............it MIGHT work without but do you want to risk violent blade tracking/thrashing issues halfway though a loop or roll?? Got mine for £37. I do know someone who on a Sceadu took off the flybar, etc, fitted thicker rods, and flew it with the tail gyro only................ Overall, apart from autos being shortened by the drag, I prefer flybar for a more natural feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 You can convert ANYTHING to flybarless if you really want! You don't even need any extra electronics.... -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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