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Hi all,

I spent a while racking my brain trying to get this to work, and I'm sure there's probably a dozen how tos already out there, but I thought I'd write this small guide.


The Revlock Governor
As those who have used it will know, the Revlock governor has it's own built in dual headspeed feature. Typically, the user adjusts the end points to gain two speeds via a switch. A negative amount of travel (switch up for example) will select mode A, and ...

continuing here, as part I **LINK*** hit the 10k character limit

• I'm reducing the size of the 2s Rx LiPo from 2500 mAh to 1100 mAh. For one flight, the charger typically puts back 200 mAh. The power consumption is lower than in earlier helis since the HV brushless servos (Outage Torq) are very efficient
• A Hyperion 2s 35C 1100 mAh LiPo weights about 71 grams. For comparison, a Hercules superBEC is 40g plus wiring.IMG_2731.JPG
• Here is my current V-bar setup:

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I know, strange question, but recently i flew my helicopter into my neighbours 'fancy' conservatory roof(by accident). Since my neighbours are pretty spiteful and out to get anyone. I believe he then stood on my helicopter (so that i could not make the same mistake twice) The pole that supports both propellers is bent to the left. Even as a novice i would think this is a strange place for it to break after hitting a softish roof, thus im assuming my no-fun neighbour used his evil strength to break ...

Has anyone had any range issues with the DX7s, I recently bought one did a rqange test and it was OK, then flew my heli and it was OK, the second flight transmitter lost contact after around 150mtrs resulting in a crash, I then tried another range test and after 30 paces lost contact with the receiver. I am using a AR7000 DSM2 receiver. Looks like I will have to return it to Horizon Hobby. :-(

Give me a shout if anyone is selling one?
Ta!