H50123T : Align 3G Flybarless Conversion (T-Rex 500)

[horsham rc]

is this kit ok as i got one on order and just wanted som feedback,

thanks for any info
http://www.revolutionmodels.co.uk/ac...Rex_500__.html

[bikerflier]

Unless it's on special offer then cancel the order.
It has been replaced by the Align 3GX flybarless unit.
You can buy a flybarless head and there are lots of second hand or reduced price 3G controllers around so total price would be at least £100 cheaper.
Sorry to bring bad news.

is this kit ok as i got one on order and just wanted som feedback,

thanks for any info
H50123T & chr(58) & Align 3G Flybarless Conversion (T-Rex 500)

[horsham rc]

It's on special £187 I think
Ok so new one comin out but is this unit ok for first unit?

[Si_B]

Personally, I would go for the new one or a second hand Beast X. The original 3G works for some, but there are a lot who have had troubles with the software and the hardware (the connector cable is a weak point).

As said above, I've seen 3G controllers go almost new for 50 quid, so not worth buying even if it is on offer.

[bikerflier]

It is OK for the first flybarless unit, with my flying ability I can't tell the difference between this and a BeastX. The top guys can tell the difference. The new 3GX has lots of features soon to be updated in the software that could be fun but not sure as to their usefulness, but for the few.
Be very careful with the connectors on the 3G unit. From new it's fine, but they are a pain to get out and from then onwards you can be open to problems. The recent upgrade to v3 software cost me more than £260 in repair bills to my 500 and 450Pro due to the connectors loosening and having dodgy contacts, the 500 just violently tipped backwards in the air and went in full chat, the 450 tipped on spool up, both from intermittent connectors. Gradually getting confident with it again after working on the connectors but considering getting rid of it just to be sure.
My mate had 2 700's go in due to the connectors, violent uncontrollable roll on one and violent full elevator on other.

'Coolice' on here has lots of info on the 3G unit and is very happy with it.

Personally I would look at something else, buy a head from Hobby King and a BeastX or 3GX (comes with the software and dongle now I believe), not much more expensive but buying upgrade ability.

Don't worry if you go ahead with the 3G unit, it is OK, but with care on the connectors. Get the shop to upgrade the firmware to V3 or you will have to buy a dongle for £23 to update it unless you can borrow one.

Good luck whichever way you go.