Getting 700n ready for fbl

[oneandonlyian]

Hi guys just a quick question.
or two lol

I have bought 3gx and the 700 3g head.

Im under the impression im not quite ready with the parts. I know i definately need servo horns.

Do i need to buy the 700e bell cranks and the 700e A arm I know they have bolt holes ready for fbl geometry.

Reason for asking is i have read many posts saying you might not need them, and many saying you do.



Thanks for your help guys.

[Aidi]

I fly a 700N with all original parts from the N kit, the 700 3G head and Beastx. Flies like a dream. Lots of others changed their bell cranks and A Arm as they were not able to get the 6 degrees with blue light on the Beastx.

As long as you use the either the supplied Align FBL plastic servo wheels or the new metal ones you should be fine. You should get a good mechanical setup and then program the 3GX. I dont think the 3GX is as fussy as the Beastx when it comes to the electronic setup.

If i were you, give it a go before spending money on bits you might not actually need.

[oneandonlyian]

Am i right in thinking all the other stuff is for when you use the shorter 700e mainshaft? Just servo horns required then, Im gonna go for the align pastic ones but looks like everyone out of stock to fit the 610.

[Aidi]

Nope, i am flying mine with a shorter main shaft. I have the new 700 FBL head with the built in swash driver at the base of the head, so unless that makes a difference it should work fine with the seperate swash driver.

I downloaded the 700 v2 manual and used the rod lengths from that to get them right for the shorter mainshaft.

[Made2Fade]

Am i right in thinking all the other stuff is for when you use the shorter 700e mainshaft? Just servo horns required then, Im gonna go for the align pastic ones but looks like everyone out of stock to fit the 610.

pm me your address and ill send you some Ian

[chugga-bug]

700 FBL head and short shaft, with stock belcranks and QUK servo wheels and BeastX. Flies great!

Maybe it'd be better with the fbl cranks, but I don't see the point of spending money to find out to be honest.

[Aidi]

Some will swear blind that it will only work with new ball cranks and a arm.

I think it stems from the inability to get a blue light at 6 degrees on the Beastx, where in fact as long as you just set it to 6 degrees and ignore the light colour it will fly just fine.

Always got a blue with the longer mainshaft, with the shorter one, its red at dead on 6, and goes blue at 6.3 Thats good enough for me!!

As said, i dont think the 3GX is as bothered when it comes to the electronics setup.

[oneandonlyian]

cool just ordered quick uk servo horns as align plastic and metal out of stock, I will stick with std main shaft for now . Gonna use the flight tech 8 amp reg too as i daren't trust the align 2in1 with fbl as i burnt one out last year setting up my beast x on the 600.

[oneandonlyian]

Didnt see your post until i had already bought servo horns lee, I would rather use the plastic ones anyway as it may save the servo case in the event of a crash,I will keep the posh ones just in case.

Thanks again for the advice i'm sure there are others out there getting help from this thread.

Thanks Ian m.

[t-rex pedro]

You will get better servo resolution by using the FBL lower A-arm section, bellcranks and servo wheels. By getting the geometry correct using all of the correct parts you will be able to run more electronic gain. You really want the best shot at allowing the flybarless system to work to it's potential.

Cheers

[Rctintin]

I downloaded the 700 v2 manual and used the rod lengths from that to get them right for the shorter mainshaft.

Can you post a link for this manual please? I have Googled it, but no luck so far.

[Aidi]

The manual i have got is for the 700E V2 - But the link lengths work just fine on both E and N models when using the v2 headblock with attached swash driver.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/dowloa...tml#post710923

[oneandonlyian]

Nobody mentioned longer blade grip rods! Doh. It's all fitted and I cant set up the head because the links that come with 3g head are 65mm and are meant for the fbl mainshaft. Because I have std mainshaft I need the links that measure 71mm.

Aww well hahhhahah. The suns shining no wind blowing and the 700 is looking all poorly. Tears in my eyes.
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[oneandonlyian]

No short mainshafts in stock ARGGGGHH.

[rachel]

I have a spare pm me I will post it
Rachel