blade 230S

[5hane]

There is a bar code (with 12associated numbers) and the heli Part Number BLH1580UK on a small label on the box which my 230 S came in......but I have no idea how to interpret that number or what it is (serial number, batch number, date ?????).
There doesn't seem to be any other indications on the box, nor on the paperwork inside nor on the heli itself.
When you plug in the interface cable to the FBL/Rx unit you get the unit's current s/w version and also the unit's serial number/code which you use to register your product and which enables you to download (and then install) any/the latest software/firmware.
The latest software that I installed (Version 4.23) was made available to download on the 4th Nov 2015. I don't know if they were loading that to production units before then. If they were, I doubt that it would have been much earlier.

Thanks for looking into it further. Sounds like I might as well buy the cable anyway, for future updates.

Someone did suggest getting the RTF version because apparently the stock radio is better than many stock radio's you often get. The only thing is, even after a year im still learning abut my Dx6i and would like to bind another model to it, after all that is why I brought a dedicated radio in the first place.

[5hane]

Well, got mine yesterday and after a quick setup on my dx9- just powered up straight and no probs- tail will need getting used to as it sounds very winny,mine must have the new s/ware as I didn't experience any swash tilting,got 2 flights with it before it got too dark to fly, nice responsive feel but feels wooden on book settings- will try the bailout feature on w/end and see if its any good ! .

Hi 3dx. At least im in good company here for when I get mine, should I run into problems
Looking at the models you already fly, it's interesting that you have purchased the 230s.

[3dx]

Hi 3dx. At least im in good company here for when I get mine, should I run into problems
Looking at the models you already fly, it's interesting that you have purchased the 230s.

Something to fly in my garden really and also as a winter heli !.. I'm more a sport flyer who dabbles in 3d- just cracked funnels after nearly 2 yrs and I can do a sort of recognizable piro flip ....