Synergy E7 Build Thread

[aro03]

I finally finished building my second Synergy E7 so i wanted to share some info and photos!
I think this one will be my favourite of the two . Many thanks to ALIGN-TREX.co.uk for providing the airframe for this build!

Airframe: Synergy E7 TT

ESC: Scorpion Opto 130A v6
Motor: Scorpion 4525-520 Ultimate
BEC: R2 Prototyping HV2BEC mini @ 8.4V
Gyro: Vbar Silverline / Futaba 7008SB
Cyclic servos: Align BL700H HV
Tail servo: Align BL750H HV
Blades: Edge SE 693/105


Setup:
12T Pinion / 2200 rpm Vbar governor
Prototype low head (new headblock due for release soon!)
Head shims = 1.5 mm per side
Flight pack = 2x Scorpion 6S 4500mah 65C (weight ~ 1530g)
RTF weight (no lipos) = 3680g

Photos
Frame and bearing block assembly:
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The third main shaft bearing block holes are slightly elongated to allow for perfect alignment:
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Frame sub assembly complete:
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Tail servo mounting:
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Frame brace and sensor mount:
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Bluetooth module:
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Cyclic Servos:
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One of my favourite features of the E7 is the servo arm. Carbon plates provide rigidity in
flight and the plastic wheel acts as as a sacrificial part in a crash:
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Vbar installation:
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HV2BEC, RX and wiring:
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Motor and ESC:
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Tail box:
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Completed airframe. The low head looks awesome:
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My lipos of choice:
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Ready for the maiden with the new Blue LE canopy!
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(twins )
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The maiden yesterday went very well. I love flying this heli.
I have to say i'm also really impressed with the new Align 700 HV servos.
After back to back comparison flights i think they are as good, if not better than my 8717HV's.

Looking forward to more flying this weekend!

[Varelco]

Nice build thread. That canopy looks awesome.

[swale]

Nice build thread :-)

[Jamin_00]

Nice.

That canopy is way better than the original stock one. Looks awesome!!!