H9 Edge Setup Questions
#1
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (57)
H9 Edge Setup Questions
I know that several similar posts have been made on this subject, however they are quite widespread and rather huge threads. So I thought I'd get a fresh start.
I ordered a H9 Edge in this last production run (late September) and plan on using an OS 1.60 with a slimline muff. I am curious on how this model balances in this configuration with either two servos in the tail for elevator operation. Or, if it is preferable to use the MKD Dual Elevator bellcrank and only one high performance/hi tork digital for elevator operation. Just trying to keep weights down. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I ordered a H9 Edge in this last production run (late September) and plan on using an OS 1.60 with a slimline muff. I am curious on how this model balances in this configuration with either two servos in the tail for elevator operation. Or, if it is preferable to use the MKD Dual Elevator bellcrank and only one high performance/hi tork digital for elevator operation. Just trying to keep weights down. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kalispell,
MT
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Kalispell,
MT
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Take some time
please it would do you some good to read the entire thread theres allot of good information...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...hlight=H9+edge
Scottt
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...hlight=H9+edge
Scottt
#6
My Feedback: (67)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Evansville ,
IN
Posts: 2,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
I have a saito 180 in mine about the same weight as the os 160. I have my servos under the wing and my battery is right behind the firewall. No added weight but I did have to put the battery that far forward for balance. I would think if you put the servos in the tail you would either have to add weight or go with a heavier engine. Make sure to set the tail at 0 degree incidence with the wing. Mine was off and took some effort to fix before gluing but well worth it. Its a great plane. Although it casn be hard to see in the air some days. But that is only when its more than about 15 feet off the deck! Happy flying
#7
My Feedback: (69)
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Fort Smith,
AR
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
I just finished my 540, OS 1.6 with slimline pitts muffler, 2 hitec 224 metal gear mini servos in the tail, battery pack on top of fuel tank as depicted, moose carbon fiber landing gear, and lite wheels, weighs 11lbs 9oz, and balances at 5" CG slightly, oh slightly tail heavy, hope this helps
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Land o\'lakes, WI
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
mine has an os 160 and i am running 2 605s to the elevaters with carbon fiber and a belcrank pull pull setup to relieve any pull on the 525 on the rudder.all servos are pretty much in the standard place and the 5 cell pack is is about 2 inches behind the trailing edge of the wing to ballance at 5".standard landing gear with aluminum spinner.My horizontal stab neaded to be shimmed 1/8 inthe front to match the wing incidence.Nice flying plane but needs almost full rudder to knife edge.If i assemble another i'll use a big moki.
#13
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Pensacola,
FL
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
The Hitech 605 BB servos are more than adequate for the H9 Edge 540 or any other 1/4 size aerobat. They are used extensively at our field without failure. These servos are fine for the sport flier. I do prefer a more powerful servo on the rudder though.
#14
My Feedback: (67)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Evansville ,
IN
Posts: 2,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
Mine has 605's all the way around and flies great. It does an awsome blender as well as great pop ups. Of course digital servos would prolly be better, but they should be, just look at the price difference. I did use one servo for each elevator half. Happy Flying guys!
#15
Senior Member
My Feedback: (5)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: in,
FL
Posts: 1,924
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
The 605 servos are plenty strong enough for this plane but they just don't center very well. If you are blasting it around doing 3D then you won't notice it.
#18
H9 Edge Setup Questions
We heated and bent a piece of 5/32" music wire and made an elevator joiner wire. One servo (JR8411) on the elevator, mounted in back. Worked flawlessly.
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Land o\'lakes, WI
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
My problem is i keep getting more planes when i should be spending that money on better servos,but the 605s have been holding up well for me.It is correct that they don,t center perfect but i fly mostly 3d so i don't notice it as much but when i am playing pattern pilot i do notice it.
#21
My Feedback: (21)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 5,966
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
H9 Edge Setup Questions
See I'm going to fly both freestyle for fun and basic and sportman IMAC, so I want to get some precision/accurate/strong servos.
I have hitec 605's and there good, but for this big a plane I dont want to half ***** it.
I have hitec 605's and there good, but for this big a plane I dont want to half ***** it.