Gyro for Corona
12-02-2002, 06:12 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
I was thinking of a Futaba GY240 but heard that it may be on the heavy side (perhaps heavy for a Piccolo but not a Corona?)
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
12-03-2002, 12:05 AM
#2
My Feedback: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulf Coast
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
GY-240 is perfect for the Corona. I have 5 of these pups on various helis in my fleet. Talk about tail lock! Perfect HH gyro for the Corona.
Cheers - Boyd
Cheers - Boyd
12-03-2002, 12:28 AM
#3
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
Thanks for the reply. I think that the guy I was talking to was thinking Piccolo/Hornet.
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
12-03-2002, 12:36 AM
#4
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Corona Batteries
The 2400 mah packs are so much more $. Would it be better to buy say 3 or 4 1900mah packs or do you get much more run time out of the 2400's? Hoverup looks to have 3000mah cells on his rig.
Thanks,
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
Thanks,
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
12-03-2002, 01:27 AM
#5
My Feedback: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulf Coast
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
Kip - First, the GY 240, when lightened(case removed, potting compound removed and rewired with 32 AWG wiring is a perfect HH gyro for a Hornet or a Piccolo. I've got them on all my Hornets and my one lonely Picollo. The best bang for the buck on Corona batteries is the 7 cell CP 2400 Nicad. I'm running a Hacker BL and have been experimenting with 2600, 3000, and 3300 mah NiMh 8 cell packs. Too early to tell if it's worth the extra $$. I consistently get 8 1/2 to 9 min on the Cp 2400 nicad 7 cell pack (with the Hacker motor).
Cheers - Boyd
AMA 80393
Cheers - Boyd
AMA 80393
12-03-2002, 02:56 AM
#6
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Corona general
Boyd,
Thanks, again for the battery advice. I'll likeley be putting up some questions here as I ignorantly stumble into the heli world.
PS...is "CP" a battery brand?
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
Thanks, again for the battery advice. I'll likeley be putting up some questions here as I ignorantly stumble into the heli world.
PS...is "CP" a battery brand?
Kip
http://www.springeraviation.net/
12-03-2002, 03:23 AM
#7
My Feedback: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulf Coast
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
Take a look here (one of many sources)
http://www.eflightpacks.com/
select individual cells..
select CP series....
Shop around (Google search engine) and find the best buy. [url]http://www.batteriesamerica.com/ is another good source.
7 cell NiCad packs are good for the stock Fusion 7 or the standard brush motor upgrade that most folks switch to ( Kyosho Atomic Force) Tower Hobbies has the AF's at $19.99 last time I checked.
Cheers - Boyd
http://www.eflightpacks.com/
select individual cells..
select CP series....
Shop around (Google search engine) and find the best buy. [url]http://www.batteriesamerica.com/ is another good source.
7 cell NiCad packs are good for the stock Fusion 7 or the standard brush motor upgrade that most folks switch to ( Kyosho Atomic Force) Tower Hobbies has the AF's at $19.99 last time I checked.
Cheers - Boyd
12-14-2002, 03:00 AM
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: TN
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Batteries
It seems that this thread turned into a battery thread so I am going to add my suggestion on batteries. I just purchased 2 Sano CP-2400 packs from www.batterystation.com . For $70, I got 2 packs, 7 cells per pack, wrapped, soldered, and 14ga leads attached, and shipped. I order these on Tuesday and they arrived today (Friday). You can't got wrong and I heard so many good reviews about that company. Good luck.
P.s. I am using these packs in my Corona.
P.s. I am using these packs in my Corona.
12-20-2002, 10:08 PM
#9
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hacker Power
Originally posted by Hoverup
Kip - First, the GY 240, when lightened(case removed, potting compound removed and rewired with 32 AWG wiring is a perfect HH gyro for a Hornet or a Piccolo. I've got them on all my Hornets and my one lonely Picollo. The best bang for the buck on Corona batteries is the 7 cell CP 2400 Nicad. I'm running a Hacker BL and have been experimenting with 2600, 3000, and 3300 mah NiMh 8 cell packs. Too early to tell if it's worth the extra $$. I consistently get 8 1/2 to 9 min on the Cp 2400 nicad 7 cell pack (with the Hacker motor).
Cheers - Boyd
AMA 80393
Kip - First, the GY 240, when lightened(case removed, potting compound removed and rewired with 32 AWG wiring is a perfect HH gyro for a Hornet or a Piccolo. I've got them on all my Hornets and my one lonely Picollo. The best bang for the buck on Corona batteries is the 7 cell CP 2400 Nicad. I'm running a Hacker BL and have been experimenting with 2600, 3000, and 3300 mah NiMh 8 cell packs. Too early to tell if it's worth the extra $$. I consistently get 8 1/2 to 9 min on the Cp 2400 nicad 7 cell pack (with the Hacker motor).
Cheers - Boyd
AMA 80393
Which Hacker motor are you using in the Corona? Nice, clean looking installation.
Tim
12-20-2002, 10:12 PM
#10
My Feedback: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulf Coast
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gyro for Corona
Thanks for the kind words Tim. It's a Hacker C40 12s - a sweet sounding powerhouse. Sounds just like a gas turbine winding up. Nothing but fun after over 170 flights.
Happy Holidays - Boyd
Happy Holidays - Boyd
