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Old 07-21-2006, 01:31 AM
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Re: Need Advice

Hey dude,

I just googled "Esky Honey Bee T" and gots lotsa links...

there is a review of it here.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=429

While this doesnt specifically say that its a "T" it looks like the machine your describing. Theres also this http://www.electric-scooters-motoriz...helicopter.htm.

As far as batteries go, its easy enough to get a voltage matched lipo of much bigger capacity (look at www.flightpower.co.uk for examples)

You CAN get up to a 1600mAH 7.2 V Lipo that would fly that model for about 30 - 35 Mins however, if your not used to Lipos you need to be aware of some cautions.

1. They wont tolorate being over discharged. The also wont tolorate being over charged. If you over discharge a Lipo and then try to force charge in to it it will explode (and were not talking a pop here) take a look at this to see what I mean.. http://www.helihobby.com select informational then videos then find the demonstration.

2. Because of 1, you cant just use any charger on them, you need a charger thats specifically capable of charging lithium batteries. (these wont attempt to charge a battery thats been stuffed, nor will they overcharge if they are decent)

3. If you are using a lithium pack and it gets "puffy", you need to dispose of it.

Hope you have fun with it. When you get it hovering, make a video and give us a look.

Take care... Azzy.

PS.. If your near the align factory, I'll take a T-Rex 600 cheap thanks
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