Aurora balance question

M.Struck · Oct 30, 2009, 09:19 PM

Does the new Aurora 9 balance/hang level with a neckstrap without any aftermarket attachments?

Matt

CyberPilot · Oct 31, 2009, 01:45 PM

Who sells an aftermarket balancer for a reasonable price that will work with the Aurora? Does Hitec have one?

Thanks,
Dave

mando · Oct 31, 2009, 02:58 PM

Looks like there's a few of them out there. I like the looks of this one:

http://www.helicopterjohn.com/products/tb.cfm
Wonder if it'll work?

A.T. · Oct 31, 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Struck

Does the new Aurora 9 balance/hang level with a neckstrap without any aftermarket attachments? Matt

No, slightly bottom down but quite level when the extended 35-72Mhz antenna is installed. Rarely use a neck strap and the feel both with and without the strap is very comfortable, I would not use any weight adjusters. (users do not always agree on what is the best balance position.) As an aside, transmitter re-balancing is requested by those using neck straps on almost all module based transmitters as both Antenna and Battery pack types may be frequently interchanged. IMHO the designers of the Aurora made the best compromise as it is much easier to add a small counterbalance at the top, as provided for the many other brands than to add what would be a much heavier counterbalance at the bottom when the extended 72Mhz antenna is being used as no doubt many will use the Aurora with existing 72 Mhz and other frequencies, for quite some time to come.
Examples of existing solutions:
Transmitter Balancer "The Transmitter Balancer was designed and precision CNC machined for pilots who utilize a neck strap to stabilize/balance their transmitter during flight operations. The Futaba 12Z and 14MZ originally designed for use with the 72MHz systems now has the FASST 2.4 GHz system modules available. This creates an imbalance due to the shorter antenna length and change in the CG (Center of Gravity). The Transmitter Balancer is adjustable to get the correct balance for your flying style. The Transmitter Balancer will also work with the Futaba 10C, Futaba 7C, Futaba 9C, JR9303, Jr 10X, JR12X, SpektrumDX6 and DX7 transmitters and possibly others."
Transmitter Balancer 2.4 (G-Force)
Seacraft Transmitter Balancer - Colour anodised in Dark Blue, Light Blue or Red.
Spektrum Neck Strap Adapter

RC Transmitter Balancer (2 min 46 sec)

- Video

Regards
Alan T.
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

LAN · Nov 02, 2009, 07:20 AM

My personal opinion is that the balance is way off and not "slightly down". Even with the TX battery removed the balance is off. But that's about the only thing I dislike with the Aurora, and as already stated there are many different balancers out there. I have ordered this one, looks nice and should arrive in a few days. Will report back.

Edit: The one I link to looks like the G-Force one that Alan linked to from Esprit Models, but at about half price.

CyberPilot · Nov 02, 2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAN

My personal opinion is that the balance is way off and not "slightly down". Even with the TX battery removed the balance is off. But that's about the only thing I dislike with the Aurora, and as already stated there are many different balancers out there. I have ordered this one, looks nice and should arrive in a few days. Will report back.

Edit: The one I link to looks like the G-Force one that Alan linked to from Esprit Models, but at about half price.

Please let us know how that one works. I am a neck strap user and I'm very interested in getting a balancer. I believe it was the G-Force or one very similar that gave measurements. Using my calipers to estimate where it would go on my Aurora, it looked like it might just squeeze in between the trim buttons but might still be a little in the way; it was very close.

Anyone else that uses a balancer for the Aurora please let us know how it works as well.

Thanks,
Dave

mando · Nov 04, 2009, 06:26 PM

Got one from Helicopter John today. Real nice piece of work, fits perfect and feals great!

CyberPilot · Nov 04, 2009, 06:46 PM

Mando,

Thanks for the update on Helicopter John's balancer. It looks like a winner.

Dave

CyberPilot · Nov 04, 2009, 06:52 PM

Mando,

Can you post a picture from the top looking down on it.

Thanks

mando · Nov 04, 2009, 08:25 PM

Here ya go.........

CyberPilot · Nov 05, 2009, 12:17 AM

Thanks Mando

Dave

LAN · Nov 16, 2009, 02:14 PM

I finally received my balancer, see this post for details and some photos. It works very well.

/Leif

Oct 30, 2009, 09:19 PM	#1
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Nov 04, 2009, 06:26 PM	#7
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Oct 31, 2009, 01:45 PM	#2
CyberPilot I'm a feather on the wind Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 667	Who sells an aftermarket balancer for a reasonable price that will work with the Aurora? Does Hitec have one? Thanks, Dave

Oct 31, 2009, 02:58 PM	#3
mando BlueGrass Rules Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,054	Looks like there's a few of them out there. I like the looks of this one: http://www.helicopterjohn.com/products/tb.cfm Wonder if it'll work?

Nov 02, 2009, 07:20 AM	#5
LAN Frequent Flyer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 380	My personal opinion is that the balance is way off and not "slightly down". Even with the TX battery removed the balance is off. But that's about the only thing I dislike with the Aurora, and as already stated there are many different balancers out there. I have ordered this one, looks nice and should arrive in a few days. Will report back. Edit: The one I link to looks like the G-Force one that Alan linked to from Esprit Models, but at about half price.

Nov 04, 2009, 06:46 PM	#8
CyberPilot I'm a feather on the wind Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 667	Mando, Thanks for the update on Helicopter John's balancer. It looks like a winner. Dave

Nov 04, 2009, 06:52 PM	#9
CyberPilot I'm a feather on the wind Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 667	Mando, Can you post a picture from the top looking down on it. Thanks

Nov 05, 2009, 12:17 AM	#11
CyberPilot I'm a feather on the wind Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 667	Thanks Mando Dave

Nov 16, 2009, 02:14 PM	#12
LAN Frequent Flyer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 380	I finally received my balancer, see this post for details and some photos. It works very well. /Leif