Multiplex Funcopter - Page 2

jcervantes11 · Apr 22, 2009, 05:30 AM

Hey guys, i have those lite machine nitro heli. And am very interested that someone taking over. When would multiplex funcopter be out at towerhobbies?

JHawk19 · Apr 29, 2009, 01:41 PM

It's available now for $399!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXDH9

MikeMayberry · Apr 29, 2009, 02:14 PM

Their ETA is not accurate... We do not expect this product until August.

Mike.

JHawk19 · Apr 29, 2009, 03:00 PM

Hey Mike,

So where can we pick one of these beauties up?

jcervantes11 · Apr 29, 2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JHawk19

Hey Mike,

So where can we pick one of these beauties up?

Like he said, its not even out in usa. And where to get one? You just gave us the link from tower. We can get'em from tower. But not yet. Like mike said. Sheesh. I heard other side of the world we could get one, but its something that i heard. I am not sure if its right.

JHawk19 · Apr 30, 2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jcervantes11

Like he said, its not even out in usa. And where to get one? You just gave us the link from tower. We can get'em from tower. But not yet. Like mike said. Sheesh. I heard other side of the world we could get one, but its something that i heard. I am not sure if its right.

I guess I meant to say where can we pick one of these up RIGHT NOW.

If they can get them on the other side of the world, then we should be able to get them here through something called "The Mail". They will take items and ship them from one country to another, eventually bringing them to your door, if you pay them. It's a neat system.

So back to my question....Where can we pick one of these up RIGHT NOW?!?

GBR2 · Apr 30, 2009, 09:33 AM

They won't be available till June sometime in Europe so nothing is available RIGHT NOW.

JHawk19 · Apr 30, 2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GBR2

They won't be available till June sometime in Europe so nothing is available RIGHT NOW.

Thank you. That's what I thought.

scrtsqrl · May 16, 2009, 02:31 PM

Hei!

Does anyone know what sized ESC it uses? 30A? 50A?

Thanks!

mahbouni · May 17, 2009, 06:37 AM

In the past Multioplex have include CastleCreations ThunderBird ESC's in their power sets but they're not suitable for helicopter applications. I believe the FunCopter power set will use their new 40A controller, which has heli mode and a strong switching BEC.

Retro · May 18, 2009, 11:22 PM

On the ESC side this fixed pitch helicopter does not require an ESC that has a "heli mode" - Like the old Corona you will end up flying in the "plane mode" - you just need a simple linear throttle - like any plane and the ESC set to "no brake".

And since you are only running three servos whilst a strong switching BEC is always a good thing to have - it shouldn't be a necessity.

jcervantes11 · May 18, 2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro

On the ESC side this fixed pitch helicopter does not require an ESC that has a "heli mode" - Like the old Corona you will end up flying in the "plane mode" - you just need a simple linear throttle - like any plane and the ESC set to "no brake".

And since you are only running three servos whilst a strong switching BEC is always a good thing to have - it shouldn't be a necessity.

I cant wait when funcopter comes out in that way I can be more agressive and harder on the heli for sport flying. I have a heli called pegasus 18 and I cant even be hard on it because it will over heat. If I have it rich it wont even fly right. Sheesh, now i have a raptor, if i am hard on it and I crash, it will cost me an arm and a leg.

jcervantes11 · May 18, 2009, 11:56 PM

I mean flying around, figure eights and all that basic stuff. I don't do aerobatics, atleast not yet. I am burly doing figure eights.

mahbouni · May 19, 2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro

On the ESC side this fixed pitch helicopter does not require an ESC that has a "heli mode" - Like the old Corona you will end up flying in the "plane mode" - you just need a simple linear throttle - like any plane and the ESC set to "no brake".

1. It has nothing to do with fixed pitch or collective pitch. Helicopters place a lot more stress on the ESC because the power delivery has a lot of short spikes. Go ask CastleCreations if they will warranty their ThunderBird ESC's for any helicopter application.

2. The ESC needs to have a soft start and throttle response or you could strip gears on spool up or climbouts.

jcervantes11 · May 19, 2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahbouni

1. It has nothing to do with fixed pitch or collective pitch. Helicopters place a lot more stress on the ESC because the power delivery has a lot of short spikes. Go ask CastleCreations if they will warranty their ThunderBird ESC's for any helicopter application.

2. The ESC needs to have a soft start and throttle response or you could strip gears on spool up or climbouts.

True about the stripping gears when theres no soft start. Very true.

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mahbouni Heli Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,448	In the past Multioplex have include CastleCreations ThunderBird ESC's in their power sets but they're not suitable for helicopter applications. I believe the FunCopter power set will use their new 40A controller, which has heli mode and a strong switching BEC.

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jcervantes11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno california Posts: 340	I mean flying around, figure eights and all that basic stuff. I don't do aerobatics, atleast not yet. I am burly doing figure eights.