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DMC970 · 02-07-2012, 10:57 AM

Just saw this in the newest issue of Heli Pilot!

*Sorry for the crappy Pic...I was running out the door to work when I caught this...

phenault · 02-07-2012, 11:00 AM

Can i see more of the page, or lay it more flat?

mkovalcson · 02-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Interesting, an anodized aluminum case...

Sounds aesthetically pleasing!

So the question is does a lower number mean that it is a lower end unit, or is it just an arbitrary naming convention.

They had a 360 and then a 720 which is twice the numerical value.

So 520 means????

georgi UK · 02-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMC970

Just saw this in the newest issue of Heli Pilot!

*Sorry for the crappy Pic...I was running out the door to work when I caught this...

=] yes! its a 540 not 520!!

BladeFartz · 02-07-2012, 12:46 PM

I take it as follows:

SK360 = 2-axis gyro (NO tail gyro)
SK540 = 3-axis gyro (NO accelerometers)
SK720 = 3-axis gyro (WITH accelerometers)

zeeflyboy · 02-07-2012, 01:13 PM

Yeah i imagine it fills a demand for a cheaper flybarless system without all the bells and whistles of the 720...

Just like the sk720 is in competition with the vbar, CGY etc... This would be aimed at the BeastX and 3GX etc crowd.... That's my hypothesis anyway!

thehatguy · 02-07-2012, 01:23 PM

I've got the February/March 2012 issue and it isn't in there.

John

thehatguy · 02-07-2012, 01:29 PM

Did a search and found this. Doesn't look like their regular "about us" info.

Their China site?
http://www.skookumrobotics.cn/en/ind...lt&a=infoX&p=4

NRPY · 02-07-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeFartz

I take it as follows:

SK360 = 2-axis gyro (NO tail gyro)
SK540 = 3-axis gyro (NO accelerometers)
SK720 = 3-axis gyro (WITH accelerometers)

Makes sense. I do hope the 540 has the same (or similar) physical dimensions as the 3GX. Drop in replacement.

RC Mike · 02-07-2012, 04:45 PM

Skookum definitely needs a lower cost product in order to be competitive with all those $200 flybarless controllers on the market. Most new helicopters never consider the SK720 because of the price.
　
　
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thehatguy · 02-07-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRPY

Makes sense. I do hope the 540 has the same (or similar) physical dimensions as the 3GX. Drop in replacement.

Only Nine(9) positions on the servo bus vs Ten(10) for the SK-720. So you could probably
get an idea from that.

Still has the ext. LED position. Hmmm.

John

guyro · 02-07-2012, 11:20 PM

Posted today:

http://helidaily.com/skookum-robotic...w-sk-540-unit/

OnTheSnap · 02-08-2012, 01:17 AM

Dual 3 axis gyros. Very interesting. I wonder what the advantage of having 2 is? Would love to hear some comments from Art.

zeeflyboy · 02-08-2012, 03:43 AM

I guess the advantage of having 2 is that you can average the results... Should reduce vibration induced errors and drift.

Not entirely convinced its any better than just using the latest state of the art gyros however.... But SK know what they are doing so we'll see.

nickyd · 02-08-2012, 04:48 AM

No GPS port??

zeeflyboy · 02-08-2012, 04:58 AM

They have to keep some distinguishing features to justify a higher price for the sk720... I wouldn't be surprised to see the gps remain exclusive to that one, this being aimed more as a simple hardcore 3D model without the extra bells and whistles.

mrexx · 02-08-2012, 08:07 AM

I had to ask, on the fence for a heli3sx have a 720 but havent had a chance to fly with it yet. Havent ever used a 3sx.
Can someone chime in...sorry if I mixed it up but didnt see anybody comparing
thakns

Stanley Speel · 02-08-2012, 09:09 AM

I had made a quick comparison of the two on RCHA: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/flybar...son-hc3sx.html

IMO apart from the setup, they are miles apart. The self leveling on the SK720 just didn't work for me, but I'll post an update on the weekend when I next fly it - I think I've eliminated the tail vibrations that I got on the first few flights.

Stanley Speel · 02-08-2012, 09:12 AM

double post

acidla · 02-08-2012, 10:02 AM

It looks cute

02-07-2012, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
DMC970 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	Anyone seen this yet?! SK540 Just saw this in the newest issue of Heli Pilot! Sorry for the crappy Pic...I was running out the door to work when I caught this... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by DMC970; 02-07-2012 at 01:19 PM..*

02-07-2012, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
mkovalcson Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US	Interesting, an anodized aluminum case... Sounds aesthetically pleasing! So the question is does a lower number mean that it is a lower end unit, or is it just an arbitrary naming convention. They had a 360 and then a 720 which is twice the numerical value. So 520 means???? __________________ Mark Dusty Shelf queens: TDR2, TDR, Protos Max, Logo 550SX, Protos 500, Jeti DS-16, etc....

02-07-2012, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Yeah i imagine it fills a demand for a cheaper flybarless system without all the bells and whistles of the 720... Just like the sk720 is in competition with the vbar, CGY etc... This would be aimed at the BeastX and 3GX etc crowd.... That's my hypothesis anyway! __________________ Blade mCP X - Brushless, XP-7A, HP05S Gaui X2, BeastX/Scorpion 3400kv/YGE-30A/GS-093/DS95i Align AH-1 Cobra (T-Rex 500) Align T-Rex 600 EFL Pro, SK720/600MX/YGE-90HV/BL9180/BL9188

02-07-2012, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
thehatguy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	I've got the February/March 2012 issue and it isn't in there. John __________________ EX-HeliFreakSwag.com guy (arthritis got the best of me)

02-07-2012, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
thehatguy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Did a search and found this. Doesn't look like their regular "about us" info. Their China site? http://www.skookumrobotics.cn/en/ind...lt&a=infoX&p=4 Attached Thumbnails __________________ EX-HeliFreakSwag.com guy (arthritis got the best of me)

02-07-2012, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
phenault Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	Can i see more of the page, or lay it more flat?

02-07-2012, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
BladeFartz Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011	I take it as follows: SK360 = 2-axis gyro (NO tail gyro) SK540 = 3-axis gyro (NO accelerometers) SK720 = 3-axis gyro (WITH accelerometers)

02-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
RC Mike Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Illinois, USA	Skookum definitely needs a lower cost product in order to be competitive with all those $200 flybarless controllers on the market. Most new helicopters never consider the SK720 because of the price. 　　 .

02-07-2012, 11:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
guyro Join Date: Aug 2008	Posted today: http://helidaily.com/skookum-robotic...w-sk-540-unit/

02-08-2012, 01:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
OnTheSnap Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NorCal	Dual 3 axis gyros. Very interesting. I wonder what the advantage of having 2 is? Would love to hear some comments from Art. __________________ Xpert Scorpion Power Systems Helidirect

02-08-2012, 03:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	I guess the advantage of having 2 is that you can average the results... Should reduce vibration induced errors and drift. Not entirely convinced its any better than just using the latest state of the art gyros however.... But SK know what they are doing so we'll see. __________________ Blade mCP X - Brushless, XP-7A, HP05S Gaui X2, BeastX/Scorpion 3400kv/YGE-30A/GS-093/DS95i Align AH-1 Cobra (T-Rex 500) Align T-Rex 600 EFL Pro, SK720/600MX/YGE-90HV/BL9180/BL9188

02-08-2012, 04:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
nickyd Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010	No GPS port?? __________________ Nick Flying your heli the world is still out there, but at least for the time it hasn't got you by the throat. Mini Titan E325 FBL, Blade Nano Cpx

02-08-2012, 04:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	They have to keep some distinguishing features to justify a higher price for the sk720... I wouldn't be surprised to see the gps remain exclusive to that one, this being aimed more as a simple hardcore 3D model without the extra bells and whistles. __________________ Blade mCP X - Brushless, XP-7A, HP05S Gaui X2, BeastX/Scorpion 3400kv/YGE-30A/GS-093/DS95i Align AH-1 Cobra (T-Rex 500) Align T-Rex 600 EFL Pro, SK720/600MX/YGE-90HV/BL9180/BL9188

02-08-2012, 08:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
mrexx Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2011	Skookum vs Hellicommand I had to ask, on the fence for a heli3sx have a 720 but havent had a chance to fly with it yet. Havent ever used a 3sx. Can someone chime in...sorry if I mixed it up but didnt see anybody comparing thakns

02-08-2012, 09:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stanley Speel Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	I had made a quick comparison of the two on RCHA: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/flybar...son-hc3sx.html IMO apart from the setup, they are miles apart. The self leveling on the SK720 just didn't work for me, but I'll post an update on the weekend when I next fly it - I think I've eliminated the tail vibrations that I got on the first few flights.

02-08-2012, 09:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Stanley Speel Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	double post Last edited by Stanley Speel; 02-08-2012 at 11:16 AM..

02-08-2012, 10:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
acidla Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	It looks cute __________________ \|Michalis\| ...let the flying be second nature!

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