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GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 10:07 AM

How can I tell how old my kit is? I bought it new in the box, but second hand from a guy who won it at a raffle his RC club put on.

Also what is the deal with the ESC and BEC? How should I wire this stuff, I have the 2 3 cell 2200 packs, but what do I wire the BEC to? The kit only came with a motor and a ESC that seems to have a external BEC attached to it under shrink wrap....

Pinecone · 12-21-2007, 11:53 AM

Your kit is a bit older if it has the separate BEC. If you will want to use that BEC, you will need a separate 2S pack to run it.

Or you can pick up a Dimension Engineering SportBEC or Castle Creations CC-BEC and run it off the main pack.

Watch the Finless videos, there are some issues with the links and screws that you will want to deal with.

GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 12:14 PM

I just looked at the ESC again and and kit contents and there is no separate BEC, only a ESC with a lead out of it for the reciever, a pair of leads to the battery and a trio of leads to the motor.

I assume you just solder onto the battery harness I need to make to have 2 three cell batterys supply the 6 cell voltage into the ESC and that is it?????????

What else do I need to confirm before putting this together and flying it? I am not into hard 3d.... just a loop or roll and normal mode flying.

I have the servos that came with a Spektrum DX-7 radio with the factory servo arms, will this be okay or do I need different arms or anything?

Thanks Ron

mjdee14 · 12-21-2007, 02:33 PM

If all you have is an EC you will have to make the decision to get a BEC that will plug directly into the battery or a regulator that will use a separate reciver battery to power the rcvr and servos.

There are benifits to both...BEC no separate battery, just play and play (fly) no extra weight.

Reg & battery...little extra weight but steady power to rcvr, bec has to be able to handle the 22v and reduce to rcvr volatage... I like the separate battery becuse I can power the servos and make adjustments without powering up the motor.

But you do add another possible failure point.

I run BEC's on all my planks, and on an ECO8 but my Hurri came with the regulator and power lights, so far I have no complaints with it.

You also have to make a "series" harness for the main batteries.....using 3 deans conn....two male and 1 female.. wired + batt - to + batt - to + batt - There is a thread or picture somewhere in the forum.

istandalone · 12-21-2007, 03:03 PM

here is a pick of a series connector. or is this one paralell? i can't remember and am an electrical idiot.

GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 03:04 PM

So then this esc does not have a built in bec that will handle the 6 cell incoming voltage?

mjdee14 · 12-21-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GyroRon

So then this esc does not have a built in bec that will handle the 6 cell incoming voltage?

Correct...it does not have a BEC

Pinecone · 12-21-2007, 04:32 PM

That is a series connector.

GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 06:21 PM

Well I feel ripped.... I thought this kit came with a BEC and even a special battery for running it. I have a BEC from Lightflightrc.com I wonder if it would work and if so, what is the best way to wire it in?

GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 06:22 PM

I asked Dave at Lightflight about using this BEC with 6 cells and he said it SHOULD work.... But was designed for up to 5 cells.

GyroRon · 12-21-2007, 06:26 PM

Arrrr..... I just dug into the manual for this thing and guess what.... none of it is in english.

Mikej · 12-22-2007, 01:25 AM

Do you mean the 550 or the BEC - 550 manual here - http://www.gaui.com.tw/en/H550_Instruction_Manual.pdf you can get a BEC that will take up to 8S from Dimension for about $30

12-21-2007, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
GyroRon Join Date: Dec 2007	Just got my Hurricane 500 How can I tell how old my kit is? I bought it new in the box, but second hand from a guy who won it at a raffle his RC club put on. Also what is the deal with the ESC and BEC? How should I wire this stuff, I have the 2 3 cell 2200 packs, but what do I wire the BEC to? The kit only came with a motor and a ESC that seems to have a external BEC attached to it under shrink wrap....

12-21-2007, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Your kit is a bit older if it has the separate BEC. If you will want to use that BEC, you will need a separate 2S pack to run it. Or you can pick up a Dimension Engineering SportBEC or Castle Creations CC-BEC and run it off the main pack. Watch the Finless videos, there are some issues with the links and screws that you will want to deal with. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

12-21-2007, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
istandalone Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007	here is a pick of a series connector. or is this one paralell? i can't remember and am an electrical idiot. __________________ AMA# 906249 i'm now down to one heli (align sev2) but have an arsenal of 120+ mph jets. hmm...i think i see a pattern here lol.

12-21-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	That is a series connector. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

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12-21-2007, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
GyroRon Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	I just looked at the ESC again and and kit contents and there is no separate BEC, only a ESC with a lead out of it for the reciever, a pair of leads to the battery and a trio of leads to the motor. I assume you just solder onto the battery harness I need to make to have 2 three cell batterys supply the 6 cell voltage into the ESC and that is it????????? What else do I need to confirm before putting this together and flying it? I am not into hard 3d.... just a loop or roll and normal mode flying. I have the servos that came with a Spektrum DX-7 radio with the factory servo arms, will this be okay or do I need different arms or anything? Thanks Ron

12-21-2007, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
mjdee14 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007	If all you have is an EC you will have to make the decision to get a BEC that will plug directly into the battery or a regulator that will use a separate reciver battery to power the rcvr and servos. There are benifits to both...BEC no separate battery, just play and play (fly) no extra weight. Reg & battery...little extra weight but steady power to rcvr, bec has to be able to handle the 22v and reduce to rcvr volatage... I like the separate battery becuse I can power the servos and make adjustments without powering up the motor. But you do add another possible failure point. I run BEC's on all my planks, and on an ECO8 but my Hurri came with the regulator and power lights, so far I have no complaints with it. You also have to make a "series" harness for the main batteries.....using 3 deans conn....two male and 1 female.. wired + batt - to + batt - to + batt - There is a thread or picture somewhere in the forum.

12-21-2007, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
GyroRon Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	So then this esc does not have a built in bec that will handle the 6 cell incoming voltage?

12-21-2007, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
GyroRon Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	Well I feel ripped.... I thought this kit came with a BEC and even a special battery for running it. I have a BEC from Lightflightrc.com I wonder if it would work and if so, what is the best way to wire it in?

12-21-2007, 06:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
GyroRon Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	I asked Dave at Lightflight about using this BEC with 6 cells and he said it SHOULD work.... But was designed for up to 5 cells.

12-21-2007, 06:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
GyroRon Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2007	Arrrr..... I just dug into the manual for this thing and guess what.... none of it is in english.

12-22-2007, 01:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mikej Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: England	Do you mean the 550 or the BEC - 550 manual here - http://www.gaui.com.tw/en/H550_Instruction_Manual.pdf you can get a BEC that will take up to 8S from Dimension for about $30

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