Msh Protos has arrived. 425mm blade all belt drive heli.

[jgoodwin]

Originally Posted by BrockJ

By the time you add the ESC even with the stock motor, it's more than the T-REX 500.
I got my 5 for $429us.
The availability of information, parts and mondo aftermarket upgrades due to popularity makes it hard for me to pick over the 5.

Very true. I chose the Protos for different reasons. I picked it because of the weight, because of the sound, and because of the design. To each their own. I have flown both and they are both great helicopters.

J

[jgoodwin]

Originally Posted by heliboy88

Does anyone know if the new hitec hs5084 dig. servo will fit into the Protos' tail servo holder without mod? I think it's the same size as the hs5083(and also has only 1 mounting hole each side) that's sold as a combo with the 5000g gyro, but this new servo is super fast with a speed of 0.05 sec and the torque is just a bit lower than the futaba 9257 at 1.19kg/cm.

regards,

Well, if it is the same size as teh Hitec Gyro/servo combo, then Yes. That is the combo I am running on the Protos.

-J

[BrockJ]

Buddy of mine showed up this morning with a new Protos. I must say it's a whole lot different than the Rex500. The sound (or lack of) is incredible. And I gotta say it looks better in person than the pics posted here (Which look great BTW). Really smooth, quick, quiet, light machine. I like the formed frame assembly and the forked tail slider.
They could put a better vertical stabilizer on it but heck, tha'ts upgradeable.

Was going to build the Rave450 but I may have to get the Protos.
It's truly different.

[Philie]

Hi, what would be the best ESC to use in this heli?...was thinking of putting in a Jive 80 LV in the Protos
Wanted to know if any problems with this ESC and motor combo? TIA

[jgoodwin]

I am no expert on ESCs, and what might eb best for one person might not be best for the next. That said The Jive is supposed to be a good ESC. Is the LV enough for 6s or are you running lower voltage? The Jeti Spin is also suposed to be good, but again I am no expert. Maybe someone else can save me here?

I would see what the t-rex 500 guys are running or maybe even better check out the MSH Protos Owners thread at RCGroups. That would be a great place to ask the question of after searching there you do not find what You want.

J

[kgfly]

"Best" is a rather inexact term, it depends on your criteria. If money is no object then a Kontronik Jazz is perhaps the most admired for its features, performance and outstanding governor. The 55-6-18 would be fine but only has a 2A SBEC so folks are tending to the 80-6-18 due to its integrated 4A SBEC.

At least one Protos owner tried the new Kontronink LV Jive but found problems and sent it back. The Jive are very new and may have teething problems, the Jazz are very well established.

Otherwise there is a growing range of 40A to 80A ESCs with integrated SBECs including some from Jeti, Hyperion, FlightPower, Scorpion and Turnigy with prices from about $50 to $250.

[Philie]

Thanks guys...I read about the 1 poster that had the Jive 80 Lv Think his problem was more with static.
He later says problem fixed with a diff ESC but also grounded the boom to motor mount also with the new install ....then says all is good now no problems|:

Anyways I went for it and ordered a Protos and Jive ESC 80 LV with some other goodies.......If I run into any problems I will let everyone know whats up.

[ozace]

Pretty sure that was me with the Jive. Please keep in mind i had one of the very first Jives released. The firmware has now been updated at least once since i got mine so things may have changed.

[heliboy88]

Originally Posted by jgoodwin

Well, if it is the same size as teh Hitec Gyro/servo combo, then Yes. That is the combo I am running on the Protos.

-J

Thanks a lot for the heads up jgoodwin, so my tail servo is set for good