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BlenderPilot · 10-20-2006, 06:03 AM

I'm kind of leaning towards futaba's 401, but what servo should then i use with it.

My other selection is a bit cheaper, but not as famous align's RCE-500X Gyro.

What are the differences, which one would you buy?

I'm flying Shogun V2.

darkside212 · 10-20-2006, 07:12 AM

I would consider the logictech 2100....I heard it was AS good as the 401, but I haven't personally flown it. Apparently it supports digital and analog servos which is a really nice feature.

available at heliproz for a good price $104 and they give free shipping w/orders over $100!

http://www4.mailordercentral.com/hel...?number=138380

borneobear · 10-20-2006, 12:18 PM

I'm using Futaba 401 (expensive) and HDS 577 digital of helidirect (cheap).
HDS 477 is not recommended.
There's nothing like the real thing.

BlenderPilot · 10-20-2006, 02:34 PM

Thanks for replying. I was checking out the site, and i would still gor for 401, as i heard that investing in a gyro is a good thing.

If someone has personal experience on logictech 2100 i would consider it as an option. But still, nobody got experience on Align's gyro?

darkside212 · 10-23-2006, 09:01 AM

I ordered the 2100 on friday so I should have it today. I don't have a digital servo, but I can compare it to my GY240 I'll let you know what I think!

The align isn't that great....it doesn't hold a candle to my GY240

BlenderPilot · 10-23-2006, 03:43 PM

Well, i got carried away today, and bought 401 at the spot... together with futaba s3110. I hope i can get the thing working by wednesday.

My friend once told me, you try many things, and end up with gy401, i hope he is right.

darkside212, do tell about the test.

darkside212 · 10-23-2006, 04:21 PM

Will do, but I goofed..it won't be here till WEDS

BlenderPilot · 10-27-2006, 11:07 AM

I tryed my GY401 today..

you don't know how easy it is to fly with a HH gyro till you try it. All working, had some problems with 5 channel but it got sorted out eventually.

Have some unknown vibes in the rotor head though, never in a state of "nothing to do" on these cheap helos

darkside212 · 10-30-2006, 07:07 PM

I got the Logictech 2100T and the HDS577 servo:

the gyro is about 40% the size of the GY240!
I have it all setup as far as: servo type, tx type, and set the gain to about 70%

I am waiting to install it in a heli. I plan on getting the cyclone 450 VERY soon and I think I am going to put it in that instead of my cyclone 400.

NY Rebel · 11-01-2006, 02:14 AM

I also ordered the Logictech 2100. I hope it's going to live up to the hype that's been spreading about it. Soon, we shall see.
I wanted a gy401 originally but couldn't come up with one at the "right" price. The only good thing is, if I do feel the 2100 is lacking somewhat, I have a different bird to use it on that, ANYTHING, would be an improvment...

darkside212 · 11-01-2006, 06:19 AM

haha Great attitude....I figure if it is as good as a gy240 its good with me!

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BlenderPilot Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006	What gyro should i use? I'm kind of leaning towards futaba's 401, but what servo should then i use with it. My other selection is a bit cheaper, but not as famous align's RCE-500X Gyro. What are the differences, which one would you buy? I'm flying Shogun V2.

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10-20-2006, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
darkside212 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	I would consider the logictech 2100....I heard it was AS good as the 401, but I haven't personally flown it. Apparently it supports digital and analog servos which is a really nice feature. available at heliproz for a good price $104 and they give free shipping w/orders over $100! http://www4.mailordercentral.com/hel...?number=138380

10-20-2006, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
borneobear Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	I'm using Futaba 401 (expensive) and HDS 577 digital of helidirect (cheap). HDS 477 is not recommended. There's nothing like the real thing.

10-20-2006, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlenderPilot Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2006	Thanks for replying. I was checking out the site, and i would still gor for 401, as i heard that investing in a gyro is a good thing. If someone has personal experience on logictech 2100 i would consider it as an option. But still, nobody got experience on Align's gyro?

10-23-2006, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
darkside212 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	I ordered the 2100 on friday so I should have it today. I don't have a digital servo, but I can compare it to my GY240 I'll let you know what I think! The align isn't that great....it doesn't hold a candle to my GY240

10-23-2006, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlenderPilot Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2006	Well, i got carried away today, and bought 401 at the spot... together with futaba s3110. I hope i can get the thing working by wednesday. My friend once told me, you try many things, and end up with gy401, i hope he is right. darkside212, do tell about the test.

10-23-2006, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
darkside212 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	Will do, but I goofed..it won't be here till WEDS

10-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
BlenderPilot Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2006	I tryed my GY401 today.. you don't know how easy it is to fly with a HH gyro till you try it. All working, had some problems with 5 channel but it got sorted out eventually. Have some unknown vibes in the rotor head though, never in a state of "nothing to do" on these cheap helos

10-30-2006, 07:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
darkside212 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	I got the Logictech 2100T and the HDS577 servo: the gyro is about 40% the size of the GY240! I have it all setup as far as: servo type, tx type, and set the gain to about 70% I am waiting to install it in a heli. I plan on getting the cyclone 450 VERY soon and I think I am going to put it in that instead of my cyclone 400.

11-01-2006, 02:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
NY Rebel Join Date: Oct 2006	I also ordered the Logictech 2100. I hope it's going to live up to the hype that's been spreading about it. Soon, we shall see. I wanted a gy401 originally but couldn't come up with one at the "right" price. The only good thing is, if I do feel the 2100 is lacking somewhat, I have a different bird to use it on that, ANYTHING, would be an improvment...

11-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
darkside212 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	haha Great attitude....I figure if it is as good as a gy240 its good with me!

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