My 800 set up?

[nanmadpad]

I fly the align 800s. I would like to purchase a logo 800. I am not familiar with the proper set ups on this machine. I would like some suggestions. I would like to use the scorpion 5035-380 motor. I have a Castle Creations 160 esc that I would like to use also. I am a sport flier only and would like to set this heli up at the lower end of the head speed range. I will use a fourteen cell set up. Can I get a suggestion on the proper size pinion to order and what would I expect for the three head speed ranges. I have a set of HV servos that would work. I will use all the stock gearing from the kit with the exception of the pinion if you suggest otherwise. What do you guys think and any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Corvette & Copter Guy]

Originally Posted by nanmadpad

I fly the align 800s. I would like to purchase a logo 800. I am not familiar with the proper set ups on this machine. I would like some suggestions. I would like to use the scorpion 5035-380 motor. I have a Castle Creations 160 esc that I would like to use also. I am a sport flier only and would like to set this heli up at the lower end of the head speed range. I will use a fourteen cell set up. Can I get a suggestion on the proper size pinion to order and what would I expect for the three head speed ranges. I have a set of HV servos that would work. I will use all the stock gearing from the kit with the exception of the pinion if you suggest otherwise. What do you guys think and any suggestions would be appreciated.

The Castle ESC is only 12s. My vote is for a Kontronik and use the internal bec. I have not had the best of luck with YGE...but that me. The pinion in the kit is fine. I would also look into using a KDE motor instead of the Scorpion. If I had it to do all over again I would have. Nothing against Scorpion but the KDE is a better motor. Are you set up for charging 7s? Have you looked into 7s lipo prices? Things to keep in mind. Oh, and of course a Vbar.

[matt155]

The Logo 800 is bigger than an Align 800 which is more of a stretched 700 than a true 800 class heli. The Logo 800 with a 5035-380 motor needs 14s which rules out the CC 160.

[ah_liang]

Castle 160 is definitely out for 14s setup. My vote goes to Kosmik too, there other 14s capable esc are YGE 160/320, YEP 180HV, maybe the new hifei or HW esc too.