Anyone seen this yet?! SK540

[phenault]

ETA or specs?!

[RC Mike]

Originally Posted by Skookum

One of our test helis...

I will need a gyro for my new helicopter soon. When can I order one?


.

[Thunder Fighter]

Hmm, looks like there is still a large peice of foam under the controller, hope it is using the newer sensors like in the Futaba FBL that are very vibration resistant so it can be almost hard mounted to the frame.

//Dennis,

[NRPY]

Red is hawt. Some cultures consider it to be a "power" color.

[RC Mike]

Originally Posted by NRPY

Red is hawt. Some cultures consider it to be a "power" color.

No it’s not. Black is the power color. I don’t like red – I wonder if Skookum has already made the final decision? Art should really take a customer poll before he decides on a color.

[georgi UK]

Originally Posted by RC Mike

No it’s not. Black is the power color. I don’t like red – I wonder if Skookum has already made the final decision? Art should really take a customer poll before he decides on a color.

=] or an optional replacement cover from a color range?

[Groucho_]

Having an off putting dark pink to dark reddish case colour doesn't seem to have hurt sales for Kontronics...

[Scallybert]

While I must confess to having bought the clear case Quarks, the case colour really is the least of my concerns with a FBL controller...

[RC Mike]

You guys are missing the point. Why make it so ugly when there are so many better choices.
　
　
I’ll just get out the spray paint – LOL


.

[dpelletier]

Ugly is in the eye of the beholder

[NRPY]

I think red is badass.

Ferrari isn't stupid.

[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by Groucho_

Having an off putting dark pink to dark reddish case colour doesn't seem to have hurt sales for Kontronics...

True enough.

However Black is always "special"

http://www.kontronik.com/index.php?o...tid=80&lang=en

[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by NRPY

I think red is badass.

Ferrari isn't stupid.

JR 8717's and TORO and others like anodized red for servos.

I think red will help sell it, although black always works too, but I would save that for the TOL version.

Maybe they can reintroduce the 720 in black.

[Scallybert]

There really is no hope, is there ?

[georgi UK]

Originally Posted by Scallybert

There really is no hope, is there ?

=]

[Scallybert]

Originally Posted by Scallybert

There really is no hope, is there ?

Actually, I partly take that back.

I was getting confused with a vaguely similar thread about the forthcoming Spartan Vortex. There, nothing is known except the cases - but colour seems to be a major concern to some parties.

I find that worrying...

At least here we have a fair idea about the likely functionality; so the going on about the colour isn't quite so sad...

[newhelliguy]

Like everything else they could make it in several colors.

[Scallybert]

Originally Posted by newhelliguy

Like everything else they could make it in several colors.

I guess they could; but I'd rather hoped the target market was focused on functionality - rather than whether the case looked right with some pretty canopy.

Sorry, it's a pet hate. Then again, I'm sure I've bought things because they looked pretty, in my time.

[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by Scallybert

I guess they could; but I'd rather hoped the target market was focused on functionality - rather than whether the case looked right with some pretty canopy.

Sorry, it's a pet hate. Then again, I'm sure I've bought things because they looked pretty, in my time.

Have you noticed how much people spend on bling for their helis? Seriously, it is insane not to think appearance has a huge impact. I guarantee that if the SK-720 looked really bad ass, it would sell a lot more. I purchased it DESPITE its appearance, but I can tell you right now that Helicommand has much more attractive looking units for sale.

I'm getting ready to boil up some RIT dye for the gears on my TDR to make them black so they don't show any discoloration after use.

Also think about how much people spend on canopies, air brushing, etc.. etc.. Appearance always matters!

I'm an electrical engineer by degree. I understand how functionality should be all that matters, but it is not even close to the impact visual cues make. You are being completely naive to think otherwise. Granted if the product doesn't perform people will steer clear.

I'm surprised that no one has created a gate of some kind to hold the servo wires in place so that people didn't feel the need to glue them in place. From a functionality standpoint this should be something obvious.

[Scallybert]

Originally Posted by mkovalcson

Have you noticed how much people spend on bling for their helis? Seriously, it is insane not to think appearance has a huge impact. I guarantee that if the SK-720 looked really bad ass, it would sell a lot more. I purchased it DESPITE its appearance, but I can tell you right now that Helicommand has much more attractive looking units for sale.
[...]

I'm not saying you're wrong. I'm saying I find it sad.

My X2's DS95 swash servos do look good, and their appearance does impress the the lady of the house - however, I bought them purely based on functionality.

To me, it just seems like another market dumbed down.