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Jeeper90 · 09-07-2014, 11:31 AM

Any suggestions? I have my old Jr Xp9303 and don't want to replace everything yet, I just have to many receivers for it. I'm concerned about the pitch and swach setup.

Should I buy 2.4ghz before I finish the 500?

What batteries is everyone using now? I have a align 6 S but is was stored at 3.85.

ahahn · 09-08-2014, 06:54 AM

I assume your pack question is for an existing 500? 5 years is a long time for any pack, so most likely you will want some new ones. Just look for similar capacity and cell count--there are a lot out there now. At least storing the old one at 3.85V/cell was a good idea, but I just have no clue what shape it is actually in. Probably ok for some however tests to see how it behaves.

Eventually you will want to move to a 2.4GHz system. I see nothing wrong with your old stuff, but keep in mind that old equipment can go out of specs--it depends.

ronm3313 · 09-11-2014, 11:17 AM

Some AMA fields have a 72 mHz ban!

There's lot's of pack choices:

Turnigy Blue - budget. Gens Ace, Glacier, and Pulse are popular good quality packs.

Ron_R · 09-11-2014, 03:44 PM

Which "500" are you going with?

Check the main blade size. If you are going with a 425mm Blade, you can use a 2650mAh battery from HobbyKing. I use those and get 8 minutes of hovering, orientation practice, and mild FF (I'm still a newbie)

If you are going for a "true" 500 (one that swings 500mm blades) then you will have to go with batteries somewhere between 3300-4500mAh (or higher). Those you can also get from HobbyKing, but the price goes up (of course).

I would get a new transmitter. The new gen ones are light years ahead of the 72mHz stuff I grew up with.

09-07-2014, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeeper90 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2009	my first flight on my Trex 450 in 5 year before I move to my trex 500. Any suggestions? I have my old Jr Xp9303 and don't want to replace everything yet, I just have to many receivers for it. I'm concerned about the pitch and swach setup. Should I buy 2.4ghz before I finish the 500? What batteries is everyone using now? I have a align 6 S but is was stored at 3.85.

09-11-2014, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
ronm3313 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010	Some AMA fields have a 72 mHz ban! There's lot's of pack choices: Turnigy Blue - budget. Gens Ace, Glacier, and Pulse are popular good quality packs. __________________ AMA: 943183, DX8, Tarot 500 DFC/Vbar, Goblin 570/Brain, Blade 180 CFX, Gaui X3/Brain

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09-08-2014, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ahahn Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	I assume your pack question is for an existing 500? 5 years is a long time for any pack, so most likely you will want some new ones. Just look for similar capacity and cell count--there are a lot out there now. At least storing the old one at 3.85V/cell was a good idea, but I just have no clue what shape it is actually in. Probably ok for some however tests to see how it behaves. Eventually you will want to move to a 2.4GHz system. I see nothing wrong with your old stuff, but keep in mind that old equipment can go out of specs--it depends.

09-11-2014, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ron_R Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ	Which "500" are you going with? Check the main blade size. If you are going with a 425mm Blade, you can use a 2650mAh battery from HobbyKing. I use those and get 8 minutes of hovering, orientation practice, and mild FF (I'm still a newbie) If you are going for a "true" 500 (one that swings 500mm blades) then you will have to go with batteries somewhere between 3300-4500mAh (or higher). Those you can also get from HobbyKing, but the price goes up (of course). I would get a new transmitter. The new gen ones are light years ahead of the 72mHz stuff I grew up with.

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