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*heliman7228* · 03-09-2013, 05:56 PM

I thought I would make a thread on the greatness of the ar7200bx. I've been reading a ton of great reviews on this in the past few months because I was plannin to get a new t-Rex 600e dfc. Well I bought the heli kit pro super combo except 3gx for 860$ at lowerheli.com. I bought the ar7200bx from a guy on rcgroups. Built the heli with ar7200bx in 2 nights. Took me about 30 min to set my swash ranges and the whole 9 yards. Almost everything is done electronically throught the bx. No more messin with the swash mix, 90 the servos, linkages or anything. I'm running a sat off the bx. Anyhow, my first spool up I fell in love!!!! The BEST FBL controller ever created. Very solid and reassuring and YOU are in control of the heli and not the other way around. No wobbling, wagging, or bouncing very smooth and precise. I love this setup. The ar7200bx is about 239.95 anywhere you look. IT IS 100% worth it!!!! Let me know what you guys think about this wonderful invention!

Dr. M · 03-09-2013, 06:58 PM

The BX is unpretentious and flies well. However, by FBL standards, it's ancient tech. And if you payd $240 for one you were robbed. A new MSH iKon can be had for $170 on sale, and it has the latest gyros and features.

I hope you enjoy your BX and, when you're ready, get a latest generation FBL controller and compare the feel.

InFocus · 03-09-2013, 09:05 PM

I agree the AR7200BX is great.. A good receiver combined with a very easy to use, stable, and good featured FBL unit.

I have one on my b300x.
I had one on my B450 3D, which I converted to FBL..

However, if you factor in cost, for me it wasn't worth it. My $40 2nd generation Copter-X FBL unit flies ALMOST as well as the BeastX. Since that time, zyx has had considerable firmware improvements for the ZYX/Copter-X platform and from my understanding perform just as well as BeastX for a fraction of the cost..

Then, as Dr.M indicates, there are next generation FBL units that boast features like: vibration isolation, logging, and auto-bailout which are now in the $250 price range.

*heliman7228* · 03-09-2013, 11:25 PM

I personally bought one from a guy on rcgroups for 180$ however new they are around 239.95$ And i have an ikon on a 550 and will admit it flies great! i dont use the logging and have never had vibration issues. but for me the ar7200bx which is a 2 in 1 full range receiver and fbl unit will get my vote every time. NO other fbl unit can be set up in as little as 30 min. It uses electronic swash mixing as well as pre set parameters as well as 3 pots to quick dial. Just an all around great fbl controller.

And no offense to tarot, turnigy, EXI or any other inferior brands ive just never messed with any generic brands. I want to assure myself of quality and have always used brands like:
Align, Thunder Power, Spektrum, Futaba, Etc. I have heard great things about the xyz gyro.

Thanks all!! In the next couple of weeks i will be making a first time ever side by side review of gyros on helis on stands to see which is over all a "better" gyro. Let me know which gyros you want me to test so far the list is Align 3gx, AR7200BX, Microbeast, Vbar, E-bar, Ikon, and a couple more. Tests will include response time and smootheness, voltage spikes and drops, processing, blackouts, etc.

rcnorth · 03-09-2013, 11:36 PM

I'd like to see how the ace GT5.1 compares to the others.

P.I.Engineer · 03-10-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. M

The BX is unpretentious and flies well. However, by FBL standards, it's ancient tech. And if you payd $240 for one you were robbed. A new MSH iKon can be had for $170 on sale, and it has the latest gyros and features.

I hope you enjoy your BX and, when you're ready, get a latest generation FBL controller and compare the feel.

Where are you finding the iKon sales? I'm on the hunt for 1 or 2.

Dr. M · 03-10-2013, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrod155

Where are you finding the iKon sales? I'm on the hunt for 1 or 2.

gotta wait for a major sale date like black Friday or something...

OP,
I'd drop the 3GX and E-Bar from the line-up and add the Spartan Vortex, SK540, ZYX (v4 firmware) and Robird G31.

*heliman7228* · 03-10-2013, 09:23 AM

I will consider letting the ebar go but you know the 3gx has to be proven a failure lol

And thanks for the input I will pick up a robird and spartan today.

And all I know this is a forum on the bx and it's greatness but has anyone flown the Bavarian demon? I've seen ads on HF about it. At least it sounds cool

clicky · 03-11-2013, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFocus

My $40 2nd generation Copter-X FBL unit flies ALMOST as well as the BeastX.

That is my experience as well. They (cheaper versions) fly always ALMOST as well as, but never quite. No matter how much time and effort you put in to it. And amount of time needed for that ALMOST, measured in money is really bad.

Ridge Racer · 03-11-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clicky

That is my experience as well. They (cheaper versions) fly always ALMOST as well as, but never quite. No matter how much time and effort you put in to it. And amount of time needed for that ALMOST, measured in money is really bad.

Hey if you have the time and patience then get the cheaper gyros. Same with the clone gear. All require some more effort and a bit of ingenuity to get them to work sometimes.

ManilaIce · 03-11-2013, 08:31 PM

I agree with OP, BX is just as straight forward as you can get with set up and it flies great out of the box. I have it on my logo and its awesome.

03-09-2013, 05:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
heliman7228 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010	AR7200BX Greatest thing since sliced bread I thought I would make a thread on the greatness of the ar7200bx. I've been reading a ton of great reviews on this in the past few months because I was plannin to get a new t-Rex 600e dfc. Well I bought the heli kit pro super combo except 3gx for 860$ at lowerheli.com. I bought the ar7200bx from a guy on rcgroups. Built the heli with ar7200bx in 2 nights. Took me about 30 min to set my swash ranges and the whole 9 yards. Almost everything is done electronically throught the bx. No more messin with the swash mix, 90 the servos, linkages or anything. I'm running a sat off the bx. Anyhow, my first spool up I fell in love!!!! The BEST FBL controller ever created. Very solid and reassuring and YOU are in control of the heli and not the other way around. No wobbling, wagging, or bouncing very smooth and precise. I love this setup. The ar7200bx is about 239.95 anywhere you look. IT IS 100% worth it!!!! Let me know what you guys think about this wonderful invention!

03-09-2013, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. M Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2011	The BX is unpretentious and flies well. However, by FBL standards, it's ancient tech. And if you payd $240 for one you were robbed. A new MSH iKon can be had for $170 on sale, and it has the latest gyros and features. I hope you enjoy your BX and, when you're ready, get a latest generation FBL controller and compare the feel. __________________ CopterX 450 Black Angel FBL "Night Rig" \| ZYX v4.0 PRÔTOS 500 FBL "Sky Whip" \| Robird G31 Audacity P6 FBL "Phoenix" \| MSH Brain \| 12s Goblin Speed \| iKon

03-09-2013, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
InFocus Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	I agree the AR7200BX is great.. A good receiver combined with a very easy to use, stable, and good featured FBL unit. I have one on my b300x. I had one on my B450 3D, which I converted to FBL.. However, if you factor in cost, for me it wasn't worth it. My $40 2nd generation Copter-X FBL unit flies ALMOST as well as the BeastX. Since that time, zyx has had considerable firmware improvements for the ZYX/Copter-X platform and from my understanding perform just as well as BeastX for a fraction of the cost.. Then, as Dr.M indicates, there are next generation FBL units that boast features like: vibration isolation, logging, and auto-bailout which are now in the $250 price range. __________________ Current fleet is getting smaller. Blackout Mini-H, WarpQuad 230, Blade 200qx, Nano QX, UM F-27q Stryker, UM P51 Mustang, F4F Wildcat, DX6 radio. Previous fleet: mcpx, 300x, 350qx,450x, qav400, DX7s

03-09-2013, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
heliman7228 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2010	I personally bought one from a guy on rcgroups for 180$ however new they are around 239.95$ And i have an ikon on a 550 and will admit it flies great! i dont use the logging and have never had vibration issues. but for me the ar7200bx which is a 2 in 1 full range receiver and fbl unit will get my vote every time. NO other fbl unit can be set up in as little as 30 min. It uses electronic swash mixing as well as pre set parameters as well as 3 pots to quick dial. Just an all around great fbl controller. And no offense to tarot, turnigy, EXI or any other inferior brands ive just never messed with any generic brands. I want to assure myself of quality and have always used brands like: Align, Thunder Power, Spektrum, Futaba, Etc. I have heard great things about the xyz gyro. Thanks all!! In the next couple of weeks i will be making a first time ever side by side review of gyros on helis on stands to see which is over all a "better" gyro. Let me know which gyros you want me to test so far the list is Align 3gx, AR7200BX, Microbeast, Vbar, E-bar, Ikon, and a couple more. Tests will include response time and smootheness, voltage spikes and drops, processing, blackouts, etc. Last edited by heliman7228; 03-10-2013 at 04:22 PM..

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03-09-2013, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
rcnorth Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2013	I'd like to see how the ace GT5.1 compares to the others.

03-10-2013, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
heliman7228 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2010	I will consider letting the ebar go but you know the 3gx has to be proven a failure lol And thanks for the input I will pick up a robird and spartan today. And all I know this is a forum on the bx and it's greatness but has anyone flown the Bavarian demon? I've seen ads on HF about it. At least it sounds cool

03-11-2013, 08:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
ManilaIce Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012	I agree with OP, BX is just as straight forward as you can get with set up and it flies great out of the box. I have it on my logo and its awesome.

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