Sk 540 or my vbar

Chris Lalonde · 12-22-2012, 08:18 AM

Ok guys not sure what to do. I bought a nx4 and and thought I would give the 540 a try for the controller. Well after setup and a gallon of fuel in the nx4 I am really loving the sk540. Now the problem is do I want to replace my silver line vbar in my 700n with another sk540?

The vbar is fully upgraded to 5.3 pro with blue tooth so I have about $500.00 into it. It flys great and I have no problems with it but can't shake the thought of trying the 540 over the vbar. Anyone else have this issue and what did u do?

Thanks for the input

ticedoff8 · 12-22-2012, 10:36 AM

Unless you are a 1%'er, sell the VBar for $300 and buy a SK540.

NRPY · 12-22-2012, 12:15 PM

They're both good. No reason to sell the VBar if it works well, unless you just like spending money.

georgi UK · 12-22-2012, 12:45 PM

=] Chris you have the best of both worlds, your other option is to swap units over when you have time / bad weather periods, take it from there?!

Chris Lalonde · 12-22-2012, 01:06 PM

Cool thanks for the help guys. I think i will just keep the vbar for now. Maybe some time in the future i will grab another sk540. This way I will have a spare unit for another heli

heathy · 12-22-2012, 04:25 PM

That's the only option afraid. Buy a new Heli.

dl5973 · 12-22-2012, 11:18 PM

sk 540 is a great unit.

I have vbar and sk540 and they fly very similar.

Vbar was easier to adjust parameters for tuning.
Skkokm now ahve a thread form alvin on what to play with for tning on skookum flybarless units so its even now.

I prefer sk540 for set up its easier for me.

I dont know how they did it but skookum hit a homne run with the sk 540. Its cheap and flies great with not much tuning required.

karma4u · 12-24-2012, 02:35 PM

I personally think that the piros are really flat/axial on the SK540. They both fly quite well. One thing I do like on my miniV is the convenience of Blue Tooth/Android programming ability. Very very convenient.

I do own the LCD programmer, but the blue tooth allows me to hover/fly close by to check for 'LIVE' vibration levels - which is hard to beat.

BUT, overall I think most newer FBL systems are fairly close to each other (I haven't tried the Align 3gx). It is a matter of personal choice these days

cheers

Luvmyhelis · 12-25-2012, 01:35 PM

I def agree with georgi here. Pretty much a close tie on this one. Best of both worlds really. Plus, now you are fully qualified to comment on either or in comparisons here!

12-22-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
Chris Lalonde Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kitchener Ont	Sk 540 or my vbar Ok guys not sure what to do. I bought a nx4 and and thought I would give the 540 a try for the controller. Well after setup and a gallon of fuel in the nx4 I am really loving the sk540. Now the problem is do I want to replace my silver line vbar in my 700n with another sk540? The vbar is fully upgraded to 5.3 pro with blue tooth so I have about $500.00 into it. It flys great and I have no problems with it but can't shake the thought of trying the 540 over the vbar. Anyone else have this issue and what did u do? Thanks for the input __________________ Teambob00

12-22-2012, 12:45 PM	#4
georgi UK Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United Kingdom	=] Chris you have the best of both worlds, your other option is to swap units over when you have time / bad weather periods, take it from there?! __________________ georgi UK

12-22-2012, 01:06 PM	#5
Chris Lalonde Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kitchener Ont	Cool thanks for the help guys. I think i will just keep the vbar for now. Maybe some time in the future i will grab another sk540. This way I will have a spare unit for another heli __________________ Teambob00

12-22-2012, 04:25 PM	#6
heathy Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire England	That's the only option afraid. Buy a new Heli. __________________ X2 SK720 MINIJAZZ 20 / WARP 360 SK540 KOBY55 / E5 SK540 YGE120LV / LOGO 550SX SK540 HELIJIVE 120 / 7HV SK540 YGE160k / 7HV SK720 YGE 120k / TDR SK540 POWERJIVE 120 / Futaba18mz / Skookum support rep

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12-22-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
ticedoff8 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NorCali (San Jose)	Unless you are a 1%'er, sell the VBar for $300 and buy a SK540.

12-22-2012, 12:15 PM	#3
NRPY Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, USA	They're both good. No reason to sell the VBar if it works well, unless you just like spending money.

12-22-2012, 11:18 PM	#7
dl5973 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Australia	sk 540 is a great unit. I have vbar and sk540 and they fly very similar. Vbar was easier to adjust parameters for tuning. Skkokm now ahve a thread form alvin on what to play with for tning on skookum flybarless units so its even now. I prefer sk540 for set up its easier for me. I dont know how they did it but skookum hit a homne run with the sk 540. Its cheap and flies great with not much tuning required.

12-24-2012, 02:35 PM	#8
karma4u Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California	I personally think that the piros are really flat/axial on the SK540. They both fly quite well. One thing I do like on my miniV is the convenience of Blue Tooth/Android programming ability. Very very convenient. I do own the LCD programmer, but the blue tooth allows me to hover/fly close by to check for 'LIVE' vibration levels - which is hard to beat. BUT, overall I think most newer FBL systems are fairly close to each other (I haven't tried the Align 3gx). It is a matter of personal choice these days cheers

12-25-2012, 01:35 PM	#9
Luvmyhelis Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: spokane,washington	I def agree with georgi here. Pretty much a close tie on this one. Best of both worlds really. Plus, now you are fully qualified to comment on either or in comparisons here!