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Interceptor 400 Electric RC Helicopter kit INT SALE PRICE !!

Interceptor 400 Electric RC Helicopter kit INT SALE PRICE !!

£62.00 / €68.82

INT-400 Interceptor 400 Kit
Interceptor 400 kit (not assembled).

Interceptor 400 kit (unassembled) - it's going to take a it more time to put it together but you are getting a reduction in cost due to the time it takes the factory to partly assemble this item - the choice is yours!

The Interceptor 400 kit is a different class to other kits you may see on the market. Flight tested to death, beautiful stable hover and unrivalled precision control - there is no slop in the design.

CNC centre hub, anodised swashplate slider and finely polished main shaft giving silky swashplate control!

The frame is light weight aluminium and and well thought out - reducing your crash bill drastically. Spares are highly specific and low costs resulting again in a lower spend to repair the helicopter. Main gear is nylon - not plastic making it tougher and smoother.

Specifications
Length: 630mm
Height: 225mm
Main rotor: 558mm
Tail rotor: 150mm
Weight: 300g
Flying weight: 580-620g
Motor gear: Variable
Main gear:138T
Hold rotation gear: 105T
Tail gear:1:9.85:5

IN STOCK





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METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

£39.99 / €44.39

Same Features as Plastic Case G401B but with metal case for added crash protection.
Comes with instructions
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Alien Command Advanced NEW Product

Alien Command Advanced NEW Product

£120.00 / €133.20

Alien Command Advanced
CCPM Flight Stabilisation


More than just a flight stabilisation system...

•Full Alien Command CCPM flight stabilisation.
•120/140 degree swashplates.
•RC latency error reduction.
•Digital servo optimisation.
•CCPM geometry error correction.
•Flybarless system compatible.

How does it compare to other systems?:
Well it’s a lot cheaper, does a lot more, produces much smoother stabilisation and of course is a double edged sword because you can not only improve eCCPM but you can decide to use the stabilisation component or just switch off! Therefore once you are happy without the stabilisation components turn it off/remove it and just utilise all the other benefits to give yourself an exceptional smooth flight control.


Have we tried it?:

Of course we have set the unit using the software provided and it gives and incredible flight experience! Trex 450, 500 in 10mph + wind we could just leave the TX on the floor and leave at an altitude of 80+ meters with minimal drift – we were amazed.



RRP 123.49

REQUIRES INTER / ADVANCED ABILITIES TO SET UP NOT FOR RAW BEGINNERS
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Turnigy Multi-Blade Micro Tachometer

Turnigy Multi-Blade Micro Tachometer

£19.00 / €21.09

Ever wanted to know how fast your motor is spinning?
Wished you could better select the right propeller for your motor?
Now you can more accurately tune and performance test your engine, motor, edf or heli with the Turnigy tachometer.

Measures 2 to 9 propellers.
Super easy to use.
0-99999rpm range

Features:
Ultra sharp backlit LCD
220mah Lion battery included
Auto shut-off when idle. (no more flat batteries)
Weighs only 39g
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Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

£13.75 / €15.26

Stainless gear puller -- for motor pinion/gear Removing
It is ok for motor shaft diameter 0.9-3.5mm
Back in stock now 11-03-10


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"Cockpit Sport" Programming Box Part Number 5001/2

£99.95 / €110.94

With the "Cockpit Sport" you can program the GyroBot 900 and GyroBot 700.
The difference between "Cockpit Sport" and "Cockpit" ist in the material of the housing (Cockpit: CNC milled Aluminum with bright chrome finish. Cockpit Sport: Plastic) and the display (Cockpit: blue lighted Display. Cockpit Sport: Display without light)


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Outrage G5 Compatable CNC Stabilizer Bracket

Outrage G5 Compatable CNC Stabilizer Bracket

£4.40 / €4.88

Outrage G5 Compatable CNC Stabilizer Bracket
Go Blue and allows fitting of G10 or Silver Carbon Horizontal fin!!
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Alloy Blue CNC Landing SkidsT Rex 450 / 3DX450 & some other 450's

Alloy Blue CNC Landing SkidsT Rex 450 / 3DX450 & some other 450's

£11.99 / €13.31

Want a different look on your landing skids to plastic skids. Then these 2 x CNC alloy skids are for you

Fully compatible with Align trex T-REX450 & 3DX450 plus some other 450 size helicopters
Same as ALIGN Trex Metal Parts

Specification:CNC Alloy Landing skid x 2
Grub screws locate the landing skids firmly in postion
Aerial hole in one side of skids
Nice Andonised BLUE finish
Long Slots on location part of skids to fit various helicopter sizes.
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Lithium light cell meter with extra led

Lithium light cell meter with extra led

£10.99 / €12.20

2-4 cell light activated cell voltage meter · extra led lights for mounting on models · Cell meter detects voltage of each cell · Lights give voltage readings to show the exact voltage of each cell in a pack. · 8 function lights, detecting voltage from 3.4 - 4.1v · Essential kit for all modelllers · The extra 3 bright LEDs can be used to simulate night flying lights on a model, making flying more fun

The 3 lights would be great for the Airwolf model fuselage as it has
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New Products

iMAX QUATTRO B6 Super Charger

iMAX QUATTRO B6 Super Charger

£110.00 / €122.10

This is the iMax B6 Quattro charger.
The iMax Quattro B6 allows you to plug 4 batteries into on charger simultaneously, and it will intelligently and automatically charge all 4 of them at once to their maximum capacity. To top of it, the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different chemistry (ni-mh/Ni-Cd/LiPo/LiFe) batteries into any of the charging ports.

Input: DC 11 to 15V
Power source: 12V DC (car battery)/ AC mains PSU (>200Watts0
Charger power: 50Watts, current is regulated accordingly.
Discharger power: 5 watts, current is regulated accordingly
Cell count: 1-15 Nicd/NiMH cells; 1-6S LiPo/Lilon/LiFe cells; 1-10 Lead-Acide cells (2V to 20V)
Current drain for balancing Lithoum: 300mA
Charge termination: automatic, negative delta peak method for NiCd/NiMh; and automatic, voltage-dependent, CC-CV process
Dimensions: 225.4 x 158.6 x 62.4mm
Net weight: 1.09kg

Includes:
1 x charger
1 x pair alligator clips for Pb battery
1 x alligator to bullet connector cable
1 x JST to bullet connector cable
1 x Futaba to bullet connector cable
1 x Tamiya to bullet connector cable
1 x bullet connector with wire
1 x TP/FP adaptor
1 x XH adaptor
1 x instruction manual

In stock around 25-03-10 pre order
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4 Blade CNC Rotor Head For 500 size

4 Blade CNC Rotor Head For 500 size

£135.00 / €149.85

This is a multi blades rotor head special for the scale helicopter It design no swash-plate lock (follower) require .The total hight of the centre hub only 35mm ,It make your model great scale look and C/G lower for sport preformance .
Fits 500 size Helicopters for that great Scale look
Try pairing with the Gyrobot 700 Stabiliser


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Sportsmoto Flybarless 500 Head system with Gaui GU365 Deal

Sportsmoto Flybarless 500 Head system with Gaui GU365 Deal

£199.99 / €221.99

Our New 500 size flybarless head comes as shown with an outrage Swashpalte fits most 500 Heli;s fits T Rex 500 SX 500 Lepton etc as shown

Supplied with Gaui GU365 stabi wroks great
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Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

£13.75 / €15.26

Stainless gear puller -- for motor pinion/gear Removing
It is ok for motor shaft diameter 0.9-3.5mm
Back in stock now 11-03-10


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NEW 325 mm Align Style (not Align Brand) Sonix CF Blades

NEW 325 mm Align Style (not Align Brand) Sonix CF Blades

£17.99 / €19.97

New March 2010 Sonix 325mm Carbon Fibre and white painted main Blades for 450 helicopters
Nice finishand well balanced right from the start
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Apache AH-64

Apache AH-64

£460.00 / €510.60

The Apache AH-64A is the world first 600 size scale attack helicopter .It design by computer and precision cnc machine .Cnc machine provid detail panel line and precision scale .The kit included the base weapon set and cnc matel suspension front and rear scale landing gear ,The kit included special metal side main frame for Align 600 , Bullet -600 or any clone 600 .Also suitable for Logo-400/10 ,Swift-16 .The detail front sensor ,dummy machine gun are included .Factory painted military green colour .Two piece fuselage are easy and lower cost for shipping .
TFM-600-4 blades rotor head are perfect match for this model .

Length:1450 mm
width:360 mm
High:500 mm
28-02-10 in stock now
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Tool Bit set for Dremel Tools

Tool Bit set for Dremel Tools

£12.00 / €13.32

Great Compact set of tools for your Dremel

Low cost and handy to use
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METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

£39.99 / €44.39

Same Features as Plastic Case G401B but with metal case for added crash protection.
Comes with instructions
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Helivol Tool set (boxed)

Helivol Tool set (boxed)

£34.99 / €38.84

Selection of tools in attractive and practical tool box. Branded under the Helivol logo.
Product Specification:

Includes:
Pitch Gauge
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Ball Link Pliers
4.0mm Socket Driver
5.5mm Socket Driver
1.5mm Hex Driver x 2
2.0mm Hex Driver
2.5mm Hex Driver
Phillips Driver x 2
Flat Head Driver

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Setting Up CCPM Helicopters

Setting Up CCPM Helicopters

Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing, or CCPM for short, is one of the two popular methods for controlling the swash of a RC heli. CCPM has been around and available for numerous years, but has really taken a foothold in the hobby recently. Modern radios make CCPM easier and more problem free than earlier hobbyists could have ever dreamed. With a little understanding and some simple tips, any heli pilot can be a CCPM expert.

Explanation of CCPM
CCPM can simply be defined in a helicopter as multiple servos working together, interdependently, to execute all the control movements (collective, aileron, and elevator) of the swashplate. There are 4 servo and 3 servo CCPM setups, this discussion will focus on what the majority of the CCPM helicopters use, a 3 servo 120° setup. The other method of swash control, non-CCPM, is often called Single Servo Mechanical. What is the difference one may ask? In simple terms, Single Servo Mechanical control uses a single servo for each control movement, and these servos are completely independent of each other--each has a duty that is distinct on the swashplate.

On the other hand, CCPM mixes a combination of the three servos together to complete the control movements. For example, when the collective stick on a radio is moved all three servos will flow in unison to raise or lower the entire swashplate accordingly. In CCPM no swash movement occurs without at least two servos doing the job.

Set up 2

Set up 2

Mechanical AND RADIO SETUP
The mechanical setup of a CCPM heli is extremely important, just as on non-CCPM machines. Doing proper setup in the beginning saves time and prevents troubles later on. It is important to follow the manufacturer directions as closely as possible from the manual. The crucial thing to remember with a CCPM setup is symmetry and right angles. The radio setup is also included in this section as they are intertwined.

1. Build the helicopter per the instructions, setting all linkages (and bellcranks if applicable) to the correct lengths. Install the servos and plug them into the proper channels. Many pilots get stuck at this stage, deciding which servo plugs in where. This can be confusing but there is a simple way to do it. Plug the servo that controls the ball that is inline with the frame of the heli (the ball that sits directly behind or in front of the mainshaft) into the elevator channel of the receiver (channel 3 on a JR system, channel 2 for Futaba and Hitec, for other makes check the radio manual). Then plug the other two swash servos into the aileron and pitch channels (channels 2 and 6 on JR radios). Do not worry about which of these two servos ends up in which channel, they will be taken care of in the radio setup.

Set up 3

Set up 3

2. Turn on the transmitter and set it to 120° CCPM in the swash type menu (or 140° if the heli is a 140° machine). Center all the trims, get rid of any sub-trim, and make sure all endpoints are at 100% for the 3 swash servos. It is also crucial at this point to set a linear pitch curve (0, 50,100) for the initial setup.

3.Make sure the throttle stick is at the halfway point (for electrics, make sure the motor is disabled). With the servos centered, try attaching control arms to the servos so each arm is perfectly lined up, either parallel with the servo, or exactly 90° to it depending on the heli. It is important that it be as close as possible to perfect, try various servo wheels and arms until one is found that fits the bill. If necessary, use a small amount of subtrim to center the arm, but only as a last resort. It is best to do as much mechanically with the arms and links. Once the three "perfect" arms have been found, install the ball links to them at the distances instructed in the heli manual then install the arms on the servos.

Set up 4

Set up 4

QQTECH TIP
Notice that eCCPM or mCCPM is not mentioned. Since all CCPM is done electronically (in the radio), there really is no mCCPM. What we have is "CCPM" or "Single Servo Mechanical" (can be shortened to just "mechanical" if preferred). No electronic mixing happens in a single servo setup, each servo is completely independent. When one servo fails in single servo machines, the radio still has control of the other two functions. This is not the case in a CCPM setup, where each servo relies on the others to complete their tasks. The terms eCCPM and mCCPM can cause quite a bit of confusion as the terms imply a similarity between the two, which is not the case. If one sticks to the historically more accurate terms of "CCPM" and "Single Servo Mechanical" it will help differentiate the two systems better. In other words, heli kits advertised as CCPM will be eCCPM, since that is the only type of CCPM available.

There is much debate on what the true advantages and disadvantages are for using CCPM over Single Servo. We will stick to the basics here and leave the debate for another time.

Some of the advantages of CCPM include:
• Easy mechanical setup, usually less linkages and hardware.
• Less slop due to less links.
• CCPM helicopters often weigh less, also due to the lower parts count.
• More torque is applied on the swash movements, multiple servos sharing the load compared to one in Single Servo.

Some disadvantages of CCPM may include:
• Interaction--this is evidenced by the "dance" a CCPM swashplate does on occasion, especially when it is moved quickly. Its cause lies in the basic geometry of the system (one servo has to travel a little more than the others to move the swash the same distance for elevator) and in the inherent, minute speed/wear differences between one servo and the next. The slower the servo, the worse the interaction. Modern radios do a pretty good job at taking this into account and rectifying the situation, but some interaction usually remains.
• CCPM helicopters that use direct links from the servos to the swashplate leave the servos more susceptible to damage in a crash.
• In a CCPM heli, when one servo dies inflight, all basic swash control is lost; slightly lowering the chances to save the heli.
• CCPM requires the use of high quality servos that are the same make and model (and preferably age), mixing servos or penny pinching here will cause some headaches in setup and in flight.QQ

4.Next, get the 3 servos moving in the right direction. This can be a difficult and trying task but there are some well known tricks that make it easy. Remember the following detail and things will be simple; servo reversing in CCPM is used to set the relation between the servos. Meaning they move together when they should, and in opposite directions when they should. Servo reversing is not used to reverse a function's direction, such as pitch or cyclic--for this, adjustments in the swash mixing menu will be made.

Set up 5

Set up 5

5.Before connecting the swashplate to the servos, make sure the servos are moving properly in relation to each other. Use the servo reversing menu to do this. The two side servos (the pitch and aileron channels) are setup first using the reversing menu. Set them so that the two servo arms move in opposite directions when a left/right cyclic command is given (one arm moves up and the other moves down). Set the servo plugged into the elevator channel so that its arm moves in the opposite direction as the other two servos when a fore/aft cyclic input is given (the other two servos will move together with fore/aft swash movement). Only reverse the elevator servo to fix the fore/aft direction, leave the aileron and pitch servos at the settings set in the left/right setup above.

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Set up 6

Set up 6

6. Now move on to getting the servos moving in the right direction in relation to the helicopter. Center the controls and connect the swashplate, making sure it is level and in the EXACT center of its travel range by adjusting the linkages. Move the throttle/pitch stick up, if the swash is moving in the right direction (inducing positive pitch) then this function is working properly. If the swash is giving negative pitch when positive is expected, use the swash mix menu to reverse it by changing the value for Pitch in the menu from a positive to a negative (retaining the same number value). For example, if the number next to Pitch in the radio was +70, setting it to -70 will reverse the pitch function and make the swash move in the opposite direction. Do the same thing with the Aileron function (left/right cyclic) and the Elevator function (fore/aft cyclic)--using the mix numbers to reverse the direction if necessary.

Set up 7

Set up 7

7.Once the swashplate is moving in all the right directions in respect to the control stick, it is time to set the travels and prepare for flight!! Please note that most radios have a default expo amount for the swash mixes in CCPM. These expo settings help counteract interaction and it is generally recommended that expo is used for a smooth swashplate. Use the values found in the swash mix menu (the same ones used earlier to change the pitch, aileron, or elevator function direction) to increase or decrease the travel for each movement (check for binding as well). If more pitch is needed simply increase the Pitch value to add more travel. Do not change the "+/-" found in front of the value, only the number itself. For example, if more pitch is needed and the Pitch value in the Swash Mix menu is initially -60, changing the number to -70 would add more travel, and likewise, if the Pitch value was initially +60, changing it to +70 would also add more travel. Clear as mud? Don't worry, some time spent using the radio and seeing the effects of each change will help CCPM make more sense.

Set up 8

Set up 8

Trim ADJUSTMENTS
With the mechanical setup done properly, the helicopter should end up with equal positive and negative pitch and equal cyclic throws. Finish by setting the pitch curves and getting everything else ready to go on the heli. If small adjustments are needed to get a "hands free hover" during flight testing, it is ok to use the radio trim. But if too much trim is being used, change the linkages instead to center things up. CCPM helis work best when the mechanical setup is near perfect and the less trim used the better for the mixing.[10}

140° Versus 120° CCPM
There are a small number of helis out there that are offered in a 140° CCPM version. The huge advantage a 140° system has over a 120° is that the geometry is more evened out between the two side servos and the front servo. This gives a more equal cyclic rate all the way around, where on a 120° setup the left/right cyclic is slightly faster than the fore/aft. The drawback is that there are still only a handful of radios with 140° mixing available (though a radio with a 120° program can be made to work with a 140° setup with some simple mixing). Also, only a handful of kits with 140° CCPM are currently available.

The End!
Though it may appear complicated on paper, and in theory, setting up a CCPM heli is really no more difficult than setting up a Single Servo Mechanical heli. The trick is to be exact in the mechanical setup and to read the radio and helicopter manuals thoroughly. Follow the steps just outlined and that CCPM heli will no longer be a mystery.

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