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e-BEAM Beam E4 > Finally, got my Beam E4!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Brovic777
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

Yep, it seemed extremely stable!!! That makes 6 times now!!

You should sell your Trex 450se and get one!!!

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03-25-2008 03:27 AM
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JRjoe
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Location: Portage, IN USA #1

Sorry i got in late. Beam 4??? Where do i get one???


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03-25-2008 03:53 AM
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Brovic777
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

Only place so far you can get one in the U.S., is Advantage Hobby. They are the only source for parts support. Its be great to see other retailers in the West Coast carry parts too.

http://www.advantagehobby.com/

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03-25-2008 03:59 AM
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fiveoboy01
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Location: Waunakee, WI - USA

A guide isn't necessary for the tail pushrod. I've ran with and without one and I can't tell a difference in the stops...

WTH would you want to hover it in rate mode in the first place?

Trex 450SA blinged, Trex 600N, DX7
03-25-2008 06:09 AM
 
 
Brovic777
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

You need to hover in rate mode to setup the new Hitec HG-5000 gyro, or the Logictech gyro. It won't hold right unless you do this first.

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03-25-2008 06:17 AM
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fiveoboy01
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Location: Waunakee, WI - USA

Ah ok... But you still don't need a guide for that.

Trex 450SA blinged, Trex 600N, DX7
03-25-2008 06:22 AM
 
 
Brovic777
Elite Veteran
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Well, without a tail rod guide, it flexes just enough for the tail to rock around very unstable in rate mode, making it very hard to find the right spot to mechanically set the tail.

Every other 450 uses some type of guide for the tail servo rod, so its very unusual for the Beam to not use one. If I had the 401 gyro, I probably wouldn't need to worry about it as much, but those who own a Logictech or the new Hitec know how crucial setting up this gyro in rate mode mechanically is for having a killer tail hold. Or else, the tail will bounce around, or had a bad delay effect.

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03-25-2008 07:39 AM
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scoyle
Senior Heliman
Location: IL

I have the Logictec 2100t / Futaba 9650 combination and my tail is solid in rate mode hover with a very slight but consistent drift which I can change direction with a half turn of the link. I do not have any tailrod support and the tail is not hunting. I did howerver opt for the microheli alum tail servo mount .

Scott
03-27-2008 05:45 PM
 
 
Brovic777
Elite Veteran
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Nice scoyle. I figured out I had to adjust the sensativity in rate mode to fix the probem. Not sure if the fin holder helped much, but at least mine says still in rate mode, and has no drift now.

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03-27-2008 08:44 PM
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airboss
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Location: OC ,california

you guys need a larger diameter tail rod then eliminate the guide. JB weld some smaller carbon inside a larger to get desired ID.
Nice heli , BEAM me up scotty.

OCRM....flyBlackstarr.org.
03-28-2008 12:54 AM
 
 
Marshall Burrou
Senior Heliman
Location: Maumelle, Arkansas

This is interesting on the tail guide issue for me. I use the Solid-G and do not have this problem. It Locks Solid and holds.. From what I've seen on heli's this size, this one has a very stiff rod with no play. One thing to watch for though is the screw ends where the links attach. If they are not locktited properly they will twist when you turn the link to line it up with the ball. Then it's a little loose but not bad. Just make sure those little screws are tight in the metal ends. IMHO.


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03-28-2008 01:02 AM
 
 
airboss
Elite Veteran
Location: OC ,california

Brovic, did you fly that thing today? is it still in one piece? or pieces?hehe

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03-29-2008 05:40 PM
 
 
Brovic777
Elite Veteran
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Flew it yesterday. Flies killer. It felt alot smoother and lighter than when I had a Trex 450. It also did 3D very easily. It definetily made my old Trex 450 feel like a Blade CP!!!

Check it out!!!!

Right click to download video:

Beam E4 1st Test Flight Video 82MB



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03-29-2008 06:36 PM
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airboss
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Location: OC ,california

looks like your getting comfortable with that heli, stick with it. looking good. did your wife pop yet? Tom Sardea (tomie) and his wife raquel had their baby last week. its a girl.

OCRM....flyBlackstarr.org.
03-29-2008 08:34 PM
 
 
Brovic777
Elite Veteran
Location: Los Angeles, CA

WOW, tell Condrads to Tommie for me when you get a chance. Our is due anytime now. Should be a girl also.

As for the Beam, I like it alot so far. Flew and felt awesome for my first time taking it up. Only issue I had was that is so dang small, and harder to see!!!! But, I still love it alot!!

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03-29-2008 08:45 PM
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red_z06
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Location: Dumont, NJ

brovic:

Glad you like it. I think I'm going to put up my 2 trex 450s for sale. They are not getting much flight. As for the visibility, the orange painted canopy should fix that problem.

www.justinchi.com
03-29-2008 09:46 PM
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Brovic777
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

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red_z06 brovic:

Glad you like it. I think I'm going to put up my 2 trex 450s for sale. They are not getting much flight. As for the visibility, the orange painted canopy should fix that problem.

www.justinchi.com

Yea, I might have to try that.

Thanks

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03-29-2008 09:55 PM
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airboss
Elite Veteran
Location: OC ,california

what you dont have the new Beam E90 yet? uses 5 3s2500 lipo in series to give 15s2500. start selling your 450s and get one. what about the trex E2600, two trex motors on 90 frame using 2 6s5000 lipo. the possibilities are endless. BIGGER is better!Waaaaah, Waaaaah ,Waaaaaah...thats the sound of your next project...baby.hehe

OCRM....flyBlackstarr.org.
03-29-2008 11:16 PM
 
 
Justin911
Senior Heliman
Location: San Diego, CA - USA

Nice job brovic!!! That heli looks awesome. If I got the heli I would want trex headspeeds. Anyone using a 13t pinion with the scorpion -8 motor?? What head speeds are you guys running? I also haven't checked prices out.. How do the kit and parts cost compare to the align...
04-02-2008 05:43 AM
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Dood
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Location: America's Dairyland

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Anyone using a 13t pinion with the scorpion -8 motor?? What head speeds are you guys running?

I am, averaging about 3200rpm's (with a TREX, not a Beam) at 100%
Getting some short ass flights on it though, considering dropping it to 12T.

which is another question, how many teeth are on the Beam's main gear?

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04-02-2008 05:44 AM
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