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e-Align T-REX 250-450-500-600 > Trainer motor???
 
 
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Location: Lewiston, Idaho

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I just ordered a Trex, and it is my first heli. I have a Himaxx 2015-4100 laying around, and was wondering if it would be suitable as a "training" motor. When I get the feel for things, then I could upgrade to a Chili Pepper or equivalent. Would it be enough power for hover practice? Or would it give me a false sense of the heli since the head speed would most likely be pretty low. I have a CC25 and run (for now) Kokam 3S 1500 packs. Thanks in advance.
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rcsoar4fun
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Location: Corpus Christi, TX

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I doubt it would last long. The align motor is only $40 and would work with your ESC.

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WreckRman2
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Another problem is going to be that pack. It's only capable of discharging 8amps constant and from what guys are saying this heli is pushing the limits of a CC25.
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dgoss
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

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good advice

Get the Align as your trainer motor, as posted it's cheap. I have the 400S just to get things going - I'm going to switch at some point to a more expensive motor, just haven't decided on which one. You can also get it in combos with the CC35 to maybe save you a few $. You could probably keep the 25 if you're just taking it easy but be careful - as posted there are people having the 25 cutout and it might cost you in a crash. I think it would be wise to plan on migrating to the 35, if not now when you put the hotter motor in. TP2100 packs seem to be gaining consensus - the generation 2 versions are 10C constant 12C burst - the "older" Kokams don't do it (8C?) - there are newer Kokams that are higher discarge but I don't know the details.

It sounds like you're coming from a Shogun with those items, no? If it's not too late maybe sell them with the Shogun instead of pulling them and do the upgrades now if you can.

d.

TRex 450x
Align 400S
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Berg 6
HS-56 x 4
GY 401
TP 2100
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Actually, I build and fly Depron 3d planes. The Trex is my first venture into helis, so I want to take it slow and not get discouraged because of inadequate equipment or sloppy setup. I'm sure you'll see my name pop up alot in the next few months with a bunch of mundane questions!.
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