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07-24-2012 05:15 PM 8 years ago

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T-REX 500 ESP DFC HEAD

Hi to all of you.I have one 500 esp and i'm thinking to converted in DFC flybarless.What parts i need for the conv?I see the align have one kit...any other parts?
Thanks and have a nice flight to all of youEnjoy my Facebook page name F3C special.

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07-24-2012 09:15 PM 8 years ago

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For most of the DFC conversions you will need the new style grip arms unless you already have the EFL pro or the v2 main grips.Xxtreme 800, TDR, 700E DFC, Mini Protos, T-450 DFC, Blade 130x, mcpx, nano

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07-24-2012 10:05 PM 8 years ago

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adamsz06

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Don't the DFC's use a shorter mainshaft as well?R.I.P. Roman

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07-24-2012 10:14 PM 8 years ago

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I have this
http://myhelis.com/T-REX-500-ESP-Superior-Combo/
I also see this conv set from align
http://www.helikraft.com/ALIGN+RC/A...8H50181%29.html
With this kit and one flybarless controller i'm ok?Enjoy my Facebook page name F3C special.

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07-24-2012 10:14 PM 8 years ago

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nappyroots2182

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the dfc kit comes with the shorter main shaft. the feathering shaft u use out of ur head along with ur thrust bearings. u only need the kit and some type of zero pitch setup tool for a flybarless head

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07-24-2012 10:29 PM 8 years ago

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Ok thanks.So the kit dfc and one mini v-bar and i'm ready.I have my 500 3 years now with a lot of sport flight.I'll change the stock L motor with one 1400 kv scorpion and the esc with one ice-75 and i'm thinking to go in flbless because i dont flying yet fbl.Enjoy my Facebook page name F3C special.

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07-24-2012 10:30 PM 8 years ago

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keep ur motor for now. going FBL will give u some extra power and u might be happy with it

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07-24-2012 10:42 PM 8 years ago

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Thanks.Something else.....what is the last version of mini vbar?Enjoy my Facebook page name F3C special.

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07-25-2012 12:53 AM 8 years ago

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5.3 pro I believe

Xxtreme 800, TDR, 700E DFC, Mini Protos, T-450 DFC, Blade 130x, mcpx, nano

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07-25-2012 04:02 AM 8 years ago

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You will need to get the newer style blade grips. The DFC kit doesn't include the blade grips. You will need the blade grip style that comes with the EFL or PRO kit.

These - The DFC kit does supply the grip arms so you don't need them

http://www.align.com.tw/shop/produc...roducts_id=4076

Also you don't need it but the new DFC swashplate is a nice add and piece of mind. The new style tail is available for the ESP also.

http://www.align.com.tw/shop/produc...roducts_id=4424

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07-25-2012 05:50 AM 8 years ago

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Sorry he is right, don't know how I mixed that up

I have 4 of these dang heads

My bad

Xxtreme 800, TDR, 700E DFC, Mini Protos, T-450 DFC, Blade 130x, mcpx, nano

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08-26-2012 05:19 AM 8 years ago

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Jimmy Kubes

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What do you guys mean by a 0 degree pitch tool? Are you talking about a an angle tool? How is the 500 to fly with the DFC? I have the kit, I just havent installed it yet. I'm curious to see how it would fly. Besides the DFC setup, what other things would I have to upgrade on my 500ESP to turn it into a 500EFL Pro? Any help on this would be appreciated.

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08-26-2012 05:28 AM 8 years ago

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jschenck

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The 500efl is just about a completely different heli from the esp.

The pitch setup tool is the head button replacement that gets a section of "flybar" stock to give a reference point to measure pitch with a standard pitch gauge.

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10-18-2012 03:44 PM 8 years ago

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T-Rex 500 E or ESP to DFC conversion

Hi, all! Wanted to let you know my experience with the conversion. Needed to buy blade grips, bring over thrust bearings and washers, feathering shaft, and brass bushings (between blade grips and head) from the ESP head. I also needed to buy H50157T main shaft spacer, and used both spacers, since the main shaft no longer has an adjustable collar. Also needed to shorten servo links considerably because the head is so much lower. I'm not completely done setting up flybarless controller yet, but I may need to go in closer on the servo arms to get the right geometry.

Thanks for the info on this thread!

-Didgeridoo

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10-19-2012 12:05 AM 8 years ago

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John in Atlanta

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I also had to grind down two extra washers for the feathering shaft to take the play out of it.

I added the DFC swash as well.

Flys great.