This is the new OS55HZ Limited Edition with Velocity Stack. I’ve been running this motor for a couple months now and I am very impressed with the improvement in performance. The transition from mid-range to high needle and back during 3D flight is virtually seamless. The recovery time after loading the motor has also been minimized likely due to the new velocity stack. Grab one of these for yourself here!

E-Fest 2012 was a blast! See you there in 2013!

Really looking forward to visiting Australia next month!

I will be posting all of the Tips & Tricks for the N5c on the Synergy website. The first post is up, check it out here –>  http://synergyrchelicopters.com/models/tips-tricks/n5c-tips-tricks/

We’ve started training Wolfie, I think he has some potential! Check out the video….

I will be releasing my new rotor blade line “Rail Blades” very soon. My first release will be the 606mm flybarless rotor blade. I’ve been testing these blades on both electric and nitro 600 class helicopters with amazing results. I’ve put a lot of time and energy into developing Rail Blades so that everyone in the hobby can enjoy a better flying rotor blade. Shortly after the 606mm flybarless blades are released I will introduce the flybar version of the 606. Also in progress is a 696mm main rotor blade as well as 96mm and 106mm tail blades. I will keep everyone posted as to where these blades can be purchased and what sizes I will offer in the future.

Thanks!

Matt Botos

This is the update all of you CGY750 owners have been waiting for! Click the image below to see the download page.

I will be in Detroit this weekend with my laptop ready to update anyone that doesn’t have a CIU-2 Interface of their own. Enjoy Futaba’s revolutionary rotational equalization!

Matt

Another encounter with the ever elusive Wolfie! I think this werewolf has an agenda. I let him fly my prototype Synergy N5c again and things didn’t turn out so well. I will do my best to tame this beast!

I’ve been testing Futaba’s version of Piro Compensation and I am simply amazed at the speed at which they produced this incredible new firmware update. With everything going on in Japan, Futaba still finds the time to produce an amazing update to the CGY750! I’ve been flying FBL Helicopters since 2006 and in my opinion Futaba’s version is unmatched by any other flight control system on the market. This puts the cherry on top for me as far as the CGY750 is concerned.  I personally send my thanks from over seas as I am sure everyone else who owns a CGY750 will do the same. Here is a short video which shows some of the new menus as well as flight testing. I hope you enjoy!

Matt

Ryan Kephart of RC Heli Magazine did an excellent review on the new Synergy N5c “Contender”.  Make sure you pick up a copy and check out his review!

Thunder Power has historically had the highest quality products for the E-Powered Helicopter market. Now they have done it again with the new 800 watt TP820CD!  I just got mine in the mail today and I am preparing myself for a high voltage 2011 flying season. Here are some pictures and detailed features.

Thunder Power TP820CD 20A Dual Port Battery Charger. The dual port TP820CD is the most anticipated, most powerful and most advanced multi-chemistry battery charger system available from Thunder Power RC. With up to 800 watts of total charging power, the TP820CD is equipped with two ports that function completely independently to charge, discharge and cycle a wide variety of 1-8S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-24 cell NiCd / NiMH cells and 6-30V Pb (lead-acid) batteries! The built-in 2-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancers, one for each port, and included balance connector adapter boards are readily compatible with all Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on many other batteries.

The dual port TP820CD offers the convenience and flexibility of two separate chargers in a single yet incredibly compact case as a result of its advanced power conversion technology and an exclusive Thunder Power RC design. Each port is capable of charging at rates up to 20 amps, even simultaneously depending on input power and charge settings, offering the ability to charge many of the latest-generation LiPo batteries at ultra-fast rates up to 6C and beyond. This means the TP820CD is well-equipped to quickly charge batteries up to 8S on each port, as well as ‘split’ batteries equipped with interconnect leads up to 16S by using both ports simultaneously.

Popular examples of the incredible charging capabilities of the TP820CD are the ability to charge two 5S 5000mAh batteries, one on each port simultaneously at rates up to 4C, or two 6S 5000mAh batteries at rates more than 3C, to have a complete 10S or 12S 5000mAh battery setup charged in as little as 15 minutes or less time! That’s even faster than single port chargers rated at higher current and wattage output, without the need for cumbersome parallel charging and an even more powerful power supply, and without giving up the added convenience and flexibility that independent dual port charge, discharge and cycling functionality offers. Because each port functions independently you can even mix and match charge, discharge or cycling duties of a LiPo motor power battery and a NiMH transmitter battery, a NiCd receiver battery and a lead-acid field box battery or just about any other combination you might have.

Additional features include built-in data logging and viewing on the large class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen, internal resistance measurement and an advanced Storage Mode function to automatically charge or discharge LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries as needed. Other great features also include dual computer-controlled cooling fans and temperature protection, an attractive and extremely durable aluminum case, plus the ability to install future firmware updates available for free using a standard mini USB cable. Best of all these incredible features are all available at a value that’s hard to beat while being fully supported and backed by Thunder Power RC’s 2-year warranty.

Features:

• Powerful all-in-one dual port charger, discharger and cycler system with built-in LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancers that offer maximum safety, performance and easy-to-see individual cell voltages.
• The included balance connector adapter boards (2pcs) allow the built-in balancers to be used with 2-8S Thunder Power-compatible balance connectors as well as the JST-XH balance connectors found on many other brand batteries from ProTek R/C, Align, Dynamite, E-flite, ParkZone and more.
• Convenient and flexible dual (two) port design charges, discharges and cycles 1-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), 1-24 cell NiCd/NiMH and 6-30V Pb (lead-acid) batteries on each port independently or simultaneously.
• More than double the charging power, up to 800 watts total (400 watts per port), of other similar class chargers with selectable charge rates from 0.2 amps up to 20 amps for each port.
• The perfect choice for safe and ultra-fast charging at rates of 3-6C and beyond for the latest-generation LiPo batteries.
• Charge two 5S or 6S 5000mAh batteries at rates up to 4C for 10S or 12S battery setup charge times of as little as 15 minutes or less* – even faster than single port chargers that require cumbersome parallel charging and a more powerful power supply.
• Advanced Storage Mode function for LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries will automatically charge or discharge as needed to achieve storage level voltage.
• 24 user-programmable memories plus built-in data logging and viewing with internal resistance measurement, battery voltage, input voltage, temperature and more.
• Fully-adjustable charge capacity limit, per cell end voltage and low voltage cutoff settings for all chemistries to maximize safety, charge and discharge performance.
• Durable and compact aluminum case with dual computer-controlled cooling fans and a large, class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen.
• Wide input voltage range from 10.5-28.0V for higher efficiency and power output when using 24.0-28.0V power supplies.
• Adjustable output power distribution per port, input power current limiting and low voltage cutoff settings to maximize performance while also protecting the charger and input power supply.
• Future firmware updates can be downloaded for free from www.ThunderPowerRC.com when new features, battery chemistry and other updates are made available and are easily uploaded to the charger using a standard mini USB cable.
• Full industry-leading 2-year warranty and support from Thunder Power RC.

*NOTE: Approved Batteries only

Specifications:
Type: Dual Port Multi-Chemistry DC Charger/Discharger/Cycler with Integrated Balancers
Battery Cell Counts/Types (Per Port): 1-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), 1-24 cell NiCd/NiMH and 6-30V Pb (lead-acid)
Balancer (Per Port): Integrated for 2-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) with balance connector adapter board for Thunder Power and JST-XH connectors
Input Power: 10.5-28.0V DC (40 amps max)
Charge Power: 800 watts max (400 watts max per port) w/24.0-28.0V input (see manual for additional information regarding input and output power)
Charge Current (Per Port): 0.2 to 20 amps in 0.01 amp increments
Charge Voltage: 50% storage and adjustable end voltage for LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), adjustable delta peak sensitivity and end voltage for NiCd/NiMH and end voltage for Pb (Lead Acid)
Discharge Power: 100 watts max (50 watts max per port)
Discharge Current (Per Port): 0.2 to 10 amps in 0.01 amp increments
Discharge Voltage: Adjustable low voltage cutoff for LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), NiCd/NiMH and Pb (lead-acid)
Cycles: 1 to 15 times with data stored for all cycles
Memories: 24 user-programmable
Firmware: User-updatable using USB

Includes:

• (2) 2S-8S multi adapter board for TP & JST XH taps
• (2) DC output cable with 4mm male connectors
• DC input cable with clamps

Perfect RX for the Futaba CGY750 Flybarless System — > R6203SB

This tiny little RX is perfect for anyone planning on taking advantage of the new Futaba CGY750 Flybarless System. There are only four ports on this RX which if you are going S.Bus, you will only be using one of them. As you can see in the picture below, the footprint is virtually non-existent! All this and it handles full Lipo voltage too! If you use your imagination, you can figure out what is already slated for 2011. Great job Futaba!

Features

- FASST 7CH / Multi CH mode
- PWM 3CH (CH 1,2,3)
- S.BUS 16+2CH
- Small and light
- Dual antenna diversity (coaxial antenna)
- Full range
- Operating Voltage 3.5 – 8.4V’s (Yes! Full Lipo Voltage!)
- Size 22.5×37.4×9.3mm
- Weight 7.2g’s

Here is a video from the Orlando Helicopter Blowout. The Synergy N5 FBL with the soon to be released Futaba CGY750 flybarless system. I couldn’t be more happy with the performance of this combination! Thanks to Debian Dog over at Helifreak for the video!