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These are configurations for beginners, and therefore we tend to recommend inexpensive and mild setups rather than excessively "hot" 3-D setups.
![[Warning]](images/warning.gif) | Warning |
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Do not run R/C car-type "Speed 540" brushed motors (Atomic Force, Fusion 7, etc) on more than 8 cells. Most R/C car motors are not designed for more than 8 cells, and running them with more cells will kill the motor after only a few flights. | |
Kyosho Atomic Force brushed motor w/stock pinion
Castle Creations Pegasus 35H or 35P main ESC (older Pegasus 35 has too high LVC)
2 Hitec HS-85MGs for cyclic
1 Hitec HS-81 for tail
Futaba GY240 HH gyro
4 channel receiver
7 or 8 cell CP2400 or RC2400 battery pack
Mega Motors 16/15/3 brushless motor w/stock pinion
Castle Creations Phoenix 45 main ESC
2 Hitec HS-85MGs for cyclic
1 Hitec HS-81 for tail
Futaba GY240 HH gyro
4 channel receiver
7 or 8 cell CP2400 or RC2400 battery pack
Stock Speed 295/310 motor
Piccoboard or Piccoboard Plus
2 HS-55s for cyclic
GWS or Berg 4-channel receiver
7 cell NiCad or 8 cell NiMH battery pack
Stock Speed 295/310 motor
1 Castle Creations Pixie-7P main ESC
High frequency tail ESC
2 HS-55s for cyclic
Futaba GY240 or CSM LW200 HH gyro
GWS or Berg 4-channel receiver
7 cell NiCad or 8 cell NiMH battery pack
Hacker B20-36S brushless motor w/8 tooth pinion
Castle Creations Phoenix 10 main ESC
High frequency tail ESC
2 HS-55s for cyclic
Futaba GY240 or CSM LW200 HH gyro
GWS or Berg 4-channel receiver
7 cell NiCad or 8 cell NiMH battery pack
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| 2.3. Summary of helicopter sizes |  | 3.2. Intermediate configurations |