First Spool Up Test of T-Rex 600 ESP

This was my first RC helicopter build. In order to test mechanics & electronics I strapped the entire heli onto a pivoting bar stool. Throttle was applied gradually and servos were exercised to prove functionality. Reading the comments, this was probably not a safe configuration as resonant vibrations can tear the heli apart. It also places great strain on various components if pitch angle is greater than 0 deg. The red/white bag is full of loose change to prevent bar stool from taking off.

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[MotoXracer450]

search for "ground resonance" and you will know why this isn't the best idea.

[209cynical]

nice stand, did you use a swivel bar stool?????

[Mateyhv1]

Pointles unless you want make some noise.

[dresAdventures]

yea u shouldve kept out of the positive pitch as u will burn out ur motor faster this way, otherwise good test setup.

[brian82776]

Great way to test and set up. +1



[24037724]

stupud  and dangerous

[HeliCrfCbrToyTacoman]

@koslund

testing gyro and other variables.

[CSDCHI]

@koslund sounds about right to me!

[97rzsupra]

sweet idea just like putting a car on the dyno, ill be doing the same thing to set up head speed a various pitches

[koslund]

so... whats the point of this again besides trying to see if a skid wont fail? lol