Hirobo Quark

[Nosein]

Got the Quark today. Plugged in the lipo, press "Power" and press "Start" and the Quark is flying in my living room! Just out of the box. I was like - WOW!

A FP that so stable that fly out of the box!

I started with a GWS Dragonfly FP and for those who had flew that or the HBFP, you know what a regular FP flew like. But not the Quark. I had always been sceptical of all the rave reviews of the Quark and how stable it is. Now I know they are true!

Only a couple of wishes and one question - hope somene can advise:

1) The lipo plug take some work to remove (because of the catch). Anyone tried snipping the catch off the connector? Any risk of it dropping out during flight if the catch is removed?

2) The Piro rate is somewhat sedated. I turn up my rudder ATV all the way - its ok but I wish it could Piro faster!

3) Anyone know how long the lipo can fly? I set it for 7 mins. How much can I go before the lipo get damage? Also, after 7 mins, the tail motor is quite warm (not hot) - is it normal?

[jansonfinn]

Got the Quark today. Plugged in the lipo, press "Power" and press "Start" and the Quark is flying in my living room! Just out of the box. I was like - WOW!

A FP that so stable that fly out of the box!

I started with a GWS Dragonfly FP and for those who had flew that or the HBFP, you know what a regular FP flew like. But not the Quark. I had always been sceptical of all the rave reviews of the Quark and how stable it is. Now I know they are true!

Only a couple of wishes and one question - hope somene can advise:

1) The lipo plug take some work to remove (because of the catch). Anyone tried snipping the catch off the connector? Any risk of it dropping out during flight if the catch is removed?

2) The Piro rate is somewhat sedated. I turn up my rudder ATV all the way - its ok but I wish it could Piro faster!

3) Anyone know how long the lipo can fly? I set it for 7 mins. How much can I go before the lipo get damage? Also, after 7 mins, the tail motor is quite warm (not hot) - is it normal?

I'm did not fly this heli before, so I leave Question 1 & 2 to those who flew it b4.

As for your Question 3, Make sure your individual cell of your lipo doesn't go below 3.3V. Having said that, u have to time n check batt remaining voltage to determine your own flight time

[DWJL511]

1) The lipo plug take some work to remove (because of the catch). Anyone tried snipping the catch off the connector? Any risk of it dropping out during flight if the catch is removed?

I have read about people doing that and apparently there's no problem. Why don't you see if it fits snugly first with the catch pressed, then you can guage whether it will come off or not.


2) The Piro rate is somewhat sedated. I turn up my rudder ATV all the way - its ok but I wish it could Piro faster!

I prefer it slow as this is more realistic.


3) Anyone know how long the lipo can fly? I set it for 7 mins. How much can I go before the lipo get damage? Also, after 7 mins, the tail motor is quite warm (not hot) - is it normal?

Never really timed it but I think it's more than 7 mins. I usu fly the heli until the auto power shut off is activated. The heli will power down and fall to the ground. So when you know that the battery is about to be spent, better to bring the heli near you and about a few feet off the ground so that when the auto shut off kicks in, your heli won't drop out of the sky!

I don't really like this feature and not sure if it can be turned off. But at least you won't drain your lipo.

[chuangyee]

Somehow I only need 1 batt to get my fix. Usually about 7 min flight. The piro rate is slow but I seldom do piro on this heli. The most extreme I will go is backwards figure 8s and maybe a funnel or two. Great heli.

[RCjoker]

Just curious...has the price gone down? I know it's kinda ex compared with other FP heli at this size...

[DWJL511]

SRB Quark LED kit

Just installed the Hirobo SRB Quark LED lights kit ($130) from Sing Hobby.
Hirobo quality is there. Looks cool to me. Control unit has 3 settings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkh8PqQymXU

[jhlee]

anyone interested in getting the new dual bearing tail shaft?

[Superior1]

Got the Quark today. Plugged in the lipo, press "Power" and press "Start" and the Quark is flying in my living room! Just out of the box. I was like - WOW!

A FP that so stable that fly out of the box!

I started with a GWS Dragonfly FP and for those who had flew that or the HBFP, you know what a regular FP flew like. But not the Quark. I had always been sceptical of all the rave reviews of the Quark and how stable it is. Now I know they are true!

Only a couple of wishes and one question - hope somene can advise:

1) The lipo plug take some work to remove (because of the catch). Anyone tried snipping the catch off the connector? Any risk of it dropping out during flight if the catch is removed?

2) The Piro rate is somewhat sedated. I turn up my rudder ATV all the way - its ok but I wish it could Piro faster!

3) Anyone know how long the lipo can fly? I set it for 7 mins. How much can I go before the lipo get damage? Also, after 7 mins, the tail motor is quite warm (not hot) - is it normal?

where to get one, and what's the price like ???
is it able to install onto a hbk2 heli ???
thxs

[jhlee]

where to get one, and what's the price like ???
is it able to install onto a hbk2 heli ???
thxs

do you mean the tail shaft?

No, its only for SRB quark.