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HOWTO - Build Your Own RC Helicopter

Silas writes, "This guy made his own electric powered RC helicopter. Lots of info, pics, and videos!!" Link.

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Posted by: kkyatch on May 28, 2006 at 2:22 AM

Nice.For the helicopter frame, did you use the ESky 004 Model Helicopter Kit: http://www.hj2k.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=EK1H-E004

Posted by: harri on December 11, 2007 at 12:54 PM

that pic makes it look kinda like a bomb!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: harri on December 11, 2007 at 12:54 PM

that pic makes it look kinda like a bomb!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: harri on December 11, 2007 at 12:55 PM

that pic makes it look kinda like a bomb!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: apple on February 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM

guys i am making a helicopetr but all i need a remote control. cant make it. any tips?. the pattern is like this- to vary voltage of 4 motors independently from 0-18 volts. any tips?

mail me at- mindless_body@yahoo.co.in

Posted by: john on February 26, 2008 at 7:49 PM

i need help in my experiment rc heli experiment...
j_carlosw2@hotmail.com

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