Witch helicopter should you get? Well hopefully this video can help you decide. I have many flights on the 230s V2 but the M2 is the little heli for me!
Great video. The OMP flies like no other helicopter in its class, it’s amazing. 230s was good to learn on but you grow out of it quickly. I fly the M2 with all my larger helis and love it.
The OMP M2 is a fantastic heli! It really does flys so much bigger then it is and it’s a power house! I fly mine more then any other heli I got! The 230s was great for its time and great to learn on and I’ve had mine for a long time now and just keep it around a beater fun fly heli. Really hoping OMP comes out with a M3!
Damn dude, it’s like you read my mind on the actual things I’ve been looking at, or considering buying, nice job, glad I subscribed. This is third video I’ve watched already from you guys.
I was soo happy when I did my first hover without autoleveling with my M2. My first heli was a blade 120s2 and I was amazed by how good the m2 flies. Almost got the 230 instead.
I think you did a good job on the comparison of the two helicopters. For those considering purchasing these two helicopters, here is my experience and opinion. I have owned a Blade 230S for 3 years and have rebuilt it several times. I have never owned an OMP M2. I have flown several and based on several of my friends experience I share my opinion here. The Blade 230S is a great entry level helicopter. It is stable and flys well. This makes it an excellent training helicopter for hovering, orientation work and flying basic maneuvers. The down side of the 230S is that the motor is weak when trying 3D maneuvers and does not hold up to crashes very well. The parts are also fairly expensive for being little plastic pieces. The tail boom which is an 8mm hollow tube of aluminum that is 257mm long almost always gets bent even in a light crash. A single replacement boom from Horizon costs around $14. The OMP M2 is a good 3D helicopter for its size. It can be used as a trainer but since it is very fast and has a lot more power than the 230S you have to tune it down. It is more robust when crashing than the 230S but not my much. All helicopters break when you crash them. The M2 is easier to work on than the 230S. This is because the M2 has carbon frames and uses bolts that are 1.5mm and 2mm hex heads. The 230S uses Phillips head screws and a plastic frame that strips out after a few repairs. I enjoyed learning to fly on the Blade 230S. If I were starting over today I would pick the OMP M2 or Goosky S2 to learn to fly RC helicopters.
Very easy swap, you don’t need anything but a soldering gun. Just take the back off the radio and remove the gimbals and take the switch’s out and de solder and re solder. Took about 20 mins from start to finish
I went the 230 way ! And that's ok for me now . Maybe one day when I'm more confident with my abilities I'll try something more advanced ! Nice review brother 😎👍.,.
If you can fly a 230, you can fly anything. Bigger might be more expensive to fix, but also easier to fly. If you wait until you don't crash a 230 anymore, that day will never come. They are kind of made to crash. The 230 is fine for what it is, but I bet you'll get more/faster out the simulator for learning. When see people like @WestHobbiesRC doing 3D with micro/minis, understand how good he is. He's so good, I doubt he can really remember what it is like to struggle with the basics. Even so. I will bet anything he is more relaxed flying a 760 than a micro/mini. I have from XK110 to a TREX 800. Things I can confidently do with a big bird remain sketchy on anything smaller than 200. Anyway, having no clue where your progress is, don't let a micro/mini make you think you are worse than you are. They really are harder to fly.
I've had several 230's and am considering the OMP M2 to help me hone in my flips, rolls, etc. The 230 was all over the place when practicing these. How tame can you tune the OMP but still have basic 3D performance? How does the OMP handle inverted? Can you tune these so they are docile and 3D capable?
You can tune them as a team as you like. Even out of box settings is super locked in feeling. But you can go down on the servo speed inside the FBL all the way to one blink which would make it super docile and add expo to your liking but I say fly it first and see how you like it. I am actually in the process of uploading a flight comparison video that will be up within the hour so hopefully that will help you make your decision..
I've been flying fixed wing RC for a couple of years. I love it, but have been feeling the urge to try a heli. After a lot of research I narrowed my choices to these two models. I appreciate your advice. Think the M2 will suit my needs. Thanks!
You will love helis! I’ve been flying planes for over 26 years. While i love my planes I love my helis more. So much more rewarding. The M2 is a fantastic heli! Will grow with you and go from beginning to insane 3D heli. I’m glad my video could help you decide!
Ya but look at the boom, I just don’t like those skinny “stick” booms. And with canopy off, the OMP is put together like a piece of artwork, wires hidden, the color coded motor, and finally the IC boards, like ESC and FC up close look amazing and being stand alone just says quality. I am just coming back to RC but I know what I see, and by looking at little things like the connections and how they designed and engineered the M1 and M2 scream quality I don’t see in other makes. With that said, size for size OMP’s cost more for sure. I can’t wait to get my M1 flying so I can then add some of the alloy upgrades, weight isn’t an issue for me, I just want stability at this time, besides from what I gleaned from all you guys flying either one (M1 or M2) is they both are little ripsaws with plenty of power. Great video
Yes 100% the OMP Heli‘s are built with quality. They are built for working on as well super simple to swap main frames out on the M1 unlike any other micro helicopter and it’s class. The 230 S was a great design in its day but super outdated. The M2/M1 are far superior in my opinion. The M2/M1 have tons and tons of power. The stability of both of them is incredible how rock solid they fly is unlike anything else I’ve flown and its size and even bigger. The M1/M to fly like a 600 sized helicopter. Pretty crazy! Thank you for watching! Sorry for the late reply just seen you commented.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I watched the vid where u replaced the stock frame, that won’t work for my newest build as I bought the aluminum and CF upgrade from L-Made
I'm starting out. I can do hover all orientations, figure 8's and working on inverted hover. I have the Blade 230Sv2 but am wanting something that flies like the bigger helis in the sim. I mostly fly 600 size on the sim. Would you recommend the M2 or M4 or something else? LHS recommends the OMP as parts are cheap and easy to get.
So either the M4 or Goosky RS4 would be a great choice. Still cheaper to crash but flys big. I always recommend the Goosky RS4 because you get everything you need in the PNP kit versus the M4 you need a FBL and battery. I have a bunch of videos on both models if you like to check them out and see witch one is best for you!
So I used he said the shims that I had laying round from a old set of Zeal blades. But! They are just washers. You can use any washer to make the gap As long as it’s the same on both sides
Amazing helis, both M1 & 2v2! Can’t wait for the release of the m5. So a quick question about when you lost the tail of the m1 in this video. Did you figure out why that happened? Mine did the same recently also.(saved)
Yes both are incredible models! I can’t wait for the M5! Super excited! Lost the tail on the M1? Only time I lost the tail on the M1 was from blow out. I was running way to much pitch. I lost the tail on my 230 for no reason and it’s never done it again.
I enjoy back tracking on your videos I’ve missed. There are quite a few I haven’t seen since I’m kinda new to your channel so if you get comments from something a year or two ago it’s probably just me being the slow kid in class I always was! 🤪😂😂
Thinking I need to invest in some DMSX rx’s. At least I already have the TX16S Which, btw, the leather grips make it feel so much better and fit really well. Don’t know about flying, but for long hours of trying to set it up, they make it more comfortable.
I personally prefer DSMX satellites, But that is completely up to you. I like the simplicity and I have used them for years and they are flawless. And the nice thing about the TX 16 S is you can use pretty much any receiver which makes it very nice. I am looking at getting the leather grips for mine as well let me know how you like them!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I really like the grips, I like the way the lighter “cowboy” grips break the lines up on the look. I’ve installed the light kit (the newer one where it’s plug and play and takes 15 minutes (less with the smart screwdriver/gyroscope and STM-32 chipset…lol just messing) but with that installed made the grips even more comfortable because the gimbal sticks are lowered due to refractor plate. They’re pretty quality too, the stitches look great but not real. For the $15 they are real leather and are miles above the hard rubber/plastic stock. They fit like a glove and offer three colors.
@@l8tr597 I was looking at the light kit as well, I’m gonna probably leave it stock for now but eventually I would like to do the light kit and the full CNC upgrade kit!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I like the grips a lot, went with the cowboy color (light) and the only other mod I may do is the carbon fiber face (I have the silver) for like $19 and then a removable/upgradable antenna. I will consider DSMX sats if your that confident in them, although I have been looking at radiomaster sats lately
I have 550 up and mostly Goblins… I used to beat on my 230 for fun and piece of mind… Bought an M1 and after flying it.. purchased M2V2… Been trying to figure out settings for getting rid of the dead band on Spektrum DX8… any thoughts? I run VBar on all of my bigger stuff! Thanks
I love my big helicopters but I like my small ones too. My 230 was my original beater bird. I’ve been got the M2 and the 230 sat on the shelf forever. And if you have seen any of my recent videos a completely built an entire MicroHeli 230 3 blade out of it. It’s got a brain 2 BT FBL now 300 X motor it is far from a 230 LOL I love my M1 and M2. My two most flown helicopters. As far as the dead band, there is a mix I have not set mine up yet on spektrum but I am actually in the process of doing that now so once I figure out the mix I will let you know. I hate the dead band!
Thank you! Yes it will work with the DX6i, any DSM2/DSMX radio. You will need any DSM2/DSMX satellite. Look at the one buddyRC sells as it has bind button. Witch you will need to bind the satellite, if you don’t get a satellite with a bind button then you will need a separate RX to bind the satellite then plug it back into your M2.
Hi, I have another question if you could help me. Im trying to setup OMP m2 v2 with DX6i but can seem to get the elevator servo working properly and when i go into setup on the controller to adjust servo center the rudder and aileron adjust fine but the elevator does nothing and it way off center. Any ideas? In alot of setup videos i see swash type is set as normal, in the dx6i you only have 1 servo 90 and CCPM 120 and ive tried both.
@@danread3144 so you never use servo trim inside the radio or centering. Always do it in the FBL on any FBL helicopter. Also never sub trim, do you want to select one servo 90. Everything is done in the FBL. If the elevator servo is that far off is it working? And just off-center? If so pull the servo horn go into the FBL under servo centering and all the servers will be pretty close to 90 put the horn back on and fine-tune it from there with FBL settings.
Align any day, I would personally go with the Trex 470. I have both and while the fusion 270 is great the Trex 470 is bigger more power and flys great!
Align is a far better machine then blade but align have a problems that is being a pain for years and is they don’t have part numbers on there manual and a lot of helicopters that share common parts in the event of a crash u can spend days trying to hunt for the right parts and end up ordering the wrong one anyway and have to return it and get the other one u can go to a main hobby or heli direct and see it for ur self try to get a part for the heli u trying to get let me know if u got the right one in my humble opinion align used to b the top dog in the rc helicopter world but not any more u have a lot better machines out there like sab oxy xl power but the majority of those are kit builds and rarely they have super combos like align so u end up expending more money on the final setup
I’ve personally never had that problem. I ordered from heliDirect all the time and get all my parts from them and never once have I ordered the wrong parts. Align is still a great.
The 230s is very tail heavy on 800mAh. 1000mAh is a great balance of bigger battery but still go flight performance but you can get up to a 3s 1500mAh if your a spot flyer.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 oh that is good news. Only 1500mah I can find at the moment at 70c. I’m kinda get the whole continuous discharge but that’s quite a bit more than the standard battery
@@westhobbiesrc8051 Yes, stock 230s frame, direct drive. But I only use the stater of the M1's motor. The bell of the M1's motor needs to be replaced. czcams.com/video/NEVpHTIQJx8/video.html I also rewire the M1's stater. My half-complete documentat ion is here nocomputerbutphone.blogspot.com/2019/09/unwinding-t-motor-4004.html
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I have a Mini comet, today I bought myself a fireball (it flies the same way, but cheaper to repair). I am very impressed with the Mini Comet, in my opinion it is as easy to operate as the 500-550 class heli👍 I strongly advise you to try this helicopter, I have had half a hundred different helicopters (blade 130X, trex 150X, mcpx, mcpn, mcpx bl and many others), but this one is the best.
@@dragansus1 I plan on getting the fireball next, I have a ton of different helicopters as well but I’ve heard great things about the fireball and it is still cheap to rebuild.
Omp.no comparison, never heard 1 bad review on these helis, and I've probably watched every CZcams video on them,,omp.have really created something unique,
yes they have! Such an amazing helicopter engineering it was fantastic they built it to be repaired super easy. Honestly the first time I’ve ever had a helicopter take it out of the box and fly it hundreds of flights without a single problem or upgrade! OMP is killing the game!
I've been thinking of buying a 230 s ..cause the only thing I don't like about my V2 is it's heavy and don't corner like I know the 230 would..I won't turn my m2 up on its top cause it flys different then what I'm use too..I do alot of 3 d flying with my blade bl2 ....I'm so ustoo micros I can't fly the bigger ones . any one got any suggestions? Maybe I should buy the explorer version instead..it would be lighter
The M2 flies 1000 times better in every category than the 230. 230 is OK but it needs a lot more power and carbon frame and so on. You can do harder 3-D with an M2 than the 230 could ever dream of. The 230 is a great helicopter four years ago and it’s time but oh OMP has killed the game and their FBL unit are incredible just the way the helicopter flies. I’ll never fly my 230 much anymore and have hundreds of flights on my M2
@@westhobbiesrc8051 the self leveling keeps sticking on mine ...even in mod 3 ...you can hold it while it's bound and tip it . You will see the swash still move ..I was told I need to set the gyro to negative 100..but did all that and still does it . I'm just so usetoo my small ones like the cpx and the mcpx ,to be comfortable yet flying it
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I got micro heli everything on my bl2 ..just was wondering if the 230 was worth buying? ..sense I already have the m2....I would trade it for a m1 sense used too flying the small ones
@@jakelang4387 yes you want to -100 both flight modes you only want self level in normal mode. I have a video on all the settings with the TX16S. As far as should you get a 230 that is totally up to you. Depending on what you want to do with it is a decent helicopter. Definitely fun to fly but in my opinion the M1 or M2 is leaps and bounds better.
Nothing but the same old Sr frame with updated parts ..I tryed bolting my old Sr motor in, and it had more power .. shouldn't of been the case ..plus I got longer flight time
It’s the exact same frame and motor. Putting the SR motor in should’ve done nothing as they are 100% identical. They are the same motor just a different color. Maybe your motor was bad and that’s why the SR motor you put in is giving you more power and longer flight times. If you want a lot more power put the 300 X motor in! It is a drop in fit you just have to run the wires on the outside. Best thing I ever did to my 230!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks for the info...I don't know why it seem like it had more power..but then agin the battery I put in was stail..must of sat awhile on the shelf cause it took a few charges to get right..it does invert a fly better than the ol sr
@@EZ4U2Say11 Real deans will handle some massive power and amperage LOL I have pulled over 150 A no problem out of real dean connectors now the off brand/newer style? Yeah they’re crap! Lol
Good job...I have 2 of the M2 helis. Compared to Blade it's like going from a Jeep to a Land Rover. I love OMP Hobbies.
OMP hobby is amazing! Great helis! I will buy everything they come out with.
Great video. The OMP flies like no other helicopter in its class, it’s amazing. 230s was good to learn on but you grow out of it quickly. I fly the M2 with all my larger helis and love it.
The OMP M2 is a fantastic heli! It really does flys so much bigger then it is and it’s a power house! I fly mine more then any other heli I got! The 230s was great for its time and great to learn on and I’ve had mine for a long time now and just keep it around a beater fun fly heli. Really hoping OMP comes out with a M3!
100% agree. The M2 is awesome, kind of a must have for a small heli that does it all.
Damn dude, it’s like you read my mind on the actual things I’ve been looking at, or considering buying, nice job, glad I subscribed. This is third video I’ve watched already from you guys.
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 Just got the Sequre ES-126 smart screwdriver to work on all the stuff delivered, w00t w00t!
I was soo happy when I did my first hover without autoleveling with my M2. My first heli was a blade 120s2 and I was amazed by how good the m2 flies. Almost got the 230 instead.
The M2 is an incredible machine! No other little helicopter like it. Hands-down best small helicopter out there!
I think you did a good job on the comparison of the two helicopters.
For those considering purchasing these two helicopters, here is my experience and opinion. I have owned a Blade 230S for 3 years and have rebuilt it several times. I have never owned an OMP M2. I have flown several and based on several of my friends experience I share my opinion here.
The Blade 230S is a great entry level helicopter. It is stable and flys well. This makes it an excellent training helicopter for hovering, orientation work and flying basic maneuvers.
The down side of the 230S is that the motor is weak when trying 3D maneuvers and does not hold up to crashes very well. The parts are also fairly expensive for being little plastic pieces. The tail boom which is an 8mm hollow tube of aluminum that is 257mm long almost always gets bent even in a light crash. A single replacement boom from Horizon costs around $14.
The OMP M2 is a good 3D helicopter for its size. It can be used as a trainer but since it is very fast and has a lot more power than the 230S you have to tune it down.
It is more robust when crashing than the 230S but not my much. All helicopters break when you crash them. The M2 is easier to work on than the 230S. This is because the M2 has carbon frames and uses bolts that are 1.5mm and 2mm hex heads. The 230S uses Phillips head screws and a plastic frame that strips out after a few repairs.
I enjoyed learning to fly on the Blade 230S. If I were starting over today I would pick the OMP M2 or Goosky S2 to learn to fly RC helicopters.
Nice, thanks. I have the m2 and have considered the 230. I would love to see your otx file to see how you implemented the rescue mode.
Good Video and thanks for posting. Is the SF and SH swap difficult or do you need different switches?
Thanks.
Very easy swap, you don’t need anything but a soldering gun. Just take the back off the radio and remove the gimbals and take the switch’s out and de solder and re solder. Took about 20 mins from start to finish
I went the 230 way ! And that's ok for me now . Maybe one day when I'm more confident with my abilities I'll try something more advanced !
Nice review brother 😎👍.,.
230 is not a bad helicopter, definitely older technology and a older machine but still a good flyer. You will enjoy it! Thank you,
If you can fly a 230, you can fly anything. Bigger might be more expensive to fix, but also easier to fly. If you wait until you don't crash a 230 anymore, that day will never come. They are kind of made to crash.
The 230 is fine for what it is, but I bet you'll get more/faster out the simulator for learning.
When see people like @WestHobbiesRC doing 3D with micro/minis, understand how good he is. He's so good, I doubt he can really remember what it is like to struggle with the basics. Even so. I will bet anything he is more relaxed flying a 760 than a micro/mini. I have from XK110 to a TREX 800. Things I can confidently do with a big bird remain sketchy on anything smaller than 200.
Anyway, having no clue where your progress is, don't let a micro/mini make you think you are worse than you are. They really are harder to fly.
I've had several 230's and am considering the OMP M2 to help me hone in my flips, rolls, etc. The 230 was all over the place when practicing these. How tame can you tune the OMP but still have basic 3D performance? How does the OMP handle inverted? Can you tune these so they are docile and 3D capable?
You can tune them as a team as you like. Even out of box settings is super locked in feeling. But you can go down on the servo speed inside the FBL all the way to one blink which would make it super docile and add expo to your liking but I say fly it first and see how you like it. I am actually in the process of uploading a flight comparison video that will be up within the hour so hopefully that will help you make your decision..
I've been flying fixed wing RC for a couple of years. I love it, but have been feeling the urge to try a heli. After a lot of research I narrowed my choices to these two models. I appreciate your advice. Think the M2 will suit my needs. Thanks!
You will love helis! I’ve been flying planes for over 26 years. While i love my planes I love my helis more. So much more rewarding. The M2 is a fantastic heli! Will grow with you and go from beginning to insane 3D heli. I’m glad my video could help you decide!
Ya but look at the boom, I just don’t like those skinny “stick” booms. And with canopy off, the OMP is put together like a piece of artwork, wires hidden, the color coded motor, and finally the IC boards, like ESC and FC up close look amazing and being stand alone just says quality. I am just coming back to RC but I know what I see, and by looking at little things like the connections and how they designed and engineered the M1 and M2 scream quality I don’t see in other makes. With that said, size for size OMP’s cost more for sure. I can’t wait to get my M1 flying so I can then add some of the alloy upgrades, weight isn’t an issue for me, I just want stability at this time, besides from what I gleaned from all you guys flying either one (M1 or M2) is they both are little ripsaws with plenty of power.
Great video
Yes 100% the OMP Heli‘s are built with quality. They are built for working on as well super simple to swap main frames out on the M1 unlike any other micro helicopter and it’s class. The 230 S was a great design in its day but super outdated. The M2/M1 are far superior in my opinion. The M2/M1 have tons and tons of power. The stability of both of them is incredible how rock solid they fly is unlike anything else I’ve flown and its size and even bigger. The M1/M to fly like a 600 sized helicopter. Pretty crazy! Thank you for watching! Sorry for the late reply just seen you commented.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I watched the vid where u replaced the stock frame, that won’t work for my newest build as I bought the aluminum and CF upgrade from L-Made
M2 all day every day. Nuff said
After a seeing ur videos I order 2 heli today one the one m2 and a sab fireball can’t wait to get them let’s see how they fly
Awesome! You will definitely love the M2! I want to get a fireball next.
You picked two winners.
I'm starting out. I can do hover all orientations, figure 8's and working on inverted hover. I have the Blade 230Sv2 but am wanting something that flies like the bigger helis in the sim. I mostly fly 600 size on the sim. Would you recommend the M2 or M4 or something else? LHS recommends the OMP as parts are cheap and easy to get.
So either the M4 or Goosky RS4 would be a great choice. Still cheaper to crash but flys big. I always recommend the Goosky RS4 because you get everything you need in the PNP kit versus the M4 you need a FBL and battery. I have a bunch of videos on both models if you like to check them out and see witch one is best for you!
Hi, I’m inspired by your align blades on the 230. What shims did you use to put inside the gap? many thanks.
So I used he said the shims that I had laying round from a old set of Zeal blades. But! They are just washers. You can use any washer to make the gap As long as it’s the same on both sides
@@westhobbiesrc8051 Thank you!
Amazing helis, both M1 & 2v2! Can’t wait for the release of the m5.
So a quick question about when you lost the tail of the m1 in this video. Did you figure out why that happened? Mine did the same recently also.(saved)
Yes both are incredible models! I can’t wait for the M5! Super excited! Lost the tail on the M1? Only time I lost the tail on the M1 was from blow out. I was running way to much pitch. I lost the tail on my 230 for no reason and it’s never done it again.
I enjoy back tracking on your videos I’ve missed. There are quite a few I haven’t seen since I’m kinda new to your channel so if you get comments from something a year or two ago it’s probably just me being the slow kid in class I always was! 🤪😂😂
Thinking I need to invest in some DMSX rx’s. At least I already have the TX16S
Which, btw, the leather grips make it feel so much better and fit really well. Don’t know about flying, but for long hours of trying to set it up, they make it more comfortable.
I personally prefer DSMX satellites, But that is completely up to you. I like the simplicity and I have used them for years and they are flawless. And the nice thing about the TX 16 S is you can use pretty much any receiver which makes it very nice. I am looking at getting the leather grips for mine as well let me know how you like them!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I really like the grips, I like the way the lighter “cowboy” grips break the lines up on the look. I’ve installed the light kit (the newer one where it’s plug and play and takes 15 minutes (less with the smart screwdriver/gyroscope and STM-32 chipset…lol just messing) but with that installed made the grips even more comfortable because the gimbal sticks are lowered due to refractor plate. They’re pretty quality too, the stitches look great but not real. For the $15 they are real leather and are miles above the hard rubber/plastic stock. They fit like a glove and offer three colors.
@@l8tr597 I was looking at the light kit as well, I’m gonna probably leave it stock for now but eventually I would like to do the light kit and the full CNC upgrade kit!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I like the grips a lot, went with the cowboy color (light) and the only other mod I may do is the carbon fiber face (I have the silver) for like $19 and then a removable/upgradable antenna. I will consider DSMX sats if your that confident in them, although I have been looking at radiomaster sats lately
Great video what batteries r u useing on the blade heli thanks
Anything from 3s 800mAh to 3s 1500mAh. It’s tail heavy with the 3s 800mAh so I found the 3s 1300mAh is the perfect sweet spot.
I have 550 up and mostly Goblins… I used to beat on my 230 for fun and piece of mind…
Bought an M1 and after flying it.. purchased M2V2…
Been trying to figure out settings for getting rid of the dead band on Spektrum DX8… any thoughts?
I run VBar on all of my bigger stuff!
Thanks
I love my big helicopters but I like my small ones too. My 230 was my original beater bird. I’ve been got the M2 and the 230 sat on the shelf forever. And if you have seen any of my recent videos a completely built an entire MicroHeli 230 3 blade out of it. It’s got a brain 2 BT FBL now 300 X motor it is far from a 230 LOL I love my M1 and M2. My two most flown helicopters. As far as the dead band, there is a mix I have not set mine up yet on spektrum but I am actually in the process of doing that now so once I figure out the mix I will let you know. I hate the dead band!
Do you no how to setup rescue with omp m1/m2 with spektrum
Great video. Would the OMP work with an old DX6i and if so what satellite reciever would i need?
Thank you! Yes it will work with the DX6i, any DSM2/DSMX radio. You will need any DSM2/DSMX satellite. Look at the one buddyRC sells as it has bind button. Witch you will need to bind the satellite, if you don’t get a satellite with a bind button then you will need a separate RX to bind the satellite then plug it back into your M2.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 ok that's great. Thanks for your reply
Hi, I have another question if you could help me. Im trying to setup OMP m2 v2 with DX6i but can seem to get the elevator servo working properly and when i go into setup on the controller to adjust servo center the rudder and aileron adjust fine but the elevator does nothing and it way off center. Any ideas?
In alot of setup videos i see swash type is set as normal, in the dx6i you only have 1 servo 90 and CCPM 120 and ive tried both.
@@danread3144 so you never use servo trim inside the radio or centering. Always do it in the FBL on any FBL helicopter. Also never sub trim, do you want to select one servo 90. Everything is done in the FBL. If the elevator servo is that far off is it working? And just off-center? If so pull the servo horn go into the FBL under servo centering and all the servers will be pretty close to 90 put the horn back on and fine-tune it from there with FBL settings.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 yes Ieamt adjusting it in the flybarless controller not transmitter. I'll shall give this a go thanks.
Blade fusion 270 vs trex 470 which one is better? or to make this easy Align or blade ?
Align any day, I would personally go with the Trex 470. I have both and while the fusion 270 is great the Trex 470 is bigger more power and flys great!
Align is a far better machine then blade but align have a problems that is being a pain for years and is they don’t have part numbers on there manual and a lot of helicopters that share common parts in the event of a crash u can spend days trying to hunt for the right parts and end up ordering the wrong one anyway and have to return it and get the other one u can go to a main hobby or heli direct and see it for ur self try to get a part for the heli u trying to get let me know if u got the right one in my humble opinion align used to b the top dog in the rc helicopter world but not any more u have a lot better machines out there like sab oxy xl power but the majority of those are kit builds and rarely they have super combos like align so u end up expending more money on the final setup
I’ve personally never had that problem. I ordered from heliDirect all the time and get all my parts from them and never once have I ordered the wrong parts. Align is still a great.
What is the biggest pack you can get on 230s, I’ve been using Radient 3S 800 30C
The 230s is very tail heavy on 800mAh. 1000mAh is a great balance of bigger battery but still go flight performance but you can get up to a 3s 1500mAh if your a spot flyer.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 oh that is good news. Only 1500mah I can find at the moment at 70c. I’m kinda get the whole continuous discharge but that’s quite a bit more than the standard battery
Start on 230s V2, then graduate to the M2
Awesome! You will enjoy the M2! Massive upgrade!
I fly the 230 with the OMP M2's motor, direct drive.
you made the 230s direct drive? stock frame?
@@westhobbiesrc8051 Yes, stock 230s frame, direct drive. But I only use the stater of the M1's motor. The bell of the M1's motor needs to be replaced. czcams.com/video/NEVpHTIQJx8/video.html
I also rewire the M1's stater. My half-complete documentat ion is here nocomputerbutphone.blogspot.com/2019/09/unwinding-t-motor-4004.html
Have you tried fireball or Mini Comet?
No not yet, thinking about a fireball next!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I have a Mini comet, today I bought myself a fireball (it flies the same way, but cheaper to repair). I am very impressed with the Mini Comet, in my opinion it is as easy to operate as the 500-550 class heli👍
I strongly advise you to try this helicopter, I have had half a hundred different helicopters (blade 130X, trex 150X, mcpx, mcpn, mcpx bl and many others), but this one is the best.
@@dragansus1 I plan on getting the fireball next, I have a ton of different helicopters as well but I’ve heard great things about the fireball and it is still cheap to rebuild.
I think the OMP is better.
Me too
@@westhobbiesrc8051 and me
Omp.no comparison, never heard 1 bad review on these helis, and I've probably watched every CZcams video on them,,omp.have really created something unique,
yes they have! Such an amazing helicopter engineering it was fantastic they built it to be repaired super easy. Honestly the first time I’ve ever had a helicopter take it out of the box and fly it hundreds of flights without a single problem or upgrade! OMP is killing the game!
I've been thinking of buying a 230 s ..cause the only thing I don't like about my V2 is it's heavy and don't corner like I know the 230 would..I won't turn my m2 up on its top cause it flys different then what I'm use too..I do alot of 3 d flying with my blade bl2 ....I'm so ustoo micros I can't fly the bigger ones . any one got any suggestions? Maybe I should buy the explorer version instead..it would be lighter
The M2 flies 1000 times better in every category than the 230. 230 is OK but it needs a lot more power and carbon frame and so on. You can do harder 3-D with an M2 than the 230 could ever dream of. The 230 is a great helicopter four years ago and it’s time but oh OMP has killed the game and their FBL unit are incredible just the way the helicopter flies. I’ll never fly my 230 much anymore and have hundreds of flights on my M2
@@westhobbiesrc8051 the self leveling keeps sticking on mine ...even in mod 3 ...you can hold it while it's bound and tip it . You will see the swash still move ..I was told I need to set the gyro to negative 100..but did all that and still does it . I'm just so usetoo my small ones like the cpx and the mcpx ,to be comfortable yet flying it
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I got micro heli everything on my bl2 ..just was wondering if the 230 was worth buying? ..sense I already have the m2....I would trade it for a m1 sense used too flying the small ones
@@jakelang4387 yes you want to -100 both flight modes you only want self level in normal mode. I have a video on all the settings with the TX16S. As far as should you get a 230 that is totally up to you. Depending on what you want to do with it is a decent helicopter. Definitely fun to fly but in my opinion the M1 or M2 is leaps and bounds better.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I have a jumper but not smart enough to sett up a heli on one.. I'm using a dx6e
Nothing but the same old Sr frame with updated parts ..I tryed bolting my old Sr motor in, and it had more power .. shouldn't of been the case ..plus I got longer flight time
It’s the exact same frame and motor. Putting the SR motor in should’ve done nothing as they are 100% identical. They are the same motor just a different color. Maybe your motor was bad and that’s why the SR motor you put in is giving you more power and longer flight times. If you want a lot more power put the 300 X motor in! It is a drop in fit you just have to run the wires on the outside. Best thing I ever did to my 230!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I feel dumb lol I had 3 Sr helis all ready..lol but it flys way better than they dis
@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks for the info...I don't know why it seem like it had more power..but then agin the battery I put in was stail..must of sat awhile on the shelf cause it took a few charges to get right..it does invert a fly better than the ol sr
No comparison between these two. I own both.
M2 is definitely the heli to go with.
Brave soul running deans on an aircraft
Been running deans for 15 plus years lol
I used to use deans for about that long till a few years ago they always lose connection I guess in an rc car they melt to easy I get you tho
@@EZ4U2Say11 Real deans will handle some massive power and amperage LOL I have pulled over 150 A no problem out of real dean connectors now the off brand/newer style? Yeah they’re crap! Lol
Ah, never mind I do have your file.......sorry...........thanks again.
no comparison Blades have the worst tail to start