Spartan Vortex VX1 Flybarless Helicopter Control System

Designed for 3D Pro pilots and beginner alike the Vortex VX1 will amaze you with its performance, features and intuitive installation.

Tail - Based on Spartan's market leading gyro technology the Vortex VX1 is capable of delivering exceptional tail hold and consistent yaw rates even at eye-blurring speeds of over three full turns per second.

Rotor - The cyclic and collective controls are smooth and precise with a very solid feel and impressive response time. Factory calibrated sensors and Spartan's proprietary piro compensation technology enable your helicopter to remain locked in through piro moves.

Governor - The built in governor provides Nitro and Electric modes and support for both magnetic and phase sensors. Cross mixing and look-ahead algorithms ensure that power is delivered in time and not as a result of RPM decay.

Receiver - The Vortex VX1 supports SBUS & PPM single wire receiver connections, 1 or 2 Satellites and individual channel connections to traditional receivers. Additional channels provided by SBUS, PPM & Satellite receivers can be routed to the three AUX outputs.

Setup - Using the Spartan DataPod field programmer your new Vortex VX1 can be installed and configured in minutes. Adjustments can also be done at the field without the need to carry a computer. The DataPod also doubles as USB interface enabling the Vortex VX1 to receive firmware updates.

Power - The Vortex VX1 operates at both classic 5V and high voltage 8.4V (2S) power systems. The DataPod port of the Vortex VX1 also doubles as secondary power connection point when additional current is needed for high torque servos.

The easy setup, high vibration immunity, and unparalleled performance are guaranteed to give a hassle free installation and enjoyment of your hobby. Backed up with Spartan's industry-leading warranty and including 3 years free repair service and 50% RRP discounted crash replacements the Vortex VX1 offers market leading performance, exceptional value and reassurance.

Features:
• Designed for all helicopters; from the smallest electric to the largest nitro
• Market leading tail hold and pirouetting consistency
• Small and lightweight
• Separate sensor eases receiver/servo wiring and improves vibration immunity
• Compatible with all digital tail servos (760us, 960us and 1520us)
• Compatible with digital and analog swash servos
• Compatible with standard pulse, PPM, SBUS and 1 or 2 satellite receivers
• Built in governor with Nitro and Electric modes
• Superior balanced ring MEMS sensor technology
• Easy configuration and field adjustments via the Spartan DataPod. You can deploy a new system in minutes
• Firmware upgradable
• Four configuration memories that can be selected in-flight for different flying styles. They can be mapped to Normal, Idle1, Idle2 & Hold or as the user requires

Specs:
Dimensions control unit: 34x23.8x11mm
Dimensions sensor: 20.6x20.6x9.6mm
Weight: 14g (combined control unit & sensor)
Sensor lead: 160mm length
Sensor Type: Balanced ring MEMS with digital interface
Governor: Selectable Nitro or Electric
Control system: Proprietary PID with adaptive tuning
Supported tail servos: Digital 760us, 960us and 1520us centre pulse
Supported swash servos: Digital or analog 1520us centre pulse
Supported receivers: Standard pulse, PPM, SBUS, 1/2 Satellites
Standard setup: DataPod
Computer connectivity: DataPod Bridge Mode
Operating voltage: 3.8V to 8.4V
Current draw: <100mA

Box contents:
Spartan VX1 control unit
Spartan VX1 sensor
VX1 welcome card
Receiver cable set
Adhesive foam pads