Eagletree Guardian -- The ultimate 3 Axis gyro

[Prof100]

Tired of being blown around in a lightweight plane wind?

Want to have a panic switch to level out your plane when get into a bad aerobatic position with your plane?

Do you take aerial videos or stills but have a hard time keeping your plane level?

If you said yes to any of the above questions consider buying a lightweight Eagletree Guardian that has a 3 axis gyro and some remarkable programming that's hard to compare to anything else on the market.

From the manual...

Main Features
The Guardian 2D/3D Stabilizer has two main modes of operation: 2D Mode and 3D Mode. While in flight, a spare switch on your radio lets you switch between 2D (wing leveling) mode, 3D aerobatic mode, and no stabilization. Imagine performing a difficult 3D maneuver with ease, then just flipping a switch to instantly return to level flight! Note: Please see the Tuning Stabilization Gains section for note on preventing damage from re-leveling too quickly.

Price is $75 MSRP and since it is new the Guardian is on backorder with no discounts.

I bought two and have them installed on a Superfly and a FFF delta.

Superfly with Guardian 2D 3D and Music 7-26-12

[dditch66]

This is the best 3axis system I've tested to date
Big thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1596644
more info on where to get and other choices:
http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/indexnew.html

[Prof100]

Originally Posted by dditch66

This is the best 3axis system I've tested to date
Big thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1596644
more info on where to get and other choices:
http://www.mycoolrc.com/gyro/indexnew.html

Yes, those are two excellent links. Melnics mycoolrc.com site is superb.

[Beemerider]

I have absolutely NO experience with flight gyro systems. I have ordered a simple(?) and inexpensive device from HobbyKing after seeing it demonstrated on one episode of Flite Test. It was called an i86 Stabilizer. Seemed to do a pretty fair job stabilizing a simple airframe for a camera's benefit. But the device was pretty inexpensive (about $25 w/shipping) so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Other than price what would be the difference between these two devices?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...974&aff=247441

[Prof100]

Originally Posted by Beemerider

I have absolutely NO experience with flight gyro systems. I have ordered a simple(?) and inexpensive device from HobbyKing after seeing it demonstrated on one episode of Flite Test. It was called an i86 Stabilizer. Seemed to do a pretty fair job stabilizing a simple airframe for a camera's benefit. But the device was pretty inexpensive (about $25 w/shipping) so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Other than price what would be the difference between these two devices?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...974&aff=247441

That's a good little 3 axis gyro. It is the same as the Eagle A3 plane stabilizer. Enjoy.

The instructions are a bit clumsy and inaccurate. I tried attaching the Eagle A3 instructions that are accurate but it's a PDF. You can download them from Goodluckbuy.com.

[dahawk]

Here's the new kid on the block. Ex British Aerospace Engineer living in Thailand. I know him from another group:

http://www.bluelight-tech.com/products.htm

$50.00 !

[matiac]

That's what I'm gonna get for my big Jug, along with a different radio/receiver...gonna go Hitec for that...

[Prof100]

Originally Posted by dahawk

Here's the new kid on the block. Ex British Aerospace Engineer living in Thailand. I know him from another group:

http://www.bluelight-tech.com/products.htm

$50.00 !

Thanks for the link. Isn't competition great?

[dahawk]

Love a free market society ! This one for $50.00 colors in all the squares IMO

[simibill]

Originally Posted by dahawk

Love a free market society ! This one for $50.00 colors in all the squares IMO

Well, I ordered one. Anxious to see how it works.

[Prof100]

Originally Posted by simibill

Well, I ordered one. Anxious to see how it works.

Make sure you post your results.

I have four Guardians and two installed in inexpensive planes. Both are elevon planes but one has a rudder. I keep sneaking up on the right combination of gain settings and servo throws. I think I found it today with increased heading hold and increased pitch and yaw gain. I just flew the plane in winds varying in direction and speed. The plane was rock steady. It's amazing.

Bill

[Prof100]

Here is a video of Guardian installed on elevon delta with rudder.

Enjoy.

Scratchbuilt RC with Guardian -- increased pitch and yaw gains 8-26-12

[solentlife]

Me - I'm waiting for HK to get more of their $17 stab's in stock - then I'll buy a bunch of them.

Nigel

[dahawk]

Originally Posted by simibill

Well, I ordered one. Anxious to see how it works.

Let me know how it goes. I have no vested interest outside the fact that Mark M.is a friend on LinkedIn. My boss Bud Layne, an old friend of Carl Goldberg and master scratchbuilder just ordered after reading the specs.

-Hawk

[solentlife]

Originally Posted by dahawk

Let me know how it goes. I have no vested interest outside the fact that Mark M.is a friend on LinkedIn. My boss Bud Layne, an old friend of Carl Goldberg and master scratchbuilder just ordered after reading the specs.

-Hawk

In 1980's - I built the Carl Goldberg Super Chipmunk ... with HB70 motor .... what a model !!

Nigel

[ICE-MAN]

BL-3GRC ICE-MAN Gyro V2.0 s/w now out..

Check out the user manual and PC set up s/w before you buy. http://www.bluelight-tech.com/Downloads.htm

[n_jepson]

This guardian unit looks very good ... has anyone tried it in 3D mode for prop hanging/hovering ?