Micro RC helicopter

**Wimpinator** · 11-30-2006, 12:29 PM

I finally bought myself a Pico Z helicopter. This thing is amazing and nearly indestructible. I have crashed it into walls and furniture many times with no damage at all. You just really don't want to fly this thing outside. I added a small amount of weight to the nose to keep it moving forward. The control is a little squirrelly on a newly charged battery but once the battery drops a bit it is a breeze to cruise around my office which is a small 8' by 12' space. One full charge of the battery is good for flying for around 5 minutes. The battery takes about 15 to 20 minutes to charge and it charges off of the transmitter. I will often cruise it around my office when I am waiting for a new map to load in BF2. The helicopter is available at Toys R us and Radio Shack. They are $29 at Toys R Us and $39 at radio shack. It is sold under 2 names; "Pico Z" and "Picoo Z". There was apparently a trademark problem with the name "Pico Z". Here is a great link with mods for the helicopter (including custom bodies, look at the Seaking, it's amazing): http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/

Here is a video someone took of the helicopter in flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WwYR06y6hs&NR

GixxerChic · 11-30-2006, 12:33 PM

That thing is sweet! I sorta want one now..

Keep this thread away from Icsist... He'll probably want one now

BHack · 11-30-2006, 12:35 PM

I've had one for awhile now. Works remarkably well for how cheap it is.

Icsist · 11-30-2006, 12:38 PM

actually im trying to find a little UH60 or something like that... I was field artillery for the 8 years i was in the army, and we use to air assault our 105's and humvees around... God i miss LZ's

TheFatKidDeath · 11-30-2006, 12:43 PM

Very cool. I love R/C anything. Yeah, I need one at work. Will be my Christmas gift to myself.

**Wimpinator** · 11-30-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icsist

actually im trying to find a little UH60 or something like that... I was field artillery for the 8 years i was in the army, and we use to air assault our 105's and humvees around... God i miss LZ's

Funny you mentioned the UH60. I am thinking about getting another Pico Z and making a Blackhawk body for it. The problem of course is weight. The entire helicopter stock weighs around 9 grams.

Icsist · 11-30-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimpinator

Funny you mentioned the UH60. I am thinking about getting another Pico Z and making a Blackhawk body for it. The problem of course is weight. The entire helicopter stock weighs around 9 grams.

If you pull it off successfully let me know..

Icsist · 11-30-2006, 01:02 PM

that guy in the video kind of looks like Coglin...

Coglins Law : Fly mini toys around the office, before you open that good bottle of scotch.

TheFatKidDeath · 11-30-2006, 03:09 PM

Thanks Wimp, just got back from lunch and of course bought one at Radio Shack. I'm thrilling people at my office!

**Wimpinator** · 11-30-2006, 04:18 PM

Yeah mine is just too fun. I'm glad you're enjoying it!

Icsist · 11-30-2006, 04:37 PM

[quote=Wimpinator;604767] They are $29 at Toys R Us and $39 at radio shack. http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFatKidDeath

Thanks Wimp, just got back from lunch and of course bought one at Radio Shack. I'm thrilling people at my office!

Im assuming you dont have a Toys R Us near you since they are $10 cheaper there.

TheFatKidDeath · 11-30-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimpinator

I finally bought myself a Pico Z helicopter. This thing is amazing and nearly indestructible. I have crashed it into walls and furniture many times with no damage at all. You just really don't want to fly this thing outside. I added a small amount of weight to the nose to keep it moving forward. The control is a little squirrelly on a newly charged battery but once the battery drops a bit it is a breeze to cruise around my office which is a small 8' by 12' space. One full charge of the battery is good for flying for around 5 minutes. The battery takes about 15 to 20 minutes to charge and it charges off of the transmitter. I will often cruise it around my office when I am waiting for a new map to load in BF2. The helicopter is available at Toys R us and Radio Shack. They are $29 at Toys R Us and $39 at radio shack. It is sold under 2 names; "Pico Z" and "Picoo Z". There was apparently a trademark problem with the name "Pico Z". Here is a great link with mods for the helicopter (including custom bodies, look at the Seaking, it's amazing): http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/

Here is a video someone took of the helicopter in flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WwYR06y6hs&NR

What have you used as a weight for the nose? Paperclip with tape?

**Wimpinator** · 11-30-2006, 07:06 PM

I've heard a thumbtack works well. I used 2 of the aluminum strips out of the packaging. They are in the same bag as the extra rotor. I also used a very small screw. I tried a screw out of a computer case but it was too heavy. Also be careful that you don't hit the battery in the nose. It is about a 1/2" or so from the tip of the nose. It's a Li-Poly battery so if you puncture it it can catch fire.

**Quest Shady** · 11-30-2006, 07:28 PM

YES more boy toys...on my way to get one...LOL! Probably make my wife mad because it is something she "COULD HAVE" gotten me for Christmas.

**troublesome4u** · 12-08-2006, 06:58 PM

I getting one tomorrow for sure!

11-30-2006, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 35 Posts: 2,908	Micro RC helicopter I finally bought myself a Pico Z helicopter. This thing is amazing and nearly indestructible. I have crashed it into walls and furniture many times with no damage at all. You just really don't want to fly this thing outside. I added a small amount of weight to the nose to keep it moving forward. The control is a little squirrelly on a newly charged battery but once the battery drops a bit it is a breeze to cruise around my office which is a small 8' by 12' space. One full charge of the battery is good for flying for around 5 minutes. The battery takes about 15 to 20 minutes to charge and it charges off of the transmitter. I will often cruise it around my office when I am waiting for a new map to load in BF2. The helicopter is available at Toys R us and Radio Shack. They are $29 at Toys R Us and $39 at radio shack. It is sold under 2 names; "Pico Z" and "Picoo Z". There was apparently a trademark problem with the name "Pico Z". Here is a great link with mods for the helicopter (including custom bodies, look at the Seaking, it's amazing): http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/ Here is a video someone took of the helicopter in flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WwYR06y6hs&NR __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

11-30-2006, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
GixxerChic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stevens Point, WI Age: 29 Posts: 6	Re: Micro RC helicopter That thing is sweet! I sorta want one now.. Keep this thread away from Icsist... He'll probably want one now

11-30-2006, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
BHack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 1,636	Re: Micro RC helicopter I've had one for awhile now. Works remarkably well for how cheap it is. __________________

11-30-2006, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Icsist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amherst, WI Age: 28 Posts: 315	Re: Micro RC helicopter actually im trying to find a little UH60 or something like that... I was field artillery for the 8 years i was in the army, and we use to air assault our 105's and humvees around... God i miss LZ's __________________ QUOTE : "Icsist has a little shameless behavior in the past" Nice remark guys.

11-30-2006, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheFatKidDeath Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,710	Re: Micro RC helicopter Very cool. I love R/C anything. Yeah, I need one at work. Will be my Christmas gift to myself. __________________ \|TG-9th\| TheFatKidDeath "Born to Party, Forced to Work." http://www.theonion.com/content/node/55640 - Check me out on The Onion http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...ssfully_avoids - I'm on the local news!

11-30-2006, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Icsist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amherst, WI Age: 28 Posts: 315	Re: Micro RC helicopter that guy in the video kind of looks like Coglin... Coglins Law : Fly mini toys around the office, before you open that good bottle of scotch. __________________ QUOTE : "Icsist has a little shameless behavior in the past" Nice remark guys.

11-30-2006, 03:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheFatKidDeath Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,710	Re: Micro RC helicopter Thanks Wimp, just got back from lunch and of course bought one at Radio Shack. I'm thrilling people at my office! __________________ \|TG-9th\| TheFatKidDeath "Born to Party, Forced to Work." http://www.theonion.com/content/node/55640 - Check me out on The Onion http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...ssfully_avoids - I'm on the local news!

11-30-2006, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 35 Posts: 2,908	Re: Micro RC helicopter Yeah mine is just too fun. I'm glad you're enjoying it! __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

11-30-2006, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 35 Posts: 2,908	Re: Micro RC helicopter I've heard a thumbtack works well. I used 2 of the aluminum strips out of the packaging. They are in the same bag as the extra rotor. I also used a very small screw. I tried a screw out of a computer case but it was too heavy. Also be careful that you don't hit the battery in the nose. It is about a 1/2" or so from the tip of the nose. It's a Li-Poly battery so if you puncture it it can catch fire. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

11-30-2006, 07:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Quest Shady Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brandon, FL Age: 37 Posts: 795	Re: Micro RC helicopter YES more boy toys...on my way to get one...LOL! Probably make my wife mad because it is something she "COULD HAVE" gotten me for Christmas. __________________ TG CS:S SOPs \|TG CS:S Admins \| SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIPS Health and Wellness are not accidents. Take Action Now!

12-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
troublesome4u Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami Beach Age: 29 Posts: 897	Re: Micro RC helicopter I getting one tomorrow for sure! __________________

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