516 and 696 comparison

[M.Schmavs]

I have a 516 and cannot stop looking at the 696. I have a parts list and everything in a shopping cart - Just haven't clicked "BUY" yet.

For those who own both, does anyone have a photo comparison of these two models side-by-side? I'd love to see what I'm likely getting into.

Thanks!

[Wolf51]

I'm just happy that I can help with that...

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[alan]

The 696 build is a pleasure. The parts count is at an all time low I believe.
It can be mild to wild as far as setup and performance.
I have been playing with a stretched version to 766 for grins.
Cheers
Alan


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[M.Schmavs]

Thanks a bunch, Wolf!

I'm thinking of picking up the kit with an XNova XTS (non-Lightning) and HW130 (or will I need the 200A?) just to hold me over winter. I'll buy the servos and such a little later on...

Looks like I'll also have to find a larger flying field, haha!

[alan]

The hobbywing 130 will be fine. I run a jive pro 120 on mine.
Cheers
Alan


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[Jay Fitts]

HW 130 is great, thats what im running in mine. Im running a scorpion 4525-520. You will be fine with that esc, 200 is way overkill.

[M.Schmavs]

HW 130 is great, thats what im running in mine. Im running a scorpion 4525-520. You will be fine with that esc, 200 is way overkill.

Ordered the HW130 yesterday! I have the 120 in my 516 and love it. I really like the programmer. Just plug, program and play... And it's a battery checker too. Beats the multimeter for checking cells!

[woodscra]

Do you use the HW in airplane mode or another setting?

[M.Schmavs]

Do you use the HW in airplane mode or another setting?

Governor Store Mode

[Wolf51]

Governor store mode.

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[Jay Fitts]

Same here, gov store mode.

[woodscra]

Thanks.  That must mean you use the HW ESC Gov.  My plan is to use the IKON Gov and the HW RPM output plug.    Please send any notes/URLs/docs that may be helpful for setup.