3ch Syma S012 Mini Apache RC Helicopter

The Syma S012 3ch Mini Apache RC Helicopter is the worlds smallest and lightest 3 channel helicopter. This helicopter is designed for indoor flight only. The double rotor design helps stabilize flight and makes it easier to control. This model is the smallest and easiest to control 3 channel on the market.
Description:
3 channel remote for up, down, left, right, forward, and backward control.
Flying Time: 6-8 minutes
Charging Time: 20-30 minutes
Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery for extra long battery life
For Ages 8+
Measures 6"(L)x2.5"(W)x3.5"(H)
Requires a 6 x AA batteries(not included)

Package Includes:
3ch Syma S012 Mini Apache Helicopter
Remote Control with Charger

General

Brand: Syma

Type

Type: Helicopters

Details

Color: Assorted

Terrain: Air

Novelty: Mini

Color Mapping: Assorted

Age: Adult

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Website: http://http://www.symatoys.com/|
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Gregesp 5/26/2011 12:21:12 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 4/5Eats batteries Pros: Inexpensive and a lot of fun (though challenging) to fly. The electronic parts are worth $20 alone. Cons: FOUR EGGS BECAUSE: This thing eats batteries. When charging the copter, it consumes over 300ma from the 6 AA batteries. The SOLUTION is to use a walwart!! I opened up the hand unit and installed a 1/8" female earphone jack, then connected that to a LM7809 (9v voltage regulator) and soldered its output across the battery compartment. Now I can use an external power supply 9-12V and not hurt the electronics. PLUS I can use rechargeable batteries if I need to go portable, but this is an INDOOR only toy so plugging into a wall socket is no big deal. Flight time is short but the power is not a problem anymore. This would cost a small fortune if you had to replace batteries all the time. Other Thoughts: Made in China. Wish it were USA. We don't make much of anything here anymore. :-( Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

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Gregesp
5/26/2011 12:21:12 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 2/5

Rating: 4/5Eats batteries

Pros: Inexpensive and a lot of fun (though challenging) to fly.
The electronic parts are worth $20 alone.

Cons: FOUR EGGS BECAUSE:

This thing eats batteries. When charging the copter, it consumes over 300ma from the 6 AA batteries. The SOLUTION is to use a walwart!! I opened up the hand unit and installed a 1/8" female earphone jack, then connected that to a LM7809 (9v voltage regulator) and soldered its output across the battery compartment. Now I can use an external power supply 9-12V and not hurt the electronics. PLUS I can use rechargeable batteries if I need to go portable, but this is an INDOOR only toy so plugging into a wall socket is no big deal. Flight time is short but the power is not a problem anymore. This would cost a small fortune if you had to replace batteries all the time.

Other Thoughts: Made in China. Wish it were USA. We don't make much of anything here anymore. :-(

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