Spartan Quark - MEMS AVCS Gyro

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Whether you are an ambitious beginner, a 3D Pro or simply love gadgets the Spartan Quark is the ultimate gyro choice for you. Its easy setup, high vibration immunity, and unparalleled performance are guaranteed to give a hassle free installation and enjoyment of your hobby.

Do you love heart pounding 3D? We do; and we designed the Quark to deliver just that! The Quark is a high specification model helicopter gyro capable of delivering exceptionally consistent yaw rates even at eye-blurring speeds of over two full turns per second. The control is smooth and precise with a very solid feel and impressive holding power. The stopping characteristics give a nice soft, but precise response with no bounce back.

Backed by Spartan RC's industry-leading warranty and including 3 years free repair service and 50% RRP discounted crash replacements the Quark offers market leading performance, exceptional value and reassurance.

Spartan Quark Key Features:

• Market leading tail hold and pirouette consistency
• Small and lightweight
• Designed for all helicopters; from the smallest electric to the largest nitro
• Supports all types of digital servos (760us, 960us and 1520us)
• Offers 250Hz, 333Hz and ultra-high 560Hz servo frame rates
• Superior MEMS sensor technology
• Optional advanced configuration via computer or PDA
• Firmware upgradable
• 12bit A/Digital Converter
• Dual operating modes; AVCS (heading lock) and Rate
• Available in economical plastic or tough alloy case option for crash damage protection and electromagnetic shielding

Spartan Quark Specifications:

• Dimensions: 20.6 x 20.6 x 9.6mm (0.81 x 0.81 x 0.36 inch)
• Weight: Plastic case 8.2 grams, Alloy case 10.2 grams (inc. cables)
• Sensor Type: MEMS
• Control system: Proprietary PID with adaptive tuning
• Supported servos: 760us, 960us and 1520us centre pulse
• Standard setup: Servo type, reversing and dual endpoint adjustment
• Operating voltage: 3.8V to 8.4V
• Current draw: <75mA