Pixelito

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Pixelito with Hamster
Pixelito with Hamster

Pixelito is a miniature remote-controlled helicopter prototype developed in November 2003 and is the latest addition to the Pixel range of R/C helicopter prototypes developed by Belgian Alexander Van de Rostyne since 1997. The Pixelito is controlled via a 4-channel infra-red control and weighs a mere 6.9 grams (0.24 oz) (inclusive of an onboard 45mAh LiPo battery). Commercial R/C helicopters such as the Picoo Z and Gyrotor were derived from the Pixelito concept.

[edit] Basic Design and Construction

The frame is made of a single, twisted tube of carbon fibre. Its main two-bladed rotor has a diameter of 148mm (5.8") and is powered by a 6mm (1.5") motor (from inside of a pager) while its tail rotor is powered by a 4mm (1") motor.

[edit] The Pixel Family

Description Size Weight Flight Duration Radio Control First Flight
Pixel I
Image:Pixel1.JPG		 Rotor Dia. 370 mm 125 grams 2 mins 4 Channel FM Mar 1997
Pixel II
Image:pix2lake.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 350 mm 99.5 grams 2-3 mins 4 Channel FM 23 Aug 1997
Pixel III
Image:smbutp3.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 550 mm 290 grams 6 mins 4 Channel FM Jan 1998
Pixel IV
Image:wp4-3.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 350 mm 59.8 grams 2-4 mins 4 Channel FM May 1998
Pixel FP
Image:pfpbut.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 380 mm 93 grams 4-14 mins 4 Channel FM Oct 1998
Pixel 290
Image:pixel290.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 520 mm 220 grams 5-12 mins 4 Channel FM Jan 1999
Pixel 2000
Image:masterkuiken3.jpg		 Rotor Dia. 300 mm 48 grams 3 mins 4 Channel FM Jun 1999
Pixelito
Image:pixelitosmall.JPG		 Rotor Dia. 150 mm 6.9 grams 2 mins 4 Channel IR Dec 2003
Piccolino
Image:Piccolino.JPG		 Rotor Dia. 63 mm 1.69 grams 1 min 2 Channel AM Feb 2006

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