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Shaun · 09-20-2008, 11:24 PM

I just spotted this while checking out Horizon Hobby.

http://spektrumrc.com/Products/Defau...ProdID=SPM5500

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM5500

I'm really considering getting one, it would take some time to get used to using a 2 stick radio, but I could also set my dig up to have 4wd-freewheel-dig It would also be great to have for when I finish my super project, if I ever finish it :grin:

Mic · 09-21-2008, 03:54 AM

If the Elevon/Delta Mixing switch can work for front and rear throtle/Dig I bet it will be a decent radio. But I think the DX6 is not that much more and would be money well spent in the long run.

rm25x · 09-21-2008, 05:19 AM

DX6 is double the coin. For some applications, it may be worth it. For others, this may work just fine.

Shaun · 09-21-2008, 05:21 PM

Awe crap, LHS had them in stock.

I was saving for the DX3R, but I really like this, and the range is awesome! And no glitches!

666 · 09-21-2008, 05:24 PM

I am interested in how you mix channels with it, not sure if you can simulate 3 position on the switches.

Offroader5 · 09-21-2008, 05:42 PM

I saw those. I have a DX6, and want to pick up another radio, but don't like the pistols. I think this will be my next radio.

RPP posted up a thread, I'd buy from Corey before Horizon.
5 Channel Spektrum Radios 99.99

Shaun · 09-21-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offroader5

I saw those. I have a DX6, and want to pick up another radio, but don't like the pistols. I think this will be my next radio.

RPP posted up a thread, I'd buy from Corey before Horizon.
5 Channel Spektrum Radios 99.99

I had seen those, I would have bought it from Corey or another RCC vendor, but I support my LHS first, RCC Vendors second.

2JSC · 09-21-2008, 09:11 PM

I might give one of these a try when I need to buy a radio.

sloppy · 09-21-2008, 09:46 PM

no EPA's, 1 model set up.. no digital trims.. doesnt seem like that good a deal.. burn up a couple high dollar servo's cause you didnt have a EPA setting that would have paid for a real radio.

Shaun · 09-21-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloppy

no EPA's, 1 model set up.. no digital trims.. doesnt seem like that good a deal.. burn up a couple high dollar servo's cause you didnt have a EPA setting that would have paid for a real radio.

I have added end point adjustments to all my servos, its fairly easy, or if you have more money than time on your hands you can get a servo stretcher at www.servocity.com

I have been crawling around the house all day, and this radio rocks, I love it! And its easy on the batteries, I have had it on for about 5 hours, and it hasn't even dropped a level, it only uses 4AA batteries.

My servos are by no means high dollar, I'm using HD 9150's, $30 and 15.8kg torque rating.

2JSC · 09-21-2008, 10:10 PM

Shaun, please explain how you added endpoints to your servos... with the radio or?

Shaun · 09-21-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JSC

Shaun, please explain how you added endpoints to your servos... with the radio or?

I did it to my TQ3, and it should be able to be done the same with this radio, there is a sticky at the top of the "Electronics" forums. I'm using a hobby city servo stretcher on my dig servo for the time being, and I don't need end points on my steering servo. I'm not sure if I'm going to mod this TX for end points though, the servo stretcher is pretty small and simple to use.

Sorry I had a long day the other day and am tired today, I meant to say I added end points to my radio, not my servo.

2JSC · 09-21-2008, 11:02 PM

Ah, thanks for the clarification.

oberon crawler · 09-22-2008, 02:12 AM

Welcome to the stick radio club

, Wheels may be the go for 2 ch buggy racing or onroad use but many comp crawlers are using 4ch these days and if you want to control them all proportionally with ease you need sticks. No more dig/rear steer modules on your truck, no more big ugly recievers that fill up your chassis. my 6100 rx's are almost as small as an FX-r and the AR500 that comes with the DX5e is going to be even smaller, +full range DSM2 signal that will be good for 1000'
GO SPEKTRUM STICKS!

jbrentd · 09-22-2008, 01:24 PM

I'm kind of wondering if I should have bought a stick rather than my dx3r...especially if I build a super.

JeremyH · 09-22-2008, 01:54 PM

That looks like a good little radio. I picked up a DX6 on e-bay for about $100 and am pretty happy with it so far!

sloth · 10-01-2008, 03:10 PM

Any performance info on this radio? Is it any good for a comp crawler? Good Bad or indifferent?

666 · 10-01-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sloth

Any performance info on this radio? Is it any good for a comp crawler? Good Bad or indifferent?

It lacks EPA's and good mixing.

jbrentd · 10-01-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

It lacks EPA's and good mixing.

Which Spektrum sticks give you these?

09-20-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	Anyone See This? DSM for $100 I just spotted this while checking out Horizon Hobby. http://spektrumrc.com/Products/Defau...ProdID=SPM5500 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM5500 I'm really considering getting one, it would take some time to get used to using a 2 stick radio, but I could also set my dig up to have 4wd-freewheel-dig It would also be great to have for when I finish my super project, if I ever finish it :grin:

09-21-2008, 03:54 AM	#2
Mic Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 578	If the Elevon/Delta Mixing switch can work for front and rear throtle/Dig I bet it will be a decent radio. But I think the DX6 is not that much more and would be money well spent in the long run.

09-21-2008, 05:19 AM	#3
rm25x Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bellaire, MI Posts: 564	DX6 is double the coin. For some applications, it may be worth it. For others, this may work just fine.

09-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	Awe crap, LHS had them in stock. I was saving for the DX3R, but I really like this, and the range is awesome! And no glitches!

09-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	I am interested in how you mix channels with it, not sure if you can simulate 3 position on the switches.

09-21-2008, 05:42 PM	#6
Offroader5 Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ Posts: 3,073	I saw those. I have a DX6, and want to pick up another radio, but don't like the pistols. I think this will be my next radio. RPP posted up a thread, I'd buy from Corey before Horizon. 5 Channel Spektrum Radios 99.99

09-21-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	I might give one of these a try when I need to buy a radio.

09-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#9
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	no EPA's, 1 model set up.. no digital trims.. doesnt seem like that good a deal.. burn up a couple high dollar servo's cause you didnt have a EPA setting that would have paid for a real radio.

09-21-2008, 10:10 PM	#11
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Shaun, please explain how you added endpoints to your servos... with the radio or?

09-21-2008, 11:02 PM	#13
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Ah, thanks for the clarification.

09-22-2008, 02:12 AM	#14
oberon crawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 151	Welcome to the stick radio club , Wheels may be the go for 2 ch buggy racing or onroad use but many comp crawlers are using 4ch these days and if you want to control them all proportionally with ease you need sticks. No more dig/rear steer modules on your truck, no more big ugly recievers that fill up your chassis. my 6100 rx's are almost as small as an FX-r and the AR500 that comes with the DX5e is going to be even smaller, +full range DSM2 signal that will be good for 1000' GO SPEKTRUM STICKS!

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09-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#15
jbrentd Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 134	I'm kind of wondering if I should have bought a stick rather than my dx3r...especially if I build a super.

09-22-2008, 01:54 PM	#16
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	That looks like a good little radio. I picked up a DX6 on e-bay for about $100 and am pretty happy with it so far!

10-01-2008, 03:10 PM	#17
sloth Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: longmont Posts: 155	Any performance info on this radio? Is it any good for a comp crawler? Good Bad or indifferent?

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