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boisetrucker · 05-15-2009, 08:02 PM

I am looking at getting a new radio and wanted to the difference between the 2.
I mean aside from the extra receiver and telemëntry why the extra cost for the dx3r.
Thanks

renoirbud · 05-15-2009, 08:10 PM

DX3r has a 3 position 3rd channel, the DX3S has 2 position.

I believe that the DX3r is DSM2 and works with DSM1 Rxs. The DX3s only works with DSM1 Rxs.

The DX3r has no telemetry (live feedback such as temperature battery voltage, etc..) The DX3S does.

IDnewcrwlr · 05-15-2009, 08:11 PM

the dx3r has a 3 pos 3rd channel, dx3s does not and thats all i really know lol, i am also pretty sure the dx3s cannot do a 3 pos 3rd channel. .. .

IDnewcrwlr · 05-15-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoirbud

DX3r has a 3 position 3rd channel, the DX3S has 2 position.

I believe that the DX3r is DSM2 and works with DSM1 Rxs. The DX3s only works with DSM1 Rxs.

The DX3r has no telemetry (live feedback such as temperature battery voltage, etc..) The DX3S does.

beat me to it lol, and if im right the dx3r does show the battery voltage. .. .

dboy1k · 05-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoirbud

DX3r has a 3 position 3rd channel, the DX3S has 2 position.

I believe that the DX3r is DSM2 and works with DSM1 Rxs. The DX3s only works with DSM1 Rxs.

The DX3r has no telemetry (live feedback such as temperature battery voltage, etc..) The DX3S does.

this is all why

and most of all the dx3s always breaks the scroll wheel on everyone that i have ever heard of

CreepyCrawl · 05-15-2009, 08:49 PM

DX3R:

Faster response time than any other spread spectrum system
Adjustable frame rate - 5.5ms, 11ms, or 16.5ms
Includes SR3100 DSM2 receiver
30-model memory
Patent pending ModelMatch
Digital trims
Graphically depicted exponential
Graphically depicted travel adjustment
Trim rate adjustment
Steering dual rate
Steering dual rate override
Frame rate
Servo monitor
Switch assignment
Model reset
Model copy
Sub Trims
Three timer functions: countdown, count up and integrated

DX3S:

Integrated telemetry with graphically depicted gauges on transmitter*
10-model memory
Includes SR3300T 3-channel receiver with built-in telemetry
Includes free bonus SR300 3-channel DSM sport receiver
Monitor your engine or motor’s operating temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius
Never let a low battery stop you in your tracks – the DX3S and integrated telemetry let you watch over your receiver pack’s voltage to keep you in the running
Keep tabs on your engine’s operating range-safe high-rev operation
Rolling selector user interface for fast, easy programming and setup
10-character model naming
3 grip sizes (small, medium, large)
ModelMatch
Expert and standard modes
Digital trims
Throttle Punch
Steering dual rate
Travel adjust
Sub trims
Servo reverse
Exponential
3-timer functions
Aux/Steering channel mixing
Telemetry alerts
Buzzer adjustments - high, low & off
Screen contrast
Transmitter battery alert
Right-hand configuration (only)

I've also heard that the scroll wheel on the 3S is weak. As far as receivers...you can bind any Spektrum Rx with the 3R, but you cannot use a DSM2 Rx with any other Spektrum transmitter other than the 3R.

The 3S is very comfortable in hand, but the 3R is a better choice overall. I'd suggest installing the Big Grip if you go that route...

DX3R Big Grip

nickhpiracing · 06-15-2009, 05:12 AM

what it mean about DSM2 and DSM1??can anyone explain me?

oldhippie · 06-15-2009, 08:34 AM

Or get a Futaba 3pk/4pk

Charlie · 06-15-2009, 10:14 PM

DSM1 is the older tech 2.4 from Spektrum meaning the frame rates are slower then on the DSM2 stuff.

For the pro racer types makes a difference when the car is moving fast, for us crawler folks, probably not really noticable.

hotwiredxj · 06-16-2009, 03:22 PM

will the sr3100 work on the dx3s?

BigB_117 · 06-16-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwiredxj

will the sr3100 work on the dx3s?

I don't think that it will. Sr3100 is a DSM2 reciever and I belive those only work with the DX3R.

sharky38 · 06-16-2009, 06:52 PM

My DX3S scroll wheel has not broke yet.

I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Since my 9yr old is rough on every thing!!

JRocker · 06-16-2009, 08:50 PM

I have the dx3s and have had zero problems with the scroll button. 3 of my friends have the dx3s and have had no problems either. I would rather be able to view the brushless motors temp from my controller, then have the 30 model memory of the dx3r.

05-15-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
boisetrucker Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boise Posts: 604	Difference between dx3r and dx3s I am looking at getting a new radio and wanted to the difference between the 2. I mean aside from the extra receiver and telemëntry why the extra cost for the dx3r. Thanks

05-15-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	DX3R: Faster response time than any other spread spectrum system Adjustable frame rate - 5.5ms, 11ms, or 16.5ms Includes SR3100 DSM2 receiver 30-model memory Patent pending ModelMatch Digital trims Graphically depicted exponential Graphically depicted travel adjustment Trim rate adjustment Steering dual rate Steering dual rate override Frame rate Servo monitor Switch assignment Model reset Model copy Sub Trims Three timer functions: countdown, count up and integrated DX3S: Integrated telemetry with graphically depicted gauges on transmitter* 10-model memory Includes SR3300T 3-channel receiver with built-in telemetry Includes free bonus SR300 3-channel DSM sport receiver Monitor your engine or motor’s operating temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius Never let a low battery stop you in your tracks – the DX3S and integrated telemetry let you watch over your receiver pack’s voltage to keep you in the running Keep tabs on your engine’s operating range-safe high-rev operation Rolling selector user interface for fast, easy programming and setup 10-character model naming 3 grip sizes (small, medium, large) ModelMatch Expert and standard modes Digital trims Throttle Punch Steering dual rate Travel adjust Sub trims Servo reverse Exponential 3-timer functions Aux/Steering channel mixing Telemetry alerts Buzzer adjustments - high, low & off Screen contrast Transmitter battery alert Right-hand configuration (only) I've also heard that the scroll wheel on the 3S is weak. As far as receivers...you can bind any Spektrum Rx with the 3R, but you cannot use a DSM2 Rx with any other Spektrum transmitter other than the 3R. The 3S is very comfortable in hand, but the 3R is a better choice overall. I'd suggest installing the Big Grip if you go that route... DX3R Big Grip

06-15-2009, 05:12 AM	#7
nickhpiracing Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 17	hi what it mean about DSM2 and DSM1??can anyone explain me?

05-15-2009, 08:10 PM	#2
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	DX3r has a 3 position 3rd channel, the DX3S has 2 position. I believe that the DX3r is DSM2 and works with DSM1 Rxs. The DX3s only works with DSM1 Rxs. The DX3r has no telemetry (live feedback such as temperature battery voltage, etc..) The DX3S does.

05-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
IDnewcrwlr RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ????? Posts: 1,059	the dx3r has a 3 pos 3rd channel, dx3s does not and thats all i really know lol, i am also pretty sure the dx3s cannot do a 3 pos 3rd channel. .. .

06-15-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
oldhippie I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento Posts: 2,373	Or get a Futaba 3pk/4pk

06-15-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
Charlie Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hobbywing Posts: 552	DSM1 is the older tech 2.4 from Spektrum meaning the frame rates are slower then on the DSM2 stuff. For the pro racer types makes a difference when the car is moving fast, for us crawler folks, probably not really noticable.

06-16-2009, 03:22 PM	#10
hotwiredxj Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31	will the sr3100 work on the dx3s?

06-16-2009, 06:52 PM	#12
sharky38 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Behind the wheel Posts: 16	My DX3S scroll wheel has not broke yet. I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Since my 9yr old is rough on every thing!!

06-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#13
JRocker Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 20	I have the dx3s and have had zero problems with the scroll button. 3 of my friends have the dx3s and have had no problems either. I would rather be able to view the brushless motors temp from my controller, then have the 30 model memory of the dx3r.

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