Bout Time Spektrum... DX4R Pro

[EverettY]

Looks like Spektrum finally stepped it up. Here's the newest DX4R Pro And finally MOA compatible

The lightweight DX4R was conceived by racers for racers to deliver an unparalleled combination of balance, sophistication and speed. Built around frequency-agile, Spektrum™ DSMR technology, it’s capable of maintaining a blazing 5.5 ms frame rate Frame rate with the included SR2000 receiver) in the busiest 2.4GHz environments. So you can apply this amazing technology in the most effective manner possible, the DX4R includes an SR2000 micro race receiver. Weighing a mere 2.0 grams, the SR2000 has a footprint smaller than most postage stamps and can be mounted on everything from 1/12-scale carpet racers to 1/8-scale off-road buggies. An SR410 4-channel sport receiver is also included.

Key Features
- Ultra responsive with DSMR 5.5ms frame rate
- Adjustable trigger shape and tension
- Large Backlit LCD Screen
- 50-Model memory with ModelMatch™ technology
- 4 User-defined, programmable mixes with naming
- Pre-set mixes, including dual throttle, dual brake, MOA, 4WS, and dual
steering
- Switch-activated mix rates
- On-the-fly mix rate control
- Traction Control and ABS
- RaceWare™ software updates via SD Card Reader
- Integrated antenna
- Inactivity alarm

Specifications:
Channels: 4
Modulation: DSMR DSMR (Transmitters are compatible with DSMR™,
DSM2®, DSM® and Marine receivers.)
Band: 2.4GHz
Weight: 510g (1lb 12oz)
Frame Rate: 5.5, 11 or 22ms (with DSMR receiver)
Receiver: SR2000 and SR410
Telemetry: Integrated – Requires DSM telemetry compatible receiver
Battery Type: 4x AA Alkaline (sold separately)

[1r3land]

Hummmmm ill have to keep my eye on this.. I've always liked my spektrums... But the regular dx4 just couldn't work for my moa like I wanted to...

Interesting!
I'll have to look more into it and see some reviews!

[crawl-o-matic]

meh

[fr8cture]

I think this looks bad. I like my DX4S. No need for a drop down wheel. I'm not racing.

[maslin]

Sorry for the newbie question but.... What's the advantage of the drop wheel? easier to reach other buttons?

[EverettY]

Originally Posted by maslin

Sorry for the newbie question but.... What's the advantage of the drop wheel? easier to reach other buttons?

Much more comfortable than regular

[AddictedtoRC1]

Ah Spektrum...................always late to the party.

[cormier33]

I like it. Nice to have another option

[Calderwood]

Too little too late. If I sell my 4pl it would be for a 4pks.

[OFFROADRCKOREA]

MT4 is best for MOA however i do love my DX3R for all my other RCs, especially bashing the radios are built tough and the rxs are cheap and plentiful. I love this black color as well.

Sweet, ill be getting one.

LIK

[Alcrawler]

Anyone have some input on DX4R with two esc? I have been wanting to upgrade to futaba 4PLS but haven't yet. I have always like spectrum they seem more user friendly.

[65BAJA]

When will mainstream radio companies start making 5-6 channel pistol grip radios? It would be nice to have more than 4.

[z50king]

Originally Posted by 65BAJA

When will mainstream radio companies start making 5-6 channel pistol grip radios? It would be nice to have more than 4.

When they are used in more applications than crawling. We are a small branch of the sport

But this one still looks like a hammer

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[sickcivic95]

Originally Posted by z50king

When they are used in more applications than crawling. We are a small branch of the sport

So true.

Most 5-6 channel guys are flying and stick is the best application for this. Boating, semis, crawling, etc that could use this many channels is such a small market compared to flying,that the major companies all overlook making a wheel radio to accommodate us.

The other issue I see for one is room for all the necessary components that the radio would need. If they were to use surface mount electronics and smaller circuits it would jack the price up so high that IMO most guys probably wouldn't want to fork over the dough, when they could get the same amount of channels in a stick remote from the same manufacturer for cheaper.


--Dan

[KBrog]

Quit haten you Futaba A-Kissers

Late or not, it's better, more comfortable, lighter, buttons in the right place wheel where it needs to be best radio your gonna find. Stop fighting it, and just order one.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by KBrog

Quit haten you Futaba A-Kissers

Late or not, it's better, more comfortable, lighter, buttons in the right place wheel where it needs to be best radio your gonna find. Stop fighting it, and just order one.

How do you know all this, do you have one I don't know about?

[Greatscott]

Will it work with older Spektrum/Losi(RTR) receivers?

I like my DX3R and I have a hoard of receivers for it. The M2 in my XR10 does ok, but its shortcomings are well documented and I am looking at going to duel ESCs.

[KBrog]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

How do you know all this, do you have one I don't know about?

It's a DX4R. What more do you need to know Futaba boy

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by KBrog

It's a DX4R. What more do you need to know Futaba boy

[YJ_Driver]

Originally Posted by sickcivic95

So true.

Most 5-6 channel guys are flying and stick is the best application for this. Boating, semis, crawling, etc that could use this many channels is such a small market compared to flying,that the major companies all overlook making a wheel radio to accommodate us.

The other issue I see for one is room for all the necessary components that the radio would need. If they were to use surface mount electronics and smaller circuits it would jack the price up so high that IMO most guys probably wouldn't want to fork over the dough, when they could get the same amount of channels in a stick remote from the same manufacturer for cheaper.


--Dan

I agree with your first paragraph, we're just too small a market for them to bother. Futaba didn't even bother giving us a 3 position momentary switch option in software

But I disagree with your 2nd paragraph. My 4PL already has all the components it needs including many buttons, and all it would need is software changes to support more channels. The FlySky GT3B is a fine example, it's been hacked up to 6 channels (or more?). Only the RX requires a few more components but they already make those in high volumes for flyers so that's not an issue.

I'm not looking for another radio so I won't look at this one in detail, but more options and competition can only be a good thing