Radiolink tx/rx

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Ninomaniac

They've got a 6-channel version out too!

Where did you see that one?

Spektrum just released a 5-channel radio that seems to be great for scalers. The receivers are the killer though. I guess it's the razor blade concept here.

https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/...ProdID=SPM5110

[Frank211]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Where did you see that one?

Spektrum just released a 5-channel radio that seems to be great for scalers. The receivers are the killer though. I guess it's the razor blade concept here.

https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/...ProdID=SPM5110

It comes with that 8th scale crawler from traction hobbies https://youtu.be/-iCTUrS7lV0 its in the vid

[Jboucher]

Originally Posted by Frank211

It comes with that 8th scale crawler from traction hobbies https://youtu.be/-iCTUrS7lV0 its in the vid

It's also directly available from Asiatee, ships in november 2017

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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Frank211

It comes with that 8th scale crawler from traction hobbies https://youtu.be/-iCTUrS7lV0 its in the vid

They literally stuck two toggle switches on the existing case. Horrible execution.

[Jboucher]

Well, you can run lights or locking diffs on the switches and servos on the other 2 channels.

It's not the most innovative or pretty upgrade but it does get the job done for a very very nice price.

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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Jboucher

Well, you can run lights or locking diffs on the switches and servos on the other 2 channels.

It's not the most innovative or pretty upgrade but it does get the job done for a very very nice price.

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The 2 extra channels are great, but they could have done a better job of incorporating them into the housing. These long toggle switches look like they'll be easy to snag and break in the woods.

[Jim85IROC]

That makes me wonder if the RC3S & RC4G already have the capability for the extra channels. I have a hard time believing that they did a hardware upgrade involving a board redesign then decided to just slap a couple toggle switches on the existing case. Considering that the electronics are probably already 99% (or more) identical to the multichannel stuff in their stick controllers, it seems likely.

[TheLetterJ]

And now it's time for my super-noob question: Does running the tx on 2s or 3s have any positive effect on signal strength, or make it any less likely to have interference vs just running 4 AA's? I had 5.6v the other day when my car started glitching (6.1v with new AA's, I usually change them at 4.8-5v.)

[Jim85IROC]

it's a 99% probability that the first thing the power touches in the design is a voltage regulator. The vast majority of the electronics inside that thing are designed for 5VDC.

[TheLetterJ]

That's kinda what I figured, just wishful thinking.

[Jeece]

I just received mine this morning. Bought from MyRcMart at 40$. I'll be using it to control my 2WD buggy. I only went through basic setup so far, couldn't go outside for a full out test due to rainy weather. Can't wait to try out the gyro and ABS functions!

It offers a lot of features for the price (similar to my SCX10 II's Futaba 3PV, with some nice extras), but the menu screen is easier to navigate. They both seem to have about the same weight (I haven't actually compared side by side, but going from memory), the throttle and steering controls feel similar. The included RX actually has markings molded on the case to indicate the way to plug servo/ESC wires (+,-, Signal), which I think is nice (had to do a Google search when I wired my Futaba one, it wasn't even written in the manual!).

Downside (not surprised here): the overall finish isn't as smooth as a big brand TX (for example, both halves of the controller are not sitting flush, molding and fitting issues...). It feels cheaply made. And the speaker "beep" sounds like it's sick. Hey, not nitpicking here, just being honest... and those aren't dealbreakers by any means. But, it wont replace my Futaba as my main TX.

I will get back with a more detailed report if I can get to use it before it snows here.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Jeece

I just received mine this morning. Bought from MyRcMart at 40$. I'll be using it to control my 2WD buggy. I only went through basic setup so far, couldn't go outside for a full out test due to rainy weather. Can't wait to try out the gyro and ABS functions!

It offers a lot of features for the price (similar to my SCX10 II's Futaba 3PV, with some nice extras), but the menu screen is easier to navigate. They both seem to have about the same weight (I haven't actually compared side by side, but going from memory), the throttle and steering controls feel similar. The included RX actually has markings molded on the case to indicate the way to plug servo/ESC wires (+,-, Signal), which I think is nice (had to do a Google search when I wired my Futaba one, it wasn't even written in the manual!).

Downside (not surprised here): the overall finish isn't as smooth as a big brand TX (for example, both halves of the controller are not sitting flush, molding and fitting issues...). It feels cheaply made. And the speaker "beep" sounds like it's sick. Hey, not nitpicking here, just being honest... and those aren't dealbreakers by any means. But, it wont replace my Futaba as my main TX.

I will get back with a more detailed report if I can get to use it before it snows here.

I've never heard of My RC Mart. Where are they based out of?

You'll love the transmitter. If you have any questions I can try to help you with it. Yes, the manual sucks.

There was an awesome thread on Ultimate RC before it went down.

This looks like another great thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...tion-RADIOLINK

[Jeece]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I've never heard of My RC Mart. Where are they based out of?

You'll love the transmitter. If you have any questions I can try to help you with it. Yes, the manual sucks.

There was an awesome thread on Ultimate RC before it went down.

This looks like another great thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...tion-RADIOLINK

Thanks! I will have a look! It was my first time dealing with this store, I discovered it while searching reviews/pricings for the RC4GS. They seem to be based in Asia, shipping is not free but reasonable and fast enough (10 days to Canada). Overall they had the cheapest price (down to a couple of bucks) including shipping to my location, plus I threw in some voltage checkers/alarms. They don't carry that much items for ground RCs though.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Jeece

Thanks! I will have a look! It was my first time dealing with this store, I discovered it while searching reviews/pricings for the RC4GS. They seem to be based in Asia, shipping is not free but reasonable and fast enough (10 days to Canada). Overall they had the cheapest price (down to a couple of bucks) including shipping to my location, plus I threw in some voltage checkers/alarms. They don't carry that much items for ground RCs though.

Yeah $40 is cheap for the new GS model. That's why I was concerned it wasn't legit.

[Ninomaniac]

Oh yeah... make sure you MANUALLY set the failsafe option, otherwise bad things could happen. There was a thread on URC about it, by default the values are blank. At least on some versions.

[Peaker]

I had my eye on the new 6 channel one even if those 2 switches do look stupid, but i dont need to look at it so matter little to me, and i am used to carrying a 8 channel stick Tx so i think i can manage to not break those 2 silly switches, and if i do i have the skill and new switches to replace the broken one.

BUT ! also have a eye out for the new Spectrum 5 channel Tx, that look nice too and dont cost that much more and i already found EU sellere.

[Natedog]

New RadioLink 6 channel was pointed out to me this morning, looks interesting.
https://www.asiatees.com/article?Rad...System&id=3083

Is it just me or is the nice looking new Spektrum DX5C handle really tall and fat? Kinda hard to tell, but look at it with the rest of their tx lineup.
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Surface/Radios.aspx

[Peaker]

Indeed, same with the 4C

Maybe those are made for us with big hands,,,, and you know what big hands also mean

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Natedog

New RadioLink 6 channel was pointed out to me this morning, looks interesting.
https://www.asiatees.com/article?Rad...System&id=3083

Is it just me or is the nice looking new Spektrum DX5C handle really tall and fat? Kinda hard to tell, but look at it with the rest of their tx lineup.
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Surface/Radios.aspx

It's probably an optical illusion. And Spektrum radios come with different size backstraps/palm swells.

Originally Posted by Peaker

Indeed, same with the 4C

Maybe those are made for us with big hands,,,, and you know what big hands also mean

Yep. Big gloves!

[Natedog]

Yes, like 4C but even more so.

Uh, not always but ok tmi lol.