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11-30-2020, 09:43 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: where ever I layed my hat.
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| Radio/ transmitter thoughts
Well good morning all. I’m mid way through a Vanguish VS4-10 Willys truggy build. I’ve been a Futaba guy over the years but looking at options for this new build. Don’t laugh.. My current radio is a futaba twin stick from when I built my new and exciting XR10 once upon a time. It has all the channels which made it nice. It’s also used for my 1/6 scale Willys. So I’m Considering a 5 channel from spectrum. The rugged seems to have its issues. Or just stick with the “stick” controller? Looking forward to hearing some opinions.
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11-30-2020, 10:14 AM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Drums
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
Pretty sure the Spektrum Rugged issues were corrected with current product.
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11-30-2020, 10:55 AM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SIGNAL MOUNTAIN
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
The Spektrum is a good controller and shouldn't be ruled out. Also look at the Flysky GT5, lots of features for not a lot of money...and extra rx's are cheap.
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11-30-2020, 11:01 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
Another inexpensive option is the Flight GT3C. But, if going the GT3 route, make certain you get the 'C', and not the 'B'. Going back to Futaba (I'm a Futaba guy), the 4PM would be a great option. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk |
11-30-2020, 08:29 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: A house
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
I am pretty new to this stuff but I have gotten a Dx5c (not the rugged) and find it to be pretty good- using it with a TRX-4 sport kit and added 2 speed trans so currently 3 channels in use. I do like the flexibility it has and being able to run multiple trucks with it. |
12-01-2020, 06:48 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
If you are used to a stick controller, your thumbs are going to be fighting each other for a little bit when you switch to a pistol grip. It isn't a big issue, but it will feel weird until you get used to it. I like my Spektrum gear, it just works. I have a DX5R, DX5C and DX6e, all great reliable controllers. From what I have read, the Rugged has been brought up to snuff with the rest of Spektrum's gear, so it should work well for you. If you are on a budget, there are always the Flysky radios. I am not a fan of these, they just feel chintzy and I have seen too many of them fail. |
12-01-2020, 10:48 AM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
Although I have a Futaba 4PLS and multiple Spektrum (DX3C & DX4C) radios, I find the menu on the Spektrum radios easier to navigate. I do like the feel of the Futaba throttle trigger as it feels "heavier." If I had to buy another radio, I would choose Spectrum. I've never had one problem with any of my Spektrum radios Sent from my LM-G710VM using Tapatalk |
12-01-2020, 12:11 PM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2020 Location: DMV
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
i am really enjoying my Radiolink RC6GS and RC4GS (both v2).
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12-01-2020, 01:40 PM | #9 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kelowna, BC
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| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
I'm a big fan of the FlySky GT3C hacked for extra channels and improved programmability..
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12-02-2020, 12:47 AM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2020 Location: Compton
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I’m a big fan of the radio link controllers. I started out with the fly sky that I hacked. But I’m I big fan of the 3 position switches and lack of menu diving. Got mine for 67 bucks about a year ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12-03-2020, 09:51 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Twin Lake
Posts: 391
| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
I have a flysky noble that I have been happy with. It has 8 channels, 10 buttons, and 2 rotary pot's. 6 can be programmed as 3 way. It is a touch screen, color display. Has a 2000mah in the handle and a 4000mah battery in the base, you will not run out of battery on the trail no matter how long your day is. It is not cheap feeling like the other flysky models, which i have had. It has mixing, so I set up my blizzard with it. The blizzard has 2 motors and esc's that needs to have Channels 1 and 2 running at the same time, works great. It also has a crawler mode that controls 2 servos if you want rear steering. Options are front steer, rear steer, front and rear same direction, and front and rear opposite direction.
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12-05-2020, 04:29 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: where ever I layed my hat.
Posts: 225
| Re: Radio/ transmitter thoughts
Thanks for all the input, today I picked up the Spektrum Rugged. Hopefully I got the one without all the issues. Also picked up another receiver for the 1/5th scale Willy’s to share the radio with.
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03-06-2021, 05:50 PM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IN MY HOUSE
Posts: 251
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Takes some programming but once you figure it out they work great
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