Helicopter Radios vs Surface Radios

[orianthi]

Is it better to use a helicopter radio (Spektrum DX7) than a surface radio (Spektrum DX3R) for an electronic DIG (front and rear) configuration on a crawler (Berg 2.2)? I already have the DX7 and trying to decide whether i still need the DX3R, i don’t have an idea how to use surface radios to control the rear and front wheels independently - for the helicopter radio i assume we use both sticks (only the throttle stick doesn’t return to neutral). Futaba radios aren’t being considered at this time.

I’m used to helicopter radios but i also have a Traxxas trigger (if that’s what its called) radio from my RTR trucks so it’s not really an issue of familiarity. I just don’t have a higher quality surface radio although i dream of having one but need more reasons to justify buying one.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I used to be a stick radio guy. Just so easy to have lots of control. After a while I got really tired of lugging it around, they are just bulky and heavy in the grand scheme of things.

First I got a Nomadio. Worked good, had plenty of bugs though. Then I got a DX3. Worked pretty good, but not enough mixing for my tastes. Now I run a 4pk, and it has all the control of my 6 and 7 channel radios did (minus a bit of course), but I have never wished for anything more. They are lighter, I can drive with one hand and hold a beverage in the other, and in general I just don't see a reason to go back to a stick radio at this point.

[Rock-Crawler]

I just started using a DX7, because I had it. I love it, the control is amazing. I modified the throttle so it would return to center. I mix did some mixing and use the thro for combined F/R and then rud for front and rear dig.
JohnRobHolmes has very good points on size and beverage restrictions but at this time $$ keeps me from a 4Pk.

[JohnRobHolmes]

If it weren't for those two points (or if I had a tray for my beverage ) I would still run stick radios. Walking around at the family farm with the scaler really pounded the decision to switch to the pistol grip.

[Kwarler]

Coming from the air, I'm more comfortable with two sticks so I mod the spare DX7 to run my Hustler Super.

[ColquittCustom405]

I have a Futaba 6EX (center return for free!) and a Tactic 4CH. Im used to using stick radios now. Can't see myself spending $500 on a 4ch pistol grip. Most of my rigs require 4chs at the very least. My current scaler is running Front/Rear winches, 2speed,Dig Throttle and Steering.

[Russellx]

im using the dx7 right now. definitely not as comfortable as a pistol grip but you can do more with a moa on the fly then pistol (in my oppinion), its just a matter of getting used to it and developing the muscle memory for it