Spektrum dx6

[andrewmahoney]

Can anyone tell me where best to buy a new dx6..
technobots have stopped selling them.also has anyone used a scorpion xl and had problems with the batt eliminator circuit or a fast blinking indicator light?possibly due to the low batt on the dx6...

[xtreme]

Spektrum dx6

u can get em off the american ebay. with ar or br RX. bout 200 dollar then postage is about 30 dollar also theres a second hand transmitter on english ebay which i was going to buy with less than a day on it from now(bout 40 quid at the moment), and then just buy the br reciever from the american ebay for like 70 dollars. dunno if there any different just charger plug maybe? but i didnt want to find out thats y i was going to go for the transmitter on the english ebay but im not in major need of it so i wont get it.

(Message edited by xtreme on June 18, 2007)

[big_nipper]

Spektrum dx6

We got ours from robot market place and if you are planning to have another robot later get another receiver at the same time.

[grant_ploughbot]

Spektrum dx6

RoboChallenge are still selling the DX6 with the BR receiver at £155. http://www.robochallenge.co.ukwww.robochallenge.co.uk for contact details.

[andrewmahoney]

Spektrum dx6

Think i will take your advice Mark!your the expert! and get two recivers.What do you think of the ibc speed controller? i have been thinking about a speedo which is ok to drive my new dewalt motors.My choice at the moment is two scorpion xxl,s one for each motor...an ibc ... or a sidewinder. james at xbots is recomending the sidewinder,but i like the spec and price of the ibc... what would your choice be??

http://www.robotcombat.com/images/store_ibc_lg.jpghttp://www.robotcombat.com/images/store_ibc_lg.jpg

[maddox]

Spektrum dx6

I do recomend the sidewinder too.

The main differences are Pro sidewinder. Current limiter
Casing
Can do heavyweights with normal motors (litton/bosch and simular)
Better support. (Australia is a LOOOOONG way down under)

The IBC is a lot lighter (100 grams or so) and a bit smaller.
pricetag, not to much difference to discount the Sidewinders advantages

2 scorpions XXL. There goes the internal communication and mixing ability. And, compared to the sidewinder, no casing.

[grant_ploughbot]

Spektrum dx6

The IBC is a good controller, but due to having no casing people often short bits out. Also there is no aftermarket supportwith them anymore as tony fowler found out.
I would recommend the Victor speedos off the Robot Market Place. They are becomming increasingly popular in feathers, or theres the mini vantec, also an amasing controller with increadible control if set-up correctly.

[craig_colliass]

Spektrum dx6

If you want Spectrum stuff try 01865 240551 the Oxford Model Center. he said he can help.

[big_nipper]

Spektrum dx6

Also fogot we got our second Spectrum from RoboChallenge last month. I would personally not Advise using an IBC anymore, SideWinders are good if you have the budget and weight, but Electrolise are also good and can be repaired in the UK but will need a mixer.

[leorcc]

Spektrum dx6

Spektrum DX6 has a mixer in the TX, So electronizes can be used without a mixer in the robot.

[leorcc]

Spektrum dx6

But I still hate electronizes.

[grant_ploughbot]

Spektrum dx6

If you have never used an expensive speedo, then electronize are good to use. but once youve driven with something abit better, you really notice the difference. What sort of budget are you on? this could wipe out the bulk of good speedos if its not very high.

[big_nipper]

Spektrum dx6

Leos right if you use the transmitter mixer you dont need a seperate one. We dont use electronizes ethier but many others do, allthough I should spell it correcly

[RogueTwoRobots]

Spektrum dx6

Funnily enough that is it spelt correctly Mark

[andrewmahoney]

Spektrum dx6

ok..... thanks for the advice...mmmm?..to much choice!i have decided to buy a dx6 from robo challenge,and a sidewinder from xbots... because i know you guys know what your talking about.big question is can i have them on saturday and how do you want paying!!