transmitter

[plargen]

hi iv'e been looking at some second hand 1s on eBay and a lot of them seep to be either mode 1 or 2 and i was wandering if it matter which type i get

[jonny]

Re: transmitter

it's to do with which side the throttle is on. most people go for mode 2 if they're right handed.

[typhoon_driver]

Re: transmitter

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=transmitter+mode+1+vs+mode+2

[billy breach]

Re: transmitter

Ive just bought a spektrum dx5e I have a couple of questions if someone could help me.

The reverse servo buttons are below the surface are they supposed to be like that.

It only takes 4x aa bats, is there a battery pack that I can get that would charge via the socket on the spektrum.

What receivers are compatable that gives the fail safe mode?

Thanks

[typhoon_driver]

Re: transmitter

yes they are. Stops you accidentally hitting them mid fight/flight

4 rechargeable double As would do the job if it takes regular AAs. Then you just have to get a charger that plugs in and charges at 6v.

Fraid I can't help you on the receiver side, been a while since I've looked at spektrum kit

[blazerbotics]

Re: transmitter

The DX5 normally come with a AR500, these stop outputting a signal in failsafe mode, so as long as your speedos have failsafes built in, you will be fine. I have had issues with all of my AR500s failing though after about 2 years.

Like Gary said, just put normal nicad/nimh AA cells in, i guess you can buy a charger for 6v, dont use a normal TX charger as they're for 8cells.

[billy breach]

Re: transmitter

thanks for the help guys

[billy breach]

Re: transmitter

has anyone ever used any of these receivers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-6ch-Re ... 27c1a4ad3e

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/spektrum-ar61 ... 20c1d3abf5

with the specktrum dx5e?

[harry hills]

Re: transmitter

yes, no problems for me.

[widow_twanky]

Re: transmitter

yes and they both work well. That said they only have the failsafe on the throttle channel. There is one of the cheaper receivers for the dx5e that does fail safe but i can't remember which one it is

[Laser]

Re: transmitter

I've used the orange one, it worked well, but I prfer the AR500

[billy breach]

Re: transmitter

is there any receiver that will failsafe on all channels for the spektrum dx5e?

[plargen]

Re: transmitter

any one used these transmitters before and can suggest which is better

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/giantcod-24gh ... 03852.html

http://www.inwoodmodels.com/product_inf ... b539188730

[plargen]

Re: transmitter

or would it just be a better idea getting a dx5 for £45 and a receiver off ebay

[jonny]

Re: transmitter

Yes it would. I can't comment On the Saturn set but giant cod radio gear plagued me with problems in the past, I now use a dx6i.