Question about transmitters and receivers.

[blazerbotics]

Re: Question about transmitters and receivers.

I agree Grant, but saying that i haven't seen any issues yet. The only problem i've seen is with running multiple makes/systems is, if you turn on your TX at the same time, there is a chance they can latch on to the same channel, I have seen this happen with DSM1 and DSM2 systems. Its easily resolved by just turning a TX off and on.

I would always recommend people buy Spektrum gear, even if you just buy a second hand TX of ebay and an Orange RX. The Futaba stuff seems to take along time to bind and doesn't always do it first time. I have used the Frsky hacks and modules and i rate those as well. Its like everything you get what you pay for.

[Anttazz]

Re: Question about transmitters and receivers.

Would avoid RadioLink gear for melee fights. It bound ok in Eric when there were only 2/3 other machines in the arena but for the FWs they didn't like it at all and refused to work. Not strictly speaking dangerous I suppose, but it is when you get angry at it not binding and start breaking things out of anger

[psychostorm]

Re: Question about transmitters and receivers.

I still don't like the use of all these cheap 2.4ghz radio's for a few reason's - paying £15 for a radio that's controlling a pretty dangerous robot just doesn't sit right with me.

Is it worth me pointing out to you, of all people, that the TX I linked to is made by Horizon Hobbies? of Spektrum ownership fame? I very much doubt it's unsafe.

Though I appreciate the anxiety of having a machine controlled by a cheaper radio kit, for me a robot is far scarier for having a cheap speed controller. I'd rather the money went to a good speedo & that TX seems a good compromise.

I would recommend genuine Spektrum all the time!

Well, you would. You're selling them!

[leorcc]

Re: Question about transmitters and receivers.

I would recommend genuine Spektrum all the time!

I wouldn't. If I had the money I would switch to Futaba or some other brand. DSSS systems not as good as the FHSS based systems, but for robot purposes the DSM and DSM2 work all right. DSMx I have no info about but from what I am reading it hops at least more than DSM and DSM2 do.

Your misgivings on cheaper 2.4GHz brands are not completely without foundation either. But I have to say it does irk me somewhat if I get into range issues with my DX3S while a 20 pound 3 channel FS-GT3 can drive till the car is nothing but a spec on the parking lot.