Radio Questions

[guitarman]

Hi All

Well I am now up to installing the radio and esc in the Pajero.

Question is which radio to get and where from (I'm in the UK).

I cant use the wheel type Tx as I am left handed so I would prefer a stick arrangement.

I was going to use my Spektrum DX6i but I am told it would be better to get

a radio more suited to r/c cars.

Then installing it and setting up will be my next hurdle hope youtube has the answer.

Any advice appreciated please.

Alan

 

 

[Static Age]

I also use stick as that's what I learned to use back in the 80's.

This set is great value & perfect for rc cars https://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-code-2.4ghz-2-channel-fhss-sport-stick-combo/rc-car-products/38218

Set up couldnt be easier, turn on the TX, turn on the RX & hold the button on the RX until the light flashes. 

 

[StrokerBoy]

I've got one of those CORE systems, it's my first 2.4Ghz setup.  Works fine.  I've got 3 extra receivers so I can use the same transmitter with my other cars.

[guitarman]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

Would a 4 channel radio be better for things like lights etc?

 

 

[Buggyjam]

I have that core system. It's handy enough. I would like a transmitter with model memory and trim indicators.

[guitarman]

Ok I have set up the radio but not set the ESC.

The radio works ok so far but as it has electronic trims I am expecting problems setting it up.

If so I will get a different radio.

[njmlondon]

Like you I am left handed and find sticks much easier.

The core system is great to get going but if you keep an eye out on ebay you can get a Futaba 3gr in either 2.4 or FM. Lovely radio, great feel and the 3rd channel is perfect for lights or a winch.

[Buggyjam]

2 hours ago, njmlondon said:

Like you I am left handed and find sticks much easier.

The core system is great to get going but if you keep an eye out on ebay you can get a Futaba 3gr in either 2.4 or FM. Lovely radio, great feel and the 3rd channel is perfect for lights or a winch.

They look good. worth keeping an eye out

[guitarman]

So I take it Futaba are the best?

There is a Futaba Synthesizer on ebay now but I don't know what

it means so I wont bother.

Will any 4channel Futaba do?

Alan

 

[Palfertronic]

makes sure its either 2.4 GHz or 40 MHz if you are in the UK...

The Futaba synthesiser one sounds as if it may be for aircraft. If it is, its 35 MHz and not legal for surface models.

[Buggyjam]

7 minutes ago, guitarman said:

So I take it Futaba are the best?

There is a Futaba Synthesizer on ebay now but I don't know what

it means so I wont bother.

Will any 4channel Futaba do?

Alan

 

I maybe wrong but I think most multi channel radios are aircraft/heli orientated so a lot of menu functions are for things like pitch curves, idle up etc which will be a bit confusing and not much use.

 

Best to find one that has menus for car things like brakes, abs and all that stuff if you're going down that route

[guitarman]

Found this which looks interesting.

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-pulse-2.0-x6-2.4ghz-fhss-6-channel-radio-system-mode-2/rc-car-products/376751

Comments please?

Alan

 

[Buggyjam]

56 minutes ago, guitarman said:

Found this which looks interesting.

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-pulse-2.0-x6-2.4ghz-fhss-6-channel-radio-system-mode-2/rc-car-products/376751

Comments please?

Alan

 

Looks like a basic 6ch. It's mode 2 which is normal (throttle on left stick)

 

Should do the job nicely for turning on lights or if you bought a Tamiya lorry/tank. It is aircraft centred as you can see all the channel reverser switches are labelled "elev" "aileron" etc, but that's no problem as it's only a label and all you'd have to do is know what is reversing what. Also it doesn't have digital menus by the looks of it so no aircraft curve/rate settings to worry about.

depends what you want or what you think you might need in the future. If all it is for lights that'll do the trick. If you want to fiddling with brakes and abs settings on a racer then a more advanced car orienated radio would be better. I can't vouch for this radio as I've never owned it. Someone else will know what they're like.

Negatives  for me personally would be lack of model memory and no trim indicators but you can live perfectly without these things :-).

[guitarman]

Thanks for the reply.

I didn't notice the lack of model memory which to me is a must.

Im not in a hurry so I'll keep looking.

Alan

 

[Buggyjam]

9 minutes ago, guitarman said:

Thanks for the reply.

I didn't notice the lack of model memory which to me is a must.

Im not in a hurry so I'll keep looking.

Alan

 

If you're going for one with model memory it'll have most likely a digital display menu that allows various settings to also be adjusted. In which case I'd definitely recommend going for a car one. Even if you don't want to fiddle with brakes and throttle response it's nice to have it in case rather than a lot of heli/aeroplane variables that don't make any sense and are useless. For instance you probably wouldn't  want to hit a heli "idle up" switch when using on a car by mistake :-))))). You'll only do it once if you do ha.

[Theibault]

There are plenty of wheel radios that you can turn the wheel to the other side for lefties. I personally feel wheel radios offer MUCH better control and are WAY more precise for driving. That being said, I always tell people that if you feel you are goint to be in the hobby for a while, DON'T cheap on on things like tools and electronics. If you want a killer stick radio, look no further. And yes, I'm a Futaba fan boy through and through.

http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/futaba/futk4220.html

[njmlondon]

1 hour ago, Buggyjam said:

I maybe wrong but I think most multi channel radios are aircraft/heli orientated so a lot of menu functions are for things like pitch curves, idle up etc which will be a bit confusing and not much use.

 

Best to find one that has menus for car things like brakes, abs and all that stuff if you're going down that route

Th Futabe 3GR is designed for the surface.

It is a 2-channel stick radio with a 3rd channel controled by a switch that only has 3 positions ie. it is not proportional so cannot be used for steering, speed etc.

It comes in 2.4 or 40mhz. It has loads of memory for different cars but the reason I like it is that it just feels high quality when you are holding it.