Receiver

[gagallagher04401]

Hey guys

Is a Spectrum AR6100e suitable for airplanes like the parkzone ones? For instance in a Parkzone Extra 300?

Thanks
George

[Dillzio]

Well, according to the specs here: www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR6100E

At only 4.4 grams and 19.0 x 40.0 x 9.0mm (WxLxH), the AR6100E is the ultimate 2.4GHz receiver for most any small electric model from mini profile foamies to 400 class helis. Because it uses advanced DSM2™ technology, it is only compatible with DSM2 aircraft radio and module systems. It also boasts a wide input range that allows it to operate with 3.5- to 9.6-volt electrical systems.


So, it says it's only OK for up to 9.6v electrical systems, but personally I can't see how that really applies since the ONLY component that sees the full 12.6 volts of a 3S lipo is the motor. The radio and servos all run off the 5-6v BEC.

[Legot]

I'm going to have to say no, that is a
Type: Microlite Parkflyer Rx
which means it does not have the range that full range receivers do (i.e. AR500, AR 6200, AR12000)
I'm not sure how much less range it has compared to it's full range cousins, but I beleive it's around half the range as a full range.

You won't have as much range as you would with a more expensive RX. the AR6200 looks like a good alternative to the 6100(e) that is full range.

The 6100(e) would be better for "Microlite Parkflyer"s which are generaly pretty small like I'd say 36 inch and under.

[ginginho]

The real question is how far out you want to get it. I have an AR6100 along with AR500, AR6200 & AR6110's.
IIRC there is a thread on RCG that someone tested range of a load of Rx's by mounting a great big pole on the back of a truck then driving off. The ar6100 was in excess of 1km if my memory is correct.
I use a ar6110 (replacement of the 6100) in my Gemini and I've flown that to a dot on many occasions.
As it's for an Extra, I'd assume you'd be flying fairly close in as it will doing acro/3D work. No real reason why this Rx is not suitable.
One word of warning, some of these seen on Ebay are clones and may not perform as well as the real thing.

EDIT: I found the link (and another) post #35 lists the smaller spektrum Rx range results.
You'll note that the AR6100 was a measly 0.6 of a mile, but the tester is suspicious of the unit he has. Have you ever tried to look at something that's a little over a metre across from this distance? The other thread here shows results of in excess of 2 miles. Not a hope of seeing that bird at this distance.

If you want to fly that far out then the Extra is not the bird for you.

Oh and Dillz, it'll work off those voltages for those fliers who prefer to use a Rx pack rather than some sort of BEC, glider or IC powered for instance.

[gagallagher04401]

Thanks guys