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Post by gliderbloke on Jul 12, 2012 9:15:49 GMT 1
Just a question for the future:
Which radio system would be the best to upgrade to? ( be sensible, not the DX18 or anything!) And which brand: Spektrum, JR or others?
I am intersted in BNF aricraft, and most seem to require DX6i's or higher, but I have read some bad stuff about the DX6's on this forum. Can anybody help?
Thanks, Gliderbloke
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Post by flydiver on Jul 12, 2012 21:38:57 GMT 1
If you want BNF you either have to get Spektrum or JR.
The DX6i is the 'best buy' of the lot. Your really don't want to buy less.
There are a HUGE number of them out there. Yes, they've had some problems but Horizon 'mostly' makes it right.
If you can afford it step up to a better/more expensive model, otherwise just go with the DX6i.
Don't hammer on the trims or roller....they break. The antenna hinge is kind of fragile too.
Remember this is THE MOST PURCHASED TX around and many of the users are pretty inexperienced or plain old not careful.
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Post by toff on Jul 12, 2012 22:53:28 GMT 1
Oh,oh! Hands up! Thats me! Mr.Clumsy!
No matter what you read, the DX6i is a great transmitter! Yes it's a bit fragile, and yes, there are far better TX's out there, but....if it breaks, and you ask horizon hobbies nicely, they send replacement bits out, free of charge. Theres also the price...now quite cheap, and the new models come with 2 free recievers (AR6115's I think).
And, finally, yes..the antenna hinge is easy to snap, but...a little black electrical tape wrapped round makes it unbreakable!
For the money, and the fun you can get out of it, you can't beat the DX6i!
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Post by gregstone on Jul 14, 2012 1:26:41 GMT 1
This speaks to my needs as well - but if I'm in for $150, what happens if I'm in for a bit more - or maybe twice that - what advantages do I get besides the obvious one of more channels -which at present and in the foreseeable future I don't need??? That is, what others should I be looking at that will handle the Super Cub and other planes employing this radio technology?
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Post by flydiver on Jul 14, 2012 1:37:27 GMT 1
That question is about impossible to answer. You could be fine with 10 model memory and the abilities of the DX6i forever. Or you could go hog wild and run out of memory, get into advanced gliders, or any other number of side branches and find yourself limited.
All we can be pretty sure of is you shouldn't shoot lower.
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Post by flydiver on Jul 14, 2012 4:42:10 GMT 1
So in other words, you lot focus on the irritating but insignificant. Thanks for the advice though. Hard to figure what that statement means exactly. If you mean this sport is rampant with a lot of fiddly details you absolutely didn't expect....yup! If you think it doesn't make any difference, have one tiny part fail on you and you can take your plane home in a bag. Details matter. If you don't want information, just a recommendation because someone has an opinion (and this sport is full of opinions)...let us know you aren't interested in doing any homework and just want people to tell you what to buy and are willing to live with that. |
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Post by renard80 on Jul 15, 2012 0:30:47 GMT 1
So in other words, you lot focus on the irritating but insignificant./quote] If I understood what you mean by that, I have the feeling that your remarks might be considered insulting by the well-meaning members on here, who have contributed their time and experience in trying to help you. |
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Post by toff on Jul 15, 2012 8:19:27 GMT 1
After reading this, got to admit, I do feel insulted. You asked for our advice and opinions.
These we have given freely, to be as helpful as we can.
Tell you what - Go buy a spektrum DX18. Then you have every eventuality covered.
Don't know if you can actually fly anything, but at least you can know you have an expensive transmitter that can do everything.
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Post by flydiver on Jul 15, 2012 16:42:46 GMT 1
People do this all the time. It's like saying, I just got my drivers license and I want to buy a car that will take care of all my needs going forward without telling us anything about themselves and not having a clue themselves what they are going to use it for besides driving. The guy's obviously frustrated that the answer can't be more clear. Everyone wants the abilities of the DX18 and the price of a DX5e. The vast majority of newbies have not a clue what the actual differences are or why they need all those features. I didn't. Reading the manuals certainly doesn't help much...I did, could barely understand them then and they aren't a lot better now. This is a tad dated but the concepts are still completely valid: Don't buy a standard radio! www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4454 |
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Post by gliderbloke on Jul 16, 2012 4:45:54 GMT 1
After reading this, got to admit, I do feel insulted. You asked for our advice and opinions. These we have given freely, to be as helpful as we can. Tell you what - Go buy a spektrum DX18. Then you have every eventuality covered. Don't know if you can actually fly anything, but at least you can know you have an expensive transmitter that can do everything.  Sorry, absoulutely no offense intended. I take back what i said. I appreciate your comments and helful advice. What I meant was I read some comments about the DX6i that complained about parts being damaged easily and not very many comments on the benefits of the DX6i. I did not mean to oofend anyone. my humble apologies, Gliderbloke |
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Post by flydiver on Jul 16, 2012 7:50:16 GMT 1
Hmmm, take a licking and keep on ticking. Not too many people are willing to apologize like that. Good for you. You might spend some time with this thread. There are LOTs like it. It gives you a feel for the complexity of what initially seems like a simple question. need help picking out a TX www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1687165Most folks are Spektrum. Me, I went for 72MHz JR. Cheap to buy (brand new equivalent of a DX7 for $85), cheap to get decent RX ($15-20). Haven't found a reason yet to switch. I'm a minority, though. |
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Post by gliderbloke on Jul 16, 2012 7:57:44 GMT 1
Thankyou.
I know you are all a good group of folks, and it seemed to me a mighty shame to have a dumb comment ruin my chances of learning from you lot. Now what I need is some better common sense and acceptance from Toff.
Mhz JR? I thought most people were using 2.4 Ghz? It may be just that pesky ignorance speaky though.
Thanks,
Gliderboke
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Post by flydiver on Jul 16, 2012 8:49:15 GMT 1
Most folks are 2.4GHz. 10 years ago there was no such thing and everyone was 72MMhz. Lots of the FPV flyers still use it as their cameras are broadcasting on 2.4.
The more people that go 2.4 (and now that's almost everyone) the less hassle I have with frequency problems. People on the same channel create a mess of problems. Since the frequency can carry a LONG way this increases the issue.
Spektrum RX are so expensive hoards of folks have switched to cheap clones. Then you get into the discussions and opinions related to THAT. Some seem OK, some are outright garbage.
I buy used RX, they work fine, and are cheap but still quality components. No regrets.
But you won't find anyone telling you that's the way to go.
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Post by ginginho on Jul 16, 2012 9:13:11 GMT 1
If it's any help (probably not), I've flown with a Dx6i for several years. nothings ever broken on it. Unless you can get a decent second-user 72Mhz system such as Fly uses a Dx6i is probably your best bet. As a newbie you'll have to be in the RC game for a considerable time before you outgrow the DX6i. Even if you do grow out of it eventually, you can always use it as a buddy box or sell it on.
Just remember that these are fairly delicate electronic devices that don't take kindly to rough handling.
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Post by gliderbloke on Jul 16, 2012 9:29:29 GMT 1
Thanks. I feel pleased that people are talking to me again.  Thanks for clearing that up, most helpful. Are there any second hand DX6i's available at the moment? I could not see any earlier. Mabye I am just blind. Cheers, Gliderbloke |
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