what stick transmitter

[jake1*2011]

Hello

 

I'm thinking of getting a 2.4ghz 3ch stick transmitter to replace my now beaten up wheel transmitter. I had a go with a stick transmitter and now prefere them. I've looked on the tinterweb and keep coming across the etronics range or 6ch sticks, now I know there are more 3ch out there somewhere just can't find them. Just a few questions...

 

What other stick sets are there available for ground use?

How much will one cost that can adjust the trim/end points, model memory etc.

Are there any that has the option of a micro receiver? 

Is there anything in pertcular to look at?

What slrt of budget should I have for one?

[turok007]

the code rc ones are very good  or the  futaba 3gr-fs

[jake1*2011]

I know its just a basic tx but what is the spectrum dx2m like? 

[turok007]

some say they are very poorly made.

[Si Coe]

The problem is that decent cheap stick radios for surface use are rare. There are plenty of flight use radios but they don't have throttle return springs which means they don't work that well. Otherwise its the Code radios, but I've seen quite a few that didn't work properly and or shelling out a lot more money.

The Sanwa Gemini X is very good if you can stretch to

[turok007]

code RC had a issue with the receivers as you can get 2 different ones  that worked on different transmitters  so you had to be careful on what one you got.

[johninderby]

It's worth asking the shop if they can order a spare throttle return spring assembly for the radio you're interested in.

This is the sort of thing although you'd need the exact one for the model/brand of transmitter.

http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-stick-radio-throttle-return-spring-mech

John

[NITO]

The Futaba Gr 3ch is too expensive for what it is imho. For similar money I'd rather have the FF7 which I've seen at hobby shops for

[jake1*2011]

Thank you all for the info, I'm looking at the core rc pro 3ch and the spectrum dx5. I'd rather the spectrum but only if I can find a throttle return spring. Is there a way to modify the sticks so they only do one action..I.e the throttle side only moves forward/back and the steering left/right instead of both sticks moving in both directions?

[NITO]

I have a Futaba FF7 for my helicopter, in the instructions it shows how to reverse the mechanism. I don't know if its the same with the Spektrum, apparently its the plane guys that swap it over so it may well be. You can get or make shift gates to.

Cheers

Nito

[johninderby]

These might fit. Thinking of ordering some and seeing just what diameter they are.

http://www.elitemodelsonline.co.uk/Products/Radio-Equipment/Radio-Sets/Planet/14816-/7710301-PLANET-TX-CHANNEL-ISOLATOR-GUIDE-DISKS-2

John

[jake1*2011]

These might fit. Thinking of ordering some and seeing just what diameter they are.

http://www.elitemodelsonline.co.uk/Products/Radio-Equipment/Radio-Sets/Planet/14816-/7710301-PLANET-TX-CHANNEL-ISOLATOR-GUIDE-DISKS-2

John

Now that is what I'm looking for, thank you. Looks like I'm going for a spectrum stick tx!

[NITO]

Another tx option here;

http://www2.ripmax.net/Item.aspx?ItemID=P-CB4YFG2-4G&Category=060-010

Tbh I think the Dx5 has to be the kiddie for the price though.

[GorillaZilla]

I recommend one of the last generation of top end super quality 40mhz sticks sets converted to 2.4ghz via a FRsky conversion kit.  Such as this one:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159830

 

FRsky receivers are cheap too at

Edited November 27, 2014 by GorillaZilla

[RCMonkee]

I picked up a used Code RC one and has lots of features. Like Gorilla said above, you need to watch out for the price of the receivers. Some are about