Hugoagogo Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Can anyone recommend a decent transmitter for 4 wheel steering? Is the bargain priced Flysky Gt5 any good or should I be looking at a Spectrum Dx5 Pro / Rugged or something in between (price wise). Obviously price is a consideration but if the Gt5 is likely to pack in after a few months and it's come from China, then returns would be an issue and perhaps I'd be better off spending more and order from the UK. What are people using and what are your thoughts? I'm planning on getting my Gmade R1 electrics off Santa and I'm going for a 4 WS build but it's all new to me. Planned Electrics: Hobbywing 1080 ESC HH 35 T 540 Trailmaster Sport Power HD LF 20 Servos (not planning on going near water, plus red suits the colour scheme better than blue 😀) Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I've had my GT5 for 18 months and it's pretty good. Only negative would be thr fact you can't mix any of the channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Ima stick man myself and will be getting my old modified Turnigy x9 back off my mate to use with my crawlers….the flysky fs-i6 is another cheap option or any other programmable sticks tbh. As far as cheap wheels “hacked” flysky gt3c seem to be popular or the gt5 as you already considered. Don’t worry about China….everything comes from China initially anyway though ordering from the uk and paying the premium can get better warranty ofc 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Been looking at the Gt5 on EBay and although it says UK stock all the company addresses are in China. I'd read a few negative reviews on Amazon which had put me off slightly, but as with everything on Amazon someone will give it only 1 star and slag it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I’d probably order from AliExpress if it’s not needed until Christmas..yeah it’s China but it’ll also probably have the cheapest price 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 ￡46.22 43％ Off | Newest Flysky FS-GT5 2.4G 6CH Transmitter with BS6 Receiver Built-in Gyro Fail-Safe for RC Car Boathttps://a.aliexpress.com/_vdBRqk That’ll be a touch over £55 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 £63 from eBay, never used Aliexpress. Is it worth the hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Well I’ve made literally countless orders from AE over the years so if the options were eBay China or save £8 and order from AE I know which I’d choose 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Looking now, is it a Bangood type site or are they independent sellers? Having a quick look at the servos, DS3218 20kg, anyone bought any before or is Power HD a safer bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Awful site, registered, added item to basket, got price down with a couple of codes, went to pay by PayPal, 'something' went wrong? Payment not taken, now when I use your link it says item can't be shipped to the selected country and stops me adding to my basket. Very confusing/ annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Yeah it’s a banggood type site but from individual sellers. They do however have actual customer service and payment is held from the seller until the item is delivered. I would suggest the app, I always use the app. Sometimes cheaper prices and applies coupons automagically and stuff…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I do pay direct from my bank card though, not tried PayPal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Those ds servos have decent reviews tbh - I have recently acquired a couple of the 3225’s for my ravine and they seemed to work well for the hour or so I’ve used them. I believe the 3218 pro is suggested rather than the standard 3218 though if you prefer those 20kg ish ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Cheers pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Ahh no worries 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Managed to get it ordered through the App, worked out at £50.54 in the end. Thanks for the advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendog Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 11/11/2021 at 13:32, Hugoagogo said: Looking now, is it a Bangood type site or are they independent sellers? Having a quick look at the servos, DS3218 20kg, anyone bought any before or is Power HD a safer bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendog Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I’ve put two banggood 20kg servos in, excellent. Steering rods need upgrading though. also have retired the kit so that the cables are not on the trailing arms. Have removed sponges and adde 50g to each wheel hub. Found a spare receiver socket to put lights in. Will send pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugoagogo Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 I went for the Power HD in the end. Looking forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotkip Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Still looking forward to those pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 13/02/2022 at 07:42, Dotkip said: Still looking forward to those pics Yeah! There's a lorry' talk here but no pics!?!? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.