Julesreece17 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Please explain 2.4ghz to me... I've always had crystals in my 1/10th nitro, and my newly aquired hyper 7 also came with crystals, and it never crossed my mind. Now after attending a local race meeting, everyones running 2.4ghz, and i dont fully understand it? I'm about to start building a new 1/8th scale buggy over the winter ready for the new season, and am being told 2.4ghz is the way to go? Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 2.4ghz, no interference, no crystals no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_green84 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 From what I understand, the 2.4gig systems run in a completely seperate band width than normal 27mhz and 40mhz frequencies, much much higher. Because of that, there's less interference. also, because of there being a much wider spread of frequencies, more cars can run at once without interference. Now the clever bit comes when you switch on. The transmitter and reciever will scan the area, work out which frequencies are in use, and then pick a free frequency, all automatically, meaning you could be running a different frequency throughout the day. Much easier, and also has advantages of being less glichy, and quicker to respond. Prices coming way down now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesreece17 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ah, cheers lads. All sounds very clever indeed. Definatly be investing then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Have a look at these. DX3S... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=33805 DX3R... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=27824 DX3... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=34166 Or the very well priced ansmann W3... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=33069 All awesome radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesreece17 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Cheers bud. Thats a great help. Tho i just cant get on with these wheel type controllers, its gotta be good old fashion sticks for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbajadave Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Cheers bud. Thats a great help. Tho i just cant get on with these wheel type controllers, its gotta be good old fashion sticks for me! You want a futaba 3GR then. I've got one and its great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_green84 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sorry to thread hijack, but has anyone had any experience of the cheapy sets on Ebay. I know the old adage of too good to be true, but I was looking at changing my stick tx to a steerwheel, and for an extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8800GT Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I use 2.4G spektrum radio gear in my electric helis. All i can say is its brillaint no glitches at all and you dont need to think about frequency clashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldog Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 i didnt like my wheel radio at first, but now wouldnt have anything else and 2.4 ghz is the way togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) Sorry to thread hijack, but has anyone had any experience of the cheapy sets on Ebay. I know the old adage of too good to be true, but I was looking at changing my stick tx to a steerwheel, and for an extra £10ish i can get a 2.4g, seen them here... Almost seems to be worth a punt, but i don't like chucking away money if its poo. As a secondary, anyone got any good ideas for a steerwheel tranny for £30 odd? If you can hang fire matt I've ordered an Eurgle (Google or Ebay it) and I'll endeavour to post some kinda mumbling, semi-coherent review on here when it arrives from HK, probably in about nine years Almost forgot, Tx, Rx and an extra Rx £43 delivered! Edited September 27, 2009 by ebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlHarris3.0 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Dx3s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_green84 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 If you can hang fire matt I've ordered an Eurgle (Google or Ebay it) and I'll endeavour to post some kinda mumbling, semi-coherent review on here when it arrives from HK, probably in about nine years Almost forgot, Tx, Rx and an extra Rx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardbloke Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I changed my virus over to run from my DX5e. 2.4ghz wins my vote in wheather sticks or wheel. (Changed the throttle from ratchet to spring, horizon hobbies sent the bits free of charge) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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