2.4 ghz transmitters for tanks and others

[rdr]

I'm looking for a 2.4 ghz rc system for tank use and others, do transmitters have specific functions for tank use.
I'll need a fair amount of model memories and for it to be pretty future proof.
What's out there for reasonable money, and i don't mind paying for quality.
Are there better systems than others.

[Tankbear]

Hi Rdr

Heres a write up I did a bit back on different tank electronics packages.

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... bu2#p91601

Most of them require a hobby grade 4 channel radio either FM or 2.4Ghz will work. But since 2.4Ghz are now readily available at good prices I wouldn't recommend FM unless you've already got a FM radio.

Ian.

[blimp]

Hi rdr , I am not aware of any tank specific Transmitters , as Ian says , tank functions are controlled by their onboard processors , but something like a Spektrum dx6i that has a 10 model memory should meet your needs .

[hawkeye3guns]

Hi I use a Futarba 6J 2.4ghz, 6 channel with the left hand self centering mod fitted it has a 15 model memory. At the moment I'm controlling 5 of my model tanks with this (not at the same time LoL) Transmitter and a reciever cost me £94 pounds and now I just buy a compatable reciever for each model as I built them (recievers cost varioes from £31 to £36.99 depending where you buy them from. Hope this helps you
Denzil

[rdr]

thanks for the replies guys, i've heard that some tamiya tanks (leopard 2a6) have issues with the futaba range of transmitters.

[FreakyDude]

rdr
The absolute best radio/transmitter for tanking is the Turnigy 9X and hobby king HKT6A V2 reciever, Costs way less than any other radio if you look at an equal number of channels, carries the same distances or greater than the brands out there.
8 channels available which is far more than you need, you can store up to 16 tanks but realisticly you will only get maybe 12 to 14 in due to memory which is still more than enough.
But here is the great part
It is open source coding which means that you can do anything you want to the radio and have the radio custom controlled to the way you like it.
You want momentum- just program it in, you want your functions on the switches just program what you want on what switch.
There is a learning curve to the radio but it is a far far better product and that learning curve is very very short.
Combine the radio with a Clark TK22 board and I do not know of a system out there that can beat it for value and performance.

Yes I am biased because I sell them but I am even more biased because I use them.

[dgsselkirk]

rdr
The absolute best radio/transmitter for tanking is the Turnigy 9X and hobby king HKT6A V2 reciever, Costs way less than any other radio if you look at an equal number of channels, carries the same distances or greater than the brands out there.
8 channels available which is far more than you need, you can store up to 16 tanks but realisticly you will only get maybe 12 to 14 in due to memory which is still more than enough.
But here is the great part
It is open source coding which means that you can do anything you want to the radio and have the radio custom controlled to the way you like it.
You want momentum- just program it in, you want your functions on the switches just program what you want on what switch.
There is a learning curve to the radio but it is a far far better product and that learning curve is very very short.
Combine the radio with a Clark TK22 board and I do not know of a system out there that can beat it for value and performance.

Yes I am biased because I sell them but I am even more biased because I use them.

I am a customer of Curtis's and I totally agree with him. Especially once we moved firing (on spring switch), machine gun, lights, off the left stick and onto switches.It is absolutely awesome to battle with, smooth and quick response and range is excellent. I have done 100 m testing at my father's farm and it worked fine. I have 2 radios for 8 tanks. Allied radio and Axis radio!

[scalawag]

Another vote for The Turnigy 9x I use one with both clark boards and IBU2 boards works brilliantly with them. The receivers are cheap too compared to some radio sets that are about. The er9x firmware and both sticks self being centred on the one that Curtis sells just top off the package.
I only have the one at the moment, but will buy a second when I can.

[teddyt]

I use a planet t5, and have no issues whatever, however it is a basic rx/tx system. But for the price you can't moan

[Swamprat33]

I got a Planet T7 before Christmas to use with my Tamiya Tiger1.
Unfortunately the T7 has built in mixing that cannot be turned off which meant that you could not drive and steer the tank whilst turning or elevating the turret.
The reciever also had a built in fail safe which also caused havoc as the tank would not idle stationary.

I took it back to Holts and swapped it for a T5 which works great once you add the spring kit and fire buttons.

I am however considering getting a more advanced tranny like a dx6i that allows mixing so i can use servo recoil and other such toys.

Tim