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How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:20 pm
by Herr Fritz
Guten Tag!

How many channels are needed for the Tamiya system. Will a DX5 be ok?

I'm not going full IR Battle,
just using the Tamiya control units for a HL upgrade.

Danke!

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:25 pm
by caddyshack
The short answer is 4..but mine use's a 7 channel,and am using all 7 with micro servo's fitted.

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:32 pm
by Herr Fritz
Thanks! Forgot to ask in the first post......Will I need the DX receiver for the Tamiya system?
I'm kinda new to RC.

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:39 pm
by caddyshack
Any 4 channel and up will work. I use a 2.4 dx7 as i have one laying around when my heli's are not using it. So just get what ever your pocket can afford. The more channels will give you more op's to make things move ,work.

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:02 pm
by Herr Fritz
Will this system work. I just got this info from my older Brother who swears on the Hobby King equipment for his Helo's and loves their prices...who wouldn't!


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... de_2_.html

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:17 pm
by Herr Fritz
Now This is better!! ...what do you think?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... de_2_.html

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:55 pm
by caddyshack
On the face of it yes mate it should work just fine. But have to say don't know that brand.

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:28 pm
by Herr Fritz
OOPS! This is what I meant to paste:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... ware_.html

This is gotta be a great deal!! Now what do ya think?

The reviews tell me that its perfect for us Tankers as there seems to be some fail safe issues ...heck I would be worried to if my efforts and money was up in the air over 100 feet.

For the cost...why not?

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:52 pm
by Reaper332
Thats the one I run with my Tamiya Tanks its a little bit fidderly to get up and running plus the guy in our tank club has reflashed it to make it easier to set up for tanks but you dont need to do that too use it.
Ken

Re: How many channels?

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:53 pm
by caddyshack
Again. That one will fit the bill for your needs.