What's the best controller for a beginner/intermediate with room to grow that will work with AS3X?
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As3x is stability system. Assuming you want a controller that will with DSMX which is the original for HH and eflite bnf planes. If you are going to run just dsmx any of the spectrum controllers are great. A simple 6 channel can last you for s really long time. I like 8 channel it better giving you ability to control more features
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Spektrum radio systems for AS3X/DSMX
Minimum recommended is 6 channels (whichever version DX6 is current)
More channels means more possible controls and more mixing options.
I'm not current on the Spektrum radio line. I use their high end DX-18 system (which is probably more radio than you want)
Telemetry capable radios cost more and the telemetry is a marginal value. Its a "nice toy" that can give you some helpful information and it does some data logging for people who like to experiment and find out what the real results are. I was disappointed that the voice warnings are barely audible with any glow power model flying in the area.
For over 25 years of flying RC, I never used more than 5 channels. Then I discovered computer mixing functions.
You want to buy enough radio capability to last 3 years. What do you expect (or want) to be flying 3 years from now?FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by IowaTim View PostThank you all for your responses! Just for reference, which aircraft, from MotionRC are 8 channel? Should I really spring for all 8 channels? If not, should I go for the Dx6e including the transmitter in case I get a PNP aircraft?
"You want to buy enough radio capability to last 3 years. What do you expect (or want) to be flying 3 years from now?" ;)Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Then I'll have to recommend a minimum of a 7 channel radio. 8 if you are thinking of FPV.
You can use 5 channels on most f the 4 channel models. Using 2 servos for ailerons, you can use 2 channels and get options for trimming and "differential aileron throw" which help in fine tuning the aircraft. Then I like cutting in the flaps and adding the servos on models such as the Dynam P-51 (original version... I heard a new version already has the flaps) that changed the 5 channel model to potentially using 7 channels. Add a bomb or belly tank release system, now you can use up 8. Or if going FPV, the head tracker system uses 2 channels. Now that "5 channel" model can use up to 9 channels.
Then there's advanced models. I'm working on a 107 inch span Me262 that uses 8 servos for flaps... It could potentially benefit from a 24 channel radio.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by IowaTim View PostThank you! Is there any benefit in purchasing the radio with the receiver or should I just wait until I need it?
If you stick with the hobby, you'll eventually want a LOT of receivers. One per airplane in ready to fly condition plus a couple of spares (for the next planes you'll be building/buying or for testing/replacing questionable receivers)
FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by IowaTim View PostThank you! Is there any benefit in purchasing the radio with the receiver or should I just wait until I need it?
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Dx8 g2. Its a great radio. Love mine. Not much more than the 6. Stock lipo battery in my dx8 lasts all day. You will use more than 6 channels very quickly.Still flying P.15, avanti(#2), mig 21, yak 130 70mm(#2), f35, f9f panther, a10 64mm, F8 crusader/ PA ultimate amr /HK skipper, durafly dh vampire, p 51,spit mk24, corsair, flybeam/ BH f86 50mm, deltawing 50mm/ HH su 26 mm,umx pitts,umx sbach, blade nano cp s,blade 450x, inductrix 200, inductrix pro, umx yak 54,umx f27 fpv/ electrifly 4s L39/ flyzone beaver/ volantix asw 28, /dynam B26
RIP.. roc hobby waco,strega #2(you will be missed), Fw 90mm eurofighter.
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