Custom built 10 Channel Transmitter

[RiverRat1964]

I am currently building a 1/16 scale scratchbuilt sailing scow sloop. A normal transmitter will not really work due to the way I plan to operate the boat.
I would like to build a 10 channel transmitter controlled by 10 Pots (2 rows of 5 with control knobs attached) Each control knobs will control one servo. Each servo will be attached to either the main boom, Jib boom, Rudder, one each for the 2 Lee boards and raising / lowering the two sails. Extra controls for add ons later.
Is it possible to obtain the parts needed to build this transmitter and what would I need to build it? I don't need a lot of switches and buttons on it. I am looking at putting in a 10 channel motherboard that can attach all 10 controllers, an on/off switch battery pack and antenna connection. I think buying a new/used transmitter would be a waste of money since I won't even need half the parts.
Can these items be bought individually?
Second question. Am I missing something else for the transmitter? Need advice if this will even work.

Bill

 

[CertifiedMike]

You NEED to look at RadioMaster radios!!! They offer what you need I am 99% sure!

They are the most flexible radio system I am aware of.

 

[RiverRat1964]

You NEED to look at RadioMaster radios!!! They offer what you need I am 99% sure!

They are the most flexible radio system I am aware of.

I will look into that. Thanks!

 

[CertifiedMike]

They are awesome!!! Please post more about your boat too!
I'm not really into sailing but I always thought the boats were beautiful. Something VERY cool about gliding across the water only using wind power!

 

[TeknoJ]

I would also say radiomaster, the mt12 has too many channels to know what to do with. One of the Air Transmitters could probably work too? I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

[Heisenburg]

Maybe a arduino set up might be able to do what you are trying. You might be able to breadboard anything you need to test and try out. 10 channels? Wow! I can see where you might need that for rudder and sail control, maybe even a trolling motor in case you can't get the winds to cooperate, but I am wondering if that is what I need for my Cadillac Escalade "Pimp-Mobile", with its disco lighted interior, wheel well lights, under glows, and grille lights. I had to combine channels to get them all working, like he wheel lights and grille on 1 circuit, interior on its own, and the underglow separate.
Not for nothing, and as you said, extra channels for expansion and future thoughts are always a good idea.

 

[RetroThutmose]

Something like the radio master zorro is cheap and 12 channels. Not exactly how you described but these are great quality and very customizable.
https://radiomasterrc.com/collections/zorro-radio-control-series/products/zorro-radio-controller

 

[RiverRat1964]

Please excuse my lack of correct terminology when describing certain elements. I am still somewhat of a newby in the RC world.
The problem I have run across in the past using a normal transmitter is the "Joystick". On my sailboat, the two sails have to be adjusted according to the direction of travel to the direction of the wind. Also, the rudder and the Lee boards which prevent a sidewards drift when lowered.
If I move one of the joysticks slightly at an angle while trying to adjust, let's say, the main sail boom, it will move or readjust another servo. This is what I want to prevent by having single control over each pot. The ability to control each servo individually.

 

[RetroThutmose]

Please excuse my lack of correct terminology when describing certain elements. I am still somewhat of a newby in the RC world.
The problem I have run across in the past using a normal transmitter is the "Joystick". On my sailboat, the two sails have to be adjusted according to the direction of travel to the direction of the wind. Also, the rudder and the Lee boards which prevent a sidewards drift when lowered.
If I move one of the joysticks slightly at an angle while trying to adjust, let's say, the main sail boom, it will move or readjust another servo. This is what I want to prevent by having single control over each pot. The ability to control each servo individually.

You might end up with a very large controller!
Check YouTube. Imsure there are people who share how they use they radios and custom builds too.

 

[RiverRat1964]

You might end up with a very large controller!
Check YouTube. Imsure there are people who share how they use they radios and custom builds too.

I will check on that. Thanks. Yes, it will be larger than a normal transmitter. I plan on building a box for it.