Dumb question

[BlownIncome]

Okay, I am not very educated on 2.4 ghz setups. I am wanting to get 1 bad ass 2.4 to run all my rigs. In the past I did this about ten years ago but all I had to do was buy extra recievers and match crystals. Since 2.4 does not have crystals,:\ how may I go about doing this. I am confused because from the research I have done it seems like the recivers are master slaved to that specific radio. How does this work.

 

[robmob]

The process is called binding. Here is some info from the Spektrum site.

Binding is the process of training the transmitter and receiver to communicate with each other. Each radio and receiver have a unique code, called a GUID (Global Unique Identification Code) Code. This is your radio system's thumbprint that prevents it from interfering with other radio systems or being interfered with by other radio systems.

Anytime you purchase a new receiver it will need to be bound to your radio. Also if you are transferring a receiver from one car or truck to another and entering that model into a new model location you will need to re-bind it.

 

[hamz9561]

That's a good post, Rob. BI, you will also want to get a radio that has multiple model memories so you can run all your models off of a single remote. I use a Spektrum DX-3S that has 10 model memories to run most of mine.

 

[Rolex]

You need to set the radio to a new model, THEN bind it and make all your settings. If your new model is #4, name it and make your settings. When you want to drive model #2, change your radio to that name or number and all your settings for #2 will be there, unchanged.

 

[neobart]

And yes, you need to buy a rx unit of the same make as the radio. They are not universally compatible like many FM/AM radios are.

 

[BlownIncome]

Thanks for all the help guys. Good information!

 

[T Rapture]

I'm getting back into R/C after 7 years off. I'm glad I found the site. I'll be asking a lot of questions about the 2.4 tech.