which remote to buy

[tard660]

I have 8 different nitro monster trucks that i just bash around on a track i built in my back yard i am looking for one remote to be able to run all my trucks with trying to keep up with all the batteries and remembering to charge each one is a pain can someone recommend a decent remote please i have hpi traxxas losi and redcat racing and duratraxx trucks if it matters

 

[hamz9561]

Any quality 2.4 GHz system will work for you. I prefer the Spektrum system and use a DX3s which has 10 model memories. It has been replaced by the DX4s which has 30 memories and can store more on an SD card.

Futaba is also a good brand and is recommended by many here.

 

[tard660]

awesome thanks

 

[aMawds]

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor...Hz_3_Channel_Radio_System_USA_Warehouse_.html

I personally have this transmitter and like it. Has built in fail safe, holds up to 13 models. Receivers however are 15 bucks a piece, so you'll spend 45 for the transmitter and the receiver it comes with, then an additional 100 bucks for 7 more receivers if you decide you like it.

It has trim and subtrim, very fast resolution, a backlit screen, lock button to lock the trims and such, throttle hold, mixes, throttle, brake, and steering curves which are adjustable, and endpoint calibration on top of a failsafe. Very nice unit for the price. And if for whatever reason you hate it, you're down a measly 45 bucks. That link is for the U.S warehouse, which is located in Washington State two hours from my house.

 

[hamz9561]

I hesitate to use much less recommend an off-brand product. I've had bad experience with some off brand parts and therefore will recommend against them so others won't have as much pain from their learning curve.

 

[aMawds]

I hesitate to use much less recommend an off-brand product. I've had bad experience with some off brand parts and therefore will recommend against them so others won't have as much pain from their learning curve.

Completely understand. It's done well during the 5 hour day I was at the track, as well as the gallon and a half I've put on the car overall. Turnigy products are surprisingly robust and I've never had a Turnigy anything randomly cease to function. I have a heli ESC made by Turnigy which took a two minute dunk in water while powered on that refuses to die on me as well. I wouldn't go recommending something unless I had plenty of experience with it. Both of their popular transmitters have raving reviews as well. But having bad experiences with other off brands can definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth. With 8 rigs I doubt he's exactly new to the hobby though

 

[goodgamer]

Hey, tard660 thanks for starting this thread I needed to ask the same thing. I have loved spektrum since I got into RC and I now have the money to buy one. So I have a few questions.

One, do you need receivers in each car, and they would need to be the same brand receivers not just a 2.4ghz receiver I would figure but just asking, sorry if I sound like a newb but you gotta ask sometime.

Two, I want to use it in nitro and electric, is that a problem? Is there a difference in radios that work for nitro vs. electric?

Third, I have been looking into spektrum radios the last few day and still can't find a clear set in stone difference between the DX3S and the DX3R (I am pretty sure it's the DX3R) do you guys know?

Also is if there are any little details or tips about the controller that you know of please share.

 

[hamz9561]

You can change the RX from car to car but that's kind of a hassle. RX for the Spektrum radios start at $40 for a water resistant 2-channel and go up to about $99 for a telemetry capable RX.

There is no difference in nitro vs. electric as far as radios are concerned.

The main difference between the DX3s and DX3r is the -3r is designed more for racing so it has a faster frame rate for the transmission of the signals and has more model memories. The -3s has telemetry capability, but i don't think that the -3r has. Both of these radios have been discontinued and have been replaced by 4-channel versions (the DX4s and DX4r).

The -3s has only a 2-way switch for the 3rd channel where the -3r has a 3 position.

 

[1mtx1]

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor...Hz_3_Channel_Radio_System_USA_Warehouse_.html

I personally have this transmitter and like it. Has built in fail safe, holds up to 13 models. Receivers however are 15 bucks a piece, so you'll spend 45 for the transmitter and the receiver it comes with, then an additional 100 bucks for 7 more receivers if you decide you like it.

It has trim and subtrim, very fast resolution, a backlit screen, lock button to lock the trims and such, throttle hold, mixes, throttle, brake, and steering curves which are adjustable, and endpoint calibration on top of a failsafe. Very nice unit for the price. And if for whatever reason you hate it, you're down a measly 45 bucks. That link is for the U.S warehouse, which is located in Washington State two hours from my house.

wow i was going to go with the traxxas 2.4 and receiver i think i found one for a few bucks less but that is damn nice.nice find

 

[WoodiE]

I have 8 different nitro monster trucks that i just bash around on a track i built in my back yard i am looking for one remote to be able to run all my trucks with trying to keep up with all the batteries and remembering to charge each one is a pain can someone recommend a decent remote please i have hpi traxxas losi and redcat racing and duratraxx trucks if it matters

One radio to rule them all! The Futaba 4PLS would be my recommendation.

• 40 model memory
• 4-channel
• Telemetry
• Digital trims
• Fail-safe on all channels

And many other features. Add in a KillerRC LiFe battery, like the one we're giving away and you'd have one rocking radio system.

 

[1mtx1]

One radio to rule them all! The Futaba 4PLS would be my recommendation.

• 40 model memory
• 4-channel
• Telemetry
• Digital trims
• Fail-safe on all channels

And many other features. Add in a KillerRC LiFe battery, like the one we're giving away and you'd have one rocking radio system.

nice way to throw the give away out there lol. still a nice system I think Futaba has been the main stay for all these years based on putting out such a good item. I started with there stuff and i might just switch back my self. Never had a issue.

 

[aMawds]

One radio to rule them all! The Futaba 4PLS would be my recommendation.

• 40 model memory
• 4-channel
• Telemetry
• Digital trims
• Fail-safe on all channels

And many other features. Add in a KillerRC LiFe battery, like the one we're giving away and you'd have one rocking radio system.

I nearly died at the price though. I'll never understand how they can charge Apple prices for a transmitter. My excuse for the cheap transmitter is that my buggy only initially cost me 160 bucks, but like my Turnigy 9X that I use for my planes and heli's, I've never had a problem with it. In fact the 9X is famous in those circles.

 

[WoodiE]

I'm a believer you get what you pay for. I'm sure that Turnigy radio system would do just fine but I for one feel much better knowing that the Futaba has many more features, proven reliability, and a long history of being an industry leader.

To each their own.

 

[aMawds]

I'm a believer you get what you pay for. I'm sure that Turnigy radio system would do just fine but I for one feel much better knowing that the Futaba has many more features, proven reliability, and a long history of being an industry leader.

To each their own.

Yupp, you do get what you pay for. Unfortunately you pay a lot for a name sometimes. I won't argue that the Futaba likely uses better plastics, switches that feel more tactile, maybe a higher resolution screen, slightly faster resolution, stuff like that. I'm not interested in any of that, which is why the Turnigy unit works so well for me. The feature set is what I care about and the Turnigy unit has tons of them. I'll have to look through the Futuba feature set and see what's different. This is what I love about this hobby though. You can literally look at this any way you want but it doesn't really matter. What matters is you're happy and comfortable with YOUR equipment. I'll end up paying double what I paid for my transmitter, for faster servo's for example because that's what I need to pay to get equipment I'm happy with.

 

[HPIguy]

You're not paying for a name, you're paying for a radio system that goes through much stricter QC, uses better components, and is built in Japan and not in China under forced labor conditions with more focus on quantity than quality. But as Woody said, to each their own.