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andym
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16 September 2009 : 10:42:57
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Following tuesdays phantom driver taking control of my buggy, I'm going to upgrade the radio system. Having done a little reading it looks like 2.4ghz is the way to go.
I found what looks like a good deal on a spektrum DX3 at JE Spares. My question is, is it worth spending the extra 45quid for the DX3S? Is the telemetry reliable and worth having? I think it looks better but thats just vanity, something i'm sure i can (try to)overcome!
Also, any idea what the servos are like that come with the DX3? Better than the RTR hobao ones? |
Edited by - andym on 16 September 2009 10:52:21 |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 16 September 2009 : 10:57:22
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I'm sure if you've a mind to, you can justify anything.....I've seen that deal for the Spekkie (and two receivers?) - it's very good - in fact it's good enough to justify NOT spending the extra £45.
Why lumber yourself with more things to think about - and more things to go wrong?
One thing you don't look at whilst racing is your transmitter - and unless you're gonna hang it round your neck whilst you wonder around the pits (and you WILL look a t*t if you do!) - another why bother? |
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coupe-se
New Member
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Posted - 16 September 2009 : 12:42:51
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The DX3S is very light/compact and comfortable to use, young Phil uses one. Most people report that the rpm sensor is abit flakey but other functions like engine temperature work really well. The screen is nice and big and makes setting up really easy.
You can check engine temps at any time by looking at the screen and not have to bother with a seperate temp reader that you have to shove on the glow plug. Another nice feature is the timer function which is usefull for longer races where you have to pit stop for fuel.
I use a DX3R which is very simialr to the 3S and find it simple to use. Never had a glitching problems and its comfortable to use for the solid hour that my fuel tank lasts on my Baja.
Tomtom has a DX3 could be worth asking him and young Phil for opinions.
I much prefer the look and feel of the 3S/3R transmitters. The servos packaged with the Transmitter sets are normally very low powered and not a great deal of use tbh. |
Edited by - coupe-se on 16 September 2009 12:57:56 |
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Sir Harvo
Junior Member
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Posted - 16 September 2009 : 17:18:35
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If it hasn't got sticks it aint for me |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 16 September 2009 : 19:52:37
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| The DX3.0 is the best thing Ive bought since I started racing. Servos in it are alot better than the hobao ones which come with the hyper's. With the DX3R and S, Ive heard that the selector button is a bit weak, young phil has had his replaced, bit of a design flaw. All of the Spectrum radios have end point adjustment, dual rates, exponential settings e.t.c, so you can set the radio to suit your driving style, and the track. |
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coupe-se
New Member
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Posted - 16 September 2009 : 20:07:39
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Tom ... what rating are the bundled Spektrum servo's?
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andym
New Member
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 16 September 2009 : 22:55:45
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| Thanks guys, I've ordered the DX3 as its significantly cheaper. As long as i'm the only one driving my buggy i'll be happy and if the servos are stronger than the standard hobao throttle servo then thats a bonus. |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 16 September 2009 : 23:35:30
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Good choice Andy - but to be fair, when you were driving you were getting a bit enthusiastic, so it's not all the radio's fault!
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andym
New Member
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 17 September 2009 : 10:04:10
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| I'd like to think i'm enthusiastic about all things 'tuesday night' and i'd never let the radio system take the credit for some of the air (or the spills) off that jump on the back straight! :-) |
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Sir Harvo
Junior Member
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Posted - 17 September 2009 : 11:04:45
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| Anyone fancy a long jump competition??? |
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andym
New Member
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 17 September 2009 : 13:04:36
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| I'd love to but i have a prolapsed disk, maybe when i get that fixed!! Fnar fnar! |
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grasshopper
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Posted - 17 September 2009 : 16:14:22
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| Long jump, high jump, wall of death...Andy's not bothered! |
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TomTom
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Kyrgyzstan
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