sorry if this is a tired subject, but I'm still fairly new to the hobby and trying to make sure I'm wrapping my head around the options correctly.
So, I'm currently flying with a 72Mhz Futaba T6exhp I bought ~10 years ago. I've installed the FrSky DIY 2.4Ghz module to give it a little expanded functionality - mainly so I don't have to change out the 72Mhz Rx everytime I want to change planes. I installed it with a DPDT switch to retain the ability to use 72Mhz and it's really easy to switch back and forth.
I'd like to teach my son & brother-in-law to fly, so I'm looking for a way to set up a buddy-box system. I also know that I'm quickly outgrowing the Futaba radio since it only has a 6 model memory and these FT planes are so easy to build that my fleet is expanding rather quickly. So far, from reading these forums, Taranis appears to be hands-down the most bang for the buck.
So, here are the options I perceive:
- HK has a $16 dual Rx controller board (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=70604) which looks like it would allow me to still use the Futaba radio... I'd just need another radio and then stuff an extra Rx into whatever plane we're flying. On the super cheap side, I could get the <$30 HK 6ch, Turnigy 6x, etc. Or if I wanted something my son could grow into, pick up a used Spektrum Dx6... or better yet, upgrade my own radio with a Taranis and hand him the Futaba. I was thinking the Spektrum would also open up the list of BNF planes that we could play with too.
My other options would be to buy two new radios that can buddy with each other without the need for two Rx's in the plane:
- 2 x Spektrum Dx5e (will these buddy with each other?) ~$120
- Spektrum Dx6i + Spektrum Dx5e ~$220
It seems to me that instead of spending close to $200 on two cheap Tx's which aren't much better than my current Futaba, it'd be better to get myself into a Taranis and find a second cheap Tx that it can bind to.
Right now, I'm leaning on the semi-cheap side with the dual-Rx board and a used Spektrum. Then I can always upgrade to a Taranis later.
I know there are lots of other permutations on the same stuff.
I just wanted to see if anyone had some advice... or if there was something I'm not considering.
So, I'm currently flying with a 72Mhz Futaba T6exhp I bought ~10 years ago. I've installed the FrSky DIY 2.4Ghz module to give it a little expanded functionality - mainly so I don't have to change out the 72Mhz Rx everytime I want to change planes. I installed it with a DPDT switch to retain the ability to use 72Mhz and it's really easy to switch back and forth.
I'd like to teach my son & brother-in-law to fly, so I'm looking for a way to set up a buddy-box system. I also know that I'm quickly outgrowing the Futaba radio since it only has a 6 model memory and these FT planes are so easy to build that my fleet is expanding rather quickly. So far, from reading these forums, Taranis appears to be hands-down the most bang for the buck.
So, here are the options I perceive:
- HK has a $16 dual Rx controller board (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=70604) which looks like it would allow me to still use the Futaba radio... I'd just need another radio and then stuff an extra Rx into whatever plane we're flying. On the super cheap side, I could get the <$30 HK 6ch, Turnigy 6x, etc. Or if I wanted something my son could grow into, pick up a used Spektrum Dx6... or better yet, upgrade my own radio with a Taranis and hand him the Futaba. I was thinking the Spektrum would also open up the list of BNF planes that we could play with too.
My other options would be to buy two new radios that can buddy with each other without the need for two Rx's in the plane:
- 2 x Spektrum Dx5e (will these buddy with each other?) ~$120
- Spektrum Dx6i + Spektrum Dx5e ~$220
It seems to me that instead of spending close to $200 on two cheap Tx's which aren't much better than my current Futaba, it'd be better to get myself into a Taranis and find a second cheap Tx that it can bind to.
Right now, I'm leaning on the semi-cheap side with the dual-Rx board and a used Spektrum. Then I can always upgrade to a Taranis later.
I know there are lots of other permutations on the same stuff.
I just wanted to see if anyone had some advice... or if there was something I'm not considering.