I am a Spektrum guy but curious when looking at OT transmitters how does something like the Radiomaster 16 compare to the Horus transmitter.
Yeah, I made some edits to mine since you saw it too.@LitterBug seems we were typing answers at the same time hehe
I still have my DX8 for "BNF" models, but now that I have a multiprotocol module for my Taranis, That can really go bye bye. In hind sight, I wonder WHY it took me so long to make the switch. Open Source may take some initial learning of where things are, but once you make the initial transition, it is really easy to copy models, and bind to a different RX. 16 Channels easy with the older ACCST protocol, and 24 with the newer ACCESS protocol (FrSky only). I could go on and on bashing the closed environment, but it is much better to just throw my support behind the open environment. Closed environments have few benefits. Open have many!
If I were just starting out with a new FrSky, I'd probably get the Taranis X9D Plus 2019 SE Carbon Fiber. I currently have the older ACCST version but with better switches and the Hall Effect Gimbals.
I have not played with any of the other "open" radios, but the Radiomaster TX16S would be a close second. Especially if I was not going to fly Long Range at all, or wanted to use the TBS long range gear.
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LitterBug
uhhhhh, I already have ACCT. why would I want a X7S? if I were to get a NEW one, it would be just as I stated and would start fresh with ACCESS rather than having to buy all new access gear yet again later..I disagree with you when it comes to the choice of transmitters you made. The X7S (ACCST) is way better bang (I got mine for 100bucks from Hobbyking) for the buck (hallgimbals and Bluetooth and bigger display).
Maybe the Jumper T18 or wait for a future Radiomaster Product.
A lot of people sell their ACCST TXs/RXs because they like to move on to Access or Crossfire which means used ACCST RX/TX are cheap right now.
I can bounce back and forth between my DX8 and X9D+ feeling almost no change. I mapped the primary 6 channels and switches the same so everything is basically in the same place. The hall effect gimbals are much nicer than the stock DX8 feel wise. feature wise.... Hands down OT wins by a long shot. I went from a DX6i to DX8 to the X9D, with a second DX6i in there for a bit when I ran out of model memories on the DX8.When I got back into RC again I started with a DX6 gen 2 and needing more channels I went to a DX9. Hearing so much about OT I was curious I actually bought a used Turnigy X9D and hated the way it felt and at that time could not wrap my head around OT and nobody around here was using OT so help was nonexistent, it got sold. Have a friend at the field who is now into and uses the Horus. To be honest there is nothing his Horus can do that my DX9 cannot, ( beside multiprotocol module no big deal to me ) but what kind of got me is the larger screen and I like the feel of the Horus, it is much like my DX9. So I have just been tossing around the idea of trying OT again and if I did the Horus is the only transmitter I would consider, all the rest of them feel like cr-p to me so they are basically out and that was my concern about even the Radiomaster.
Not huge deal but Spektrum has added forward programing to the DX series and you can map several switches to each or functions, add sounds or call outs ( not as extensive as OT ).. The newer series DX`s is nothing like your old DX8, just saying. My biggest complaint is the small screen on the Spektrums as I age it can get hard to see.
You can use a multiprotocol module to link up to just about any RX. The Radiomaster has that built in, but the JR modules that plug in the back of radios tend to have better range and replaceable antennas for better gain.I've thought about making the move from Futaba 12K to an FrSky Horus. Do I have to replace the RX in my planes, or is there an option to keep those?
For the most part, Open-TX is Open-TX. Where you get the benefits from $$$ is the quality and durability of the components.Actually, most Tx systems have the same setup to handle the "average" flyer. It is when you get into the TECKY stuff, is where you need to look at each manufacture. If you want to do fancy stuff,the higher price TX and extra channels gets you more.
Want to do sequencing,(landing gear doors open, gear comes down, automatic,etc) or rotating light or gun turret turning.
How about normal flying, switch to bomb drop mode where when I pull the throttle back to 50% from 60% or more, it will open the analog channel(servo moves) and drop a bomb. No need to flip the bomb switch which gives better accuracy.
Newest in tecky development, found by reading the model manual, HH is developing an addition to the Safe Mode, an altitude device. Not out yet, but either the plane will land itself (or prevent crashes) or voice to you altitude to help you flare.
So, what system should you buy or is better than the rest, really depends what you are planning to do with it.
For the most part, Open-TX is Open-TX. Where you get the benefits from $$$ is the quality and durability of the components.
Arent those the ones that require a cellphone or wifi connectivity as well to use all the features? I remember seeing one of their radios linked to the internet for really stupid stuff and people complained because it took minutes just to boot the radio?