HobbyKing 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx V2 HELP PLEASE??

[KealanD]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone has used this transmitter and receiver set from hobby king

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9042__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_6Ch_Tx_Rx_V2_Mode_2_.html

Thinking of getting it for a quadcopter build? Any thoughts on it?
What would the range be on something like this?

Thanks in advance

 

[moebeast]

I have a couple of them. Range seems fine. The challenge is programing. You will need the usb cable. I built a bluetooth to serial dongle for mine so I can make changes using my android. Search rcgroups for "digital radio" and HK-T6A. It is still a pain. I found a Dx6i for $60 on ebay is a better starter transmitter.

 

[pressalltheknobs]

Also it has no expo function. Not sure if that is important for a multi rotor but it probably is.

Since you have to program it from a computer you can't adjust in the field very easily. Some people use a netbook to do that

However if you do get one there are some freeware programs that support it which may make the programming a bit easier.

http://www.brooklynaerodrome.com/bu...-the-hobby-king-t6a-aka-fly-sky-fs-ct6b-radio

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1390731

 

[pressalltheknobs]

The Dx6i is definable better but $100 more if you buy new. Another choice might be the Flysky/Turnigy i6. I don't have one and I don't have a multi rotor so take this for what its worth. Its fairly new but seems like a good deal as a low cost radio.

On sale now for $40. Supports telemetry and you set it up on the controller

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...er_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_AR_Warehouse_.html

http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-106-fs-i6-6ch-remote.html

 

[pressalltheknobs]

Well only on sale in the US and I see you are in Ireland. Sorry about that

 

[pressalltheknobs]

Reading about the FlySky i6 and I think it's a good value on sale or not.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2145070&page=17

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2275319

there's a video showing 1700m range test with the iA10 rx. HK claim 500m + for the iA6B V2 rx. Seems the iA6B V2 supports ppm which is cool too.

and there is already interest in hacking it...

https://code.google.com/p/flysky-fsi6-open-tx-project/

you can get it here in the UK. Bit more money but it's in stock
http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/flysky-fs-i6-6ch-transmitter-ia6b-24ghz-6ch-receiver-with-telemetry
or here from Canada or wherever banggood are with free shipping for similar money and free shipping. Comes with the non telemetry i6A RX.
http://www.banggood.com/FlySky-FS-i...ransmitter-With-FS-iA6-Receiver-p-922606.html
or the hobbyking UK warehouse as it turns out. Just figured out how to look at it.
http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbykin...er_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_UK_Warehouse_.html

 

[KealanD]

Thanks for your help guys!