FDS
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There is a lot of open TX knowledge out there. I started knowing nothing about it and in a couple of days I learnt to set up models, including dual rates, expo and mixes.
It doesn’t work quite like other radio systems in how you set it up, in that nothing is pre set, for example elevon mixes, you have to set all the stick inputs, outputs and rates of mix up, where in a pre set system some of that work is done already.
Where that gets hard is translating something like Safe mode from Horizon Hobby, which is designed for their pre set gear, into the free flowing environment of OpenTX. That was harder and there was no internet info at all.
I got my Sport Cub S working great on the T12, I will do a video/post about it at some point. The 4:1 module supplied with the Jumper binds well with the Spektrum one and DSMX/DSM2.
OpenTX is far more powerful when fully exploited than closed systems, the options for mixes etc are virtually endless and it will do far more channels than you would need out the box, unlike some systems where they deliberately restrict some things to keep the set simple.
It can have full voice alerts and vibration feedback, which you can customise via a PC. The general radio programming can all be done in the handset.
The Jumper T12 has not got the support of say the Taranis in terms of tutorials, although the two run the same software they have different screens. This means it’s harder to get the idea of what a Taranis tutorial will be like on a T12. The T16 I can’t comment on since I don’t own one!
If you have an experienced buddy with Spektrum and you want to buddy box with them it’s easier with one of their radios.
If you are buying your first TX then you could consider cheaper options like the Orange TX6i, which is about $70 from Hobbyking. I got a second hand one of those to fly my Cub with, it bound straight away and took about two hours to set up. It has a much simpler system, with less options and is only 6 ch with no pots, only switches. It runs DSMX and the International version runs DSM2 as well. It doesn’t have the same Trainer port as other radios but does have usb connectors for flashing updates. Range is excellent, gimbal feel is good and it’s simple to set up Safe mode with.
It doesn’t work quite like other radio systems in how you set it up, in that nothing is pre set, for example elevon mixes, you have to set all the stick inputs, outputs and rates of mix up, where in a pre set system some of that work is done already.
Where that gets hard is translating something like Safe mode from Horizon Hobby, which is designed for their pre set gear, into the free flowing environment of OpenTX. That was harder and there was no internet info at all.
I got my Sport Cub S working great on the T12, I will do a video/post about it at some point. The 4:1 module supplied with the Jumper binds well with the Spektrum one and DSMX/DSM2.
OpenTX is far more powerful when fully exploited than closed systems, the options for mixes etc are virtually endless and it will do far more channels than you would need out the box, unlike some systems where they deliberately restrict some things to keep the set simple.
It can have full voice alerts and vibration feedback, which you can customise via a PC. The general radio programming can all be done in the handset.
The Jumper T12 has not got the support of say the Taranis in terms of tutorials, although the two run the same software they have different screens. This means it’s harder to get the idea of what a Taranis tutorial will be like on a T12. The T16 I can’t comment on since I don’t own one!
If you have an experienced buddy with Spektrum and you want to buddy box with them it’s easier with one of their radios.
If you are buying your first TX then you could consider cheaper options like the Orange TX6i, which is about $70 from Hobbyking. I got a second hand one of those to fly my Cub with, it bound straight away and took about two hours to set up. It has a much simpler system, with less options and is only 6 ch with no pots, only switches. It runs DSMX and the International version runs DSM2 as well. It doesn’t have the same Trainer port as other radios but does have usb connectors for flashing updates. Range is excellent, gimbal feel is good and it’s simple to set up Safe mode with.
