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[malcolmfrary]

Is this another think I need to lookout for with these new sets ? Does the throttle stick only have forward , no reverse ?
Might just get new batteries for the JR 40 MHz stuff !!! Lol
Heads going to be turned trying to order this of the Internet !!

Whatever the set, the throttle stick just adjusts a variable resistor to vary the signal within limits.  Reverse happens, or doesn't, depending on what the speed control plugged into the RX is designed to do with that signal.

[Paragon]

Guys thanks for all the replies !! I'm going to have a look at the sets you have mentioned over the weekend . I hope you will excuse me if I have anymore silly questions .




Thanks again


John

[Stavros]

Silly Questions are usually the ones that EVERYONE else is afraid of asking ......so go on no one will laugh..............HONESTLY
 
 
Dave

[Paragon]

Lol been looking at the gear on the Internet and YouTube . Is there anywhere you can just buy the whole package lol Transmitter , receiver , module thing , servos & batteries ??? It's all got very technical! 
Maybe should just stick to static models .

[mrturbo553]

Why don't you pop down to your local club and view members gear ?
If you pop your location on your profile there's probably a helpful chappie nearby that would help
A planet t5 is a good start , either off stavs pal mark or howesmodels , just don't forget to order the arm kit
Aid 

[Paragon]

Not sure of any local clubs to be honest , I live in Donaghdaee Northern Ireland .
No good model shops near me anymore either .

[jarvo]

HI Mate


Most of us are having the same problem, model shops for boats dont make a lot of money, Make a short list of manufacturers you fancy, Planet, Futaba etc, how many channels you want or in the future may need. How much can you afford to pay? Croos of the doughtfull ones this may leave you with 1 or 2, then its down to choice.


Mark

[mrturbo553]

Price is normally the deciding factor but sometimes spending a little more would save you in the long run .
Planet t5 is say 50 with receiver , then buy an extra receiver for another boat is say 15 quid .
But something transmitor wise that would use orange dsm2 receivers they're about 10 pounds each .
Aid

[Paragon]

To be honest I was expecting to pay at least £200 for a set so I don't mind going that way . These new receivers , do you have to buy same make servos and battery packs for them or are the all interchangeable nowadays ? At the moment I would only need a couple of servos to get my Clyde Puffer into the water .

John .

[rob]

If Howes Models have any left, the Spektrum 6i at just over £70 is a good cheap set , orange Rx compatible as well. Must admit I picked one up, so much simpler than my 10t lol.

[mrturbo553]

John you've got a pm 

[sparkey]

  I have still got the spektrum didn't get on with it binding was a pain,used planet up till 2 years ago which was pretty good,the turnigy is the best yet and with the lipo battery pack last for ages used nearly every sunday last year and only charged the once,a lot of the sailing guys used radiolink sets and they seem pretty good,so you pay your money and take your choice,ray.    

[mrturbo553]

Ray , have you a stand fitted on the back of you 9xr .
The orange module ariel sticks out from the bottom and you can't lay your tx down on its back .
Thanks Aid

[sparkey]

  No I have the Turnigy RF 9V2 module which let's you lay it quite flat but the carry handle still leaves it at an angle,Ray.