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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: MakeitSharpe on July 12, 2023, 07:37:01 pm

Title: First radio
Post by: MakeitSharpe on July 12, 2023, 07:37:01 pm

I am looking to purchase a radio, I have been looking at the Radio Link 16x and the Flysky it’s any thoughts would be appreciated.
Charles

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: MakeitSharpe on July 12, 2023, 07:40:22 pm

That should read i6x

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: Shipmate60 on July 12, 2023, 10:20:32 pm

I have both and either is a decent starter basic radio set.


Bob

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: DHutch on March 07, 2024, 04:52:55 pm

Is the Flysky i4x a reasonable radio, if you dont need 6 ch, seems to be around half the price.
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/flysky-fs-i4x-4ch-2.4ghz-radio-system-with-a6-receiver-mode-2-1348309


Or even this, mentioned on another thread here.
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/absima-sr2s-2-channel-2.4ghz-radio-control-system-stick-radio-407387

Is there anything else to consider? I have yet to look into second hand options.


Last time I was involve in RC was 20 years ago racing RC cars using a 2ch 27Mhz set that would now be considered 'vintage' if I was to sell it.

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: Circlip on March 08, 2024, 11:59:13 am

C'mon Daniel, unless you have 28 channels as available on the latest Zobothrutch Mk85 unit you're not playing seriously.


 Regards  Ian.


 Mine's a Sanwa Mini Two, forads, bakards, left and right. wot's to go wrong?

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: DHutch on March 09, 2024, 12:17:27 pm

Quote from: Circlip on March 08, 2024, 11:59:13 am

C'mon Daniel, unless you have 28 channels as available on the latest Zobothrutch Mk85 unit you're not playing seriously.

Ha, indeed!  I'm not sure my brain has much more than four channels.

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: DHutch on March 11, 2024, 04:48:09 pm

Additional notes.


The i6 is nearly as good as the i6X especially if you only need 6ch not 10ch.
The i6S doesn't have trim buttons, you can only adjust trim within the menu system.
The i4X doesn't I believe have the trainer socket in the back.

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: RaynorJ on April 16, 2024, 11:08:52 am

Hi wondered iuf I might tail gate this discussion as you guys probably know the answer.Looking to get a Flysky i6 to control my boat and its functions. When looking at all the myriad it seems of options on Ali Express one is confuseed by all the numbers and letters identifying the sets available. Almost all talk about drones and muticopters almost none about anything else. Some trucks and cars but not boats.My question is which one would suit or they all much the same?many thanks for any answers.Raynor Jkiwiland

Title: Re: First radio
Post by: DHutch on April 21, 2024, 08:16:36 am

There isn't much difference that I can see.


As said, the i6 is the earlier version and needs a hack to get it to 10ch where the i6x it ten from the off. The 4ch is more basic but also fine if that's all you want.


I would just get a i6x and be done with it.