Spektrum to Futaba

[PKNEC]

No

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[Mark_T]

Is there not the 3rd option, JR, don't they use their own spread spectrum technology.

JR are in an interesting position right now.

They do have their own tech and are no longer Spektrum compatible with their new XG series radios.

However the route they have taken doesn't currently make it easy to integrate with various FBL controllers.

I think I'm right in saying that so far only Skookum has the ability to use a new DMSS satellite, and there is currently no equivalent of the Futaba single line S.Bus approach either.

I'm sure that will change eventually, but right now it is at least something to be aware of.

[Jamin_00]

Doesnt the Vbar??

[express]

do it and go s-bus you wont regreat it

[VOLT]

I think we should get all the Futaba Fan boys a hotel room!

[Mark_T]

Doesnt the Vbar??

Not yet, the ball is in JR's court apparently.

[milly0812]

Spektrum to Futaba

I dont want to have a heli crash due to Spektrum.

I agree ............it would be much better if you had a crash due to Futaba ?????


Well then I suppose it might stop all the bitching ........lol

[panosg]

I think we should get all the Futaba Fan boys a hotel room!

Did I hear you had some problems with your QQ thingy???

[VOLT]

Did I hear you had some problems with your QQ thingy???

Yes but im just jelous I can be in the same room with all that Futabaring going on! hahaha
and all That "Crossing Over" makes me wanna get a pink dress and join in

Ive seen Futaba fail and crash with my own eyes so its not as Faultless as you fan boys believe..

[Mikej]

Does Futaba have Model Match (or similar) yet - I had a Futaba Tx ages ago and crashed my Trex 450 due to having the wrong model selected, I know that it was my own stupid fault but Spektrum wouldn't let that happen.

[Jamin_00]

I agree ............it would be much better if you had a crash due to Futaba ?????


Well then I suppose it might stop all the bitching ........lol

If Spunky went in last weekend due to the Spektrum side of things I would not have been too happy to say the least. If this system Im using is not suitable as a full range system then I need to change. I suspect the main reason people dont normally see a problem is because they only check their logs etc when we physically see a problem. I wonder just how often it goes unnoticed.
I'm just not happy to have anything but the best and most reliable in Spunky purely due to the amount of money I have invested in this project. If it goes in because of dumb thumbs then so be it but if its because of a part I put in that I know COULD have been better then I'll kick myself for a friggin long time.

And also, I do not recall ever reading a Futaba heli going in for the same reasons that many DX8 owners experienced or a loss of signal. Failures can and will happen but as long as I have done all I can to prevent this, happy days

As for the model match, if you do not check then OMG!!!! Thats a failsafe for idiots lol.

[Paulice]

Spektrum to Futaba

Does Futaba have Model Match (or similar) yet - I had a Futaba Tx ages ago and crashed my Trex 450 due to having the wrong model selected, I know that it was my own stupid fault but Spektrum wouldn't let that happen.

Your fault not the tx.
Did you do your preflight checks? Thought not

[Varelco]

Does Futaba have Model Match (or similar) yet - I had a Futaba Tx ages ago and crashed my Trex 450 due to having the wrong model selected, I know that it was my own stupid fault but Spektrum wouldn't let that happen.

No but with the latest firmware you can activate a setting which forces you to pick a model when you first turn on the transmitter.

[VOLT]

No but with the latest firmware you can activate a setting which forces you to pick a model when you first turn on the transmitter.

Hmmm I love the part about "FORCE" and Picking Up a Model! No where did I put That Lipstick!

Comon Guys this Futaba/Spektrum thing is mores flogged than a Dead Horse already

[Varelco]

Yeah it will have you by the throat if you refuse!

It doesn't transmit RF and won't let you go past that menu without picking a model though