Which Tx???

[Howling mad murdock]

I am looking to get a new tx to use with prob the Blade Mcpx or the Nano Cpx, havent bought either yet as need some advise.


I have been looking at the Spectrum Dx6i or the Dx 7, What is the difference between these two and will it make a big difference?


Thanks...

[chucky21022010]

Re: Which Tx???

I would go the dx7 route if I were you. In the future you might be into scale or any proper heli, tbe extra channel will come in handy. About specs, I cannot say much becausr I dont use spectrum stuff and I use futaba so somebody might chime in to tell you the difference aside from the obvious extra channel.

[Varelco]

The DX6i is a great first transmitter. I still use my for my models. The only real downside with it is the lack of a backlit screen (this can be retro fitted if your handy with a soldering iron) and it does have a plastically feel. I do intend to upgrade soon but its been great.

[jimmyhorns]

Personally I would go the DX8 route, but then I have a DX8 and wouldnt be without it.

Although people complain about its looks, it actually feels very nice to fly with, and I use it in preference to a much 'higher quality' futaba that I have.

The differences are across the board, DX6 to DX7 to DX8, you get a nicer feel, higher quality, more programming options, easier to program, more flight modes, more user defineable switches.

My friend has just got a dx6i, and while it works well, it wasnt as straightforward or easy to program. He isnt sure how seriously he is going to get into this, hence starting off with a good Tx that allows him to use the bind n fly products (he has my old mcpx2 and he bought a nano).

You only need to buy one Tx and it will last you a long time, probably a lot longer than several helis..... So I really think it is a case of buy once, and buy well.

[tomatwalden]

I have a dx6i, and whilst it works, I am thinking about getting something better - the lack of a backlit screen is a real PITA for me!

I've ruled out the DX7, since also no backlit screen, and also only a single flight mode - same as my dx6. ie. the DX7 does nothing for me.

The DX8 has two flight modes, and a backlit screen. Happy days.

The only problem is the grief I keep getting at my club (hi there Heathy & Stoner!) who reckon Futaba is the only true god ...

(actually, they cite quality issues with the DX8's. Certainly, I've seen stuff about the early ones, maybe OK now!?)

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[st200ol]

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[dogbiscuit]

I was more than happy with my dx6i for a couple of years. it will do all you need it to for a good while and if you have never owned an eight for example, you wont notice that the 6 feels poorer quality. They are easy to sell on (or keep it for the sim or buddy lead set up) as and when you want to upgrade, or give up. For me its either 6 or 8, forget the seven. depends on your budget also. the six is more than good enough for you now. Newer eights are free of issues, but by the time you need one they will be even better.

[ianmat]

I have to agree with Dogbiscuit... a DX6i will do you fine until you start to get really serious. You won't use the extra channels unless you go scale and you definately don't need more than 2 flight modes to start with. As others have said, of you get really serious then upgrade.
I'm not sure, but I don't think the Spektrum 7 channel is compatible with Phoenix flight sim and doesn't offer much more over the DX6i for the extra money.

[Mike Sanders]

I agree with Jimmyhorns and dogbiscuit. It is well worth spending a bit extra to get the DX8 which is an excellent transmitter. I started off with a DX7 thinking it would last me for ever. After I had been using it a few months I saw what facilities were on the DX8 and I just had to have it. it is a lovely transmitter which is sophisticated yet easy to use. I am confident that it will last me for the foreseeable future. So really I wasted my money buying the DX7. I just use it for the sim and keep it as a spare.

You only need one tx. Get the best you can afford.

[scallybert]

DX6i is good for the money, but I never got on with it (compared to DX7 & DX8).

NB DX7, DX7SE & DX7S are very different. Be clear which you mean.

DX7S is a cut-down DX8. DX7 is history (though a good Tx for its day).

[Mark_T]

I'm not sure, but I don't think the Spektrum 7 channel is compatible with Phoenix flight sim and doesn't offer much more over the DX6i for the extra money.

The DX7S is fine with Phoenix, you are thinking about the old DX7SE.

[n00by]

i've had my hands on DX 6i, 7 and 8 and i think the 8 feels best then 7 and 6i, the 6i feels quite bulky in the hands compared to the other 2.

i suppose it depends on your budget, for the mcpx and nano the 6i will do the job but the 7 is good and it's nice to have an extra idle up mode and channel for a governor say if u ever bought a nitro.

i really like the programming and feel of the 8

[Mark_T]

... but the 7 is good and it's nice to have an extra idle up mode and channel for a governor say if u ever bought a nitro.

This is why we need to be careful and precise when referring to Spektrum radios.

The DX7S does not have an 'extra idle up mode' the original DX7 did.

This is why it doesn't make a lot of sense to pick the DX7S over the DX6i, it really doesn't add a lot. I'd be deciding between DX6i and DX8.

I'd also be looking at Inwood Models and possibly Al's Hobbies to compare prices as they are often a lot cheaper there for a tx than the usual places people go for other stuff.

[jimmyhorns]

the 7 is good and it's nice to have an extra idle up mode and channel for a governor say if u ever bought a nitro.

Id just check, as im not sure that the 7S has more than 2 flight modes...

[scallybert]

'Hold' is a flight mode... [I fly in it a lot.]

I think the 7S has quite a lot more features than the 6i - but I'd definitley get an 8 if I could. I'm a fan of flight modes. I'd also expect more sophisticated FBL, etc, to use more channels. Skookum uses 2 gain channels.