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Norman Castle

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RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« on: September 23, 2015, 02:03:56 pm »
 :o I've just seen how much a kosher Spektrum boat RX is!  So can anybody please suggest a cheaper alternative?  All I need (for now) is throttle and rudder ...
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2015, 02:11:02 pm »
Look for Orange. Cheapest are from Hobby King's European or International Warehouses (due to postage costs UK warehouse is too expensive), or you can buy from UK suppliers via eBay.


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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2015, 02:26:11 pm »
Quote from: barriew on September 23, 2015, 02:11:02 pm
Look for Orange. Cheapest are from Hobby King's European or International Warehouses (due to postage costs UK warehouse is too expensive), or you can buy from UK suppliers via eBay.


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Uk watehouse is OK if you buy a few items as its always pretty much the same price
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2015, 02:37:17 pm »
You can also get Lemon RXs on e-bay. :-) :-)
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015, 02:37:29 pm »
Thanks chaps  :-))   

I'm on the case now ...
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2015, 04:13:56 pm »
Anybody know if these are OK in a boat with a Spektrum DX6i?
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2015, 05:16:06 pm »
I use them with a DX5e, but I think Netleyned[/size] uses them with a DX6i.


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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2015, 06:58:44 pm »
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2015, 07:28:54 pm »
I don't think they do work with the DX6i as they are designed for surface use
Better off going for the 6CH orange RX as its actually cheaper.


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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2015, 07:34:20 pm »
They state DSM2 so should work .
As you say ORANGE R615s are cheaper
and if you need more channels in the future
you have them.

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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2015, 07:53:03 pm »
Thanks once again, gents  :-)
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2015, 12:02:13 pm »
When did 2.4 become ground or air use?  I know some RXs are designated as "park" but I always thought that meant the distances involve!
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2015, 12:05:19 pm »
Spektrum have 2 systems for surface and air designated SR and AR
SR receivers will not work with Air type transmitters (DX6i et al) and Vice versa
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2015, 01:07:31 pm »
Gosh, I'm learning all sorts of stuff here!  So what's the difference between "ground" gear and "air" gear then?
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2015, 01:11:07 pm »
Check out the Horizon Hobby's UK web site. Obviously it wont tell you about Orange receivers %% , but may help you understand.


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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2015, 02:25:07 pm »
Quote from: Norman Castle on September 24, 2015, 01:07:31 pm
Gosh, I'm learning all sorts of stuff here!  So what's the difference between "ground" gear and "air" gear then?


In Spektrum's case the Surface range are all steerwheel type controllers whereas the air stuff is traditional stick type
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2015, 07:26:40 pm »
The orange RX GR300 3ch will not work with the DX6i I know this because I ordered 2 and had to send them back due to not binding with the transmitter, I now have 5 of these http://tinyurl.com/oep8u3y they work very well and are full range.
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2015, 08:04:57 pm »
Thanks for that klz - details saved for my next purchase  :-))
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Re: RX for use with Spektrum Dx6i?
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2015, 07:05:38 am »
After a few bad experiences with the orangeRx (10% not working at all, another 10% with reduced range, probably antenna broken off) I switched to the LemonRX.
Cheap as the orange ones, but with lowe dropout voltage (I use them with 1s in a few models) an better parts on it and they don't seem to have quality issues.
I buy them directly at their homepage.
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