Topic: Which rmote unit? (Read 7886 times)

laserblue16 · « **on:** October 03, 2006, 11:29:33 am »

Hi there. I have the chance of 2 transmitter sets, both with receivers and servos, but i don't know which would suit my boat. I am building a Billings Smit Rotterdam, and was wondering if either a Futaba skysport 6(6 channel) or a sanwa vanguard(6 channel) would be ok to use with this boat. It may seem a daft question to most of you experts on here, but this is my first forray into r/c, and i am learning as i go along. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Chris

cbr900 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2006, 11:51:35 am »

I have used Futaba for years with little or no problem, and Sanwa two channel sets for years with little or no problem, so basically which ever feels better in your hand would be the one to use as they are both reliable sets...

Roy

laserblue16 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:06:15 pm »

Cheers Roy, That settles it then, its 1 or the other!!! :-\ :-\

dougal99 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2006, 01:03:02 pm »

Both would suit your boat as they both provide the same functionality. However, in my experience it's easier to get Futaba stuff, ie more readily available, (eg receiver, servos) should you need them (eg expand your fleet)

HTH

Doug

laserblue16 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2006, 01:58:35 pm »

Hi Doug. The futaba comes with receiver, 4 servos,2 sets crystals and chargers

dougal99 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2006, 02:21:48 pm »

Laserblue16

That's usual :)

However, if you want another boat without taking kit out of the first one and not buying a complete new set, I find it's easy to source Futaba. Check out Howes website:

http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/

Cheers

Doug

barriew · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2006, 04:21:15 pm »

Quote from: dougal99 on October 03, 2006, 02:21:48 pm

However, if you want another boat without taking kit out of the first one and not buying a complete new set, I find it's easy to source Futaba.

Its not absolutely necessary to use the same make of Rx as your Tx - as long as the frequency is correct you are OK. However, if the Futaba has a spare set of crystals and the Sanwa doesn't,, and the prices are the same, then I would go for Futaba. You will eventually want extra crystals, so you may as well start off with a spare set.

Barrie

laserblue16 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2006, 05:34:50 pm »

Thanks very much everyone. This site is invaluable for r/c virgins like me. Now then, do i want a 40 mhz or 35 mhz?? :-[ :-[

dougal99 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2006, 05:38:15 pm »

35Mhz is for Aircraft only

40 Mhz is for surface only, that includes cars, and 27 Mhz can be used for both suface and air.

Cheers

Doug

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2006, 11:07:18 pm »

The Skysport 6 uses Dual Conversion Crystals, not sure about the Sanwa, so the usual Futaba 40 Meg Crystals wont work in it, so you wouds be limited to only 1 frequency, as you are unlikely to find other spare crystals.
How do I know, I have one of the Skysport6 sets.
Also I do know personally of 2 Skysport6 receivers having problems.
But I dont know anything about the Sanwa set.

Bob

cbr900 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2006, 12:02:10 am »

I didn't realise that the Futaba was dual conversion, I have one that is Hi-Tec and it is a pain never seems to work correctly, so under those circumstances I would go with the Sanwa...

Roy

laserblue16 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2006, 12:20:01 am »

Oooooooh. I'm confused now, think i'll just get a long stick and glue it to the boat and drag it round the pond. But thanks to all anyway. I'll suss it out eventually, suppose it all comes down to personal preference.

Doc · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:14:11 am »

laserblue16,
The 'personal preference' comes closer than you might think. Most of the newer radio systems are comparable in performance (range etc.). The things that influence me are how the thingy feels in my hands, how easy will finding parts be, and just how much does the thing cost. If there are specific combinations of functions needed/wanted that only one or two particular radios can provide, then go with one of those kind of radios. If you are looking for just a 'general' system, to be used on several boats, or just don't need all kinds of 'mixing' etc, then almost any 'name brand' system is good enough. I tend to 'lean' toward 'Futaba'. Not that they are the 'best' radios around, but because they are usually easy to find things to work with them (or replacement parts). 'Sanwa' may be the best thing since bottled beer, but I know nothing about them, which would tend to make me go a different route.
The other side of the coin is that if you are dissatisfied with whichever you select, sell it and try something else. Certainly more bother than selecting the "perfect" radio system to start with. The thing about that is that there are no 'perfect' systems cuz I'm always changing my mind about what I want or think I need. Oh well...
All the above pertains to 'newer' stuff. The 'older' models of radios can really be a problem because of a number of reasons. One being that 'they' don't make stuff for them anymore, sort of, so if the price isn't ~really~ right, they just aren't worth the bother. WTH, select one of them and if it doesn't work out well, blame it on someone! (That's what I do. Not 'true' most of the time but it makes me feel better.)
- 'Doc

laserblue16 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:43:31 am »

Thats 1 of the main reasons i ask questions on here, Doc. If it goes wrong i can tell the mrs "It was them on that forum. They told me a load of lies!!!"

cbr900 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:56:38 am »

Laser,,

Just remember when you are blaming anyone pick on Bob he gave the longest answers....

Roy

laserblue16 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2006, 01:03:03 pm »

If anyone gets a nasty email, it'll be from the wife, not me!!! :-\ :-\

cbr900 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2006, 01:43:26 pm »

That's fine mate I'll send you Bob's email address....

Roy

Doc · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2006, 09:54:50 am »

...there's another way out of this, you know. Involve the wife in the decision making! Wait, hear me out first, just depends on how you go about it.
Sit down with the 'better-half' and explain the circumstances. As in, 1. possibility of making the wrong decision and ending up with something that just won't 'fly'; 2. you value ~her~ decision making abilities!; 3. explain that forum advice is always sort of "iffy"; 3. so it all 'boils down' to using 'older' stuff, which WILL become obsolete, or using 'new' stuff which will become obsolete but will take MUCH more time to do so. (See where this is going??)
Then ask her which she thinks would be the 'better' option, using the "iffy" 'old stuff' or just going ahead and getting some 'new' stuff that would last for a few hundred years?
I realize that this type of scam... make that tactic... depends a lot on how often it's been used before, and it's success sort of depends on your acting ability and prior 'success' rate. No idea about that part, so you have to decide.
Sounds like a plan, doesn't it?
- 'Doc

MikeK · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2006, 10:56:19 am »

I use a Skysport6 for the yacht on 40 Mhz and to date (tempting providence) it works faultlessly. I would agree that the Futaba gear would be the better buy, purely on availability of spares etc as mentioned already. Also the slimline Rx it came with makes for more room in the radio pot.

Cheers

MikeK

anmo · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2006, 11:02:41 am »

Quote from: Doc on October 05, 2006, 09:54:50 am

...there's another way out of this, you know. Involve the wife in the decision making! Wait, hear me out first, just depends on how you go about it.

Sit down with the 'better-half' and explain the circumstances. - 'Doc

Doc, this is just a wild guess on my part, going on nothing more substantive than the wording of your last post, but would I be right in thinking that you aren't married?

laserblue16 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2006, 12:03:44 pm »

Well, Doc, it worked. I've just placed my order for a brand new futaba skysport4 with 3 servos( with permission of course). Got it all for £99. I hope it was a bargain. Taking the wife out for a drink tonight to say thankyou and i appreciate her allowing me to spend so much money at once. Better wait till she's drunk before i tell her i also ordered a billings building slip!!!.

ambernblu · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2006, 12:14:15 pm »

Quote from: laserblue16 on October 05, 2006, 12:03:44 pm

Well, Doc, it worked. I've just placed my order for a brand new futaba skysport4 with 3 servos( with permission of course). Got it all for £99. I hope it was a bargain. Taking the wife out for a drink tonight to say thankyou and i appreciate her allowing me to spend so much money at once. Better wait till she's drunk before i tell her i also ordered a billings building slip!!!.

Sounds good to me...! Two questions....

1) £99 seems very reasonable - can I ask where you placed the order?

2) What did you buy for the monkey - or was that used in part-exchange?

Cheers, Brian

laserblue16 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2006, 01:08:22 pm »

Howesmodels. : http://www.anticsonline.co.uk
.What monkey??

.

Doc · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2006, 03:21:44 pm »

anmo,
Good guess, but I have been. Always more than one reason for things, you know. Was also testing 'laserblue' for future in sales market. It appears that he has a pretty good chance at that type of job, doesn't it?
- 'Doc

As for my 'Ex', I still miss her. My aim is getting better though, just meed more practice.

barriew · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2006, 03:46:30 pm »

Quote from: laserblue16 on October 05, 2006, 01:08:22 pm

Howesmodels. : http://www.anticsonline.co.uk

??????? the two are not the same. So which was it Howes or Antics?

Barrie

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