I'd like to see a true latency test between the brands. They all make claims, but customers should have the true times. Knowing where each radio is made is also a bonus to know who to support. Hitec, Futaba, Sanwa, Flysky, Spectrum, Etc. All the brands.
Very convincing video! I go back to the days of AM radios and then FM was the best to have!! LOL I am long overdue for a radio upgrade and now the prices are very attractive for me.... Hey Santa " got your ears on " ??? LOL
First off thank you for this video. You just helped me teach a coworker who is just getting into the hobby the point that I've been trying to make to him. Upgrade your radio unit and in the future if you get extra cars you can get extra receivers and keep everything simple & clean. Only gripe I have with this video is I think sanwa screwed their customer base with some of their new models. The mx6 as far as I know use that fh- e system which rendered the fh-2 receivers useless. No other sanwa transmitter accepts fh-e. Then they replaced the mt4 that was fully backwards compatible with fh-2 up to fh-4 receivers with the mt-s which only runs fh-3 and fh-4. Then the next step up is the mt-44 which cost as much as your avarage rc kit and has the same issue as the mt-s. Last great sanwa transmitters where the m11s, mt-4, and mx-v.
Yeah, I noticed this too. Seems like they're offering two tiers of receiver technology. Spektrum has this too with DSMR and their low end transmitters having FHSS. -Brett
Hell yes! Nuff said. My Spektrum DX5 Pro is by far the best radio I’ve ever owned. One fast ergonomic sob. My wheel is angled and tilted and with a frame rate of 5 ms, my steering servo is quicker than my hand on the wheel. Why do you want more than one transmitter? More than one receiver - yes. One transmitter - multiple memories is the only way. Finally I’m there. Took awhile...
Can you or anyone that reads this please help me with an upgraded radio choice/different options of brands? Im new to getting away from the rtr radios and have been told to get a Sanwa, Futaba T4PM. The T4PM has a super response option But requires you to buy a sr reciever which not sure what this option is for? Not sure what the distances of range are on different radios. Theres so many dam different radios out there and each seems to be for either racing, crawling, short track This that and the other thing it makes your head spin. Its almost making me want to just sell my brand new xmaxx still in the box with losts of $$$$ in brand new upgrades still in their pkgs cuz its almost like im never gonna figure all this out! I watch so many videos on different radios and people switching from Futabas to Sanwas etc. I dont race and right now my only rc is my new xmaxx. I do like decent sized backlit screens, I would like to program lights to run off my radio, I have no clue what all the settings due on upgraded radios like all the Trims. The throttle and curve and whatever other adjustments they do. You almost have to go to college to figure out radios and rc vehicles these days. I think i made a mistake of buying another xmaxx that im gonna be building/upgrading this time with Castles newest sensored 2028 motor and esc Instead of just staying out of the hobby. I cant believe how pissed im getting with trying to figure everything out. I still havent started my build yet as i still need lots of upgrades that are out of stock and still have to spend more $$$. Please email me at jdeeress@yahoo.com or if your response goes to my email then thats fine to. Thank You.
@@nitetrain7136 I'm sure Futaba is great but probably expensive. If you have the money it's probably the best. I would guess Spektrum is also very good, maybe a little cheaper. If you want budget you could try flysky. For $50 you can pick up a GT5 which does a lot for the money. I have that and the IT4s and like both of them. Haven't had any of the more expensive ones so I can't say how much better they are.
I have one transmitter right now because it has an option that most don't have. The ability to accommodate left handed steering. Been driving left handed since 1984.
In getting back into RC, one thing I decided, from the beginning, is that I didn't want to play the "upgrade game". I mean, why start with a lower-end 2Ch or 3Ch, then upgrade to a good mid-range 4Ch, and then, a few years later, finally upgrade to a high-end 6Ch or 7Ch? Using that logic, I decided it was best to just "shoot for the moon". That's why, other than the TQi that came with my Rustler 4x4, I went straight for the Futaba 7PX...and, I'm extremely glad I did. Now having several off-road vehicles, plus an on-road, I finally decided to get into crawlers, which, for those familiar with crawlers, can easily need more than 4 channels - my first crawler used 6 channels. Sometimes, it IS work it to just get the top-of-the-line model from the beginning.
@@AMain_Hobbies I agree. I wish the car companies would build cars and trucks like that. Quit putting out flawed parts from the start that need upgrades just to make run as advertised. That's why I want a quality kit company. Tekno is leading my wish list
@@davidreed760 eh, if it cost over $500 to get your feet wet in the hobby, there would be no hobby. You'd have to stupid to fork out $500+ just to try something out you might not even like, or not like enough. That's why cheaper stuff exists, and RTR etc.
Awesome video yep it is definitely worth getting a decent transmitter because I have a Futaba T4grs that I race with and there is such a difference by the way the car drives and how you feel connected to the car ! great video again by the way!!!
I am one of those who have converted from many to one transmitter and once I got my spectrum dx3s I was hooked but there is one thing u forgot to address about only using one transmitter. You can only run one vehicle @ a time. If a friend or anyone else wants to play with one u will need another transmitter or take turns. Thats why I always save a few rtr transmitters. It's more fun when ur not the only one driving
I returned to the hobby via drone racing and I'm really disappointed with the RC car radios available. I bought a Sanwa MT44 and found it frustrating to because I was used to helicopter radios. I've now reverted to my FRSky X-lite and I absolutely love it! The handset is about a third of the price, the PWM receivers are a tenth of the price, yet it's a 24 channel helicopter radio.
I came into surface from drones and I too was a little disappointed. Stuff like there's no opentx/edgetx surface radio and there's no open source low latency rc link like ELRS in surface. And all the low latency, telemetry "racing" links in surface like Futaba and Spektrum cost an arm and a leg. Like a screenshot in this video showing a Spektrum RX that costs $79! I get low latency, over 10km of range and telemetry from a $10 rx bound to an $80 radio with my drone. Stuff like Futaba and Spektrum is dead in the drone space and we call them "legacy protocols". Surface is a good 10 years behind at this point.
Please do a video on different Nitro content fuels and their uses. I'm looking to dive into Nitro again, and all the more info the better. Love your content and I look forward to your next video!
When I first started flying RC Planes, you invested in the RTF setup with the pre- programmed transmitter.After that, you purchased a programmable transmitter because you knew you were going to purchase other models. I get tired of dealing with all the transmitters for my ground vehicles. Unless the vehicle requires a specialized feature like the Traxxas Summit or M4 crawler, I cannot see having many transmitters, labeling them, batteries, broken transmitters etc.
Well,, I for one appreciate the RTR transmitters, Back in my day kids! we only had stick radios, wheel models were just hitting the scene, We had Futaba and Airtronix for radio choice, and you could get diff crystal sets, everything has changed in radios for the better IMO.
I do exactly that and bind all my RC cars to one good radio transmitter, and I could use some help with this related question: Whenever I buy a new RC car I get rid of the provided transmitter and receiver, and I bind it to my Flysky radio instead. So far, so good. But as soon as I set up the transmitter I need to input an operating frequency for the employed servo. And most of the times there is no information provided on this. Not even when looking online for the spec sheet of an original replacement servo. What do you do in such case? I don't want to set the operating frequency lower than necessary and thereby making it slower, and I don't want to fry the servo by setting the frequency too high. But I also don't want to replace a brand new servo with another one with known parameters. So what would be a way to figure out the exact operating frequency of a servo to input in the transmitter settings? 🧑🏻🔧 I assume I am not the only person with this problem. 🤷🏻♂️
Picked up my first upgrade TX years ago with a DX4C. I'll never look back. Most RTR transmitters disgust me anymore. Currently I have sold off my DX4c and run with a DX6R. I'm becoming the same way with batteries as well.
I am pretty happy with my Ko Propo EX1 Mars with the Spectrum modules. Works well, even tho it's not the newest of the newest. The only times i had issues wit electrical, it was down to faulty connections/switches, never problems with signal loss.
I had one of those 30 years ago! I didn't know that you could update it to a spectrum system! Cool I have all my cars on my Airtronics M11 with Spectrum systems. I am hesitant to upgrade to a new one but one with windows for all the functions and programing. I would love that because mine is hard to program. I can understand your sticking to what you have. I loved it and it was simple, mine is NOT!!!
Yo just watched 2 videos and read 2 articles. I had throttle trim issues. And just had trouble. Watched your video. And it worked fine. Idk. But thanks.
Been using an airtronics m11 since it came out. Then recently downgraded to a futaba 3pv because most high end transmitter are bigger and bulky.. and most of the time not needed unless competition racing. I say for the average old school guy, an entry level LCD screen transmitter is the best.. it does everything you want and more, with going all out just for 30 minutes of bashing
Very helpful and honest video, I was thinking about it too. And also I love the way you "bother with finding the right transmitter among the rest", wish I had this problem ahhahahah
The main issue is how many people will pay $50 per futaba receiver when you can get similar receiver for 10-15 bucks from flysky or radiolink. Futaba needs to bring prices down to 25ish level for their receivers and then maybe their $250 radio might be a better deal
Hello, I have a RC car with a crystal 5 (RX) 26.740. The controller is missing. What controller can I buy, those programmable ones that I can use with this car? The car brand is Nikko, probably a 10 year old car, but I don't want the OEM controller, I would like to buy a better quality one.
Sorry, I don't think that's going to be possible. Nikko cars don't have a dedicated receiver you can swap out, the electronics are part of one circuit board and not replaceable. You will need to find a controller that was made for that vehicle, then add your own crystals. -Brett
I prefer spektrum because they feel the most comfortable too me. But that being said I use the rtr remotes. Ease of use, dont care if something happens to one because they were included and cheap to replace.
If I had a $1 for every time you said transmitter...haha. Thanks for the vid. I have been thinking about this recently! Now I only have two transmitters!
LOVE THE VID! But you could do a drinking game on how many times you say “transmitter”. Omg. How many times did you say that word 🤣. On a serious note, thanks for the vid ‼️
I never use the stock transmitter even with RTR’s. The reason is EPA’s none have it... and I dial back the throttle and steering depending on who’s going to drive
Just ordered a 7px from my lhs. I haven’t gotten it yet. Looking forward to having something different. I’ve had a spectrum DX3R for the last 6 years. It’s been a great radio.
Personally I’m running a Sanwa MT-44 for my current race stuff I’ve more recently picked up a Spectrum DX5C for my two crawlers and my other Basher type vehicles I’ve still got my old Airtronics M11X as well that one is still setup on my Nitro race vehicles (which I don’t run anymore) and it’s “That extra Transmitter” if I’ve got a friend that wants to try one of my cars it’s also a good backup to the MT44 that replaced it. I like my DX5C but It’s a noticeable step down from the M11X & MT44 but it’s lighter weight and overall cheaper system that I’m more willing to but in a higher risk situation (ie running trails) I bought my DX5C before the DX5 Rugged was announced 🤷♂️ still have my old FM Futaba systems too those are just for sitting next to my Vintage RC shelf queens nowadays
New America Tow Guy If you have a lot of RC’s, it’s not a bad way to go. Receivers for the inexpensive models like the GT3B with 10 model memory are less than $5.50 each. The GT3B uses 8 AA batteries and doesn’t automatically power off which causes me to go through a lot of batteries if I forget to turn it off but the trade off is that the range is very good. I’ve swapped out Traxxas receivers for flysky simply because I needed more range than a stock Traxxas will give me. One downside is that sometimes the receivers don’t have a failsafe which causes the vehicle to go full throttle reverse if you turn of the transmitter with the car powered on. They’ve fixed the issue on some receivers but it’s pretty much a toss up because sometimes they still sell the bad ones without failsafe. Sometimes I get a good batch and sometimes I don’t. I just make sure to disconnect the RC’s battery before turning off the transmitter and that works but sometimes I forget to turn of the transmitter and waste my batteries. The GT5 6 channel transmitter is much better (no failsafe issues) only needs 4 batteries but the receivers cost quite a bit more at around $15 each.
Its ok transmitter, i prefer spektrum or futaba radios. The thing is with flysky is they suck battery life and they are slow compared to spektrum and futaba (transmitting time). Personally id spend the extra money for a GOOD radio that you dont have to modify like the flysky stuff.
i forgot one other question, What do all the different channels do or mean? like the 4 to 5 and up? Why so many? I would like to run different lights via my next radio if this is what some of these channels can be used for? Maybe the excess channels are to run extra fans and other accessories? Thanks.
I have a 6 channel transmitter and i use the xtra channels for shift servos if the model has a 2 speed trans,the extra channels can control winches,lights,servos but you will still need some type of controller for each channel you want to control.
Airtronics were always the best for me back in the 90s with the old RC10s. I believe they are Sanwa now but I may be wrong. Whats a good transmitter the pros use these days?
After having bought a Sanwa MT-S and using its fast response mode I cannot go back to any RTR transmitter, they all feel like laggy junk (because thats what they are)
I did exactly this as I wanted to cut down on my radios. I did stumble on an issue, I bought the DX5R Pro and the SR6100AT and tried to use it on my E-Revo Brushless that has 2 steering servos. I managed to get mixing going and steering works on both servos, but for the love of God I cannot make AVC do corrections on more than 1 steering channel. As such I can't use AVC with that radio :( Do you have any tips on what I should do?
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks Brett for prompt reply, another question, is traxxas telemetry sensors ( temperature, voltage sensors) will be compatible with futaba, spektrum and Sanwa transmitters? Thank you
I am new to the RC World. I have been buying some used remote control vehicles. I just bought a Snap On amphibious vehicle and there was no remote control. I bought a digital universal remote control that states that it will eventually grab the frequency and it will control the vehicle. Where can I buy this equipment that I can change to make my remotes work for any RC vehicle?
Still have my same Trasmitter with my. RUCKUS Truck and still works great no problems so far and still fast silly fast but could be a touch faster like i said before.
So can you just buy 1 transmitter, and then use it with all your RC cars? (Most of mine are Arrma). Which would be a good one for me to get? Nothing too 'fancy'
I still to this day have and use my Airtronics M8 I've had it at least 15yrs now! Still using crystals etc. I do it more today just to show you don't need the latest and greatest for all the new people pouring into this hobby and think they have to buy the best before they even learn to drive.. But, I prove this winning races w/ old tech it's also a fun challenge for myself & keeps me away & out of all the "racers drama". Whenever there are race podium photos and i'm on it I always make sure to have my radio pull out the antenna and place it in obnoxious places. (For humor purposes) But, for real I absolutely love that radio. However, I think the time is coming for a proper upgrade though...
Does a more expensive RC actually work better for racing, I mean more than just for comfort? Would a traxxas TQi work OK for racing if it was used in Team associated car?
@@AMain_Hobbies Brett, I would say the DX5R is better on batteries, even with the backlight. They both use batteries fairly quickly, but the DX5R seems to be more efficient.
@@puzzleluvr I heard that the DX5C/Rugged was for trails and crawling because it is waterproof and all others are not. You can play in rain or if you slip and fall into the mud boggs with your radio in hand all you have to do is rinse off and not buy a new transmitter. It was made for that application and not racing
Silly question but can you keep the RTR receiver in the car but add a secondary one for an upgraded transmitter? I want to keep the original one in case a buddy shows up and wants to bash with me. They would have their own car with the original transmitter and me with my car using the upgraded one
It might be possible. You would need a Y-splitter to split the servo wire to both receivers and another y-splitter for the esc to both receivers; but, you'll need a switch on the esc splitter to power only the receiver you want to use - you can't have them both on. Splitters come in all different lengths: www.amainhobbies.com/eflite-t28-servo-yharness-efl08261/p1252429 -Brett
Thank you very much for that review. I'm missing just one point - I'm looking for a left hand (steering wheel) transmitter and was not able to find some details nor comparisons. So would a great support by you to give some recommandations.
Yes, there are transmitters that can be adjusted for left hand use, although it is usually reserved for higher-end models. This Sanwa M12S is a great example of left/right hand operation, in a high-end, fully programmable system. It is quite exquisite. Check it out here: www.amainhobbies.com/sanwa-airtronics-m12srs-fh4t-4channel-2.4ghz-radio-system-snw101a32361a/p668686 -Brett
Only been doing RC for about a year now, so apologies if this question seems silly. I am looking a buying a Spektrum DX5 Rugged. If I bind a vehicle to the DX5, will the stock transmitter still work with that vehicle if I want to let someone else run that vehicle while I run another using the DX5? I recently bought my first plane and picked up a Spektrum DX8. Really happy with that transmitter so that's why I was thinking of the DX5 Rugged. I currently have 5 ground vehicles and am looking at picking up a couple more and really found this video insightful. By the way, just wanted to say I love your online store, the videos and info you guys provide!
Whichever radio a receiver is bound to is the one that will control it. So if you rebind to a different radio, you can certainly run it with another truck.
Really happy to hear you enjoy the store! Glad the video was helpful for you as well. For the radio, like Henry said, the receiver will only respond to the transmitter it is bound to, and the receiver can be bound to only one transmitter at a time. You could bind a new vehicle for a friend, but it's a little bit of a pain as the ESC should be calibrated to the new transmitter, and trims should be adjusted as needed. Hope this helps. -Brett
Looking to get back into this I was dragracing RC 10’s 20 years ago.... I use to love Futaba... but starting fresh over again I have a DR 10 and I’m looking to get a transmitter that I can customize a little bit change a tune on the fly But there are so many choices what’s a good transmitter that won’t break the bank thank you in advance
Yes, with a transmitter that has model memory. Each vehicle will require a unique receiver. Some transmitters can store profiles for over 20 vehicles. -Brett
I'd like to see a true latency test between the brands. They all make claims, but customers should have the true times. Knowing where each radio is made is also a bonus to know who to support. Hitec, Futaba, Sanwa, Flysky, Spectrum, Etc. All the brands.
This is an older video... but was still a great help!!! I'm looking to hst my 1st upgraded transmitter and this helped a lot!!!!
Love that at the end "Please consult with your wife before making a purchase" lololol
F her
Ill pass on that consult..
Pathetic
Very convincing video! I go back to the days of AM radios and then FM was the best to have!! LOL
I am long overdue for a radio upgrade and now the prices are very attractive for me....
Hey Santa " got your ears on " ??? LOL
I still have an old school JR system from 2002 lol
Loving my Spektrum DX5c Smart with 6100AT and TM1500 for telemetry. Motor temp, RPM and Voltage right on the digital display. Tons of control
First off thank you for this video. You just helped me teach a coworker who is just getting into the hobby the point that I've been trying to make to him. Upgrade your radio unit and in the future if you get extra cars you can get extra receivers and keep everything simple & clean. Only gripe I have with this video is I think sanwa screwed their customer base with some of their new models. The mx6 as far as I know use that fh- e system which rendered the fh-2 receivers useless. No other sanwa transmitter accepts fh-e. Then they replaced the mt4 that was fully backwards compatible with fh-2 up to fh-4 receivers with the mt-s which only runs fh-3 and fh-4. Then the next step up is the mt-44 which cost as much as your avarage rc kit and has the same issue as the mt-s. Last great sanwa transmitters where the m11s, mt-4, and mx-v.
Yeah, I noticed this too. Seems like they're offering two tiers of receiver technology. Spektrum has this too with DSMR and their low end transmitters having FHSS.
-Brett
Hell yes! Nuff said. My Spektrum DX5 Pro is by far the best radio I’ve ever owned. One fast ergonomic sob. My wheel is angled and tilted and with a frame rate of 5 ms, my steering servo is quicker than my hand on the wheel. Why do you want more than one transmitter? More than one receiver - yes. One transmitter - multiple memories is the only way. Finally I’m there. Took awhile...
1 transmitter to trim them all
1 transmitter to drive them
1 transmitter to program them
and all my RC's bind them!
Can you or anyone that reads this please help me with an upgraded radio choice/different options of brands? Im new to getting away from the rtr radios and have been told to get a Sanwa, Futaba T4PM. The T4PM has a super response option But requires you to buy a sr reciever which not sure what this option is for? Not sure what the distances of range are on different radios. Theres so many dam different radios out there and each seems to be for either racing, crawling, short track This that and the other thing it makes your head spin. Its almost making me want to just sell my brand new xmaxx still in the box with losts of $$$$ in brand new upgrades still in their pkgs cuz its almost like im never gonna figure all this out!
I watch so many videos on different radios and people switching from Futabas to Sanwas etc. I dont race and right now my only rc is my new xmaxx. I do like decent sized backlit screens, I would like to program lights to run off my radio, I have no clue what all the settings due on upgraded radios like all the Trims. The throttle and curve and whatever other adjustments they do. You almost have to go to college to figure out radios and rc vehicles these days.
I think i made a mistake of buying another xmaxx that im gonna be building/upgrading this time with Castles newest sensored 2028 motor and esc Instead of just staying out of the hobby. I cant believe how pissed im getting with trying to figure everything out. I still havent started my build yet as i still need lots of upgrades that are out of stock and still have to spend more $$$. Please email me at jdeeress@yahoo.com or if your response goes to my email then thats fine to. Thank You.
@@nitetrain7136 I'm sure Futaba is great but probably expensive. If you have the money it's probably the best. I would guess Spektrum is also very good, maybe a little cheaper. If you want budget you could try flysky. For $50 you can pick up a GT5 which does a lot for the money. I have that and the IT4s and like both of them. Haven't had any of the more expensive ones so I can't say how much better they are.
You deserve a White Russian lol 😁😆😅😂😭
@@mikejurnak0324 The dude abides!
I have one transmitter right now because it has an option that most don't have. The ability to accommodate left handed steering. Been driving left handed since 1984.
Great information. I just got my Futaba 4PM from you and impressed me :)
I have the Sanwa M12S and I love it!!!
Ive driven before rtr transmitters too and the difference is emormous.
Great Vid
I got the m12s too. I love it
In getting back into RC, one thing I decided, from the beginning, is that I didn't want to play the "upgrade game". I mean, why start with a lower-end 2Ch or 3Ch, then upgrade to a good mid-range 4Ch, and then, a few years later, finally upgrade to a high-end 6Ch or 7Ch? Using that logic, I decided it was best to just "shoot for the moon".
That's why, other than the TQi that came with my Rustler 4x4, I went straight for the Futaba 7PX...and, I'm extremely glad I did. Now having several off-road vehicles, plus an on-road, I finally decided to get into crawlers, which, for those familiar with crawlers, can easily need more than 4 channels - my first crawler used 6 channels. Sometimes, it IS work it to just get the top-of-the-line model from the beginning.
Oh, you hit the moon. That 7PX is really nice! I'm a little jealous but I like how you think. Well done.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies I agree. I wish the car companies would build cars and trucks like that. Quit putting out flawed parts from the start that need upgrades just to make run as advertised. That's why I want a quality kit company. Tekno is leading my wish list
@@davidreed760 eh, if it cost over $500 to get your feet wet in the hobby, there would be no hobby. You'd have to stupid to fork out $500+ just to try something out you might not even like, or not like enough. That's why cheaper stuff exists, and RTR etc.
Awesome video yep it is definitely worth getting a decent transmitter because I have a Futaba T4grs that I race with and there is such a difference by the way the car drives and how you feel connected to the car ! great video again by the way!!!
Brett: You should upgrade your transmitter
Guy: But I have a 7PX
Brett: You should upgrade your transmitter
Guy:
Brett: Have you seen the new 7PXR? www.amainhobbies.com/futaba-7pxr-7channel-2.4ghz-tfhss-telemetry-radio-system-w-r334sbs-fut01004395-3/p1161390
@@AMain_Hobbies xd
I am one of those who have converted from many to one transmitter and once I got my spectrum dx3s I was hooked but there is one thing u forgot to address about only using one transmitter. You can only run one vehicle @ a time. If a friend or anyone else wants to play with one u will need another transmitter or take turns. Thats why I always save a few rtr transmitters. It's more fun when ur not the only one driving
He did mention that...
@@puzzleluvr yep, covered that topic
1:05
Many rc radios is a must. This way your friends that can’t afford expensive toys can play with you.
I returned to the hobby via drone racing and I'm really disappointed with the RC car radios available. I bought a Sanwa MT44 and found it frustrating to because I was used to helicopter radios. I've now reverted to my FRSky X-lite and I absolutely love it! The handset is about a third of the price, the PWM receivers are a tenth of the price, yet it's a 24 channel helicopter radio.
I came into surface from drones and I too was a little disappointed. Stuff like there's no opentx/edgetx surface radio and there's no open source low latency rc link like ELRS in surface. And all the low latency, telemetry "racing" links in surface like Futaba and Spektrum cost an arm and a leg. Like a screenshot in this video showing a Spektrum RX that costs $79! I get low latency, over 10km of range and telemetry from a $10 rx bound to an $80 radio with my drone.
Stuff like Futaba and Spektrum is dead in the drone space and we call them "legacy protocols". Surface is a good 10 years behind at this point.
@@ChinaExpatsRC I'm also annoyed at the cost of the ESC and that you need a proprietary programming box. Oh how I miss BLHeli...
Please do a video on different Nitro content fuels and their uses. I'm looking to dive into Nitro again, and all the more info the better. Love your content and I look forward to your next video!
I used to skate with you in Santa Cruz ca years ago Brett !!
I wish I knew you were into rc back then !! Awesome stuff
Heck yeah man. What's your name?
-Brett
AMain Hobbies Brandon , we hung out at Matt’s house off of Capitola rd !
@@fourtwentyecips Cool man! Glad you're into R/C. Thanks for saying hi.
-Brett
When I first started flying RC Planes, you invested in the RTF setup with the pre- programmed transmitter.After that, you purchased a programmable transmitter because you knew you were going to purchase other models. I get tired of dealing with all the transmitters for my ground vehicles. Unless the vehicle requires a specialized feature like the Traxxas Summit or M4 crawler, I cannot see having many transmitters, labeling them, batteries, broken transmitters etc.
Well,, I for one appreciate the RTR transmitters, Back in my day kids! we only had stick radios, wheel models were just hitting the scene, We had Futaba and Airtronix for radio choice, and you could get diff crystal sets, everything has changed in radios for the better IMO.
Wow Brett I've been needing this for a really long time thank you so very much for doing this video much appreciated have a great one now.!!!!!!!!
I love my Futaba 4PX! Happy racing y’all
Was that a Kimbrough scalloped wheel horn at about the 3 1/2 minute mark? Best accessory ever!
Actually love the hsp stock ones they never miss a beat
Great job Brett 👍🏼. I’m a Futaba 4PX owner and I love it.
I got a fly sky transmitter and got receivers for all my cars. It’s nice having one controller for everything and the range is so much better.
Bars&tone RC only thing flysky needs to catch now is with their latency. Futaba 5ms vs 15 ms on flysky?
Great video for an RC newbie like myself. Thanks!
I do exactly that and bind all my RC cars to one good radio transmitter, and I could use some help with this related question:
Whenever I buy a new RC car I get rid of the provided transmitter and receiver, and I bind it to my Flysky radio instead. So far, so good. But as soon as I set up the transmitter I need to input an operating frequency for the employed servo. And most of the times there is no information provided on this. Not even when looking online for the spec sheet of an original replacement servo.
What do you do in such case? I don't want to set the operating frequency lower than necessary and thereby making it slower, and I don't want to fry the servo by setting the frequency too high. But I also don't want to replace a brand new servo with another one with known parameters.
So what would be a way to figure out the exact operating frequency of a servo to input in the transmitter settings? 🧑🏻🔧
I assume I am not the only person with this problem. 🤷🏻♂️
I LOVE my Sanwa M17. Was quite frustrating to learn to set up and use, but, once I did, I can't live without it. Was EXPENSIVE though! ouch!
Oh wow I’ve had this question for a while! Thanks for telling me that it will work! Now I’ve only got to get an additional receiver 👍 Thanks!
i thought about going for 1 remote, but that totally rules out having a friend drive. and i love to see my rigs in convoys
Thanks for the low down Brett, great job
This was a great video, I have a spectrum DX4R pro and it has changed my rc experience.
RC moto that’s what I am thinking of going with spetrum dx5
let someone else drive my rc's?...never
Lol
Hold on... let me set the throttle to 10%... Ok, here you go.
@@CF_Joel haha
AL if you want your car broken loan it to somebody else
Same lol
No mention of any Flysky?
@ Chris S. FLYSKY NOBLE ALL THE WAY!!!
Yah.... so weird not been mentioned here
Not wierd. Amain is an online store that doesn't sell Flysky.
To be honest I haven't had any issues with the rtr transmitters from traxxas, I run my xmaxx twice a week only, no worries here.
Such a great video with so much valuable information, Thanks heaps❗
Picked up my first upgrade TX years ago with a DX4C. I'll never look back. Most RTR transmitters disgust me anymore. Currently I have sold off my DX4c and run with a DX6R. I'm becoming the same way with batteries as well.
The m11x is the transmitter I use! I love it!
Flysky noble nb4 is hands-down the best remote for it's price. 500$ performance for half price. Performs ,looks and feels great.
I am pretty happy with my Ko Propo EX1 Mars with the Spectrum modules.
Works well, even tho it's not the newest of the newest.
The only times i had issues wit electrical, it was down to faulty connections/switches, never problems with signal loss.
I had one of those 30 years ago! I didn't know that you could update it to a spectrum system! Cool I have all my cars on my Airtronics M11 with Spectrum systems. I am hesitant to upgrade to a new one but one with windows for all the functions and programing. I would love that because mine is hard to program. I can understand your sticking to what you have. I loved it and it was simple, mine is NOT!!!
Yo just watched 2 videos and read 2 articles. I had throttle trim issues. And just had trouble. Watched your video. And it worked fine. Idk. But thanks.
Been using an airtronics m11 since it came out. Then recently downgraded to a futaba 3pv because most high end transmitter are bigger and bulky.. and most of the time not needed unless competition racing. I say for the average old school guy, an entry level LCD screen transmitter is the best.. it does everything you want and more, with going all out just for 30 minutes of bashing
Very helpful and honest video, I was thinking about it too. And also I love the way you "bother with finding the right transmitter among the rest", wish I had this problem ahhahahah
when you start upgrading electronics in your rc its time to get a new radio to really dial in those new electronics.
😭😭🤣🤣🤣 the guy trying to pic up the transmitter 🤣🤣👍🏾🤝🏾
The main issue is how many people will pay $50 per futaba receiver when you can get similar receiver for 10-15 bucks from flysky or radiolink. Futaba needs to bring prices down to 25ish level for their receivers and then maybe their $250 radio might be a better deal
Hello, I have a RC car with a crystal 5 (RX) 26.740. The controller is missing. What controller can I buy, those programmable ones that I can use with this car? The car brand is Nikko, probably a 10 year old car, but I don't want the OEM controller, I would like to buy a better quality one.
Sorry, I don't think that's going to be possible. Nikko cars don't have a dedicated receiver you can swap out, the electronics are part of one circuit board and not replaceable. You will need to find a controller that was made for that vehicle, then add your own crystals.
-Brett
I prefer spektrum because they feel the most comfortable too me.
But that being said I use the rtr remotes. Ease of use, dont care if something happens to one because they were included and cheap to replace.
Beautifully explained, thank you. Great Channel.
Very informative. Great video presentation Brett.
Trying to see if I can make these old Rc work again now that I got back into the hobby although I just bought a new Pro2sc10
If I had a $1 for every time you said transmitter...haha.
Thanks for the vid. I have been thinking about this recently! Now I only have two transmitters!
LOVE THE VID! But you could do a drinking game on how many times you say “transmitter”. Omg. How many times did you say that word 🤣. On a serious note, thanks for the vid ‼️
Love your passion pal👍🏻
18 years i use futaba from 4 cha to 7pxr
but today i use nb4 pro + its relly smart radio ever i use it 👍🏼
I never use the stock transmitter even with RTR’s. The reason is EPA’s none have it... and I dial back the throttle and steering depending on who’s going to drive
Just ordered a 7px from my lhs. I haven’t gotten it yet. Looking forward to having something different. I’ve had a spectrum DX3R for the last 6 years. It’s been a great radio.
i made the same switch. your going to love it
Just picked up a 7PX LE - I like flashy stuff :)
Heck yeah! 7PX LE Carbon Glory. Great choice Bill!
-Brett
Personally I’m running a Sanwa MT-44 for my current race stuff I’ve more recently picked up a Spectrum DX5C for my two crawlers and my other Basher type vehicles I’ve still got my old Airtronics M11X as well that one is still setup on my Nitro race vehicles (which I don’t run anymore) and it’s “That extra Transmitter” if I’ve got a friend that wants to try one of my cars it’s also a good backup to the MT44 that replaced it. I like my DX5C but It’s a noticeable step down from the M11X & MT44 but it’s lighter weight and overall cheaper system that I’m more willing to but in a higher risk situation (ie running trails) I bought my DX5C before the DX5 Rugged was announced 🤷♂️ still have my old FM Futaba systems too those are just for sitting next to my Vintage RC shelf queens nowadays
What are your thoughts on the flysky transmitters and receivers?
New America Tow Guy If you have a lot of RC’s, it’s not a bad way to go. Receivers for the inexpensive models like the GT3B with 10 model memory are less than $5.50 each. The GT3B uses 8 AA batteries and doesn’t automatically power off which causes me to go through a lot of batteries if I forget to turn it off but the trade off is that the range is very good. I’ve swapped out Traxxas receivers for flysky simply because I needed more range than a stock Traxxas will give me. One downside is that sometimes the receivers don’t have a failsafe which causes the vehicle to go full throttle reverse if you turn of the transmitter with the car powered on. They’ve fixed the issue on some receivers but it’s pretty much a toss up because sometimes they still sell the bad ones without failsafe. Sometimes I get a good batch and sometimes I don’t. I just make sure to disconnect the RC’s battery before turning off the transmitter and that works but sometimes I forget to turn of the transmitter and waste my batteries. The GT5 6 channel transmitter is much better (no failsafe issues) only needs 4 batteries but the receivers cost quite a bit more at around $15 each.
The are way slower in response than my futaba 3pv or any other premium transmitter. Day and night if you want instant response.
@@acereport8939 sounds like I'll be doing some investing
Its ok transmitter, i prefer spektrum or futaba radios. The thing is with flysky is they suck battery life and they are slow compared to spektrum and futaba (transmitting time). Personally id spend the extra money for a GOOD radio that you dont have to modify like the flysky stuff.
We don't carry that brand so I don't have any experience with it, but I've heard mixed reviews.
-Brett
Great information once again. Thanks Brett
i forgot one other question, What do all the different channels do or mean? like the 4 to 5 and up? Why so many? I would like to run different lights via my next radio if this is what some of these channels can be used for? Maybe the excess channels are to run extra fans and other accessories? Thanks.
I have a 6 channel transmitter and i use the xtra channels for shift servos if the model has a 2 speed trans,the extra channels can control winches,lights,servos but you will still need some type of controller for each channel you want to control.
I like the 7 PX Futaba I have it's pretty good...I also have a 4PLS for the kids to use....
Airtronics were always the best for me back in the 90s with the old RC10s. I believe they are Sanwa now but I may be wrong. Whats a good transmitter the pros use these days?
I usually stick with 27mhz, so easy to bind and find. I even found some in a dump. All I need some servo reverse, throttle steering trim
Nice vid! I like my mt44 for my racers and my dx4e for my bashers 🤙🇦🇺🍻😊
4:51 "Sometimes its really stiff and bounces back. Sometimes its soft..."
Very good products 👍 .I think a little bit expensive but good.
Brett with Amain Hobbies. Thank you for making this video.
Do you guys need any RtR transmitters? I think I have about 15 of them with receivers.
Ha, we're good on those for now, but thanks.
-Brett
I'll take em
After having bought a Sanwa MT-S and using its fast response mode I cannot go back to any RTR transmitter, they all feel like laggy junk (because thats what they are)
✌🏻😎🏴Another awesome video Brett.
Awesome points. But if you have 20 RC you’ll need to buy 20 receivers. Then if you break your upgraded controller. Doh!
My cousin and father introduced me to rc and my midnight pumpkin still runs after years by putting in a new transmitter
The Traxxas controller for the Bronco XLT looks basic yet it's the better of the basic layouts and has blue tooth.
The Traxxas app is VERY robust.
any opinions on Flysky FS-GT3C 3CH 2,4GH?
I did exactly this as I wanted to cut down on my radios.
I did stumble on an issue, I bought the DX5R Pro and the SR6100AT and tried to use it on my E-Revo Brushless that has 2 steering servos.
I managed to get mixing going and steering works on both servos, but for the love of God I cannot make AVC do corrections on more than 1 steering channel.
As such I can't use AVC with that radio :(
Do you have any tips on what I should do?
did you ever get an answer this
You’re right about it being disposable. However, you should mention that “recycling”, instead of throwing away is what to do with them when they fail.
Did you recommend for flysky noble? I'm thinking about purchasing one
I've heard many people like them, but like all FlySky radios, they are hard to get support on.
We don't sell it, so I have no experience. I have heard mixed reviews.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks Brett for prompt reply, another question, is traxxas telemetry sensors ( temperature, voltage sensors) will be compatible with futaba, spektrum and Sanwa transmitters?
Thank you
I truly enjoy my NB4. Best radio for the money IMO. Lots of videos on YT check them all out before buying.
I am new to the RC World. I have been buying some used remote control vehicles. I just bought a Snap On amphibious vehicle and there was no remote control. I bought a digital universal remote control that states that it will eventually grab the frequency and it will control the vehicle.
Where can I buy this equipment that I can change to make my remotes work for any RC vehicle?
and in case of the transmitter I got with my kraton, the upgraded TX has no delay and a better range
Still have my same Trasmitter with my. RUCKUS Truck and still works great no problems so far and still fast silly fast but could be a touch faster like i said before.
What's the best transmitter for Mini-Z racing?
So can you just buy 1 transmitter, and then use it with all your RC cars? (Most of mine are Arrma). Which would be a good one for me to get? Nothing too 'fancy'
Expected box to have a bunch of xmitters in it since he was talking about them taking up a lot of space... single one inside and foam.
I still to this day have and use my Airtronics M8 I've had it at least 15yrs now! Still using crystals etc. I do it more today just to show you don't need the latest and greatest for all the new people pouring into this hobby and think they have to buy the best before they even learn to drive.. But, I prove this winning races w/ old tech it's also a fun challenge for myself & keeps me away & out of all the "racers drama". Whenever there are race podium photos and i'm on it I always make sure to have my radio pull out the antenna and place it in obnoxious places. (For humor purposes) But, for real I absolutely love that radio. However, I think the time is coming for a proper upgrade though...
Does a more expensive RC actually work better for racing, I mean more than just for comfort?
Would a traxxas TQi work OK for racing if it was used in Team associated car?
Would be nice to have more nitro videos!!
I'm thinking about either at DX5C or DX5 pro. Haven't been able to find much comparison wise. I live in the sticks so my phone is my only internet
I have both, the DX5R/PRO is a great upgrade over the DX5C/RUGGED. Either will be great, but if you have the extra money I'd get the DX5R/PRO.
Does one drain the battery faster Henry?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Brett, I would say the DX5R is better on batteries, even with the backlight. They both use batteries fairly quickly, but the DX5R seems to be more efficient.
@@puzzleluvr I heard that the DX5C/Rugged was for trails and crawling because it is waterproof and all others are not. You can play in rain or if you slip and fall into the mud boggs with your radio in hand all you have to do is rinse off and not buy a new transmitter. It was made for that application and not racing
Whays the best transmitter and receiver for a Carisma sca1e for slow crawling, ie precise throttle, great vid
What is the transmitter he is touching as 4:58?
Not exactly sure but it's definitely Spektrum; either a DX2E or STX2.
-Brett
Silly question but can you keep the RTR receiver in the car but add a secondary one for an upgraded transmitter? I want to keep the original one in case a buddy shows up and wants to bash with me.
They would have their own car with the original transmitter and me with my car using the upgraded one
It might be possible. You would need a Y-splitter to split the servo wire to both receivers and another y-splitter for the esc to both receivers; but, you'll need a switch on the esc splitter to power only the receiver you want to use - you can't have them both on. Splitters come in all different lengths: www.amainhobbies.com/eflite-t28-servo-yharness-efl08261/p1252429
-Brett
I upgrade my receivers on my best cars n the cars ill let others use ill keep the rtr transmitter on it
Hlo stevo
@@joyroy366 YO!!!
Thank you very much for that review. I'm missing just one point - I'm looking for a left hand (steering wheel) transmitter and was not able to find some details nor comparisons.
So would a great support by you to give some recommandations.
Yes, there are transmitters that can be adjusted for left hand use, although it is usually reserved for higher-end models. This Sanwa M12S is a great example of left/right hand operation, in a high-end, fully programmable system. It is quite exquisite. Check it out here: www.amainhobbies.com/sanwa-airtronics-m12srs-fh4t-4channel-2.4ghz-radio-system-snw101a32361a/p668686
-Brett
Only been doing RC for about a year now, so apologies if this question seems silly. I am looking a buying a Spektrum DX5 Rugged. If I bind a vehicle to the DX5, will the stock transmitter still work with that vehicle if I want to let someone else run that vehicle while I run another using the DX5? I recently bought my first plane and picked up a Spektrum DX8. Really happy with that transmitter so that's why I was thinking of the DX5 Rugged. I currently have 5 ground vehicles and am looking at picking up a couple more and really found this video insightful.
By the way, just wanted to say I love your online store, the videos and info you guys provide!
Whichever radio a receiver is bound to is the one that will control it. So if you rebind to a different radio, you can certainly run it with another truck.
Really happy to hear you enjoy the store! Glad the video was helpful for you as well. For the radio, like Henry said, the receiver will only respond to the transmitter it is bound to, and the receiver can be bound to only one transmitter at a time. You could bind a new vehicle for a friend, but it's a little bit of a pain as the ESC should be calibrated to the new transmitter, and trims should be adjusted as needed. Hope this helps.
-Brett
@@puzzleluvr thanks for the info, that answers my question.
@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks for that info, answers my question. Definitely would make it tough when sharing different vehicles with family and friends.
Looking to get back into this I was dragracing RC 10’s 20 years ago.... I use to love Futaba... but starting fresh over again I have a DR 10 and I’m looking to get a transmitter that I can customize a little bit change a tune on the fly But there are so many choices what’s a good transmitter that won’t break the bank thank you in advance
That rich ass friend that has 3 Arrma supercars just for the heck of it :P
Yes, always upgrade your Spektrum to Futaba
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Can i have the same Transmitter for Nitro and electric cars?
Yes, with a transmitter that has model memory. Each vehicle will require a unique receiver. Some transmitters can store profiles for over 20 vehicles.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks man
Pro tip: Traxxas tqi get the wireless module and access more settings in the app