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DG Designs 10-26-2021 08:17 AM

Im going to relegate mine to a "guest" radio. The screen is basically useless on the driver stand for me and its a little small. Ive got a few extra receivers if anyone is interested, one of the big ones and one of the little ones.

Panther6834 10-27-2021 12:27 AM


Originally Posted by Raguvian (Post 15837423)
I’m pretty close to NorCal hobbies so I might have to suck it up and pay for one there. Or I should just order a few more from hobbymate and hope they show up

If NorCal doesn't have the receivers you want in stock (I'm fairly certain they don't have any FGr4B or FGr4P, unless they got more in within the past few days, as I bought the last of each), you can also order them through Banggood. I placed an order for a few (including the FG58B) on Oct. 18, it shipped the same day, and it was delivered Oct. 24...and, that's coming from China. not wanting/trying to "steal" sales away from NorCal, so definitely check with them first...but, Banggood is a good 'backup'.

soulcoma 10-29-2021 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by DG Designs (Post 15837549)
Im going to relegate mine to a "guest" radio. The screen is basically useless on the driver stand for me and its a little small. Ive got a few extra receivers if anyone is interested, one of the big ones and one of the little ones.

Did you adjust your screen brightness. I can see the screen perfectly fine outside.

soulcoma 10-29-2021 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by zxcvb1t (Post 15837452)
I do wish Flysky makes a barebone version of the NB4 pro. I really dont care about the case, phone stand but do want a new radio to play with . The standard NB4 still has that issue when voltage drops lower than a certain level(4.4v maybe), the rx will randomly lose signal... This is on miniz evo platform, I hope the larger scale don't have this issue.

The Pro Comes with the Piece to remove the Phone holder.

soulcoma 10-29-2021 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by Raguvian (Post 15837344)
What is up with the shortage of receivers? A few months ago you could get any of them on Amazon with prime shipping. Now you can't get any. I ordered an FGR4P a few weeks ago from Amazon and now that's gone, and I ended up ordering an FGR4S from Hobbymate but that has a 30-35 business day delivery time, so I'm not sure when I'll get it.

In the mean time I have to keep swapping receivers between vehicles which is a headache as the ESCs need to be recalibrated each time.

Where have you been? There is a global chip Shortage. and a Docking issue for overseas items. Everything is hard to get.

soulcoma 10-29-2021 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by RockinTheCasbah (Post 15837087)
I had high expectations for the pro, but with the price, no new hardware internally other then the wireless charging I sold the two NB4's I had a bought a M17, 200 for something on BangGood, ok, 400 I'll go with something else. I was a dedicated NB4 user and had switched from a MT44 to the NB4. i wish we had an Open TX type OS for surface radios and weren't locked by the manufacture into paying more for the same thing.

!00% agree with you. If I didnt like my NB4 so much I would sell it as well but it makes a great Basher/Crawler radio. I wont be to upset if I drop it down a cliff.

soulcoma 10-29-2021 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by DirkW (Post 15837124)
:eek: Hundreds cheaper than the competition? Ok, I have never really checked out the NB4 :cool:, but from gut-feeling I would not compare it to an M17, more to an MT44... and that is actually quite a bit cheaper, so 2-3 additional receivers (depends on original or cloned) could be included as well. Or is the NB4 so much better than the MT44 (talking performance not user interface or such)? :confused:

Just curious, I'm a) too deeply invested (number of receivers) and b) too happy with Sanwa for me to even consider a change to anything else right now. But I'm not one of those fan-boys who say everything else is bad. Futaba, for example, make some excellent radios as well. But Flysky is still more or less an unknown entity to me.

The NB4 for the Price and Functionality as well as the price of Receivers was substantially less than Futaba, Sanwa, KO. But the New Pro is Double the original Price. At $400 its still cheaper than the Competition, as well the Receievers are also Cheaper. SO if your on a budget and still want a top end System its a good buy. But for the majority they will simply spend a little more and stick with the Name Brands that are proven successful.
I love my 7PX but I also Love the Noble. and Been using it more and More and was on the fence of selling it and my 20 receivers and getting the New Pro. But at that Price Ill stick with what I got. and now with the announcement of the 10PX I want to see what that is going to bring to the table. I may end up selling both and going for the 10PX

Raguvian 10-29-2021 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by soulcoma (Post 15838670)
Where have you been? There is a global chip Shortage. and a Docking issue for overseas items. Everything is hard to get.

I don't think it's so much the global chip shortage as much as probably the local suppliers not being able to get their hands on stock. The receivers are still readily available from Hobbymate, I just didn't expect to see ALL the receivers fall off amazon so quickly.

Speaking of which, mine came directly from Hobbymate in 17 days. I guess I'll just order from there from now on as their prices are really cheap. Going to order another 2 just as backups.

gwc 10-29-2021 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by Raguvian (Post 15838754)
I don't think it's so much the global chip shortage as much as probably the local suppliers not being able to get their hands on stock. The receivers are still readily available from Hobbymate, I just didn't expect to see ALL the receivers fall off amazon so quickly.

Speaking of which, mine came directly from Hobbymate in 17 days. I guess I'll just order from there from now on as their prices are really cheap. Going to order another 2 just as backups.

Hobbymate is where I bought my NB4 and they were great to work with.

Timw 10-30-2021 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by frewster (Post 15837192)
Not sure why some of y'all are acting like the NB4 has been discontinued. Just because the Pro is released doesn't mean it's gone or no longer works.

The rumor is that NB4 support is being dropped, only the Pro will be supported going forward. Even if they are still being made, reliable and stable, people tend to consider it discontinued in their minds. The latest updates have been substantial, adding a great deal of value to our existing NB4. I think we're expecting that to continue, but I can see them moving to the Pro only. That's just speculation of course, I hope that's not the case. I my inclination to buy a pro would be actually higher if they still support my current radio.

gwc 10-30-2021 03:52 PM


Originally Posted by Timw (Post 15839028)
The rumor is that NB4 support is being dropped, only the Pro will be supported going forward. Even if they are still being made, reliable and stable, people tend to consider it discontinued in their minds. The latest updates have been substantial, adding a great deal of value to our existing NB4. I think we're expecting that to continue, but I can see them moving to the Pro only. That's just speculation of course, I hope that's not the case. I my inclination to buy a pro would be actually higher if they still support my current radio.

There have been no posts or hints they will drop support for the NB4 and IMHO see no reason they would.

Timw 10-30-2021 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by gwc (Post 15839080)
There have been no posts or hints they will drop support for the NB4 and IMHO see no reason they would.

post 1049. I've heard the same rumor in other places, but have no idea of the source. Nobody but Flysky knows. And I agree, it would be a terrible move and other manufacturers would jump in to fill that $200 budget spot.

gwc 10-30-2021 04:36 PM


Originally Posted by Timw (Post 15839083)
post 1049. I've heard the same rumor in other places, but have no idea of the source. Nobody but Flysky knows. And I agree, it would be a terrible move and other manufacturers would jump in to fill that $200 budget spot.

Only time will tell at this point but even if the don't do more updates I will continue to use my NB4 it does everything I need it to exceptionally well. So unless It breaks I see no need to change now!

Panther6834 10-30-2021 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by Timw (Post 15839083)
post 1049. I've heard the same rumor in other places, but have no idea of the source. Nobody but Flysky knows. And I agree, it would be a terrible move and other manufacturers would jump in to fill that $200 budget spot.

In certain ways, 'post 1049' is...like the others related to and supposed NB4 discontinuation...still "speculation". Additionally, in almost all cases, laws are not 'retroactive'. When a law is enacted that affects a type of product, it is typically only applicable to products of that type that area released after the law takes effect. Using firearm laws as an example, if a law is passed that prohibits "owning" a certain types of firearm, than that affects ALL owners...current AND future...from owning said weapon type. However, of a law is passed that prohibits "purchasing" a certain weapon type, then that affects ONLY future purchases - current owners of data weapon type could, legally, continue to own said weapon type.

Honestly, 8 have absolutely no knowledge of any law(s) having any affect on FlySky (or any brand, did that matter) transmitters, so I can't claim whether the "reasoning" system in post 1049 is accurate...but, in all likelihood, if a law took effect after the release of the NB4, it should not have any affect on the NB4...it would only affect newer models (such as the Noble Pro). That is, unless the Noble Pro happened to contain technology that didn't apply to said law, in which case even the Pro would be unaffected. It really depends on whether this (supposed) law is related to something "specific", or something "general". While "general" laws can have retroactive consequences, laws that are "specific" can rarely be applied retroactively. The 'funny' thing about laws is that, sometimes, those responsible for "interpreting" the law don't always know how to go about doing it. That's what, typically, leads to 'challenges' of laws - to better "define" what, specifically, the law covers. These 'challenges' are also what's used to turn a "general" law into a "specific" law...if any of this makes sense to you.

soulcoma 11-01-2021 12:49 PM

Flysky will not be releaseing and New UI for the NB4. It would be really bad business sense if they update the old Transmitter with the same features as the New one. They wont sell the New Transmitter if they did that. Esspecially with the Price being double that of the NB4. I was going to buy the New Pro on release until I seen the Price. That Price point is just a no go for Me Ill stick with Futaba. If they Bring the Pro Price back down to around $300 since it includes the Case and Wireless Charging setup I can go that route. But I'll wait a bit and see how things upfold before buying a new one or selling my Old one.


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