Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Radio and Electronics
hobbywing OTA vs Program Box >

hobbywing OTA vs Program Box

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

hobbywing OTA vs Program Box

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-25-2021 | 10:56 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Tech Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 308
Default hobbywing OTA vs Program Box

Does the HW OTA provides more adjustment than the Program Box? It seem both needs to be connected to the ESC at some point. Just wondering what is the major advantage of one over the other. Is the connection of the OTA reliable? If you were to buy again, which would it be?
chumanji is offline  
Old 08-26-2021 | 03:38 AM
  #2  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 365
From: Mass.
Default

its not more adjustment its more ease of use
the program box you have to click through each option where the ota lets you hop around
i like using the OTA alot for copying profiles from one esc to another and making small adjustments while i can see all the options and not have to think ok what one is next or what was previous
i just think that using my phone to modify parameters is exponentially easier then the box.

however, if youre a set it and forget it type of person the box is probably fine.
i like to change drive frequencies, softening values etc often based on track conditions
ray4624 is offline  
Old 08-26-2021 | 05:57 AM
  #3  
Marcos.J's Avatar
Super Moderator
iTrader: (241)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 33,399
From: Semper Fi
Default

It has a lot more adjustments you can fine tune it more than with the programming box also you can use the customized functions
Marcos.J is offline  
Old 08-26-2021 | 07:08 AM
  #4  
Bsthetech's Avatar
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 744
From: Earth
Default

OTA is a no brainer.
Bsthetech is offline  
Old 08-26-2021 | 07:16 AM
  #5  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 365
From: Mass.
Default

Originally Posted by Marcos.J
It has a lot more adjustments you can fine tune it more than with the programming box also you can use the customized functions
ah i stand corrected...havent used the box in so long i didnt realize you couldn't access everything
ray4624 is offline  
Old 08-26-2021 | 12:28 PM
  #6  
Thread Starter
Tech Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 308
Default

Ok thanks guys that makes sense. Is there any connectivity issue with the OTA. Have any of you ever have difficulties connecting? I can imagine it would be frustrating if the connection is hit and miss.
chumanji is offline  
Old 08-27-2021 | 03:26 AM
  #7  
Marcos.J's Avatar
Super Moderator
iTrader: (241)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 33,399
From: Semper Fi
Default

Originally Posted by chumanji
Ok thanks guys that makes sense. Is there any connectivity issue with the OTA. Have any of you ever have difficulties connecting? I can imagine it would be frustrating if the connection is hit and miss.
via bluetooth never had an issue takes about 10-15 seconds to load up
Marcos.J is offline  
Old 09-03-2021 | 09:06 AM
  #8  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 126
Default

Was just about to ask this same question.
Raul1991 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.