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02-13-2022 | 03:47 PM
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Flysky transmitter experience?
Hello everybody,
I am quadriplegic so I can't use my hands so for driving my RC's I came up with using a multichannel joystick controller, I wire my RC's so the throttle and steering are both on the same joystick and then I slip a piece of rubber fuel line over the joystick to make it taller and fatter, then I just put it between my fingers and driving my RC's is the same as driving my wheelchair. For years I've been using a Futaba 6EX but it only has a six model memory and I now have eight RC's altogether. So I'm considering ordering this Flysky transmitter which has a 20 model memory, I can order it and seven more receivers for less than $200. Has anyone used this transmitter? I've never used Flysky, are they good transmitters? Is this something I should do? I just want some opinions. Thanks in advance and have a great day!
I am quadriplegic so I can't use my hands so for driving my RC's I came up with using a multichannel joystick controller, I wire my RC's so the throttle and steering are both on the same joystick and then I slip a piece of rubber fuel line over the joystick to make it taller and fatter, then I just put it between my fingers and driving my RC's is the same as driving my wheelchair. For years I've been using a Futaba 6EX but it only has a six model memory and I now have eight RC's altogether. So I'm considering ordering this Flysky transmitter which has a 20 model memory, I can order it and seven more receivers for less than $200. Has anyone used this transmitter? I've never used Flysky, are they good transmitters? Is this something I should do? I just want some opinions. Thanks in advance and have a great day!
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02-14-2022 | 10:40 AM
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It looks like this should work for what you are looking to do.
One thing to consider is whether you would benefit from a radio where the gimbal tension is adjustable, as I could imagine when adapting your radio that tighter stick might help with fine control? I don't beleive these spring adjustments are possible on the i6. There are a variety of gimbal ends available too in various lengths and shapes.
Also, if you're ever looking to add more complex features onto the sticks, this could be a reason to consider a computerized radio. Some of the opentx radios like the Radiomaster Zorro or TX16s feature a 4-in-1 module and work with a huge range of receivers, again allowing for some very affordable fleets. Unfortunately the 4-in-1 isn't compatible with the FASST receivers from your radio, but is compatible with FHSS and many other receiver protocols. Programming can be done on the radio directly or on the computer. It would be possible to program additional features and adjustments onto the alternate stick using that to adjust the steering throw or other settings.
One thing to consider is whether you would benefit from a radio where the gimbal tension is adjustable, as I could imagine when adapting your radio that tighter stick might help with fine control? I don't beleive these spring adjustments are possible on the i6. There are a variety of gimbal ends available too in various lengths and shapes.
Also, if you're ever looking to add more complex features onto the sticks, this could be a reason to consider a computerized radio. Some of the opentx radios like the Radiomaster Zorro or TX16s feature a 4-in-1 module and work with a huge range of receivers, again allowing for some very affordable fleets. Unfortunately the 4-in-1 isn't compatible with the FASST receivers from your radio, but is compatible with FHSS and many other receiver protocols. Programming can be done on the radio directly or on the computer. It would be possible to program additional features and adjustments onto the alternate stick using that to adjust the steering throw or other settings.
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