Flysky or Spektrum
 

This is a question for the guys out there that have used both the GTB3 and the DX3R Pro and can compare them. I have the GTB3 with updated firmware and I modded the trigger to be closer to my finger for breaking. I really like the GTB3 radio but have been kicking around the idea of getting a DX3R Pro due to the fact that my RTR SCTE came with the cheaper version of the Spectrum radios. Overall they both felt about the same but the spektrum felt a little smoother for some reason. My son now has the spektrum because it fit his hand better. So my biggest questions are does the added features of spektrum make it worth the upgrade? Do you noticed a huge difference between the 2 when driving and breaking? Does the spektrum give you better overall control? Does the traction control on the radio really work? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I have been running the FSGT3b for a year now and just recently upgrade to a Airtronics MT4. Main reason is the receivers with Airtronics,Spectrum,and other high end radios have a faster latency. This give you a more connected feel to the vehicle. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the input. :)

not worth it, unless "name brand" is worth it. i use expo on steering and throttle to slow it down some. latency :lol:

I didn't have the DZ3R but I did have the DX3S as well as the GT3B radio and I can say the the Flysky worked much better in every aspect. And my GT3B didn't have any of the upgrades.

Wouldn't a faster servo be a significantly bigger difference rather than having latency issues? Unless we are talking throttle too....

I bought a GT3B based on users feedbacks and this is the worst feeling radio I had. Got 2 receivers, both of them failed, had range prolblems too.. Used it for racing and the reception was horrid compared to my spektrum dx3R. Not precise at all around neutral, laggy, now I'm reselling it for a DX3C

Throttle response is much better when the latency is increased. I feel more connected to the vehicle with the new radio. If your just starting out racing go for the FSGT3B because you wont notice it but once you have been at it for a while grab someones Spectrum,AT,or Futaba and you will see the difference.

I love when people think they can feel hundredths of a second in latency.

Well here is an update, I wound up getting a Airtronics MT-4, one reason was I couldn't pass up the deal and the second I want to see for myself.

I tested a flysky and DX3C in the same truck on the same battery with the same electronics. In a visual test with the steering I noticed the the DX3C setup was quicker to respond, more accurate and felt more consistent than the flysky. I had felt this while racing as well and I think having to be more accurate in breaking and turning while holding a consistent line in the turns the accuracy comes in to play. While just playing around in the yard it was harder to tell the difference. I have nothing to back this up except my personal experience. I have given the DX3C to my son and I will be using the MT-4. The flysky will probably to to my other son at some point. The flysky is definitely a great radio for the price and I am not putting it down but I think I will try something different.

Thanks for the input everyone.

Have you tried both radios for yourself in a competitive race enviroment to be able to give an educated oppinion or are you just spouting off non sense and taking up thread space? I'm not the only person on this board or at the track that says the Flysky has a very noticable lag in the rx compared to any higher end radio. People like you are the reason I hate forums.:flaming:

Btw: I see your a boat guy. That explains alot.

If you see that I am a boat guy then maybe you have read a few other post. I have used both in races, cars and trucks (never raced boats). The only noticeable difference would be how the radio feels in your hand. I was a hard core Airtronics guy everything back form 85' (box radio with a wheel on it, side throttle that got a slot car trigger mounted on the back the hack of its day) when I started racing to the last one I bought an M11. We have done test on this it is not a noticeable difference. Argue all you want but there is not a big difference. This is also based on Hacked GT3b's not sure it makes a difference but I do know (tested flying an park flyer airplane with one) range is increased after you hack the GT3b.

I think I may have to run a micro switch activated stop watch test on video to prove the little bit of difference. Hmm now to find a donor Futaba box to test 3 radios against each other.

BTW there is an ignore feature you can ignore people like me if you wish, it will help protect you from the internet and the :flaming: frustration of forums.
I will help you out the link to the ignore feature http://www.rctech.net/forum/profile.php?do=ignorelist and type in vette66_00. Thanks

+1 ^^^^^^

Would'nt this have been a better post for the people looking for info than what you originaly posted? This is my point.

Now I will admit the Flysky blows away everybody as far as range goes with surface radios. They use the same hardware for both surface and air electronics where im pretty sure the other companies don't. As far as latency we will have to agree to disagree.

There's a discussion here in Germany about the Flysky's causing interference for Spektrums.... Not sure, but people are discussing it..