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07-17-2018 | 12:21 PM

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nikos2002

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Originally Posted by StadiumRC

I am hoping maybe Nick from Spektrum will chime in and go over some of the details for us. I am very interested. I don’t think $300 for the 5R Pro is bad at all, with the new receiver and ergo accessories that are included. You can customize the radio right out of the box.

In a nut shell:

Pre-loaded AVC modes – for 6 vehicles there are preloaded Drive Modes to give the user different levels of control depending on how they use the vehicle. The Drive Mode feature has always been in the 5R/6R radios. We just took the time to try all the different setting possibilities to give the user the desired experience.
Ergonomic accessories – the 3 sizes of grips, angle wedges and small wheel were all items sold with the 6R, that users could adapt to the 5R if they wanted. Now it comes all in the box for better experience.
1. Angle Wedges have actually been updated to make the installation easier, customer does not have to unplug anything from the radio to install the wedges.
  1. Smaller wheel has been sized to match diameter used by other manufactures wheel size.
Improved Steering Mechanism – the internal mechanism controlling the steering wheel was modified to provide a smoother motion from right to left. Also the motion more closely matches the “feel” customers may have experienced with other high end radios from our competition.
Throttle Throw – Actual distance the throttle trigger moves was increased. This change was done to match the overall travel of the trigger as used in other high end radios. It will give the user a more precise feeling through the range of motion.
Lipo compatible – The 5R did not react well with Lipo batteries without an update from our Service Center. The new DX5 Pro, comes with this update built into programming. A lipo still needs to be removed from the radio to charge. SPMB2000LITX fits the DX5 Pro. Would suggest SPM6834 charge adapter.
Texture change – the overall texture of the DX5 Pro was changed to match the smoother texture used on the DX5C. Some customer comments not in favor of the 5R texture lead to this change.
Lap Timer capable – The software to use the Spektrum Lap Timer (SPMLTG5000/SPMLTT2500) was available as an update to the DX5R, but comes loaded in the DX5 Pro.

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