4CH Transmitter for 6CH Reciever.
09-18-2015, 11:11 AM
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4CH Transmitter for 6CH Reciever.
Hi!
This might sound very stupid but can a 4 channel transmitter bind with a 6 channel receiver. I have a 4 channel Max Thrust Apprentice.
Secondly, as I have bought the Apprentice without a receiver and transmitter, this means I don't know which one to buy. Whether to go for the cheaper simple ones at 20 quid or the more expensive ones at around 60.
All help is very appreciated. Thank you.
This might sound very stupid but can a 4 channel transmitter bind with a 6 channel receiver. I have a 4 channel Max Thrust Apprentice.
Secondly, as I have bought the Apprentice without a receiver and transmitter, this means I don't know which one to buy. Whether to go for the cheaper simple ones at 20 quid or the more expensive ones at around 60.
All help is very appreciated. Thank you.
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09-18-2015, 12:34 PM
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I know that not all Futaba 2.4 transmitters will work with all Futaba receivers. But it doesn't have anything to do with channels.
In the ol 72 MHz days a 4 tx would work a 6 rec.
if you're talking Futaba there is or was a chart on their web site that listed what txmtrs worked with what recvrs
In the ol 72 MHz days a 4 tx would work a 6 rec.
if you're talking Futaba there is or was a chart on their web site that listed what txmtrs worked with what recvrs
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09-20-2015, 05:13 AM
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09-20-2015, 10:20 PM
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It can but, compared to the standard airplane radios, the controls could be reversed.
IIRC, the standard set up for helicopters is referred to as "Mode 1". This has the throttle and rudder/tail rotor on the right stick and the aileron/elevator on the left. Most airplane radios are set up as "Mode 2". This has the controls swapped to the opposite stick. While it's not a big deal to use that way and it's an easy task at an authorized repair shop to change it, most instructors would want you to use the same "mode" they use for ease of teaching. How you would tell is to move the sticks up and down. If the right stick has a ratcheting control hold, it's "Mode 1" while if it's on the left, it's "Mode 2"
IIRC, the standard set up for helicopters is referred to as "Mode 1". This has the throttle and rudder/tail rotor on the right stick and the aileron/elevator on the left. Most airplane radios are set up as "Mode 2". This has the controls swapped to the opposite stick. While it's not a big deal to use that way and it's an easy task at an authorized repair shop to change it, most instructors would want you to use the same "mode" they use for ease of teaching. How you would tell is to move the sticks up and down. If the right stick has a ratcheting control hold, it's "Mode 1" while if it's on the left, it's "Mode 2"
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09-21-2015, 06:04 AM
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Yes it can if stated above is the same mode. I've never flown helos but it is my understanding that the only diff between helo xmter and a plane xmter is the labels on the switches and the ratcheting on the throttle.
09-21-2015, 06:03 PM
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The OP mentioned a TX cost as "20 quid", so from that I think he may be one of our British friends from across the pond. If that is correct I then raise the question "is the common TX mode in his home country mode 1 or mode 2 ?". I am not sure of the answer but I was under the impression that most of Europe flew mode 1. Of course Great Britten in not continental Europe, it's a separate island nation. So the question is still open, will he want mode 1 or mode 2 ?
09-22-2015, 05:57 AM
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The OP mentioned a TX cost as "20 quid", so from that I think he may be one of our British friends from across the pond. If that is correct I then raise the question "is the common TX mode in his home country mode 1 or mode 2 ?". I am not sure of the answer but I was under the impression that most of Europe flew mode 1. Of course Great Britten in not continental Europe, it's a separate island nation. So the question is still open, will he want mode 1 or mode 2 ?
