Luisito

Hi guys: I am building a 29% AeroWork Edge 540 with a DA 50 on it. I will be using 5 Digital Hitec ( 5645 ) an one 225 ( non digital ), I want to know if I need a PCM RX, some people are using a FMA RX. The radio to be use is a Futaba 9c. Thank you for all the help.


Luis

FlyinBrian

It's your call really, if you do go for a PCM rx make sure you do set up the failsafe to at least make the motor go to idle - the default as supplied from the factory is HOLD ie all servos stay where they are.

Also some people prefer to check everything out with a standard PPM rx first to see if the motor ignition is causing inteference - do a range check like this and if aok put in the PCM rx.

Also be aware that failsafe on a 9C (assuming thats the same s/w as used in the UK version designated FF9) does not become functional until two minutes following the switch on of Tx and Rx

Good Luck

Luisito

FlyinBrian, thank you for the info, I think is a good idea to do the range check with the PPM receiver but do I have to have a PCM receiver. And do you know any thing about the FMA receiver.



Luis

trailingedge

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Luisito

If you intend to use PCM functionality, you have to have a PCM receiver. Do a search on PCM vs FM as this subject has been debated ad nausium. Just for the record I like PCM though. I don't know anything about the FMA receivers, but I'm sure that a few guru's out there will respond with thier thoughts on it. Hope this helps.

Forgues Research

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You deffinately do not need PCM recievers. Even if you want to program failsafe.
You now have the possibily to do this with Multiplex IPD receiver, FMA has one also which seems better then any others, but with only 5 channels.

I put away all my PCM receivers some 3 years ago and never looked back.

Luisito

Thank you trailingedge for the info. I will do that search and see what i do find out.

Hi Roger this is Luis from TN, I got the engine standoff for the DA 50 from you, Thank you for the info. I just want to know if I really need a PCM rx.

Luis

Luisito

I think what I want to know is, do I need PCM RX because I have digital servos?

mglavin

My Feedback: (31)

NO! PCM offers some distinct advantages, some suggest there disadvantages. The use of Analog and or Digitals servos is a null point...

Forgues Research

My Feedback: (7)

In Plain words, no you dont need PCM

Luisito

Thank guys thats is all I want, And I think I will go with the PPM receiver.