Originally Posted by
BcuriousR
If it was just a "stop gap", why don't you use the factory Taigen/HL apple? I have several Mako boards and they work fine with the factory apple vs Tamiya equipped tanks. Yes, Taigen apples do not have the sensitivity that the Tamiya's do, but as a "stop gap", they work fine. I've since moved on because they have other shortcomings. But, as loaner tanks that I have yet to convert, they are a cheaper way to introduce new people to this money pit.
I get what you are saying, but why waist more time ( 2-2 1/2 more weeks ) and money to purchase a HL/Taigen apple with their known short comings when I have two complete Tamiya battle units sitting here and RCTA states their MAKO2018 as FULLY Tamiya compatible? The issue is the lack of the $1-2 cable&plug combo being available at the time of purchase or even being clearly stated as needed, waiting almost four weeks for the item to arrive and only then to find out it is missing a vital part that now must be sourced elsewhere. In my book and that of many others is just not acceptable.