Yes it is compatible with the Tamiya standards. The IR receiver was purchased from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/7103851...89&ref=hp_rv-5 It is the same version DAK RC sells.

They make two different versions - one for Clark/Tamiya/IBU/Elmod type boards and one for Heng Long tanks. The Heng Long version will burn out if used on the other boards so there are some current limiting resistors added to the Tamiya version so that doesn't happen. You can also change the top to receive 360 degree hits or limit hits the same 45 degree standard the Tamiya apple uses. They also come in red or blue LED versions. The blue actually seems to show up better in the Texas sun. When used on a HL tank a circuit for the LEDs need to be wired up. There are instructions on his site showing how to do that.