Originally posted by aptar
<snip> On the 10X, the throttle trim is not digital, on the 8UAFS all 4 stick function trims are digital. No one so far has given me a compelling reason for the throttle trim on the 10X to remain a manual slide switch. I don't understand these differences on the 10X. Maybe someone with more experience will jump in and give a reasonable explanation.
I believe the first JR radio to go with digital trims was the 8103DT. There was a massive outcry against having a digital trim for throttle and JR listened..... all new models have analog throttle trims.
BTW, I prefer analog throttle trims for the same reasons cited at the time.
- Better visible trim location feedback
- better tactile trim location feedback
- faster response
etc. etc.....
and my primary reason: optimal idle changes with environmental conditions (altitude, humidity etc.). Having a pre-programmed idle position just doesn't cut it for me.
And before you get onto the FUtaba throttle cut switch thingy, I
don't want another switch for this trivial one purpose, I have enough now! Switches are for more dynamic needs like mixes, rates, flight modes etc.