is this Tx a good one for future projects?
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I have been toled I should posting in the radios section

I have right now the e-flite ccpm Tx and it is usefull only for helis.. so..
i searched a little and found that there two good ones
Hitec optic 6
http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_gu...smitter_id=144
Hitech eqlipse 7
http://images.google.se/imgres?imgur...%3Dsv%26sa%3DN
they arnt so cheap for me buty if I wanna buy a Tx it must be a good one oNce and for all!
so I wonder if the optic 6 is cabable for future projects with mixings and vtail and such .. it is right? or should I spare more an get the eclipse
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ORIGINAL: sky-pilot I have been toled I should posting in the radios section
I have right now the e-flite ccpm Tx and it is usefull only for helis.. so. i searched a little and found that there two good ones Hitec optic 6 Hitech eclipse 7 they arnt so cheap for me buty if I wanna buy a Tx it must be a good one oNce and for all! so I wonder if the optic 6 is cabable for future projects with mixings and vtail and such .. it is right? or should I spare more an get the eclipse

I have right now the e-flite ccpm Tx and it is usefull only for helis.. so. i searched a little and found that there two good ones Hitec optic 6 Hitech eclipse 7 they arnt so cheap for me buty if I wanna buy a Tx it must be a good one oNce and for all! so I wonder if the optic 6 is cabable for future projects with mixings and vtail and such .. it is right? or should I spare more an get the eclipse
Am using an Eclipse 7 for high end performance models and an Optic 6 to fly most of my everyday models (which range from small EP to large gas).
The Optic 6 is consideredf to be the easiest computer TX to program with easy to follow screen and, like the Eclipse 7, I do not have to change to my reading glasses. NB: A new version of the Optic 6 = a simplified model designated "Optic 6 Sport" is/will soon be in LHS.
comparison Chart Optic 6 vs Optic 6 Sport
Optic 6 Tutorial
Optic 6 Manual
Eclipse 7 Manual
regards
Alan T.
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A.T: thanx for information!
I am pretty noob to Tx setups and mixing setup too but quite familiar with the aircrafts designs like planes and vtols( that use a lot of mix setup) so my question is if I can do mixing between servos and motors speeds for example if the both servos used as elvators and as ailerons and such mixings that are very common in vtol desings you know.. it is maybe a stupid question But is the optic 6 capaple of doing that without " external mixer"
I am a noob at this area as I said so thanx for taking your time
I am pretty noob to Tx setups and mixing setup too but quite familiar with the aircrafts designs like planes and vtols( that use a lot of mix setup) so my question is if I can do mixing between servos and motors speeds for example if the both servos used as elvators and as ailerons and such mixings that are very common in vtol desings you know.. it is maybe a stupid question But is the optic 6 capaple of doing that without " external mixer"
I am a noob at this area as I said so thanx for taking your time
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hello A.T I have a very very imporant question: can the Optic 6 or eclipse 7 use the 72mhz crystals from the E-flite Blade cp Tx and Rx 4n-1?
I need to know this before I buy
thanx alot
I need to know this before I buy
thanx alot
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ORIGINAL: sky-pilot A.T: thanx for information!
I am pretty noob to Tx setups and mixing setup too but quite familiar with the aircrafts designs like planes and vtols( that use a lot of mix setup) so my question is if I can do mixing between servos and motors speeds for example if the both servos used as elvators and as ailerons and such mixings that are very common in vtol desings you know.. it is maybe a stupid question But is the optic 6 capaple of doing that without " external mixer" I am a noob at this area as I said so thanx for taking your time
I am pretty noob to Tx setups and mixing setup too but quite familiar with the aircrafts designs like planes and vtols( that use a lot of mix setup) so my question is if I can do mixing between servos and motors speeds for example if the both servos used as elvators and as ailerons and such mixings that are very common in vtol desings you know.. it is maybe a stupid question But is the optic 6 capaple of doing that without " external mixer" I am a noob at this area as I said so thanx for taking your time
"PROGRAMMABLE MIXERS (PMIX1)
Programmable mixing is the ability to mix two channels together to perform a common task. This is an important feature to learn, as without the ability to mix channels, many of the advanced features on the Optic 6 cannot be performed. Your Optic 6 has two programmable mixing circuits, and each is a separate operation, although it is possible for one mixing circuit to affect another mixing circuit. Remember that when using a mixing circuit, you must always specify which channel is a MASTER channel, and which channel is a SLAVE channel. The Master channel is the control circuit that the Slave channel follows."
I will try various set ups over next few days - unless someone else has already tried and answers first. Your requirements may not be met by any TX under a 9-12ch system or a Marine ESC / Rudder Mixer .
Alan T.
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ORIGINAL: sky-pilot hello A.T I have a very very imporant question: can the Optic 6 or eclipse 7 use the 72mhz crystals from the E-flite Blade cp Tx and Rx 4n-1? I need to know this before I buy thanx alot
see also the crystal comparison chart from GWS and note regarding receivers under "Transmitter Crystals - Do not interchange - Berg Industries"
Much more regarding crystals is available under "Crystals, Oscilators & Piezo " on my web page.
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Alan T.
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thank you A.T
do you know if the 4n-1 E-föite device works with the Hitech Tx or should I just buy anotehr reciever?
sky-pilot
do you know if the 4n-1 E-föite device works with the Hitech Tx or should I just buy anotehr reciever?
sky-pilot
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ORIGINAL: sky-pilot thank you A.T do you know if the 4n-1 E-föite device works with the Hitech Tx or should I just buy anotehr reciever? sky-pilot
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Definately not the Optic 6. The Optic 6 is a very poor quality TX which is unreliable and completely dies. I have about 2 hours on my Optic 6 and it has been sent back to the manufacturer twice for service due to the quality.
STEER CLEAR OF THIS RADIO!!!
BMonee
STEER CLEAR OF THIS RADIO!!!
BMonee



