geoffg1

Trying to find an alternative to Tamiya's DMD control unit as these seem to be few and far between and priced sky high when you can find one available. I know the Heng Long 6.0S or later with throttle on left and steering on right would be a possibility but I wanted to know if there is another option, more of an independent module that could be used with any Transmitter/ receiver combo ? (and reasonably priced)

Panzerpaul

Best alternative I have found is the IBU2 Ultimate board. It does the job of both the Tamiya DMD and MF Boards. Cost under $200 and is available from Ian at https://www.rctankelectronics.com/. Has lots more options than Tamiya, Heng Long or any of the others.

Shagnifico

DKLM has a new board for sale, looks pretty nice.
https://www.dklmrc.com/DK_Tank/p2389473_21001608.aspx

https://dkmodule.com/tank/description/

Just a note it comes from Hong Kong so shipping may put it over the $200 mark.

RichJohnson

I use the old IBU, I wont use the Ultimate. I dont like the heavy inertia setting it has going forward and how you have to slowly pull down to go backward or it wont back up.
I have also been trying other boards, with Clarks recent problems, I tried a tamiya sheridan MFU. It was about 250 for all the necessary cables and stuff. Anh.... it has a level of inertia on forward that I can move my stick 2/3 of the way up and the engine sound throttles up but doesnt move till I pass 2/3 up stick.... Kinda sucks.
So I have the new DKtank on the way. Two of our club members already have it and are trying it out.

Rad_Schuhart

I can only recommend this:

https://radindustries.wordpress.com/.../beier-sfr-1-d

Tankster

I’ll second Rad’s opinion. I’ll add that Elmod is also very nice. I have both and can’t imagine being able to be satisfied with any other boards. Watching YouTube videos may help you decide.