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Northy 08-01-2014 01:47 PM

FRsky, Orangrc or ? FF3 3VC module and rx?
 
I'm after a cheap 2.4 module and multiple tx's for my vintage cars, but I'm not sure which system to go for?

What are they like?
Which has the cheapest/smallest receivers?

Thanks,

G

caciqueconnection 08-01-2014 01:50 PM

IMO ya cannot go wrong with Orange. Receivers are small, not the smallest but near, and dirt cheap.

I'm running them with my spektrum system, and no problems at all.

Frsky are good too, but those air style rx don't look so tough.

DCM 08-01-2014 04:36 PM

Had hit and miss with the FrSky stuff. OrangeRX receivers are DSM2 and am currently trying to find out if the Futaba Module works with the 3VC!

neallewis 08-01-2014 04:44 PM

My Frsky stuff has never missed a beat. I've converted an Esprit 3, receivers are £13, and with a slight pin bending modification can be 30mm x 19mm area, whic i find fits well in all cars.

adon30 08-01-2014 11:08 PM

I've run frsky for a year or two now. The old receivers used to be smaller by a few mm's.
The only problem I had was when the aerial snapped off a receiver. Now I just tuck the aerial back in the case. With the receivers only being £13 it's not a big deal.

neallewis 08-01-2014 11:46 PM

[QUOTE=neallewis;828164a slight pin bending modification [/QUOTE]

By request, a photo of this receiver mod here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7lqygs9gwqtw9hn/XR7buQcXNV

C Deacon 09-01-2014 12:22 AM

Well i have been running orange on all my aircraft and never had any problems at all with them. Not used there car ones yet though but i have only just got back into the cars so there is my excuse lol.

wrighty 10-01-2014 07:23 AM

I have had a frsky module in my ff3 for about a year with no problems

Northy 10-01-2014 10:47 AM

Hmmm, still not sure.

The FRsky RX's look a bit vulnerable :cry:
The Orangerc rx looks a tougher thing, but then I never had a lot of luck with proper Spektrum :cry:

Has anyone got any Orangerc stuff and is going to be at Chadderton that I could take a look at?

Thanks,

G

jameswilkinson7 10-01-2014 02:13 PM

I had nothing but problems with FRsky. I tried to pin point the problem and I think it was the module. Maybe just a bad one?

danharding 10-01-2014 02:50 PM

Orange RC (GR300) ones dont work with modules unless they are DSM2 ground.
They do a DIY kit but its DSM2 for air and will not bind with the small ground receivers.

FRsky is good if you don't mind the look of the receiver.
I've been using the FRsky for a while now, better than the normal Spektrum module IMO

neallewis 10-01-2014 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northy (Post 82855)

The FRsky RX's look a bit vulnerable :cry:

I fold the antenna inside and heat shrink them. I also do the pin bending mod. never had a problem.

wildwillydriver 10-01-2014 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrighty (Post 828524)
I have had a frsky module in my ff3 for about a year with no problems

I have a Futaba FF3 too and i'd like to convert it to 2.4, could you point me to the right frsky module?
I was thinking also about a Spektrum surface module and receiver but they are very hard to find.

Any suggestion would be very appreciated.
Thanks a lot.
WWD

knighthawk 10-01-2014 06:57 PM

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I've been using the 3VC and 3VCS for many years with the Futaba Module and paired to the FrSky TFR4 Receiver.

IMHO , this combo is bullet proof, never had a problem, never missed a beat, and the receivers are smaller than the Futaba version.

dodgydiy 10-01-2014 11:07 PM

frsky works well for me, if you want to toughen up the rx, just fold the aeriel back in and fill the rx with sillicone sealant, making sure you dont glue up the button.....

Northy 22-01-2014 03:49 PM

So where's the best place to get the FRsky stuff from?

Which 'combo' is the best to go for? Or should I get the module and RX separate - if that's possible?

Ta,

G

mart3pop 22-01-2014 04:05 PM

i've been using frsky with my 3vc for one year now, with not a single problem... (5 different cars so quite some airtime for the Tx) :thumbsup:

neallewis 22-01-2014 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northy (Post 831963)
So where's the best place to get the FRsky stuff from?

Which 'combo' is the best to go for? Or should I get the module and RX separate - if that's possible?

Ta,

G

T9 Hobbysport in Greengates, Bradford are the UK importer/distributor for FRsky. If you go in, tell them I sent you.

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-rc-radio-gear

TX Module: http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-dh...try-diy-module

RX: http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-v8...annel-receiver

Set TX module to use the non-telemetry mode. The switch can be removed and just link the pins/contacts on PCB to set it in that mode permanently.

Conrad 22-01-2014 09:32 PM

FrSky for me, a little bit of clear heatshrink around the V8R4-II receivers toughens them up a bit. For something older like the FF3 that only has PPM/PCM mode then the V8R4-II is your only option in PPM mode. If you are using a 3VC and it has the HRS mode then you can use the TFR4 receiver which comes in the usual plastic case.

Northy 27-02-2014 02:21 PM

Bugger, I was going to buy some but they are out of stock :cry:

G


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