Twin stick transmitter

[gr1340]

I am going to be getting a 1/10 or 1/12 truck soon and rather than get a rtr model I am going to spec my own parts.

I really want a twin stick transmitter. I grew up with them and although I can use a wheel style transmitter, I prefer the sticks.

There doesn't seem to be many types at the <£50 bracket, I seem to be tied to either this:

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-sr2s-2-channel...

Or this
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-code-2.4ghz-2...

Or this
http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/carson-reflex-rc...

I'm not that keen on the looks of the Carson though, the other two look nicer but I prefer the Absima, has anyone got any experience of these?

[Rude-boy]

I have quite big hands. Not gnarly, horny hand son of the soil ones, but work in an office most the time, extra large size Marigolds for when helping Mrs do her hair dye.

I have a couple of the Carson ones and have no issues at all, neither does my 10 year old nephew.

To be fair if you are looking at atheistics it's your call but my first thought is if you are looking at the transmitter you're not looking at the receiver which is usually in the fast crashy if drive badly (or not looking at whilst you use...) thing!

[.:ian:.]

Plenty of turnigy radios and receivers for <£50
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/radios-receivers-1/tur...

[gr1340]

.:ian:. said:

Plenty of turnigy radios and receivers for <£50
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/radios-receivers-1/tur...

I like those. Any issues using a transmitter for a plane/helicopter with a car?

[generationx]

gr1340 said:

I like those. Any issues using a transmitter for a plane/helicopter with a car?

Transmitters for planes or heli´s are much more likely to be "4 channel", which means they can control four servos, not two. This requires the sticks to move from side to side as well as forwards/backwards, and it can be a bit irritating with a car/truck, unless you have selectable gears or other control functions. Better (and cheaper!) to go 2-channel.

I always favoured Acoms and Futaba.

[Rsdop]

I have the same problem, got a car built and looking for radio gear but also don't want the wheel and trigger. When I raced many years ago it was all Futaba and Acoms but can't find a basic setup from them. Also want a simple looking setup so may look for used gear on eBay.

[timmymagic73]

I know what you mean about aesthetics, I love the older 80's Acoms transmitters (before the chrome trim was replaced with all plastic) and have a few, but I don't run anything on 27Mhz anymore.

I have the Core RC Code with LCD screen and use the same transmitter for everything, the model memory works well. Receivers are very cheap.

Recommended - I think it looks good.

[_Neal_]

Another vote for the Carson Reflex Stick kit linked above - hard to beat for the money IMO, although definitely aesthetically-challenged!

[groomi]

Another shout out for the Code 3-channel (with the lcd screen). Cheap, very cheap additional receivers, reliable and good enough to go racing with.

The only thing I have changed on mine is shortened the sticks a little.

Other than that the only minor gripe is that there is no adjustment for the angle of the sticks. I would prefer to be able to angle the steering stick inwards slightly to better match the natural swing of my thumb. No idea if the other transmitters in your list offer that possibility either.

[Craikeybaby]

Bumping this as I am in the market for a new radio kit, but the Core 3ch one doesn't seem to be available any more, which is a shame as it looked ideal.

Edited by Craikeybaby on Monday 27th January 22:33

[generationx]

Futaba still have a budget 2-channel 2.4Ghz stick radio in their range for <£50 - Modelsport have them in stock

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/futaba-t2hr-2ch-combo...

Works just fine for a basic system. You’ll need a servo.

(edited for bizarre auto-correct fail!)

Edited by generationx on Monday 27th January 07:06

[tr7v8]

Craikeybaby said:

Bumping this as I am in the market for a new radio kit, but the Core 3ch one doesn't seem to be available any more, which is a shame as it looked idea.

Howes models do quite a range

[timmymagic73]

tr7v8 said:

Craikeybaby said:

Bumping this as I am in the market for a new radio kit, but the Core 3ch one doesn't seem to be available any more, which is a shame as it looked idea.

Howes models do quite a range

Funny you should bump this now, as I was only looking into this again the other day for new receivers. It does look like the Core Code stuff is now discontinued - and therefore receivers that bind to the transmitter appear to be unobtainable (other than rare new old stock) which has rather screwed my idea of running all my models on the same system... typical!

[tr7v8]

timmymagic73 said:

tr7v8 said:

Craikeybaby said:

Bumping this as I am in the market for a new radio kit, but the Core 3ch one doesn't seem to be available any more, which is a shame as it looked idea.

Howes models do quite a range

Funny you should bump this now, as I was only looking into this again the other day for new receivers. It does look like the Core Code stuff is now discontinued - and therefore receivers that bind to the transmitter appear to be unobtainable (other than rare new old stock) which has rather screwed my idea of running all my models on the same system... typical!

Core code is known by other names though. I think the root manufacturer is Etronix? Worth a call to Schumacher models as they imported Core R/C
I use their 3 Channel stuff in the yacht

[Craikeybaby]

generationx said:

Futaba still have a budget 2-channel 2.4Ghz stick radio in their range for <£50 - Modelsport have them in stock

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/futaba-t2hr-2ch-combo...

Works just fine for a basic system. You’ll need a servo.

(edited for bizarre auto-correct fail!)

Edited by generationx on Monday 27th January 07:06

Thanks, this is looking like the most likely option.

[timmymagic73]

Looks like it might work, but crikey it's hideous!!

Rumour has it that pretty much any 4-6 channel stick radio already has enough springs inside to re-arrange and create 2 self centering sticks for RC car use - just add self tapping screws to lock the sticks in the axis required. I've rummaged about inside a few transmitters and I'd be very surprised if this wasn't the case for most of them. Will dig further into this myself.

Some of the 6 channel FlySky stuff is very cheap (under £50) with multi-model memory and many other functions on the LCD screen.

I'm still looking into modding my old Acoms Techniplus to 2.4Ghz - or converting my Core Code to an alternative 2.4 setup. Project for another day though..

[Craikeybaby]

A 2.4GHz Acoms Techniplus is exactly what I want!

[GliderRider]

There are people who convert old radio gear to 2.4GHz, so it should be possible to get an Acoms Techniplus from eBay and convert it. Google 'Acoms Techniplus to 2.4GHz'. The Tamiya club forum or singlechannel.co.uk are both good resources. On the latter, if go to the 2.4g conversions page, the author has his email at the bottom of the page.

Here's a Acoms Techniplus MkIV conversion: Acoms Techniplus MkIV 2.4GHz

Edited by GliderRider on Monday 3rd February 02:38

[dhutch]

GliderRider said:

Here's a Acoms Techniplus MkIV conversion: Acoms Techniplus MkIV 2.4GHz

Love that! I had what I think is the generation before that (still have it, in v.used condition) as my main controller throughout my RC racing days.

I stopped racing towards the end of 2005 having done a lot as a kid (maybe 10-12 onwards?) and then had a bit of a go and getting back into it. I had passed my test because i remember that I drove to some races myself, but stopped when I want to uni.

Anyway, there was plenty of 2.4ghz stuff about, but also still plenty including me on on 27mhz, but presumably since then the cost and prevalence of 2.4gig has just taken over?

Still still the 'toy' market using 27mhz but presumably even this will decline eventually?


Daniel

[Craikeybaby]

I still haven’t bought anything, but have come across the Carson Reflex Stick 4 Channel Pro 3.1 LCD transmitter. The thing that attracts me over the Futaba is the 15 model memory, as I fancy a few more models.