Radio wanted

[Fred]

I have read about this but is it as genuine as a 2.4ghz set what i mean is is it a true conversion

Yes, that will convert your 35mhz radio to 2.4.
Some mods are really straight forward (module swap), some need a little bit of work (very easy stuff).
Good thing is, you are spoiled for choice, can be cheap, and reliability is proven, and sometimes, even outperform the "main" brands (like Frsky for example).

[Happy Days]

Not too sure exactly what you’re asking Bren. The 2.4Ghz module normally clips or screws on the back of the  35Mhz Tx and converts the output from 35Mhz to 2.4Ghz. To all intents and purposes the 35 Mhz Tx then becomes a 2.4 Tx. With all the ‘channel hopping’ protocol and non interference properties 2.4Ghx  has to offer.
K.

[bren.p]

Yea Keith thats what I meant wud it end up as good as a factory bought 2.4ghz or would it have restrictions as sometimes with electronics

[Fred]

Same as factory.
The only down is that you are limited by the number of channels ( you can get because the 2.4ghz module will take the signal from the PPM signal of the radio.


It is about to change with some new protocols, but 8 channles will cover most of your need for a while.

[Fred]

Brendan, not sure if you saw that one from Richard (If still for sale)
http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1277

Great radio!

[bren.p]

Thanks Fred I did see it ages ago alright wasnt sure about it though.

I just sent him a pm.

Bren.

[Fred]

I think the 10sx have a module on the back (Richard might confirm).
In this case, the change to 2.4Ghz is as easy as swapping the module.

Frsky do one (sorry, I insist on them, as I use them)



Corona :



JR :



Spektrum:



Assan:



Jeti:



And many more! (MPX, Graupner HOTT etc etc)

The only thing to be aware, is that when you go for  a system, you are attached to it, as a receiver from A, will not be compatible with B etc etc.
Also, the price of receivers etc is dfinitively to take into consideration!

[bren.p]

Do you mean fred that if i get a spectrum converter i have to get a spectrum rx?

[Fred]

That is correct.

Now, you can find some companies that do compatible one to another brand (Like Frsky do Fasst(Futaba) Compatible RX) but it can always be messy...

Another thing to consider, are the functions you want, if you want telemetry or not etc etc.

To me.. Buy a good second hand radio, put a Frsky or Assan module, buy a few RX, and play

If you can invest more, I would go for Jeti or Multiplex.

[bren.p]

Thanks Fred food for thought.

[Fred]

No problem.
Forgot to say that you can also go for the HXT9 radio too, if you don't want to go second hand one.

[bren.p]

Cheers again Fred you are all a great bunch of lads really helpfulI really appreciate this.

Really interested in your builds as iam a model maker but my ambition is not just to learn to fly well but to build a plane or glider and be able to fly thats a real buzz :-)

[Happy Days]

Really interested in your builds as iam a model maker but my ambition is not just to learn to fly well but to build a plane or glider and be able to fly thats a real buzz :-)

Oh my god :roll: ,…….Fred wont stop talking for the next six weeks now!  :lol:
Keith

[bren.p]

Lmao ahh well you know what they say its good to talk

 :lol:

 http://www.islandmodels.ie/index.php/14ka3

interesting little build.

Bren.

[Fred]

Moi?  :mrgreen:

Well, you can't deny that it is more satisfaction, thrill to fly a glider you built and/or design than a RTF one  :mrgreen:
And your choice of gliders is immensely bigger too