2.4 ghz radio

[tyrustler99]

i am starting to go to the track more often so i dont want to have any problems with frequency anymore. i am looking for a good starting 2.4 ghz controller thats around 50$ Thanks for your help

[joe831]

Check out the FlySky GT2 or GT3b. The GT2 is about $20 and the GT3 has an lcd screen for about $40. I have 2 GT2s, additional receivers are only $7 too

[felixx4]

I recently picked up the $60 Tower Hobbies 224 for my Monster Jam. Its nothing fancy and the transmitter has a cheap feel to it, but honestly it was a good buy and works great. Theres absolutely nothing fancy about this transmitter/receiver combo. It has the standard nobs to adjust your steering and throttle trim. One of the cool things about the receiver is that there is no external antenna. Its built into the receiver. I was a little worried about range, but i havent run into any issues. And no problem with setup. I removed my original AM receiver and had this one installed and working in about 15 minutes.

Hope this helps.

[JayMcGill]

Check out the FlySky GT2 or GT3b. The GT2 is about $20 and the GT3 has an lcd screen for about $40. I have 2 GT2s, additional receivers are only $7 too

I have 2 GT3b's and they work very well.

[TraxxasGuyHere]

Hey guys i was looking to get this for my Ken Block brushed edition and i just want to know if my stock traxxas servo will work with it, and if i need some special battery or servo to operate the reciever, also how many batteries does the radio take?

[joe831]

Yes, the traxxas servo will work with it, any servo should. You do not need special batteries or servos or anything, you just plug n play. The remote takes 8 AA batteries.

[TraxxasGuyHere]

Also i was watching a video of the gt3 and it came with a black battery? does the 2.4 ghz come with that battery and do i have to plug it in to use the reciver/transmitter, also hobbypartz.com says they are out of stock, anyone know or have an estimate of when they will get some more in stock? sorry about so many questions lol

[O.G.]

I also have a couple flysky radios and the receiver is powered by the Lipo battery. I highly recommend those radios.

But you also can't rule out the traxxas 2.4 radio. Find em here on the market place or ebay.


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[TraxxasGuyHere]

what do you mean? i would just use it as a normal traxxas reciever then right? pretty much the same exact thing but cheaper?

[appleton_rustler]

I sent you a pm Ty

[JayMcGill]

Also i was watching a video of the gt3 and it came with a black battery? does the 2.4 ghz come with that battery and do i have to plug it in to use the reciver/transmitter, also hobbypartz.com says they are out of stock, anyone know or have an estimate of when they will get some more in stock? sorry about so many questions lol

Neither of my GT3b's came with batteries. You can upgrade it to accept a 3s lipo though.

[O.G.]

These radios are like any other brand.. aa batteries in the transmitter, receiver powered by the big battery. There is probably the option of putting rechargable batteries in the transmitter bit I haven't done it.

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[TraxxasGuyHere]

Does anybody know when they will have them in stock again?

[chadkillzone]

It comes with the rx/tx take the stock out and replace with the gt3b and your good to go, 8aa batteries in the controller and your set.

[tyrustler99]

uhh how do you know my name? and plus whats a pm?

[O.G.]

PM is a Private Message sent just to you. Check your inbox.

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[O.G.]

PM is a Private Message sent just to you. Check your inbox.

And welcome to the forum.

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[MadMike9494]

So what's wrong with the Traxxas 2.4ghz? You can pick them up off the marketplace for about 50 or even ebay if they dont have any in the market. I got mine for 50 and I have not had one single problem with it.

[tyrustler99]

appeton rustler,.did you get my pm?

[Desert JATO]

if you can add some $20 or even less, you can get better quality than flysky radios.

[O.G.]

So what's wrong with the Traxxas 2.4ghz? You can pick them up off the marketplace for about 50 or even ebay if they dont have any in the market. I got mine for 50 and I have not had one single problem with it.

I like my 2.4 TQ just fine for bashing. For racing I prefer one with a display like the more expensive flysky, or the futaba's.

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[rjm2519]

Nothing is wrong with the TQ 2.4, nothing wrong with the gt2 either, they both do the same thing, but some of us don't have the extra $30 lying around to get the trx setup and dont mind a cheap option.

I ordered my gt2 through hk it was like $18.

As far as the tower 224, don't waste your money it is incredibly overpriced get the Trx instead if you don't want a cheapie.

[joe831]

There is one fact about the traxxas remote that I did like hands down better than the flysky. The fact that they only take 4 AAs instead of 8.

[tyrustler99]

i like those new tqi remotes but there really expensive!

[O.G.]

There is one fact about the traxxas remote that I did like hands down better than the flysky. The fact that they only take 4 AAs instead of 8.

That's a very good point. AA batteries add up over time.

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[rjm2519]

True enough, but a good set of rechargeables will take care of that either way.

[joe831]

Still, twice the batteries mean twice the weight, and twice the batteries you have to recharge.

[tyrustler99]

its allways good to have less weight on the controller....speaking of less weight if anyone wants the best....this one right here http://www.redrc.net/2012/01/ko-prop...y-transmitter/

[tyrustler99]

i just checked out thatflysky gt3b....WOW...that thing is awesome...if anybody is selling one..im interested.

[mes882]

You can get the new traxxas tqi on ebay right now for about 46.50 shipped. Check out Item number: 190683197657 Thats the transmitter and receiver.

[O.G.]

i just checked out thatflysky gt3b....WOW...that thing is awesome...if anybody is selling one..im interested.

Are they out of stock on the website? They offer free shipping for orders over $50

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[y_whyknot]

A small 3s LiPo weighs less than 4 AA cells. If you want to reduce weight in the FlySky radios, remove the battery tray and add a battery plug to the remaining leads. The gt3-b has an inefficient voltage regulator and will go through batteries fast. If you're comfortable de-soldering and soldering on a PCB, then spending ~$1 on a new 5V regulator is worth it. Otherwise, rechargeable batteries are a must IMHO. The gt2 doesn't suffer from this issue.

[joe831]

The GT3b is in stock, but the GT2 is out of stock ATM.

[O.G.]

A small 3s LiPo weighs less than 4 AA cells. If you want to reduce weight in the FlySky radios, remove the battery tray and add a battery plug to the remaining leads. The gt3-b has an inefficient voltage regulator and will go through batteries fast. If you're comfortable de-soldering and soldering on a PCB, then spending ~$1 on a new 5V regulator is worth it. Otherwise, rechargeable batteries are a must IMHO. The gt2 doesn't suffer from this issue.

I've used my GT2 more than the 3 so I haven't noticed a lot of battery use on the GT3, but I figured a little more was due to the display.

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[rjm2519]

Every controller has pros and cons, weight and number of batteries doesn't matter to me. I am not running a marathon with my controller. Lots of good ideas out there for all cashflow situations.

[y_whyknot]

O.G.; It's definitely the regulator. Since updating my firmware and installing the regulator, I now have my back light set to never turn off and I still get more than twice the battery life. The stock regulator is well known to be a very inefficient component.

Every controller has pros and cons, weight and number of batteries doesn't matter to me. I am not running a marathon with my controller. Lots of good ideas out there for all cashflow situations.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[tyrustler99]

any body check out that link i put? pretty sweet controller huh?

[O.G.]

its allways good to have less weight on the controller....speaking of less weight if anyone wants the best....this one right here http://www.redrc.net/2012/01/ko-prop...y-transmitter/

How much are those radios?

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[O.G.]

Every controller has pros and cons, weight and number of batteries doesn't matter to me. I am not running a marathon with my controller. Lots of good ideas out there for all cashflow situations.

I certainly agree with this statement. I have a couple flysky's, a couple 2.4 futaba's and one traxxas 2.4, and they all do their intended jobs very well.

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[O.G.]

Has anyone used a transmitter leash? I'm wondering how you like 'em.

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