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[BrianG]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Spektrum Rx works with Nomadio Tx!?!?!?!

Really? Is that for sure or just a speculation cuz they are both 2.4mhz radios?

Yes, it does. Just go to the Nomadio.net support forums and do a search on Spektrum and you'll get a few hits. From what I've read, you have to be using the beta version of their PC app, unless that is changed. Also, there is potentially more latency and less power.

The frame rate for Nomadio 75MHz, for Spektrum it's 50MHz. Convert that to time, that's a difference of about 700us.

The power difference is 10mW for the Spektrum and 100mW for the Nomadio, depending on the RF laws for your country. Good for range, bad for battery runtime (but it won't be that much different since we are talking mW here).

These figures are from briefly browsing the forum posts, so there may be a little more to it than that. So basically when a Spektrum module is used with a Nomadio receiver, you lose some advantages, but the performance is the same as if you were using a full Spektrum system. So, if you are happy with the Spektrum system performance, you won't lose anything.

[jhautz]

Wow, that is sweet! Kinda make it a little less painfull if I ever want to make the switch from Spektrum to Nomadio. Not having to replace all of the recievers right out of the box is a big deal in my book.

Has anyone tried the Spektum Rx with a Nomadio? Id be curious to get some first hand feedback on how well it actually works.

[BrianG]

I haven't tried it yet, but the Nomadio is my next radio purchase. The multiple model memory and "tank mode" (very very cool!) are the two reasons why I want it. Personally, it's physically ugly, but whatever. It'll match its owner. :)

The Spektrum receivers are smaller, especially the micro one. Makes many others seem gargantuan by comparison. I aready have three receivers and it would by a PITA to replace them now, especially since I made customized locations for them.

Frankly, it was quite smart of Nomadio to offer support for its rival. Offers an upgrade path and lets the user migrate slowly.

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I haven't tried it yet, but the Nomadio is my next radio purchase. The multiple model memory and "tank mode" (very very cool!) are the two reasons why I want it. Personally, it's physically ugly, but whatever. It'll match its owner. :)

The Spektrum receivers are smaller, especially the micro one. Makes many others seem gargantuan by comparison. I aready have three receivers and it would by a PITA to replace them now, especially since I made customized locations for them.

Frankly, it was quite smart of Nomadio to offer support for its rival. Offers an upgrade path and lets the user migrate slowly.

Hey Brian, just a general question. Which rx do you use, and do you have a link just so I can check one or two out? Thanks

[BrianG]

I use the the regular Spektrum receiver and transmitter set, with a couple extra receivers for my other vehicles.

This is the regular receiver bundled with the package.

This is the newer micro receiver, very small and light!

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I use the the regular Spektrum receiver and transmitter set, with a couple extra receivers for my other vehicles.

This is the regular receiver bundled with the package.

This is the newer micro receiver, very small and light!

It looks like you don't need to select a channel? It must program to your radio? If that's the case, if you get a new radio, can you reprogram it?

[BrianG]

Yeah, when you get a new receiver, you have to bind it to your radio. Tehnically, you are really binding the radio to the receiver. This is a simple process which involves pushing a couple of buttons while you turn the unit on. This procedure also sets the failsafe throttle and steering positions. You just have to move the throttle/steering where you want them to be during failsafe while you bind it. Gets a little tough to do cause you need more than two hands though...

And no, no crystals. That's the best part!