So Who's Going to Get a Nomadio Sensor... - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

Mikey · 09.04.2006, 06:10 PM

i have had mine since january and i love it. i have had absolutely no problems aside from when i sheared my antenna (my fault not the radio). it was worth every penny and i say that even when it was $500.

BrianG · 09.04.2006, 07:40 PM

I really like the transmitter, but the receiver unit is a little large. Really, the only reason I'd get it is for the exponential steering and the fact it can hold more than 3 models...

squeeforever · 09.04.2006, 07:56 PM

But it talks to you :p...That it's self is a reason. Granted, the transievers are kinda large...

BrianG · 09.04.2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

But it talks to you :p...That it's self is a reason...

Then I can pretend it's my friend and won't have to talk to myself anymore!

09.04.2006, 08:15 PM

I bought one and paid $519 for it. Still consider it one of the best RC purchases I've made. Great radio...amazing features. I particularly like it because I use it to monitor the voltage of my LiPo Packs, no more guessing when I should stop practicing, the Nomadio warns me and I stop. Easy. Given the new price, I'd definatly go for it. I still have my temp and RPM sensors in the plastic wrap.

DM

squeeforever · 09.04.2006, 08:25 PM

Hey, nice to see ya around David! Can't wait to get the LSP!

Batfish · 09.04.2006, 08:41 PM

I was on the pre-order list with Nomadio direct and I've had mine for a year or so now.
I've used it in almost all of my vehicles, in a variety of situations. I like being able to see the voltage on my car batteries, on the receiver pack, and on the transmitter itself. I use the temperature sensors on my nitro truggy, and on any "project" vehicles where I'm trying to learn good gearing.

I've used about 10 different RTR-type radios, a JR2xi, an Airtronics MX3, MX3-S, M8, and a Hitec Aggressor (something or other). Then there's the Nomadio Sensor - I absolutely love this radio. It has a feel that's perfect for me because of the way I hold my radio. Since almost all of my driving is racing, I learned good habits early on and I hold my radio right up to my chest. The ergonomic configuration of the Nomadio Sensor means I don't have to twist my right wrist anymore to hold the steering wheel properly.
Say you're running a receiver pack and you want to know when the rx pack voltage gets to 5.5V - set the rx battery voltage alert to 5.5V and tell the radio to either vibrate in a set pattern, tell you the voltage is low (with either a built-in sound file or one you create yourself), or both. When it happens while you're driving, your chosen alert action will happen and you'll know by feel and sound that your rx pack is at your defined voltage, without having to take your eyes off of the car on the track.
Say you're running nitro and you like to warm up your engine to a certain temp before you start pushing it on the track - set the temp alert to your chosen temperature and your radio will alert you when you've reached that temperature, so you know warm up time is over. On the same note, say you don't want your expensive engine to get over a certain temperature - set another temp alert for that high end temperature and the Sensor will let you know if/when the engine reaches that upper temp, letting you know to get it off the track so your pit guy can make adjustments to get the temperature down.
The temperature alerts are easily as useful on electric, for a variety of similar reasons.

Overall, I can't say enough good things about the radio.
I can, however, say one bad thing about it; the motion of my throttle finger to the brake is too wide. I put a small piece of fuel tubing on the brake lever itself, which helps, but it still isn't as nice as I would like. I've gotten used to the way it feels, so it's not a problem for me anymore, but it may be a consideration for anyone else.
As far as the receiver size being too big; make sure you take that criticism with a grain of salt. The only vehicle I've had a problem mounting the receiver in was my 12th scale pan car. You may have a hard time mounting it in some 18th scale vehicles, too. With nearly any 10th or 8th scale vehicles, you will have NO problems finding a place for the receiver. It easily fits in any radio box that I know of. The receiver itself could indeed be smaller (and I believe Nomadio is working on a smaller receiver) but it may have to sacrifice the telemetry options to accomodate the size.

As with all radios, try and find one that you can hold in person. If possible, try and drive with it before you decide to buy one. Only you can decide which radio looks, feels, and performs best for you.

jhautz · 09.04.2006, 09:36 PM

Damn.... Realy good deal. I just got a new M11 w/ spektrum. I already had Spektrum receivers for all of my trucks. Had I seen this I might have sold te RXs and made the switch.

Mikey · 09.04.2006, 10:02 PM

it really isn't that big of a reciever. the v1 was massive and you would be hard pressed to fit into a a boeing 747. but the v2 is about an average size. larger than some but certainly smaller than the stock traxxas one lol those are on par with the v1. i have heard of many who have done the brake mods either fuel tubing or heated it up and bent it inward. personally i have big fingers so it is great for me.

squeeforever · 09.04.2006, 10:26 PM

Man..I really want one now..

MetalMan · 09.04.2006, 11:26 PM

It should be about two more weeks before I can rake in the cash to get one. That'll be about a week before the sale ends! My goal is to have all my RC equipment be PC-capable :027: (Mamba Max, Eagle Tree MicroPower).

BrianG · 09.04.2006, 11:31 PM

I wonder how many people will be selling Spektrums now. Hmm, I could use one more receiver...

neweuser · 09.05.2006, 12:31 AM

It's a very nice radio. But i know of two people that have had issues with the reciever. Other than that, i would love one. Too bad that they won't be on sale when i COULD GET ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm running the cheapo JR! :(

squeeforever · 09.05.2006, 06:13 PM

Don't worry, I'm sure that there will be another sale very soon. UE always has a "major" sale like that. It will be back before long I'm sure.

crazyjr · 09.06.2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

Larry said he likes his..

Yeah i do, I bought the full blown system with the cd-rom and computer cable and sensors. I haven't updated to the latest non beta, but as batfish says for comfort, its perfect, no more sore wrists. As i said about the mamba 5700 i have, its worth it at twice the price, for the features and things it can do, I love it.