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Rcbros · 10.17.2006, 05:35 PM

The specktrum receivers are really small I hear.

With some patience I'm able to fit my JR RS300 receiver and UBEC with all the extra slack wire in the box. It takes some time but it does fit.

The JR RS310 receiver is even smaller but I don't have one.

BrianG · 10.17.2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rcbros

The specktrum receivers are really small I hear.

Yes, they are very small. I am using them on both my Revo and Jato if you want to look at the pics to get an idea about how small. And, I think Spektrum even has a mini version.

squeeforever · 10.17.2006, 07:43 PM

Yea, I think its the Pro version thats smaller.

TypeR #126 · 10.17.2006, 07:51 PM

Yep, I have that very same RPM box and the standard Spektrum receiver fits in there like they were made for each other. :003: The bonus is that the antenna is so short you don't have to run a mast. I do love how the box bolts nicely into the servo spot too.

JThiessen · 10.18.2006, 11:09 AM

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The bonus is that the antenna is so short you don't have to run a mast.

Really? Any range issues with such a short wire?

BrianG · 10.18.2006, 01:42 PM

The length of the wire is determined by the frequency of the radio transmission. Higher frequency=shorter antenna. Since Spektrum uses 2.4GHz, the antenna can be quite short. As a matter of fact, Spektrum says you can cut the antenna (to a precise value) without appreciable loss. In my Revo, I have the antenna base mounted to one of the stock brake "caliper" holes and the mast doesn't even exceed the top of the stock rollbar. Range is about as far as I can effectively drive it (500-600 ft at a guess).

TypeR #126 · 10.18.2006, 01:53 PM

None at all. In fact the range is much better than my FM setup ever was. I posted this in another thread, but here's a pic of the receiver in the RPM box.

Rcbros · 10.18.2006, 05:54 PM

Everything is installed except the steering servo. Need to find my servo mounts lol.

Waiting on a custom , yes custom. mmuuuaahhh spur gear setup so I can't drive it unless I find my old pinion gear laying around.

Let me know what you think.

Serum · 10.18.2006, 05:57 PM

Very, very nice!!!

Rcbros · 10.20.2006, 02:31 AM

thanks. can't wait to run it but need a pinion for the stock spur.

I got the mod1 for my strobe setup but need new slippers.

Should have a custom slipper setup coming soon. :030: :005: :004:

JThiessen · 10.20.2006, 11:08 AM

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Since Spektrum uses 2.4GHz, the antenna can be quite short. As a matter of fact, Spektrum says you can cut the antenna (to a precise value) without appreciable loss. In my Revo, I have the antenna base mounted to one of the stock brake "caliper" holes and the mast doesn't even exceed the top of the stock rollbar. Range is about as far as I can effectively drive it (500-600 ft at a guess).

I'll have to check those out. Should I look at purchasing an entire system, or does that reciever work well with the stocker transmitters.

BrianG · 10.20.2006, 11:47 AM

AFAIK, The only way it will work with non-Spektrum transmitter is if the transmitter has a module plug-in port so you can plug in the Spektrum module.

I love the Spektrum, but there are two things I wish it had: speed sensitive steering (where steering moves less the faster you go) and more model memories. My DX3 only has 3. The newer version has 4, so that's a bit better. The receivers are VERY small so they fit pretty much anywhere. There's even a Pro version which is even smaller. All in all, it's a nice radio with some nice features. I've never had any kind of interference or glitching issues at all.

Some people may suggest getting one of the Nomadio radio systems instead. IIRC, Squee was a proponent of that system so he may offer more advice.