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Re: Transmitter Systems

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I use an older generation Brixl, which I am extremely happy with, and have managed to use up 23 channels. Not because it is necessary, but because it is fun with hatches that open etc. People love that!

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Specktrum DX18 DSMX

I apologise if this has been covered! I am new to Armortek and this is my first post.
My question is will a spektrum DX 18 work with a 2017 Tiger with Motion pack, sound pack and smoke pack ? I do not have enough channels with the Carson radio fitted by the previous owner.
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Paul, hi. DX18 should be fine. Do look at the Knowledge Base Topics on radio selection and setup.

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Has anybody have any experiences of using the German Commander unit to sync with the new Armortek electronic units (the red boxes)?

Especially the Commander SA-5000 Expert transmitter.

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German commander?
Are you talking about Scale Art?

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Yes, I meant ScaleArt Commander

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There seems no body has no experience on using the ScaleArt Commander.

I like to know if anybody has experience on BrixlControl unit with Armortek tanks ?

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That's a name that's definitely cropped up on here before.

Adrian.

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I recently replaced my trusty DX8 Spektrum,
with the new Flysky PL18 EV, the radio has 18 channels the receivers only reach 12 channels,
in the FGr12B receiver 1 channel is lost in order to use the telemetry,
I have to try the Ftr10 (10 Channels) which it should allow both the use of sensors / telemetry and the connection of an S-Bus channel expander at the same time,
to reach a total of 18 channels.
for now it seems to me an excellent remote control,
very comfortable and ergonomic,
and easy to program / use

https://www.flysky-cn.com/paladin-evdescription

The beauty of this radio is that it was born for the use of crawlers and / or trucks / operating machines,
it is not a radio born for airplanes.
Marco

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I understand people are using the old Brixl model on Armortek tanks with no problems.

But what about the newer models such as Brixlcontrol 1.8 with 20er ?

Like to know :
What people normally use to control more than one tanks ?
Are they using one transmitter per model ?
or, One transmitter for many models ?

Gilbert

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I am using a Brixl 20er decoder in one of my models, but I only have experience with the oldest silver electronics. Works nicely. Unfortunately, the long advertised 50A current measuring device never materializes, so it is lacking in telemetry for our purposes.

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Hi,
I have multiple models on the same radio, although in the end I have 4 radios :-),
mainly I use a radio for tracked vehicles and 1 for wheeled vehicles,
soon I will eliminate at least 2 radios
Marco

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Anyone got or have experience with the Radiomaster TX16S, it seems very similar to the frsky taranis or Horus x10 but a lot cheaper.
It’s got opentx so should be a good solution.

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Hi,

I'm using my Graupner/ JR flight RC System with the transmitter MC 32 for all my models since more than 12 years without any problems. It contains also a telemetry system allowing currents up to 150 amps and, very important, the monitoring of the consumed battery capacity. As long as this system is functional I don't need an openTX system, where the general manual contains nearly 800 pages.......

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Post by DanPrudhomme »

The Jeti radios, given their quality and functionality, seem to be an obvious option for the Armortek kits, but I don't see much (if any) information on the forum.
My first kit (the Panther G) just showed up, so I'm quickly becoming interested in the logistics of operating and building these 1/6 kits.
Can anyone confirm if the Jeti radios are compatible and configurable for 1-stick operation? From everything I've read on the Jeti website, their operating system looks to be as flexible and intuitive as it gets.

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Dan

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