Cheap, if possible new, transmitter for simulator only

[Lars McDonald]

I got an old simulator from a mate (he bought himself a newer one) but
unfortunately it doesn't work with my gamepad, it actually requires a real
transmitter to work.

Since I'm still not 100% sure I'll make this a long term hobby of mine I'd
like to keep the cost at minimum to get the simulator working. I was told
to buy a transmitter without a crystal and receiver.

Is anyone familiar with a store that sells barebone transmitters like that
or is ebay my only hope (I'd like to avoid that if I can)? Thanks in
advance!

Lars

[Trefor]

I would say eBay is best choice, or maybe your local model shop has second
hand TX's. Make sure it has a Trainer/buddy socket, it isn't universal.

Another place to try is the BMFA classified ads website
http://www.bmfaclassifieds.co.uk/index.php

There is a futaba skysport 6 T6YG at the moment on eBay for £2.21 + £8
postage (item 120080078699) incl. charger. 1 day 7 hours to go, they usually
go for around £20 or so.

You will be lucky to find a new TX under about £50, and you still need a
charger, another £7 or so.
This particular one doesn't have a handbook, but available for download from
Futaba

Another thing to consider is Mode 1 or mode 2, Mode 1 has throttle and
rudder on right stick, mode 2 has it on the left.

Mode 2 is generally more common, if you do take it up with real planes, it
is best to have the same mode that is used at the club you join.


If whatever you get, has a crystal fitted, take it out, the battery will
last longer, and also the unit tends to overheat with the arial down (and
crystal fitted). Some have a separate TX module which you can remove.

HTH

Trefor


"Lars McDonald" <lmcdonald@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1hr3cy8eurpdi.1e99hyk3fryvy$.dlg@40tude.net.. .
>I got an old simulator from a mate (he bought himself a newer one) but
> unfortunately it doesn't work with my gamepad, it actually requires a real
> transmitter to work.
>
> Since I'm still not 100% sure I'll make this a long term hobby of mine I'd
> like to keep the cost at minimum to get the simulator working. I was told
> to buy a transmitter without a crystal and receiver.
>
> Is anyone familiar with a store that sells barebone transmitters like that
> or is ebay my only hope (I'd like to avoid that if I can)? Thanks in
> advance!
>
> Lars

[Trefor]

Sorry Lars
I presumed, probably wrongly, that you were in the UK

Trefor


"Trefor" <Trefor@NOSPAMuppatree.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:fP2dnQgK0uZSYFzYRVnytgA@brightview.com...
>I would say eBay is best choice, or maybe your local model shop has second
>hand TX's. Make sure it has a Trainer/buddy socket, it isn't universal.
>
> Another place to try is the BMFA classified ads website
> http://www.bmfaclassifieds.co.uk/index.php
>
> There is a futaba skysport 6 T6YG at the moment on eBay for £2.21 + £8
> postage (item 120080078699) incl. charger. 1 day 7 hours to go, they
> usually go for around £20 or so.
>
> You will be lucky to find a new TX under about £50, and you still need a
> charger, another £7 or so.
> This particular one doesn't have a handbook, but available for download
> from Futaba
>
> Another thing to consider is Mode 1 or mode 2, Mode 1 has throttle and
> rudder on right stick, mode 2 has it on the left.
>
> Mode 2 is generally more common, if you do take it up with real planes, it
> is best to have the same mode that is used at the club you join.
>
>
> If whatever you get, has a crystal fitted, take it out, the battery will
> last longer, and also the unit tends to overheat with the arial down (and
> crystal fitted). Some have a separate TX module which you can remove.
>
> HTH
>
> Trefor
>
>
> "Lars McDonald" <lmcdonald@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1hr3cy8eurpdi.1e99hyk3fryvy$.dlg@40tude.net.. .
>>I got an old simulator from a mate (he bought himself a newer one) but
>> unfortunately it doesn't work with my gamepad, it actually requires a
>> real
>> transmitter to work.
>>
>> Since I'm still not 100% sure I'll make this a long term hobby of mine
>> I'd
>> like to keep the cost at minimum to get the simulator working. I was told
>> to buy a transmitter without a crystal and receiver.
>>
>> Is anyone familiar with a store that sells barebone transmitters like
>> that
>> or is ebay my only hope (I'd like to avoid that if I can)? Thanks in
>> advance!
>>
>> Lars
>
>

[Ed Paasch]

There is an ad in the new April 2007 issue of Model Airplane News from
http://www.rc-dymond.com that features a complete 4-channel radio package
including a free flight sim cable and FMS CD plus 2 micro servos and a micro
receiver all for $69.

They also offer a flight sim only version with just usb transmitter
controller and FMS CD for $35.

Hopefully one of these might work for you.

"Lars McDonald" <lmcdonald@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1hr3cy8eurpdi.1e99hyk3fryvy$.dlg@40tude.net.. .
>I got an old simulator from a mate (he bought himself a newer one) but
> unfortunately it doesn't work with my gamepad, it actually requires a real
> transmitter to work.
>
> Since I'm still not 100% sure I'll make this a long term hobby of mine I'd
> like to keep the cost at minimum to get the simulator working. I was told
> to buy a transmitter without a crystal and receiver.
>
> Is anyone familiar with a store that sells barebone transmitters like that
> or is ebay my only hope (I'd like to avoid that if I can)? Thanks in
> advance!
>
> Lars

[DohcterGARY]

rc-dymond is a great little store in san diego

[The OTHER Kevin in San Diego]

On Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:56:40 -0600, DohcterGARY
<DohcterGARY.2lcegc@rcgroups.com> wrote:

>
>rc-dymond is a great little store in san diego

.....and while you're there, pop next door for the best cheese steak
sandwiches in town.. Philadelphia Cheese Steak Company.