New Spektrum Powersafe Receivers

[ghoffman]

True, Jeti has them too. I wonder why everyone doesn't have a version of it. Smart Fly does have a nice unit that Futaba guys can use to turn a 6014 Receiver into a Powersafe clone.



http://smart-fly.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=56

 

[wfield0455]

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True, Jeti has them too. I wonder why everyone doesn't have a version of it. Smart Fly does have a nice unit that Futaba guys can use to turn a 6014 Receiver into a Powersafe clone.



http://smart-fly.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=56

Yup, the smartfly unit is pretty nice and gives Futaba uses most of the benefits of a power safe. Sill, the new Spektrum powersafe receivers are really nice with the addition of full receiver battery telemetry. Also the in-receiver mapping will provide users a more flexible equivalent of a smartfly or power box unit that will allow them to control a giant scale airplanes with 6 ailerons, 4 elevators and 3 rudders plus throttle, ignition and smoke using only 8 channels of a DX9 for example. All for less money than a powerbox or smartfly unit plus a standard receiver.

 

[ghoffman]

I had about 4 technical reasons why I avoid Futaba radios, and now after trying to get service on a Futaba BLS-157 servo, I will avoid everything Futaba.

 

[49dimes]

I had about 4 technical reasons why I avoid Futaba radios, and now after trying to get service on a Futaba BLS-157 servo, I will avoid everything Futaba.

Yes. I too have dumped a life long favorite and am really enjoying the midpoint DX8 G2. The BLS H50B servos work awesome with Spektrum! I also like how you can "dial in" each individual servo on their "servo set up" menu and have true 120 travel (60L + 60R) rotation even if you have very large amounts of sub trim.