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New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Natedog said:
X2, but don't need to fill case with dielectric grease, just making a mess and wasting grease. Grease only needed on plugs if you're really getting everything very wet. "thumbsup"
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Lol, well the process was started for a boat that regularly had it's electronics fully submerged regularly. The grease I use is more like a stiff gel and it barely rivals a pea in volume. 2.4ghz cases are tiny vs the ancient AM stuff I had as a teen.
 
Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Mmmmmmmmm boats! "thumbsup"


I wish they would release so more info on this radio, it looks promising, and I just never got the hang of the hacked radios programming. :cry:
 
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Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

I gave up and just got the FS-i6X 10ch stick radio. My guess is it will share a lot with the FS-i6 6ch, except it looks like ch 5 & 6 are stuck to the 2 big dials on top. Ch 3 is the normal grip button but not sure if ch 4 is going to be software-only such as mixing a 4ws servo. The FS-i6X can map any channel 5-10 to any of the dials/switches which is nice. The GT5 is AFHDS 2A so it can use any Flysky 3/6/8/10ch receiver.
 
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So it looks like the GT5 is due for release in a little over a week. Redcat's website lists it at $99 but out of stock til Jan 25th. FS-GT5 | Redcat Racing

Flysky also posted the MANUAL about 2 weeks ago. firmware & manuals - flysky


Looks like channel 5 & 6 are dials (near the folding antenna), channel 4 is a 3-pos switch near your thumb, and the 3ch/DR/trim buttons are the same as a GT3.

It has a CRAWLER mix, allowing for 4ws/crab/RWS mixes; you might have to use the menu each time you want to change modes.

It's also going to include a gyro in the included FS-BS6 receiver, but use will eat up channels 5 & 6. It will be using the AFHDS-2A protocol & the goodies that includes. I can't find anything in the manual that lets you change a model memory to AFHDS[1] like my i6X, so GT3B/C users may need to upgrade receivers. I did find a micro 4ch FS2A receiver that would work that's $7, otherwise there's the FS-iA6 & FS-iA6B for $11.

gt5-box-1.jpg
 
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I've been in contact with FlySky trying to get a release date since this radio has been delayed over 6 months. I still haven't gotten an answer. The delay scares me like they possibly had issues. I hope they have them straightened out because this might be my first FlySky radio. I hate the current offerings.
 
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JatoTheRipper said:
I've been in contact with FlySky trying to get a release date since this radio has been delayed over 6 months. I still haven't gotten an answer. The delay scares me like they possibly had issues. I hope they have them straightened out because this might be my first FlySky radio. I hate the current offerings.
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I thought the same thing about the delays, indicating there might have been some bugs to workout. Then I considered a few things:

1.) If they did not rush to market, and take any necassary time to work out any bugs, that's a good thing. Unlike some çompanies that use the customer as the beta tester. I'd much prefer a solid and tested end product.

2.) The Nurbergring toy show was this week in Germany. One of, if not, the largest toy show's in the world seems like a perfect place to unveil a long anticipated peice of hardware.

This news is right up there with traxxas releasing a 2 speeded portal axled selectable lockered crawler (now a kit) whaaaat.

I'm excited to hear the feedback. "thumbsup"
 
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2018 Nuremberg International Toy Fair will begin on Wednesday, January 31 and ends on Sunday, February 4 - remember what stuff was shown last year!

(Traxxas TRX-4 for example...)
 
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My guess is most of it is problems with the integrated gyro stuff. Adding channels obviously isn't an issue for Flysky, nor are programming the menus.
 
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rockhugger said:
I thought the same thing about the delays, indicating there might have been some bugs to workout. Then I considered a few things:

1.) If they did not rush to market, and take any necassary time to work out any bugs, that's a good thing. Unlike some çompanies that use the customer as the beta tester. I'd much prefer a solid and tested end product.

2.) The Nurbergring toy show was this week in Germany. One of, if not, the largest toy show's in the world seems like a perfect place to unveil a long anticipated peice of hardware.

This news is right up there with traxxas releasing a 2 speeded portal axled selectable lockered crawler (now a kit) whaaaat.

I'm excited to hear the feedback. "thumbsup"
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Question Paul, if we already have a hacked GT3C, what advantage would we gain from the GT5? Just wondering?"thumbsup"
Ernie
 
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CODYBOY said:
Question Paul, if we already have a hacked GT3C, what advantage would we gain from the GT5? Just wondering?"thumbsup"
Ernie
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(I should shut up, but it does look like we LOSE the lanyard attachment... :cry::x:oops:)

I sorta dig that flip forward and down antenna, tho'!
 
Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

CODYBOY said:
Question Paul, if we already have a hacked GT3C, what advantage would we gain from the GT5? Just wondering?"thumbsup"
Ernie
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Great question sir "thumbsup"

GT3c owners may not have any direct advantage other than ease of programing, and maybe some different or more convenient switch form factors. Plus now I can have a easy to use trx loaner rig.

The fact that this is sub $100. Radio, combined with crawler specific features from a brand that has accumulated a loyal customer following (nothing against radio link) is the biggest advantage in my eyes. With that we gain product support for something engineered vs hacked. I love my hacked radio, but I'll be honest, I only recently became comfortable with it's more advanced programs.

Another advantage to us as a community is for those who have been reluctant to buy hacked or hack their gt3c (cough.. Nate...cough) can now benefit from a affordable, purpose built, user friendly product.

"thumbsup"
 
Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

the radiolink 6Ch mentioned up above is the radio which is shipping with the Traction Cragsman 1/8 crawler.
 
Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set

Redcat is now a FlySky dealer and they have the FS-GT5 listed on their site with a price of $99.99 and a release date of 1/25.

FS-GT5 | Redcat Racing
 
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Glad to see this thing is coming to the market, been waiting for it for awhile now. The only thing I am not crazy about are the pot dials for channels 5/6. i would have much rather seen switches (or maybe buttons that could also be setup for linear control). Its a hard choice right now between this and hacking a GT3C, for me it might come down price at least for now. However in the future I do see myself owning one of these.
 
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