Re: New FlySky controller? FlySky FS-GT5 6 Channel Transmitter & FS-Gi6 Receiver Set
So it looks like the GT5 is due for release in a little over a week.
Oh boy, I might have to buy one. I wonder if they used commercially available parts that I can get datasheets for.
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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.
I don't understand why this one makes you giddy but the GT3C doesn't. It's the exact same grip with a different top. Not a revolutionary change.
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"
I'm confused, has Flysky somehow turned into a good company that produces quality products?
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.
Um, ok.
Question Paul, if we already have a hacked GT3C, what advantage would we gain from the GT5? Just wondering?"thumbsup"
Ernie
Nothing really, the channels and switches are hard coded. If you need a push button, a 3 position switch, and two knobs. Then it would probably work. But it can't control a mix via a switch and you can't do the other cool things the hacked GT3C/B can do with switches.
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.
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It's auxiliary channels are very limited. It's easy to program because there is nothing to program. Your stuck to a 3 postion switch, a 2 position switch, and two knobs. You can't chose between momentary, or non momentary. You can't control a mix with the switches, etc.
But as I keep looking at it, I'd rather go in for about 40-45 bucks for the hack kit and 6 channel receiver and modify one of my existing GT3C to try first.
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I can see why you would want a hacked GT3C, but I personally just can't stand the feel of those radios so I'm going jump on this one when it's available.
This looks like the same handle with some holes in it. How is it going to feel different?
Try the Radiolink.
I've been thinking about writing a new firmware for the RC4GS. It uses a STM32 mcu which is something I can work with. But I haven't tried to track down any information beyond that. I've been crazy busy.
for me 5~6 channel already more than enough ( or it is just me? ) ;-)"thumbsup"
I have had people ask me for more than 8 channels out of their radios. Almost had one guy convinced to fund a $10k 16ch pistol radio development project but it didn't work out.
