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#101

Am I going nuts or what, I have come back to this topic to chase up some information and I am positively sure that a poster mentioned using this eflite TX with a Spectrum reciever, now I am sure that he had a Spektrum RX model listed but I can not find that post, was it deleted?. If the original poster could PM I would be very appreciative, I am assuming he had to delete for some political reason regard Spektrum recievers ( I must be a conspiracy theorist), that doesn’t interest or concern me. And no I am not thinking of the Railboss, I am aware of them, but cost x exchange rate + postage to Australia = cost to much. Thanks fellas, Wayne

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#102

I seem to remember something along the same lines. However, given that the Spektrum system is patented, and nothing I know of will work with it, that TX manufacturer may have actually used a Spektrum RX but was “advised” to stop doing so.

#103

Wayne - That is the E-Flite MLP4DSM transmitter, which is DSM2 compatible with all Spektrum DSM2 receivers; the AR6110, AR500, etc. It has four channels and will work with the RailBoss.

Postage and handling for the RailBoss to Australia is US$14.

#104

Hi Del -

So, will pretty much any DSM2 transmitter work with any DSM2 receiver? I ask because I own a Spektrum DX5e TX and I’m looking for receivers. I see some pretty good prices on eBay, like an AR6100-E RX for under $19 shipped (from China). Obviously I can’t control 6 channels with a 5 channel TX, but will 5 of the channels work. For $19 each, I might pick up a fer if they are compatible.

#105
Jon Radder said:
Hi Del -

So, will pretty much any DSM2 transmitter work with an DSM2 receiver? I ask because I own a Spektrum DX5e TX and I’m looking for receivers. I see some pretty good prices on eBay, like an AR6100-E RX for under $19 shipped (from China). Obviously I can’t control 6 channels with a 5 channel TX, but will 5 of the channels work


DSM2 is a trademark for Spektrum’s spread spectrum technology. I’m not sure what the arrangement is with E-Flite, but that is a DSM2 transmitter (the only one I know of that isn’t labeled Spektrum). So, yes, any DSM2 Tx with DSM2 Rx. Sure, you can use the AR6100E with the DX5E. 5 channels will work. $19 is a great price. I’ll have to check that one out.

#106

Thanks Del. “easternmodel” has multiple listings running now at various Buy-it-Now prices that all add up to just under $19 with shipping.

#107

I’ll let you all know how reliable this seller is. I just placed an order for two. The actual transaction was in GBP. With PapyPals higher exchange rate and a small discount on combined shipping it worked out to $18.04 US each. I’m thinking my Cheesy Sound Car might might loose a speaker and gain batteries and an RX / ESC soon :smiley:

#108

It looks like the AR6100 has been replaced by the AR6110. I guess that’s why they are going for cheap on e-bay. But, as far as I can tell, they should work fine for our trains.

#109

So can some kind soul please provide a clickable link to where I can read up on those el cheapo DSM2 RX’s.
The AR500 and AR6110 both sell for A$100 here.
Given a lower price available I could sell quite a few of them.

#110

Tony - I dislike posting direct links to eBay auctions. If you search eBay.Com (the USA Site) for 110559223440 which is the item number, you should find one of about 20 auctions this seller is running. If you can’t find it by item number, let me know and I’ll email you the link.

#111

Thanks Jon.

Not what I was thinking of.
I need the RX to have r/angle servo pins.
The AR6110 is selling for USA$49 buy it now. That is still less expensive than they are here but not worth it after adding postage costs etc.

#112

Right Tony - The -E means end pins and probably wouldn’t mate up with your board as nicely as the side pin Rx. I have space so a few wires is no big deal.

#113
Del Tapparo said:
Wayne - That is the E-Flite MLP4DSM transmitter, which is DSM2 compatible with all Spektrum DSM2 receivers; the AR6110, AR500, etc. It has four channels and will work with the RailBoss.

Postage and handling for the RailBoss to Australia is US$14.


Del, is that a misprint on the price? what does one actually recieve for $14 and what do I have to supply for a working system?

#114

The $14 refers to the cost of shipping and handling to Australia. The Enhanced RailBoss is $95. You also need to purchase a 2.4GHZ radio system, which can be had for $100 or less.

#115

I must have had a bit of brain fade there Del, re read that post and that is exactly what you already told me, sorry.
Tony is right about those prices in Australia, but everything is far more expensive down here.
I too have ordered a couple of RX’s from China, price is cheap but the postage is a sting, still a lot less than purchase price in Oz.

#116
Wayne Hoskin said:
[i][/i]I too have ordered a couple of RX's from China, price is cheap but the postage is a sting, still a lot less than purchase price in Oz.
That's just a ploy to avoid paying eBay. Advertise the item dirt cheap and make up for it on handling. If you shop around you will find the same seller listing the same RX for much more, but with free shipping. Still works out to about $18US each no matter which of his many listings you choose.
#117

I can happily report that my package from China arrived today. These appear to be genuine Spektrum receivers, they appear to be brand new in factory bulk OEM style packaging (heat sealed plastic bag). Probably salvage from a Heli maker. I’ll be testing these with my DX5e as soon as I can.

Easternmodel will get my A+ feedback for this deal.

#118

I just received my AR6100 from China today. Same place and packaging as Jon. 14 days, US$19. I bench tested it with my DX5e and a RailBoss, and it works fine. I haven’t tried it on the layout yet, but that should be good also (stormy out right now).

#119

Cool Del. I haven’t had the time to bench test mine. Glad to know the DX5e works with them. Which output is non functional - Gear or Aux 1 ?

#120
Jon Radder said:
Cool Del. I haven't had the time to bench test mine. Glad to know the DX5e works with them. Which output is non functional - Gear or Aux 1 ?
Gear works with the "Gear" switch. Aux 1 is the 6th channel not accessible from the DX5e.