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Spektrum DX5e 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Radio

Electronics Power and Sound
#21

2nd test under steam (indoors) was 100% successful. I managed to get the servo horn positioned properly so stick center is neutral. With the corrected bind procedure I was also able to get the fail-safe properly programmed to go to neutral. I tested the fail-safe by setting the engine into motion going forward (within easy reach) then powered off he transmitter. The loco immediately went into neutral and stopped dead. Perfect :smiley: :smiley:

Range doesn’t seem like it will be any issue at all with the antenna just poking out of the wood load.

Control is more than adequate. Good enough for switching :smiley: :smiley: With the throttle open 1/3 turn I can go from dead stop, to crawl, to moving right along in fairly smooth steps.

A very happy camper I am.

Rain is supposed to stop overnight with a dry and mild day tomorrow. Assuming I can get the rest of the line plowed I’m planning a steam extra for late on Christmas day.

#22

Jon,
Here’s a very good resource for RC equipment. RCGroups is extremely active and if you submit a question the the forums you’ll probably get an answer very quickly.
I haven’t used the new 500 receiver yet. Though we’re anxious to try them as the 6100’s have a noted problem in that when they sense low voltage their reboot time is on the order of up to 3 seconds. While this is happening you’ve got no control. This might not be too bad with model RR’ing but when flying its disasterous . Ah but this is a different story.
Hope you have great success.
Dave