RC Transmitter Ergonomics and the Xtreme Power Systems "Mystery" Radio.

PLEASE READ* for the mystery radio link and note that I would like to see a GLOBAL STANDARD for Transmitter Trim locations, function switches, and knobs. Since computer radios could be set to assign the functions to any switch you want, standardization could be realized. Also to prevent finger fatigue or blisters on long flights, for the STICK PINCHERS like me, (We are in the Majority by the way )we will relate to bracing the index finger on the gimbal ring when on very long flights or high simulator use. So I ask, please make some smooth gimbal rings already, like we did when we invented the radios.

Here's a thought I just had for enhancing the Transmitter gimbals if remolding is a problem for the cheap guys.

Just develop and include a gimbal smoother attachments that would slide over the existing gimbals with different textures as a bonus...

(I just heard a whole bunch of Aftermarket entrepreneurs go...Hmmmm!)

And for those who learned thumbs only and refuse to convert, want to argue the fact, I say fine.

I learned from some pros and forced myself to change to pinching. Now it is comfortable and in this cold weather it is much better for me to pinch the stick. I hate to drop it, as the heli is all over the place if I don't find it right away. LOL.

Remember "If it sounds stupid but it works, it ain't stupid!"

Thanks for watching History and the Future merge for a change.

And thanks to the folks at Extreme Power Systems for taking on an xtreme challenge.

I wish them the best.
Thanks for watching, subscribing and all your continued support.

Dave Herbert
AMA 8221
Contest Director
Leader Member
Scientific Division

Here are some useful links.

Xtreme Power Systems Radios.
http://www.xtremepowersystems.net/

See Adrian Zobrist doing extreme 3d with FLYBARLESS Helicopter. WOW.

Tell him I sent you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYmasmlz5U4

NitroPlanes Radios including Dynam
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3235026-10507606

Spektrum DX6i
Http://www.horizonhobby.com

Tiny Brite Lights
http://www.tinybritelites.com

Xheli
http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3235026-10471876

HobbyPartz
http://www.hobbypartz.com

AfterDark LEDs
http://www.afterdarkled.com

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
http://www.modelaircraft.org

Disney Toy Store
http://www.dpbolvw.net/d7108p-85-7NRQRTOQUNPOUWQPQX

WillyGoat Toy store
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3235026-10525785

RC-Television
http://www.rc-television.org

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[photobart1]

For me a transmitter is a personal item. I only fly planes and I use the same DX7 for all of my 17 planes. I even use the DX7 for my Aerofly. I just like to have the same feel on the transmitter for each plane. I am sure in time I will upgrade to the DX8. My question is how come you don't use your DX6 on your Aerofly? Don't you want to use the same transmitter with your simulator as the one you use in the field? What do you think of the DX8.

[NightFlyyer]

@photobart1 I dont use DX6i on my Sim cause it doesnt have enough channels, mostly. Im holding out for the new 16 channel, 1000 model memory Mystery radio with audio in and audio out telemetry and Bluetooth for sims. It would be expensive for me to buy all new receivers and such for my many planes and helis, with different brand txs, since I am not the government. I usually try 2 use what Ive on hand and am trying to cut spending. Mystery radio is only $249. 4 cost the same as 1 JR or Futaba.

[1spaman]

How about using longer sticks?

[NightFlyyer]

@1spaman I do not like longer sticks. I have tried that before. Why? They move farther at the top.

[Bthackrey]

i'd like to see a radio that incorporates a first person view screen and camera (on the plane ) . i have seen many fpv rc videos and looks ace .

[kangsterizer]

beside better ergonomics (specially the switch is hard to reach for me, while flying) i think what's missing is some common programming features using a super standard board.

we pay $1000 for high end radios and they have $30 of computer equipment inside.

5-8 year old tech would fit the reqs for a ultra low power very powerful computer inside the radio. it could be open source and easily extendable/programmable. One could add telemetry and what not as well as reprogram all switches etc.

[chris81983]

Very very good points I never flew with cross trims but I can see what you mean it would be nice to try my only problem is getting used to a new radio layout

[gewizz2]

well i will never look at the top left corner of my tx the same way again. lol

[gewizz2]

@DavstrWrexham why the hell wud u fly mode 1?

[DavstrWrexham]

Things are slightly different for me, as i fly mode 1, so cross trims are a bad idea for me

[jack10996]

what is that yellow things on your f mode switch I think.

thanks Dave

[hammermill1980]

This guy whines about the colour of his fruit loops at breakfast in the morning, but he is very imformative about how delicate his fingers are and all the step that should be taken to change the patents on the radios for his soft paws. I have a spectrum dx6i, it is perfect. I haven't got a blister yet.

[wreckdiver001]

Why don't they have aircraft type joystick controllers?

[il2sturmovikfb]

@nightflyyer what is your favourite type of plane or helicopter to fly?and would you recommend a f4u corsair from nitroplanes?

please reply.

[7pcamat]

@2009PatrickWhite You're missing out in both worlds. :)

[2009PatrickWhite]

@7pcamat I am in the later stages of learning to fly a helicopter, so I haven't had a chance to fly a plane yet.