Other FlySky GT3b

[callsign4223]

I purchased an old Traxxas 2.5 a while back. It came with the old 27mhz AM tx/rx. After thinking about it some I have decided I want to upgrade that to a new 2.4ghz system, but I don't want to shell out major cash for a new tx/rx system. I'm not so worried about loss of signal on the ground as I am with my flying models so I am willing to look at cheaper/off-brand systems for this. That being said, I found the Flysky gt3b on sale on hobbypartz in a tx/rx combo for $40. It looks like a good deal to me, I just wanted to see what the hive mind here thought about going this route.

I have also read online that this transmitter might work better with custom firmware, and I found a site selling it pre-modded for $50. I was wondering if it would be worth it to go ahead and get the pre-modded version.

 

[Tony]

I'm not sure why you would need a modded version. It's just throttle and steering, that's it. $40, it's worth a shot.

 

[callsign4223]

The mod is supposed to fix issues with the expo, unlock additional channels(dont understand how, and only comes with a 3 channel rx) and give extra model memory. I don't really think I need the modded one, but if people have done it then they obviously believe there is benefit in it. I was just wondering if anyone else had this tx and had done the mod or not and if they liked it in the first place.

 

[Tony]

right on. at most you will only use 3 channels, with channel 3 being your reverse. However, I might suggest putting a reverse lockout in that transmission. Makes them much stronger. Either way you go, keep us posted.