Swopping from Spektrum to Taranis

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Swopping from Spektrum to Taranis

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I am contemplating moving away from Spektrum. I am not disatisfied with Spektrum but would prefer to setup on a PC rather through an infuriating series of buttons. I have a few questions:
I have a number of Orange DSMX R615X modules which I purchased to go with what was a new DX9 tranny. I found these were occasionally losing communication at only a few hundred feet away, so I dumped them and replaced for branded Spektrum, my problem immediately disappeared. I am therefore a little nervous of these modules therefore, if I wish to stick with my Spektrum receivers is there a "capable" Module to support this. Alternatively if I move away from Spektrum compatible, whats the best route?
I'm mainly fixed wing.
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Best affordable gear is Frsky.. Decent range and very good telemetry support..

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I think when you say modules, first you mean receivers, until the last reference, which really is about modules.

The R615X receiver does not have a sterling reputation for reliable reception. But you shouldn't condemn all off-brand receivers on the basis of this experience. The newer Orange receivers fare much better. Then there are the Lemon RX receivers, which I have been using for three years with excellent results.

As for RF modules to support DSMX/DSM2, the best answer seems to be the Multi Protocol, which covers a wide array of systems. The 4in1 module from Banggood (and some other sources) works very well DSMX/DSM2, providing very good range. Another implementation of Multi Protocol reflashes an Orange module (this is the one I'm using with excellent results, including full range and compatibility).

If you decided to go to another system rather than Spektrum, there are many possibilities. The most obvious one is FrSky Taranis, which provides both good quality and reasonable price for both transmitter and receivers. It has extremely powerful and flexible programming. The other side of it is that the transmitter doesn't have a whole lot of ready made mixes; rather it provides a blank canvas on which you create your own programming. Many of us find this flexible and liberating, but it does require an initial investment in learning the system. So some find it frustrating.
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You don't sound convinced. Frsky is very different and offers so many more features than any other system.
You should get together with someone who owns Frsky equipment to see whether this what you really want. If you decide to switch then sell all your Spektrum equipment. They have a good re-sale value.
I use a mixture of cheap generic receivers from HK for small models and genuine X series for bigger models. The HK generic receivers are cheaper than Orange.

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Thanks for all the useful information. I have now done a little more research. I'm of a mind to totally swop out of Spektrum. It makes sense that the 615's were just poor. I had used them on DSM and they were OK but DSMX had a very unreliable signal. I have numerous fixed wing planes obviously some are not so valuable and will be fine with Generic receivers. If I am to use the generic receivers what do I need in terms of JR Module or can I use the built in transmitter module (assume there is one) in the Radio?
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The Taranis Plus (http://alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis-p ... itter.html) comes with a built-in (internal) XJT module
and it also has an external JR module bay, where you can use different transmitter modules, like the 4in1 module from Banggood.
There are two opensource firmware's you can use with the Taranis Plus, opentx
and I use erSky9x firmware, found here: (http://www.er9x.com/).

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Is the 4 way module the Cc2500? If so seems it's soon to be replaced with a V2. Also it appears theres no hosting for it. How do you get around that?
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The 4-in-1 module has 4 different RF chips in it and handles a large number of protocols, including DSM2 and DSMx.
What do you mean by "no hosting"? The firmware for it is open source.
The are two main versions, one with a Atmel AVR processor and one with a STM processor. The AVR one can't support all possible protocols due to limited flash memory.

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Ok thanks i meant no housing on the one i looked at. Is there one that modellers favour at the moment?

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If by hosting/housing you mean a case for the module, there's one available from Banggood.
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Excellent thanks for all your advice

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Give the whole thing some thought. If you do decide to switch systems and to acquire a module for DSM2/DSMX, check back because there are some changes taking place with the 4in1 and I'm not sure of the latest details. Specifically, there's a v.2 which might (or might not) have significant advantages for you. Also, there's the option of reflashing an Orange module or just using it as is (OK as long as you don't want to use it with the little UMX models).
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I would wait a little until the STM32 version of the multi module is available at Banggood.

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No, not that one. Not sure if that one is based on the multiptotocol project, people are waiting for the other one.

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Ok I'll just order the Radio for now then and a few cheap recievers. The Radio is very confusing though, hope you can explain. They have one called the Original and another obviously without the term "original" in the title both are referred to as " The X9D PLUS" versions and both explain the improvements from the basic X9D. Albeit the second includes a reciever..
http://www.banggood.com/Original-FrSky- ... mds=search
http://www.banggood.com/FrSky-ACCST-Tar ... mds=search

Can you shed any light? Also any recommendations for basic 6C Recievers to get me going?
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The X9D Plus is the standard TX. I have number of these
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/ks-servo-8c ... eiver.html
And they really good. No telemetry.

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