Mr.B. Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have been asked to help a primary school build model hovercraft next term. They would like to go RC rather than free flight. Can anybody recommend a budget 2 CH RC set? Thanks Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredrum Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I don't know if anyone makes a 2 channel system these days except those made for RC cars which might be worth looking into. One RC plane system that is cheap yet still good quality is OrangeRx. I don't use it myself, but several people in my club do and they are very happy with them. Hobbyking carries them and they also carry some budget own-brand radios and some car gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Planet gear seems to be Ok for the price - but I don't think they do a 2 channel set. But TBH most of the lower 2 channel stuff is dearer than Planet's 5 channel! They cold add lights or something with the extra channels! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Loads of DX5's on fleabay seem to be going for around the £30 mark, Orange RX from hobby king....... As for 2 Ch, for a hover craft wont you need 3 Chs? Steering, vertical lift motor, horizontal motor...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Abisma CR2S is a very cheap 2ch system but I would reccomend they go for the CR3P which I bought for my son to use. Alternatively have a chat with a local RC car club and see if anyone there has a 27mhz/40mhz set they would donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 13 quid for a complete 2.4g 3ch system, tx & rx, you just cant go wrong: **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I've got a 2.4 steerwheel set for sale. never been used. £18 plus P&P. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.B. Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks chaps. There is some cheap gear out there. The school want the pupils to build a number of craft so we need new gear to insure a level playing field, as it were. Posted by Dave Hopkin on 26/01/2015 20:48:11: Loads of DX5's on fleabay seem to be going for around the £30 mark, Orange RX from hobby king....... As for 2 Ch, for a hover craft wont you need 3 Chs? Steering, vertical lift motor, horizontal motor...... Dave, they would be intergrated craft with a single fan/motor, 30% of the air is ducted off for lift and skirt pressure 60% goes at the back for thrust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.