Spectrum futaba modules

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi everyone,

I was reading a forum on an american web site that the futaba 2.4 ghz modules produced by Spectrum are also compatible with the Hitech Optic 6 transmitters.   Has anyone any experience of this?

Apparently, according to a guy on the web site this had been confirmed by Spectrum and their adverts for Futaba modules omitted to mention the Hitech tx by mistake.

 I have a Futaba Faast system and a Hitec Optic 6.   The optic 6 tx is a far better transmitter with more functions and would like to use this on 2.4 GHZ if possible.

Derek

[Bruce Richards]

You do realise that the Futaba Rxs do not work on the Spectrum system and visa vesa?

Excuse me if I am just stating the obvious.

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Bruce,

Yes, I do realise that.  When you buy a Spectrum TX module for a Futaba TX you get a spectrum receiver to go with it.    

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Again,

My last post does't seem to have provoked much interest so I'll answer it myself.

I have purchased a Spectrum module for futaba Transmitters ref number SPMMSFUT7 DSM8.

I have fitted it to my Hitec Optic 6 transmitter and it works!!!

[Tim Mackey]

Well I'm happy for you anyway Derek 

[Derek Rawlinson]

Ha Ha Thanks Timbo

[Myron Beaumont]

Just when I thought I  was beginning to think I understood  the majority of aspects associated with radio gear etc .

 I too have Optic 6 & futaba 2.4 & would also like to use both on 2.4 .Where am I missing out on what   I thought was impossible & by the way Derek --Which aerial do you use on what  ? Confused

(must be April 1st already)

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Myron,

The 2.4 modules were produced by Spektrum just for that reason.  Many people wish to stick with their own transmitters and as far as I am concerned the Optic 6 is one of the best around especially when you consider how much it costs.

I did a lot of research on the web on various forums in the USA and a lot of people their are upset by the fact that Hitec have not yet produced a 2.4 GHZ  system (although they are working on it).

Specktrum make 2.4 modules to fit Futaba transmitters and JR but no mention of Hitec.   In my researches I discovered that Hitec equipment is almost identical, technicaly to Futaba and Mike Mayberry who is the HitecRCD rep in the USA said that it was an oversight on Specktrums part. For the modules to fit, you must of course have a tx with a module!!  The spektrum module replaces your own.

Anyway, the module you require is the SPMMS FUT7 DSM8. This is the module for the futaba systemy you get the module, an 2.4 aerial, and the AR7000 receiver that comes with the DX7 specktrum system.

You remove your Optic 6 module and replace it with the Spektrum one then remove the Optic 6 aerial and replace it with the Spektrum aerial.  You can then bind your AR7000 receiver to the module.

I have tested mine and given it a range check and everything works.   I have not flight tested it yet though.

Everything you need to know is at: www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Products/airModuleSystems.aspx

Also, check out : www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7266310/tm.htm

Hope this helps

[Derek Rawlinson]

Further to my last post above.   These modules cost in the region of £150 and some might say you would be better off buying the DX6i which is cheaper or the DX7 which is about £100 more, but if you are happy with your own TX and wish to continue using it, they are the best bet.

Of course Futaba now make modules for their own gear and they probably also work with Hite.

There is another company which make XPS modules for all transmitters (as long as they have a module already).   There is lots of info on the US forums about this but many people report problems with it.

[Myron Beaumont]

Derek

My brother lives in florida USA

Could you provide any contacts you have to get the modules etc

Sorry if I was a bit off handish earlier    Been a bad day  At least I now have my new Tx (futaba) & have put my new 1000mAh nimh battery on charge for a day

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Myron,

 You can buy the modules in the UK!   Most on-line shops sell them.

I purchased mine from here:http://robotbirds.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=85_122_197

[Myron Beaumont]

Derek

Thanks so much for the links / will peruse them later // Apologies again .I thought it was a sort of wind =up originally /

Back to the "domestic " 

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Everyone,

 I flight tested my Optic 6 with its Spektrum DX7 module and my plane flew very well.

The mod obviously works fine.

[Chris Bell]

Has anyone tried this with a Futaba Module and an optic 6 ?

I have 2 6EX's on 2.4 and 5 or 6 Rx's now - my old optic 6 is sat in the corner looking sad - If I could put a Futaba module in that would be great

Chris

[Derek Rawlinson]

Hi Chris,

I know what you mean, the Optic 6 is a far better tx with more functions that the Futaba 6EX, which after all is the basic Futaba tx.  Whereas the Optic 6 is nearly the "top of the line" in Hitec systems.

 I should think that a Futaba module would work in an optic 6.   From what I gathered in my research, the Futaba and Hitec systems are very similar techically.   I have never tried it though. 

[Chris Bell]

Know what you mean - to be fair i'd have bought a 10C by now but I really dont like the modular approach in a new TX

Frankly it looks poor.

[Derek Rawlinson]

Check out this link :  http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5538

it gives some info on futaba 2.4 GHz modules with Optic 6, but I think the module is an Assan

module