Tim Mackey Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just one thing ... is there a typo or summat in the write up? It says eight proportional channels and two switched channels?Judging by the looks of the two round thingies on the front face top panel..I am guessing these are rotary knobs - so proportional for flaps etc. Would this not then make it 6 proportional and 2 switched ? It looks very nice...almost as nice as a DX7 - and the 8 channels and SD card memory expansion etc makes it well equipped - be interesting to see the price point. Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 10/09/2009 23:49:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Got me puzzled as well , but I think the other 2 propo's are stashed around the rear http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk8000-slider-lg.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Ah... then that could mean all eight channels are proportional, unless the two knobbly things in the front are not rotary at all.Gear at least is normally just switched, not propo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 It's eight proportional + 2 switched. I double checked those facts with Ripmax lads. One of the radio's selling points of course. Nice looking bit of kit isn't it. Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 11/09/2009 05:37:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Finn Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 HHMMM I quite like the look of this one and as my son is taking up the hobby it might mean that my ff7 2.4 would become a useful hand-me down!!! Or put another way a good excuse to go and buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Surely thats a 10 channel set then Are they not selling themselves short then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Looks very nice! and I'm not sure about the sliders around the corner though, it should be just right for your index finger, though, if you fly finger and thumb like I do, it will be a bit strange taking your finger off of the main stick to move the slider...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I guess they'll be assignable so you can put the function, perhaps flaps onto the left (mode 2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I must be thick - dont answer that !Are we saying then that it has eight actual channels in total... 4 primary on the sticks, and the other 4 are spread across two proportional ( sliders on the rear ) and two switched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 That's how I read it Timbo. 4 primaries as normal, + 4 others that can be assisgned to any of the sliders or switches at the users preference. This looks a very useful piece of kit- I think I would have gone for this rather than the 10 channel one I chose. Just the receiver issue to deal with now.......no, not prices but the only options are the 7 channel or 14. Futaba need one with 9/10 channels as a mid range option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Holy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I dont like the Futaba 2.4 ghz.... but i do like the other Futaba bits! In my opinion.... what an ugly........ It seems too modern, it is just overdone, plain and.... well.... i dont exactly know! I am Verrrrrry happy with me 10C... but i am very suprised that it dosent have servo slow... i didn't get the Jr 9x2 as it dosent have channel inputs for FPV use, but i really need servo slow and gear doors at this point! Oooohh... i hope i'm not going off topic.... This 'tranny' () loooks like it has good features (i like the SD card insdeat of this impossible CAMPAC thingy) but i am happy with the 10C. Also the futaba 2.4 rxs are too expensive (i saw the new 4 channel one for £45!!!!!!!) Shame it dosent use modules. Sheldon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 HAHA, lol Sheldon! It looks really nice, shame its not in 35mHz (don't shoot me down, please!). For me its just not viable to buy 2.4gHz, the recievers cost too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 It looks horrible! The bit on the bottom looks like, well, er... Like somone has stuck the bottom of a cheap radio (those ones you get with rtfs) to the body of a nice one - like a gallardo with the back replaced with that of a mini clubmans. Uhhr! Apart from that I like it - a mini ff10, and the SD thing is great. Abit off topic though, will specy ever do anything like the sd - could it with its model match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Holy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 This is annoying, i got the 10C ( i love it!) which is missing a few features. But the servo slow can still be done, just not directly. I agree with Birdy.... everyone says it looks nice! It's NOT!!! Ok, i'm being opinionated... but is just seems over done, flat faced and plain. Also there are yet more limitations with Futaba 2.4 - you can't use it with any of theese small mcx's and vapors, and all the other things. Sheldon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'm sticking to 35 mhz. Just bought a new Corona 6 channel receiver for £2.95 + £5 postage from HK ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Is it backward compatible with earlier 2.4 rx's? (I have three of them for my 6EX). Yes it is Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Scott Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Some nice specs but a pity they didn't implement the 10CG/12FG appearance. It does look cheap and nasty to me but it sounds like it has some followers in this forum. I'm running a 7C 2.4 and will rather spend more for the 10CG upgrade (or hang onto my 7C). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vassilis Papangelis Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 ..might help, the manual is available http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/8fg-2_4ghz-manual.pdf and receiver compatibility here http://2.4gigahertz.com/receivers/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunner Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I fly FASST (but not fast) so curious about new Futaba gear. Nice features but looks cheap - as opposed to minimalist Multiplex or iPhone™. Does this Tx mean the FF7 days are numbered? Probably not at that price Edited By Bladerunner on 19/09/2009 12:17:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 WEll, guys to me, it does look plain,I have always been a Futaba flyer,(1972) but...it is servicable, not so many little corners and indentations to clean after a flying sessions, those arkward little raised "bits" that always seem to gather dust and grim. I still have a FF7 which is still in great condition,.THat is the Futaba legacy Yes, the rec. may be expensive, but as, all things new, after a while the price will drop. It may look cheap, to some people, but isn't the name "futaba" enough,we all know how reilable they are...........do we choose a TX for it's looks or........all of the above A.A. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 £500.00........look's are deceiving !!!!..dont be fooled by them.... ken anderson....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I would think it'll have a street price sub £400 TX only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri. Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Inwoods are selling them less than £300 for tranny only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic. P. Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I have a question which is not so much about the looks as the user friendliness?. My brother has used Futaba for 30 years and still has and uses his old faithful FF7. he then bought the 6EX 2.4ghz because the FF7 didn't have programming for ECCPM mixing for helis and having read the instruction manual for the 6EX myself when helping him set it up for a heli, i wonder how anyone new to modeling would ever figure out how to programme it properly without foreknowledge of Futaba's in general as the instructions seem to me to be somewhat lacking to say the least. I use a JR DSX9 and although the instructions are carried over from the earlier PCM9X at least they are clear enough to set up the transmitter properly. So, does the new FF8 break the Futaba habit and actualy have comprehensive and comprehendable instructions? Or are they of the head scratching kind that Futaba usualy produce? As for it's looks, i think it's ok...ish but functionality is more important than looks in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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