Futaba T8FG

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13 Mar 2016 21:02 #1 by The Beard

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my right controller has come loose and bits have fallen off inside there is are 2 screws and a bracket to its left looking from the back and then a second piece held in by 1 screw .worse all 3 threads into the casing seem to have stripped and there is a small spring .not have a plan at present

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13 Mar 2016 21:35 #2 by Eric

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Contact Ripmax/Futaba, explain what has happened, and they will probably ask that you send it back to them for examination or repair.
www.ripmax.com/AR_Contact.aspx

if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!

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14 Mar 2016 14:13 #3 by The Beard

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yes Eric your right its the only way to go.Ill send it tomorrow.In the meantime as its full anyway Ive gone in a different direction.Couldnt get a FAAST controller anywhere so gone for the latest DX6 as a back up by Spectrum
.I know Garry recommends them and never has problems and there 5 years further on with experience.For £125 with a receiver plus a secon receiver at £25 plus I have a receiver at home that gives me 3 models to fly by Wednesday and panic over

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14 Mar 2016 14:17 #4 by The Beard

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so I telephoned Ripmax .There Futaba man is doing Jury Service so bit of a delay .So ive bought a second controller which I need and with 3 receivers Ill be ok until my Futaba comes back.

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14 Mar 2016 19:30 #5 by ronstv

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I have a DX8 Spektrum,
It's a brilliant set, never had any problems at all apart from I stood on the tx aerial and snapped it off. A new replacement was only £8. Definitely recommend them. I personally would only use DSMX receivers though. Not DSM2

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14 Mar 2016 20:19 #6 by The Beard

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thanks I started with Spectrum I have a receiver AR 635 6ch sports receiver how good is that one

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14 Mar 2016 20:31 #7 by ronstv

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Hi
Sorry I'm not familiar with the stabilisation type receivers.

Ron.

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14 Mar 2016 20:56 #8 by Garry Pollard

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This should give you the answer Stephen

www.horizonhobby.com/product/helicopters...rt-receiver-spmar635

An excellent rx, much better than the orange stab rx. As it states , its full range and it DOES work. I had one myself, but regretfully let it go with a model I sold a few months ago

Never used anything but DSM 2, and my flying record speaks for itself .

However , we have had the war Futaba V Spektrum a long time ago :evil: :evil:

Garry

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14 Mar 2016 22:27 #9 by The Beard

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thanks Garry I remember but im always open minded and as I couldnt find what I wanted without spending £800 on Futaba £125 was enough to persuade me to buy another FMS with the change

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14 Mar 2016 23:45 #10 by Eric

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Taranis!!! :woohoo: :evil: [badass] :evil:

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15 Mar 2016 10:08 #11 by The Beard

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I phoned several shops yesterday and was only offered Spectrum as an alternative

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15 Mar 2016 10:09 #12 by The Beard

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either ghood marketing or higher profit margin but if it does the job I'm happy needed something quickly

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15 Mar 2016 14:48 #13 by The Beard

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my DX 6 arrived with its 250 model memory so all I have to do is figure out how it works and programme 3 models for tomorrow.Excellant service from Sussex Model Centre

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15 Mar 2016 14:49 #14 by The Beard

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and buy 200 models

Thanks: Garry Pollard

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22 Mar 2016 12:47 #15 by The Beard

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I spoke to Ripmax and they are overhauling my T8FG to a high standard replacing several parts for £120 almost the same price as the DX6 but im pleased with the cost.Hopefully ready tomorrow

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