FlyingGiants Exclusive! Introducing The Futaba 12FG, Modules & More!

[juvaknin]

well... any clues about prices ??

[BRUTUS]

	Quote: Originally Posted by juvaknin
	well... any clues about prices ??

A Futaba Rep at the Toledo Show said pricing would be available later this week.

[LarryMagoo]

Thanks Brutus!

Hopefully they will also have a closer date than "Early Summer"

I want to place an order now!

It seems that the Team Orange has a more robust system (according to specs) than Team Red


Magoo

[Julez]

Maybe a dumb question, but will the 6ch RX work with the 8ch module?

On the module, one can just switch between 7 or 8 channels, either general or france...

Thanks,

Julez

[Judge]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Julez
	Maybe a dumb question, but will the 6ch RX work with the 8ch module? On the module, one can just switch between 7 or 8 channels, either general or france... Thanks, Julez

Actually there is a 7 channel module and an 8 channel module (and also the 14 channel module). All modules will work with the current 6-channel FASST RX. Just like my 14MZ works with every Futaba RX right now. The number of channels in the RX does not have to match the number of channels in the TX.

Oh, and in case people have not seen it, here is a photo of the 14MZ/12Z module installed in a TX.

http://www.teambob00.com/

[RTK]

Judge--Do you know if Futaba will come out with a 14mz that will be 2.4 (with out the module)?

[Hammbone]

You will be able to buy a 14MZ with the 2.4 module, but I don't think you'll see a dedicated 14MZ system. Is the 6 channel system dedicated or does it have a module?
I think there is a patent on the 2.4 technology that does not allow anyone else to come out with dedicated systems. They can only produce modules for 2.4, and not 2.4 dedicated tx's.

Jim

[TrojanMan]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Hammbone
	You will be able to buy a 14MZ with the 2.4 module, but I don't think you'll see a dedicated 14MZ system. Is the 6 channel system dedicated or does it have a module? I think there is a patent on the 2.4 technology that does not allow anyone else to come out with dedicated systems. They can only produce modules for 2.4, and not 2.4 dedicated tx's. Jim

Jim,
The 6EX is a dedicated 2.4 system, no module.

[Hammbone]

Well then, so much for that theory. I have heard of a patent though that limits what a manufacturer can do regarding 2.4GHz.

Jim

[Julez]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Judge
	Actually there is a 7 channel module and an 8 channel module (and also the 14 channel module). All modules will work with the current 6-channel FASST RX. Just like my 14MZ works with every Futaba RX right now. The number of channels in the RX does not have to match the number of channels in the TX.

Hi!

I could not resist yesterday and asked the same question to the German importer of Futaba. They answered, that all RXes (7/8/14ch), except the 6ch will work with the module.

I find this a little diappointing...Not every Parkflyer Pilot will be thrilled with the idea of having to cram a 7ch RX at least in his plane

Cheers,

Julez

[Hammbone]

Is that a German only thing? I was told the 6 channel could be used with the modules here in the US, and the 6 channel RX is nice and small, perfect for the electric planes.

Jim

[Judge]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Julez
	I could not resist yesterday and asked the same question to the German importer of Futaba. They answered, that all RXes (7/8/14ch), except the 6ch will work with the module.

This is the exact opposite of what I have been told here in the US. There is NO difference between the systems RF-wise, they are ALL the FASST system and there is no reason that the 6-channel should not work. However, I will ask the question again and get back when I get more info.